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Instabank

Investor Presentation Aug 15, 2024

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Interim presentation Q2-2024

August 15th, 2024

Instabank is a proud sponsor of the @bildbyrån Norwegian Athletics Federation

Key highlights

Profit before tax: 35.9 MNOK, + 5.8 MNOK vs Q2-23

Profit after tax: 26.9 MNOK, return on equity 12.0 %

Successful sale of non-performing loans of 167 MNOK

The transaction was operating profit-positive and confirms the valuation of impaired loans

Business lending launched one year ago is a proven success

Challenges mortgages as Instabank most profitable product

Instabank is well-positioned for lending growth in the second half of 2024 A diverse range of products and enhanced capital ratios enable growth

Proud main sponsor of the Norwegian Athletics Federation

Norwegian Athletics Federation has challenged the world and reached the top in events previously unexpected for Norwegians to dominate

We want to learn more about that culture - and contribute to it

Instabank cheers for those who challenge

Becoming the best is about dedication, challenging, guts, thinking new and differently

This is true for Instabank and the Norwegian athletes we proudly sponsor

Håvard Bentdal Ingvaldsen

Age: 22 Discipline: 400 m

Sander Aae Skotheim

Age: 22 Discipline: Decathlon

Markus Rooth

Age: 23 Discipline: Decathlon

Henriette Jæger

Age: 21 Discipline: 400 m /200 m

@bildbyrån

Net loans and margin developments

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Gross loans development | Well diversified loan book

GROSS LOANS BALANCE GROWTH (MNOK)

GROSS LOANS VOLUME (MNOK)

Unsecured loans Business lending Mortgages Series3

loans, accounting for 42 % of total lending

• Business lending performed well in the second quarter, with gross loans increasing by 54 MNOK to 188 MNOK, accounting for 70% of the total granted credit of 267 MNOK

• Mortgages increased by 119 MNOK to reach 2.735 MNOK in gross

  • Unsecured consumer loans dropped by 280 MNOK partly due to the sale of non-performing loans (NPL) in Norway, totaling 167 million NOK. Issuance of new loans were temporarily scaled back due to limited capacity for growth until the NPL sale
  • The sales financing agreement with Skeidar has been terminated, and we will assess our other sales finance partner agreements. We will instead focus our efforts and allocate capital to other, more profitable products.

KEY COMMENTS:

Gross lending portfolio| Transparent and simple

Gross Loans # Customers Avg Ticket Size Yield
Consumer Loans
Unsecured loans offered in Norway, Finland and
Sweden
2,878'' 26,015 111' 13.4 %
Mortgages
First or second priority mortgages for refinancing of
unsecured debt or house improvements
2,735'' 3,030 903' 9.2 %
Credit Card
Most attractive credit card in the market for
revolving credit customers
272'' 6,260 44' 17.8%
Sales Finance
Point of sale or web payment solutions offered
through retail partners like Skeidar
and Coop
416'' 35,506 12' 10.3%
Business lending
Credit line product for small and medium sized
enterprises
188'' 194 967' 19.2 %
Total
Well diversified loan portfolio
6,489'' 71,005 91' 11.7 %

Yields and funding cost | Attractive margins

LENDING* AND LIQUIDITY YIELD, INTEREST RATE DEPOSITS:

KEY COMMENTS:

• Highly attractive yield for business lending at19.2 %

  • Increased yield for unsecured loans and mortgages following the rate increase effective mid Q2-24
  • Deposit rates has risen significantly over the past quarters due to the increase in market rates, but they have begun to level off

*) Non-performing loans not included

Profitability, risk and capital

29 consecutive quarters with profits

PROFIT BEFORE TAX (NOKM) & RETURN ON EQUITY:

Total income | High growth in income

TOTAL INCOME (MNOK):

TOTAL INCOME DETAILED (MNOK):

KEY COMMENTS:

  • The increase in total interest income of 38.3 MNOK from Q2-23 is due to a 12-month gross lending growth of 1,052 MNOK and an increased loan yield to 11.7% from 11.2% in the same quarter last year.
  • Interest expenses have risen significantly over the past few quarters due to the increase in market rates, but they have begun to level off. The increase of 4 MNOK from Q1-24 is attributed to a rise in deposit volume of 121 MNOK and an increase in funding cost to 4.7% from 4.6% in the previous quarter.
  • Net other income was 16.9 MNOK in the quarter, up 5,8 MNOK from the same quarter last year. Please note than interest income on securities are reclassified from net other income to total interest income. Historical figures have been restated for comparability purposes.
  • Total income came in at 120.8 MNOK, up 18.1 MNOK / 18 % from the same quarter last year

Operating expenses | Demonstrating economy of scale

OPERATING EXPENSES BREAKDOWN (MNOK):

Other expenses

Depreciation and amortisation Other administrative expenses Direct marketing costs Salary and other personell expenses

COST/INCOME RATIO:

KEY COMMENTS:

  • Total operating expenses were at the same level as in the two previous quarter, demonstrating economy of scale.
  • The cost-to-income ratio was 38 % versus 39 % in the previous quarter, due to an

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Credit risk | Mortgages represent low credit risk

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IMPAIRMENT LOSSES (MNOK):

KEY COMMENTS:

  • Loan losses decreased to 38.9 MNOK from 46.3 MNOK in the previous quarter
  • The loan loss ratio was 2.4 %, an improvement from 2.9 % in the first quarter and 2.5 % in the same quarter last year
  • The positive changes were due to lower provisions for mortgage losses and a gain from the sale of the NPL portfolio in Norway

LOAN LOSS RATIO PER TYPE OF LOAN: LOANS PAST DUE:

-30.0 %

-20.0 %

-10.0 %

0.0 %

Regulatory Capital | Solid capital adequacy

DEVELOPMENTS IN CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIOS: KEY COMMENTS:

CET1 REQUIREMENTS PER COUNTRY AND TOTAL:

Systemic risk buffer Countercyclical buffer Capital conservation buffer Minimum requirement

  • (CET1) ratio was 19.3 %, up 0,9 % points from the end of Q1-24 and 1.2 % points above the regulatory capital requirement (includes the capital buffer of 2 % points)
  • (CET1) ratio was 19.3 %, up 0,9 % points from the end of Q1-24 and 1.2 % points above the regulatory capital requirement
  • In June, the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (the FSA) updated the capital requirements for Pillar 2 and the Pillar 2 guidance for Instabank. The Pillar 2 requirement for Instabank was reduced from 6.2 % to 4.8 % of the total risk exposure amount. Instabank must cover 100% of the requirement with Core Equity Tier 1 (CET1).
  • The FSA also expects Instabank to have a capital buffer (P2G) in the form of CET1 of 2 % of the total risk exposure amount.

Strategy and ambitions

Product strategy | Continued expansion and diversification

  • Launched Security deposit account in Q1-24
  • Ambitions to expand internationally in the 2024-2025 period

Financials | Guiding as per Q2-24

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

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Proven track record delivering profits 29 consecutive quarters

Experienced team with significant track record within consumer and business lending

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 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.

ROBERT LEINDERS-KROG| CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

Leinders-Krog joined Instabank in August 2024. He has more than 20 years of strategic brand and commercialization advisory experience. As a sought-after advisor for boards and management teams across Europe he has helped both national and international scaleups and corporates find new growth, develop new verticals and claim a more competitive position in their market.

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

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.

ANNE JØRGENSEN | EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE

Jørgensen holds the position as COO in Instabank

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.

Deposits volumes | Diversified funding

Volume # Customers Avg. Deposit
Size
Avg. deposit
rate
Norway 4,008'' 15,470 259' 4.8 %
Germany 2,429'' 15,867 153' 3.5 %
Finland 82'' 3,264 25' 1.1 %
Sweden 13'' 1,284 10' 0.5 %
Total 6,531'' 35,885 182' 4.2 %

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

Top 20 shareholders (Per August 13th, 2024) Share price development (last 12 months)

KISTEFOS AS
1
94,268,606
24.9%
HODNE INVEST AS
2
37,546,909
9.9%
VELDE HOLDING AS
3
30,044,521
7.9%
4
BIRKELUNDEN INVESTERINGSSELSKAP AS
20,758,140
5.5%
GOLDMAN SACHS BANK EUROPE SE
13,447,151
3.6%
5
BJELLA INVESTMENTS AS
6
13,112,021
3.5%
APOLLO ASSET LIMITED
7
13,000,000
3.4%
8
HJELLEGJERDE INVEST AS
10,193,220
2.7%
9
TVENGE
10,000,000
2.6%
10
KRISTIAN FALNES AS
9,978,096
2.6%
LEIKVOLLBAKKEN AS
11
8,500,000
2.2%
MOROAND AS
12
8,500,000
2.2%
13
ALTO HOLDING AS
6,100,000
1.6%
SONSINVEST AS
14
5,108,195
1.4%
15
NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS
4,393,804
1.2%
LEIRIN HOLDING AS
16
4,333,333
1.1%
CAHE FINANS AS
17
4,301,000
1.1%
18
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
3,745,407
1.0%
19
UCVO AS
3,215,346
0.9%
20
KAARE BERNTSEN AS
3,184,713
0.8%
Sum Top 20
303,730,462
80.3%
Other shareholders
74,531,050
19.7%
Total
378,261,512
100.0%
# Shareholders # of shares %
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 1,000,000 0.3 %
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 13,075,480 3.5 %
Other employees 2,385,392 0.6 %
Board members 5,479,200 1.4 %
Total 20,940,072 5.5 %

Share price (NOK) and volume

Income statement & Balance sheet | Overview

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

P&L Q2-24 Q1-24 FY
2023
Q4-23 Q3-23 Q2-23
Total
income:
Interest Income using the effective interest method 179,267 171,166 577,555 166,509 150,676 136,753
Interest expenses 75,332 71,314 204,694 65,759 56,717 45,088
Net interest income 103,935 99,851 372,861 100,750 93,959 91,664
Net other income 16,916 16,676 68,222 24,345 18,486 11,116
Total income 120,851 116,528 441,083 125,095 112,445 102,780
Operating
expenses:
Salary and other personnel expenses 18,215 18,807 68,644 19,615 17,814 16,015
Other administrative expenses, of which 22,030 21,863 76,556 20,269 19,623 18,258
- direct marketing cost 5,342 4,993 13,244 3,840 3,852 2,836
Other expenses 2,570 2,146 8,475 2,685 1,664 2,328
Depreciation and amortisation 3,199 3,141 12,440 3,132 3,214 3,146
Total operating expenses 46,014 45,956 166,114 45,702 42,314 39,747
Losses on loans 38,903 46,332 143,740 46,591 33,364 32,936
Operating profit before tax 35,934 24,239 131,229 32,802 36,766 30,097
Tax 8,984 6,060 30,357 7,628 8,587 6,250
Profit and other comprehensive income 26,951 18,179 100,872 25,174 28,179 23,847
Balance Sheet 30.06.24 31.03.24 31.12.23 30.09.23 30.06.23
Assets
Loans and deposits with credit institutions 260,637 226,433 264,224 143,783 187,278
Loans to customers 6,219,526 6,260,957 5,993,508 5,693,942 5,221,209
Certificates and bonds 1,163,257 1,013,267 943,254 811,153 868,090
Derivatives 567 13,166 1,273 2,217 2,197
Shares and other equity instruments 6,000 6,000
Other intangible assets 29,196 27,451 26,923 25,575 23,865
Fixed assets 13,912 14,393 15,094 2,514 3,083
Deferred tax assets 1,883 1,883 1,883
Other receivables 13,198 27,003 31,124 92,537 32,849
Total assets 7,708,176 7,590,552 7,277,283 6,771,721 6,338,571
Liabilities
Deposits from and debt to customers 6,531,455 6,409,638 6,126,572 5,671,957 5,298,457
Other debts 39,610 65,965 19,648 38,223 23,810
Accrued expenses and liabilities 24,757 25,947 31,127 14,378 11,686
Derivatives 4,968 2,842 22,824 2,776 -
Deferred tax - - - 1,161 413
Tax payable 22,953 26,501 32,974 22,301 11,037
Subordinated loan capital 96,000 96,000 96,000 96,000 96,000
Total liabilities 6,719,742 6,626,893 6,329,145 5,846,796 5,441,403
Equity
Share capital 378,262 378,262 378,262 378,262 377,228
Share premium reserve 200,430 200,430 200,430 200,430 200,081
Retained earnings 328,842 304,068 288,547 265,334 238,959
Additional tier 1 capital 80,900 80,900 80,900 80,900 80,900
Total equity 988,433 963,659 948,139 924,925 897,168
Total liabilities and equity 7,708,176 7,590,552 7,277,283 6,771,721 6,338,571

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

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