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Instabank

Investor Presentation Nov 2, 2023

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Interim presentation Q3-2023

November 2nd, 2023

Key highlights

Record-high net profit after tax: 28.2 MNOK 53 % increase from the same quarter last year

Record-high growth in net loans: 460 MNOK Growth year to date: 1,013 MNOK

Successful launch of B2B Credit line product 37 MNOK in net lending

Net loans and margin developments

Net loan development | Well diversified loan book

NET LOAN BALANCE GROWTH (MNOK)

NET LOANS TO CUSTOMERS (MNOK)

KEY COMMENTS:

  • Record-high growth in net loans of 466 MNOK, YTD 1,013 MNOK
  • Mortgages lending increased by 260 MNOK, the second highest quarterly growth
  • Mortgages represents 63% of net loans in Norway and 41 % of total net loans, representing lower credit risk than for unsecured loans
  • Successful launch of the new credit line product for SMEs
  • Well diversified loan book across products and markets reduces risk

Yields and funding cost | Attractive margins

LENDING AND LIQUIDITY YIELD. INTEREST RATE DEPOSITS:

KEY COMMENTS:

  • Rate hike on loans effective in August following the 0.5 % increase from the Norwegian Central Bank in June
  • Deposit rates developments influenced by markets rates as well as increased competition from saving banks
  • Liquidity yield outperformed funding cost, making surplus liquidity profitable

Diversified loan portfolio| Transparent and simple

Net Loans # Customers Avg Ticket Size Yield
Consumer Loans
Unsecured loans offered in Norway, Finland and
Sweden
2,743'' 27,528 99' 12.1 %
Mortgages
First or second priority mortgages for refinancing of
unsecured debt or house improvements
2,335'' 2,479 942' 8.5 %
Credit Card
Most attractive credit card in the market for
revolving credit customers
306'' 6,675 46' 15.7 %
Sales Finance
Point of sale or web payment solutions offered
through retail partners like Skeidar
and Coop
210'' 22,871 9' 13.4 %
B2B Credit Line
Credit line product for small and medium sized
enterprises
37'' 48 763' 17.7%
Total
Well diversified loan portfolio
5,631'' 59,601 94' 10.9 %

Deposits volumes | Diversified funding

Volume # Customers Avg. Deposit
Size
Avg. deposit
rate
Norway 3,527'' 13,001 271' 4.0 %
Finland 162'' 4,092 40' 1.1%
Germany 1,966'' 11,934 165' 3.1 %
Sweden 17'' 1,760 10' 0.5 %
Total 5,672'' 30,787 184' 3.6 %

Profitability, risk and capital

Total income | High growth in income

TOTAL INCOME (MNOK):

TOTAL INCOME DETAILED (MNOK):

KEY COMMENTS:

  • Total interest income increased by 45.9 MNOK from the same quarter last year, driven by a 12-month net loan growth of 1,204 MNOK and increased loan yield to 10.6 % from 8.9 %
  • The increase in interest expenses comes from higher deposit rates as well as an increased deposit volume of 373 MNOK in Q3-23
  • Net other income was up 8.7 MNOK from Q2-23 resulting from a high yield on security holdings of 5.6% due to higher market rates and positive changes in value

Operating expenses | Demonstrating economy of scale

OPERATING EXPENSES BREAKDOWN (MNOK):

KEY COMMENTS:

  • Increase in personnel expenses comes from full effect of annual salary increase and new hires
  • Marketing cost increase relates to marketing of the new B2B credit line product
  • The cost-to-income ratio decreased to 38 % from 44 % in the same quarter last year, demonstrating economy of scale

COST/INCOME RATIO:

Credit risk | Mortgages represent low credit risk

23.7 32.1 30.8 32.9 33.4 2.1 % 2.7 % 2.4 % 2.5 % 2.3 % Q3-22 Q4-22 Q1-23 Q2-23 Q3-23 Impairment losses Loan loss ratio

IMPAIRMENT LOSSES (MNOK):

LOAN LOSS RATIO PER TYPE OF LOAN:

LOANS PAST DUE:

KEY COMMENTS:

  • Loan loss ratio came down to 2.3 % from 2.5 % in the previous quarter
  • Consumer loans loan loss ratio stable at 3.5 %, well below industry peers
  • Loan loss ratio for mortgages still at an attractive level and came down to 0.4 % from 0.7 in the previous quarter
  • Share of loans past due 1-30 days at a lower level than one year ago and NPL portfolio decreased from 9.6 % from the previous quarter to 9.4 % because of repayments

Profits | Long term growth in profit

26 consecutive profitable quarters

PROFIT AFTER TAX (NOKM) & RETURN ON EQUITY:

Regulatory Capital | Solid capital adequacy

DEVELOPMENTS IN CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIOS: KEY COMMENTS:

CET1 REQUIREMENTS PER COUNTRY AND TOTAL:

18.7 % 17.2 % 17.6 %
3.0 % 16.2 % 3.0 %
2.5 % 3.0 % 3.0 %
1.0 %
1.4 % Systemic risk buffer
2.5 % 2.5 % 2.5 % 2.5 % Countercyclical buffer
6.2 % 6.2 % 6.2 % 6.2 % Capital conservation buffer
Pilar 2
Minimum requirement
4.5 % 4.5 % 4.5 % 4.5 %
Norway Finland Sweden Instabank total

• The Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (Cet1) ratio was 19.9 % at the end of the quarter, 2.3 % points above the regulatory capital requirement

• A solid capital position enables continued growth

Strategy and ambitions

Product strategy | Continued expansion and diversification

  • Launched SME credit line product in Q3-23
  • Ambitions to expand internationally in the 2024-2025 period

Financials | Guiding as per Q3-23

Key value propositions| The Nordic Challenger Bank

A dynamic and innovative challenger bank with a solid market position, a customer-centric approach, and significant growth potential in the fintech sector margins 1

Lean operational platform and organisation with significant scalability enabling cross border operations from one location.

Well diversified loan portfolio across markets, products and customers segments

Continued strong growth in net loans at attractive

Proven track record delivering profits 25 consecutive quarters and heading for an increase in return on equity

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Experienced team with significant track record within consumer finance

Thank you for your attention

Continue to see lists of management, board of directors, share holders, income statement and balance sheet.

Management | Experienced and competent

ROBERT BERG | CEO

Berg is one of the Co-founders who established Instabank in 2016 . Prior to that he has been CEO in yA Bank, Commercial Director in Ikano Bank and has held various positions in Gjensidige, Santander Consumer Bank, SEB and Europay et al. Berg holds a BSc in Marketing from the Norwegian Business School.

PER KRISTIAN HAUG | CFO

Haug was recruited to the Instabank team in 2018. He has previously held positions as CFO in yA Bank, Navigea Securities and LUUP. Haug has also been a board member in Kredinor. He holds an MSc in Management & Marketing from the Norwegian Business School

EIVIND SVERDRUP | CCO

Sverdrup is also a Co-founder and has been with the Company since it was established in 2016. Prior to establishing Instabank he held the position as CLO in yA Bank. Sverdrup has also been a Lawyer at Vierdal Advokatfirma. He holds a Master of Laws degree from the University of Oslo.

ANNE JØRGENSEN | COO

Jørgensen has been with Instabank since 2019. Prior to joining the Company, she held the position as Head of Contracts in Waterlogic. She has also been Service Delivery Manager and Head of Operations in Ikano Bank. Jørgensen is educated at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences.

KJETIL KNUDSEN | CRO

Knudsen joined the Company in 2018. He has previously held various positions in Santander Consumer Finance, including Risk Manager for Analytics & Controlling and Risk Manager for Cards, and has also worked as a senior analyst for Lindorff. Holds an MSc in Finance and Investments from The University of Edinburgh.

JØRGEN RUI | CMO

Rui was recruited to the Instabank team in 2020. He has previously served as Director for Consumer Loans in Resurs Bank, been CMO in yA Bank and held various positions in Santander Consumer Bank. Rui holds an MSc in Marketing from the Norwegian Business School.

FARZAD JALILY | CTO

Jalily has been with the Company since 2016. Prior to joining the Instabank team, he held the position as Enterprise Architect in SpareBank 1. Jailiy holds an MSc in Computer Science from the Norwegian School of IT.

Board of directors | Seasoned and diligent

MONA CATHRINE NYLANDER | CHAIRPERSON

Nylander is currently CFO in Kitron. Her previous experiences include positions as CFO in Diplom-Is, CFO in SEB Kort (Norway), CFO in Ementor Norway (Atea), CFO in Draka Norsk Kabel and Group Controller in ABB. Nylander holds a BSc in Business Administration from Lund University.

SIV FELLING GALLIGANI | BOARD MEMBER

Galligani is the owner and chairman in Engø Gård (hotel and restaurant). Her previous experiences include positions as Head of Treasury and Deputy CEO in Kommunalbanken. Furthermore, she served as a board member in yA Bank from 2015 to 2018. Galligani holds an MSc in Business Administration from the Norwegian Business School.

GUNN ISABEL WESTERLUND INGEMUNDSEN | BOARD MEMBER

Ingemundsen is Head of Compliance & Risk at Hafslund Oslo Celsio AS. Her previous experience includes positions as CRO at Danske Bank Norway and VP Head of Risk Management, Financial Services at Telenor. Board experience from various companies incl. listed. Ingemundsen holds a Master in Shipping, Trade and Finance from City, University of London

ALEXANDER FAROOQ | DEPUTY BOARD MEMBER

Farooq is currently Partner at Norselab. His previous experience includes four years as Investment Manager at Instabank's main shareholder, Kistefos ASA. Board experience from various companies. Farooq holds a Master in Finance & Private Equity from The London School of Economics

ODD HARALD HAUGE | BOARD MEMBER

Hauge is an investor, consultant and author. He is the founder of Nettavisen where he also served as Chief Editor. Furthermore, he has served as Business Editor in Aftenposten, Director Corporate Finance in ABG Sundal Collier and Chief Editor in Kapital. Hauge holds an MSc in Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics.

THOMAS BERNTSEN | BOARD MEMBER

Berntsen is the owner, chairman and managing partner in F2 Management. Furthermore, he is the chairman of the board in Skeidarliving Group and a board member in Birkelunden Investeringsselskap (which owns 5.5% of the outstanding shares in Instabank). Berntsen holds an MSc in Business Administration from the Norwegian Business School.

FARZAD JALILY | EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE

Jalily holds the positions as CTO in Instabank

Jalily has been with the Company since 2016. Prior to joining the Instabank team, he held the position as Enterprise Architect in SpareBank 1. Jailiy holds an MSc in Computer Science from the Norwegian School of IT.

The share | Euronext Growth Oslo Børs, ticker "INSTA"

Top 20 shareholders (October 31st, 2023) Share price development (last 12 months)

# Shareholders # of shares %
1 KISTEFOS AS 94,268,606 24.9%
2 HODNE INVEST AS 37,546,909 9.9%
3 VELDE HOLDING AS 30,044,521 7.9%
4 BIRKELUNDEN INVESTERINGSSELSKAP AS 20,758,140 5.5%
5 GOLDMAN SACHS BANK EUROPE SE 13,447,151 3.6%
6 BJELLA INVESTMENTS AS 13,112,021 3.5%
7 APOLLO ASSET LIMITED 13,000,000 3.4%
8 HJELLEGJERDE INVEST AS 10,193,220 2.7%
9 KRISTIAN FALNES AS 10,100,000 2.7%
10 TORSTEIN TVENGE 10,000,000 2.6%
11 LEIKVOLLBAKKEN AS 8,500,000 2.2%
12 MOROAND AS 8,500,000 2.2%
13 ALTO HOLDING AS 6,100,000 1.6%
14 SONSINVEST AS 5,108,195 1.4%
15 LEIRIN HOLDING AS 4,333,333 1.1%
16 CAHE FINANS AS 4,301,000 1.1%
17 NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS 3,966,233 1.0%
18 Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB 3,745,407 1.0%
19 KAARE BERNTSEN AS 3,184,713 0.8%
20 BNP Paribas 2,196,182 0.6%
Sum Top 20 302,405,631 79.9%
Other shareholders 75,855,881 20.1%
Total 378,261,512 100.0%
Position Name # of shares % of total
CEO Robert Berg (Sonsinvest AS) 5,841,195 1.5 %
CCO Eivind Sverdrup (Leirin Holding AS) 4,448,833 1.2 %
CTO Jørgen Rui 1,407,864 0.4 %
CMO Farzad Jalily 929,417 0.2 %
CFO Per Kristian Haug 154,935 0.0 %
CRO Kjetil Andre Welde Knudsen 123,028 0.0 %
COO Anne Jørgensen 99,625 0.0 %
Sum management 13,004,897 3.4 %
Other employees 2,385,392 0.6 %
Board members 5,479,200 1.4 %
Total 20,869,489 5.5 %

Share price (NOK) and volume

Income statement & Balance sheet | Overview

INCOME STATEMENT (NOK THOUSAND) BALANCE SHEET (NOK THOUSAND)

P&L Q3-23 Q2-23 Q1-23 FY
2022
Q4-22 Q3-22
Total
income:
Interest Income using the effective interest method 146,897 134,255 120,926 393,623 109,328 98,946
Interest expenses 56,717 45,088 37,130 73,890 27,952 18,456
Net interest income 90,180 89,167 83,796 319,734 81,376 80,490
Net other income 22,265 13,613 16,967 37,850 16,619 5,737
Total income 112,445 102,780 100,763 357,584 97,995 86,227
Operating
expenses:
Salary and other personnel expenses 17,814 16,015 15,199 55,498 11,592 14,048
Other administrative expenses, of which 19,623 18,258 18,406 77,690 19,293 18,658
- direct marketing cost 3,852 2,836 2,716 17,843 2,962 3,596
Other expenses 1,664 2,328 1,797 13,045 1,915 1,966
Depreciation and amortisation 3,214 3,146 2,947 7,789 3,260 3,338
Total operating expenses 42,314 39,747 38,350 154,023 36,059 38,009
Losses on loans 33,364 32,936 30,849 100,230 32,053 23,658
Operating profit before tax 36,766 30,097 31,564 103,331 29,884 24,560
Tax 8,587 6,250 7,891 21,091 4,480 6,140
Profit and other comprehensive income 28,179 23,847 23,673 82,240 25,403 18,420
Balance
Sheet
30.09.23 30.06.23 31.03.23 31.12.22 30.09.22
Assets
Loans
and
deposits
with
credit
institutions
143,783 187,278 174,078 191,254 265,388
Loans
to
customers
5,693,942 5,221,209 5,115,359 4,674,030 4,479,970
Certificates
and
bonds
811,153 868,090 848,185 867,806 755,391
Other
intangible
assets
25,575 23,865 22,756 21,197 21,567
Fixed
assets
2,514 3,083 3,623 3,645 4,247
Derivatives 2,217 2,197 4,002 1,773 19,158
Other
receivables
92,537 32,849 36,735 39,527 889
Total
assets
6,771,721 6,338,571 6,204,739 5,799,233 5,546,610
Liabilities
Deposits
from
and
debt
to
customers
5,671,957 5,298,457 5,234,665 4,852,281 4,702,782
Other
debts
38,223 23,810 15,145 20,491 24,584
Accrued
expenses and
liabilities
14,378 11,686 13,461 17,844 17,979
Derivatives 2,776 - 3,361 543 2,188
Deferred
tax
1,161 413 734 734 2,957
Tax
payable
22,301 11,037 32,956 25,065 18,362
Subordinated
loan
capital
96,000 96,000 96,000 96,000 56,000
Total
liabilities
5,846,796 5,441,403 5,396,323 5,012,958 4,824,853
Equity
Share
capital
378,262 377,228 332,642 332,642 332,642
Share
premium
reserve
200,430 200,081 178,192 178,192 178,192
Retained
earnings
265,334 238,959 216,682 194,541 170,022
Additional
tier
1
capital
80,900 80,900 80,900 80,900 40,900
Total
equity
924,925 897,168 808,417 786,275 721,757
Total
liabilities
and
equity
6,771,721 6,338,571 6,204,739 5,799,233 5,546,610

Instabank is the Nordic challenger bank for corporate and private customers. Founded in 2016.

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