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Instabank

Investor Presentation Feb 8, 2024

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Interim presentation Q4-2023

February 8th, 2024

Key highlights

Profit before tax: 32.8 MNOK, +10 % vs Q4-22 Profit before tax 2023: 131 MNOK, + 28 MNOK from 2022

Growth in gross loans: 345 MNOK to 6,274 MNOK Growth 2023: +1,415 MNOK vs +852 MNOK in 2022

Mortgage gross lending: 2,524 MNOK, +766 MNOK in 2023 Mortgages represents 40 % of gross loans

Net loans and margin developments

Gross loans development | Well diversified loan book

GROSS LOANS BALANCE GROWTH (MNOK)

GROSS LOANS VOLUME (MNOK)

KEY COMMENTS:

  • Solid growth in gross loans of 345 MNOK in the quarter
  • Record high yearly growth of 1,455 MNOK in 2023
  • Mortgages lending has increased 766 MNOK in 2023 to 2,524 MNOK, representing 40 % of total gross loans
  • The new credit line product for SMEs performs very well.
  • 98 customers and 68 MNOK in gross loans per end of Q4-23
  • A 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 hikes for existing lending customers and new loans following the increases by the Central Bank
  • Deposit rates developments influenced by markets rates as well as increased competition from saving banks
  • Liquidity yield outperformed funding cost, making surplus liquidity profitable

Gross lending portfolio| Transparent and simple

Gross Loans # Customers Avg Ticket Size Yield
Consumer Loans
Unsecured loans offered in Norway, Finland and
Sweden
3,109'' 27,752 112' 12.2 %
Mortgages
First or second priority mortgages for refinancing of
unsecured debt or house improvements
2,524'' 2,627 960' 8.9 %
Credit Card
Most attractive credit card in the market for
revolving credit customers
313'' 6,815 46' 16.5 %
Sales Finance
Point of sale or web payment solutions offered
through retail partners like Skeidar
and Coop
259'' 27,421 9' 11.9 %
B2B Credit Line
Credit line product for small and medium sized
enterprises
68'' 98 698' 18.7%
Total
Well diversified loan portfolio
6,274'' 64,713 97' 11.1 %

Deposits volumes | Diversified funding

Volume # Customers Avg. Deposit
Size
Avg. deposit
rate
Norway 3,461'' 13,729 252' 4.3 %
Germany 2,517'' 14,468 174' 3.5 %
Finland 132'' 4,104 32' 1.1
%
Sweden 17'' 1,760 10' 0.5 %
Total 6,127'' 34,061 180' 3.9 %

Profitability, risk and capital

Profits | Long term growth in profit

27 consecutive quarters with profits

PROFIT AFTER TAX (NOKM) & RETURN ON EQUITY:

Total income | High growth in income

TOTAL INCOME DETAILED (MNOK):

KEY COMMENTS:

  • The increase in Total interest income of 51.5 MNOK comes from a gross lending growth of 1,455 MNOK in 2023 and increased loan yield to 10.9 % from 9.5 % in the same quarter last year
  • The increase in interest expenses of 9 MNOK from the previous quarter comes from an increase in deposit volume and increase in funding cost to 4.4 % from 4.1 % in the previous quarter
  • Net other income increased by as much as 11.8 MNOK from the same quarter last year to 28.4 MNOK in Q4-23 because of high yield on security holdings at 7.1 %

Operating expenses | Demonstrating economy of scale

from costs associated with the new SMEs lending product 3.3 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.1 16.3 15.7 15.4 15.8 16.4 3.0 2.7 2.8 3.9 3.8 11.6 15.2 16.0 17.8 19.6 1.9 1.8 2.3 1.7 2.7 36.1 38.4 39.7 42.3 45.7 Q4-22 Q1-23 Q2-23 Q3-23 Q4-23 Depreciation and amortisation Other administrative expenses Direct marketing costs Salary and other personell expenses Other expenses

OPERATING EXPENSES BREAKDOWN (MNOK):

COST/INCOME RATIO:

  • Personnel costs increased by 1.8 MNOK because of new hires and an increase in provisions
  • The increase in administrative costs of 0.6 MNOK from the previous quarter comes
  • Other expenses increased by 1 MNOK from the previous quarter because of provisions for a fine from the Financial Supervisory Authorities
  • The cost-to-income ratio decreased to 37 % from 38 % in the previous quarter, demonstrating economy of scale

Credit risk | Mortgages represent low credit risk

IMPAIRMENT LOSSES (MNOK):

LOAN LOSS RATIO PER TYPE OF LOAN:

LOANS PAST DUE:

KEY COMMENTS:

  • The loan loss ratio increased to 3.1 % from 2.7 % in the same quarter last year
  • Unsecured consumer lending in Norway (3.1 %) performed well and as expected, while losses on loans in Finland increased to 5.9 % from 3.5 % in the previous quarter partly because of negative impact from an IFRS 9 model update
  • Loan loss ratio for mortgages still at an attractive level and came down to 0.2 % from 0.4 % in the previous quarter, partly because of a positive impact from IFRS 9 model update

Regulatory Capital | Solid capital adequacy

DEVELOPMENTS IN CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIOS: KEY COMMENTS:

CET1 REQUIREMENTS PER COUNTRY AND TOTAL:

4.5 % 4.5 % 4.5 % 4.5 % 3.5 % 3.5 % 3.5 % 3.5 % 2.5 % 2.5 % 2.5 % 2.5 % 2.5 % 1.0 % 1.5 % 4.5 % 2.6 % 17.5 % 10.5 % 11.5 % 14.6 % Norway Finland Sweden Instabank total Systemic risk buffer Countercyclical buffer Capital conservation buffer Pilar 2 Minimum requirement

  • At the end of the quarter, the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (CET1) ratio was 18.9%, 4.3 % above the regulatory capital requirement. The total capital ratio was 22.9 %, 2.1 % above the regulatory capital requirement
  • The Ministry of Finance implemented a transitional rule for capital composition applicable to all banks in December 2023. The Pillar 2 requirement, currently at 6.2% for Instabank, can from the 31st of December 2023 be met with a minimum of 56.25% Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital, down from 100%
  • The systemic risk buffer requirement increased from 3 % to 4.5 % as of 31.12.23. Additionally, reciprocity was introduced, and as the systemic risk buffer requirement is 0 % in Finland, the total capital requirement was reduced by 0.36 percentage points
  • The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority (NFSA) is in the process of setting a new Pillar 2 requirement for Instabank

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

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"

# 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 Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB 3,745,407 1.0%
18 BKS CAPITAL AS 3,652,732 1.0%
19 NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS 3,474,767 0.9%
20 KAARE BERNTSEN AS 3,184,713 0.8%
Sum Top 20 303,370,715 80.2%
Other shareholders 74,890,797 19.8%
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 %

Top 20 shareholders (February 6th, 2024) Share price development (last 12 months)

Share price (NOK) and volume

Income statement & Balance sheet | Overview

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

P&L FY
2023
Q4-23 Q3-23 Q2-23 Q1-23
Total
income:
Interest Income using the effective interest method 564,521 162,443 146,897 134,255 120,926
Interest expenses 204,694 65,759 56,717 45,088 37,130
Net interest income 359,828 96,684 90,180 89,167 83,796
Net other income 81,256 28,410 22,265 13,613 16,967
Total income 441,083 125,095 112,445 102,780 100,763
Operating
expenses:
Salary and other personnel expenses 68,644 19,615 17,814 16,015 15,199
Other administrative expenses, of which 76,556 20,269 19,623 18,258 18,406
- direct marketing cost 13,244 3,840 3,852 2,836 2,716
Other expenses 8,475 2,685 1,664 2,328 1,797
Depreciation and amortisation 12,440 3,132 3,214 3,146 2,947
Total operating expenses 166,114 45,702 42,314 39,747 38,350
Losses on loans 143,740 46,591 33,364 32,936 30,849
Operating profit before tax 131,229 32,802 36,766 30,097 31,564
Tax 30,357 7,628 8,587 6,250 7,891
Profit and other comprehensive income 100,872 25,174 28,179 23,847 23,673
Assets
Loans
and
deposits
with
credit
institutions
264,224 143,783 187,278 174,078 191,254
Loans
to
customers
5,993,508 5,693,942 5,221,209 5,115,359 4,674,030
Certificates
and
bonds
943,254 811,153 868,090 848,185 867,806
Deferred
tax
assets
1,883
Other
intangible
assets
26,923
25,575
23,865
22,756
Fixed
assets
15,094
2,514
3,083
3,623
Derivatives
1,273
2,217
2,197
4,002
Other
receivables
31,124
92,537
32,849
36,735
Total
assets
7,277,283 6,771,721 6,338,571 6,204,739 5,799,233
Balance
Sheet
31.12.23 30.09.23 30.06.23 31.03.23 31.12.22
21,197
3,645
1,773
39,527
Liabilities
Deposits
from
and
debt
to
customers
6,126,572 5,671,957 5,298,457 5,234,665 4,852,281
Other
debts
19,648
38,223
23,810
15,145
20,491
Accrued
expenses and
liabilities
31,127
14,378
11,686
13,461
17,844
Derivatives
22,824
2,776
3,361
-
543
Deferred
tax
1,161
413
734
-
734
Tax
payable
32,974
22,301
11,037
32,956
25,065
Subordinated
loan
capital
96,000
96,000
96,000
96,000
96,000
Total
liabilities
6,329,145 5,846,796 5,441,403 5,396,323 5,012,958
Equity
Share
capital
378,262
378,262
377,228
332,642
332,642
Share
premium
200,430
200,430
200,081
178,192
reserve
178,192
Retained
earnings
288,547
265,334
238,959
216,682
194,541
Additional
tier
1
capital
80,900
80,900
80,900
80,900
80,900
Total
equity
948,139 924,925 897,168 808,417 786,275
liabilities
equity
Total
and
7,277,283 6,771,721 6,338,571 6,204,739 5,799,233

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

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