Investor Presentation • May 9, 2025
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Driven by increased total income and decreased loan losses

Continued growth for most profitable segments: mortgages and business lending

Well diversified loan book across geographics, customers and product segments

Marking a major step in the bank's European growth strategy
Instabank has successfully launched its fully digital, Norwegian-designed credit card in Germany — Europe's largest banking market — marking a key milestone in its European growth strategy.
Built on Scandinavian values of trust, simplicity, and transparency, the product reflects Instabank's ambition to become The Leading Nordic Challenger Bank. Developed in partnership with fintech leaders like Visa and Tink, the launch positions Instabank for scalable, cross-border expansion.


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| Gross Loans | # Customers | Avg Ticket Size | Yield | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortgages First or second priority mortgages for refinancing of unsecured debt or house improvements |
3,125'' | 3,198 | 977' | 8.9 % | |
| Consumer Loans Unsecured loans offered in Norway, Finland and Sweden |
2,750'' | 24,934 | 111' | 12.6% | |
| Business lending Credit line product for small and medium sized enterprises |
587'' | 430 | 1,365' | 17.9 % | |
| Credit Cards Most attractive credit card in the market for revolving credit customers |
299'' | 7,269 | 41' | 17.8 % | |
| Sales Finance Point of sale or web payment solutions offered through retail partners like Skeidar and Coop |
262'' | 27,714 | 10' | 12.9% | |
| Total Well diversified loan portfolio |
7,024'' | 63,545 | 111' | 11.6 % |




PROFIT AFTER TAX (NOKM) & RETURN ON EQUITY:




▪ Operating expenses reached 62.1 MNOK, representing an increase of 0.9 MNOK from the previous quarter.
▪ These expenses were impacted by costs associated with the Finnish banking license application process and the new credit card offering in the German market.

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▪ Instabank has successfully launched its fully digital credit card in Germany, achieving a significant strategic milestone
▪ A new security deposit account product is also launched in Germany, expected to contribute to reduced funding costs



A dynamic and innovative challenger bank with a solid market position, a customer-centric approach, and significant growth potential in the fintech sector
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 margins
Proven track record delivering profits 32 consecutive quarters
Experienced team with significant track record within consumer and business lending
Continue to see lists of management, board of directors, share holders, income statement and balance sheet.



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

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

Edelberg joined the Instabank team in 2025. With more than 20 years of experience, she has held various roles within Governance, Risk & Compliance across banks, financial institutions, and startups. Additionally, she has managed her own consultancy firm specializing in Governance, Risk & Compliance. Edelberg holds a law degree (cand.jur.) from the University of Oslo."

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.
| Volume | # Customers | Avg. Deposit Size |
Avg. deposit rate |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 3,970'' | 21,434 | 185' | 4.7 % | |
| Germany | 2,880'' | 18,647 | 154' | 2.8 % | |
| Finland | 71'' | 3,218 | 22' | 0.9 % | |
| Sweden | 10'' | 1,271 | 8' | 0.5 % | |
| Total | 6,931'' | 44,570 | 156' | 3.8 % |
| # | 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 | AF CAPITAL AS | 14,000,000 | 3.7% |
| 6 | BJELLA INVESTMENTS AS | 13,112,021 | 3.5% |
| 7 | HJELLEGJERDE INVEST AS | 10,193,220 | 2.7% |
| 8 | TORSTEIN TVENGE | 10,000,000 | 2.6% |
| 9 | KRISTIAN FALNES AS | 9,422,067 | 2.5% |
| 10 | LEIKVOLLBAKKEN AS | 8,500,000 | 2.2% |
| 11 | MOROAND AS | 8,500,000 | 2.2% |
| 12 | GOLDMAN SACHS BANK EUROPE SE | 6,805,973 | 1.8% |
| 13 | NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS | 6,331,125 | 1.7% |
| 14 | ALTO HOLDING AS | 6,100,000 | 1.6% |
| 15 | SONSINVEST AS | 5,108,195 | 1.4% |
| 16 | MAGDALENA HOLDING AS | 3,850,000 | 1.0% |
| 17 | LEIRIN HOLDING AS | 3,577,991 | 0.9% |
| 18 | KAARE BERNTSEN AS | 3,184,713 | 0.8% |
| 19 | VESLESMEDEN HOLDING AS | 3,000,000 | 0.8% |
| 20 | UCVO AS | 2,649,589 | 0.7% |
| Sum Top 20 | 296,953,070 | 78.5% | |
| Other shareholders | 81,308,442 | 21.5% | |
| Total | 378,261,512 | 100.0% |
| Position | Name | # of shares | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEO | Robert Berg (Sonsinvest AS) | 5,878,195 | 1.6 % |
| CTO | Jørgen Rui | 1,700,000 | 0.4 % |
| CMO | Farzad Jalily | 1,020,000 | 0.3 % |
| CFO | Per Kristian Haug | 204,935 | 0.1 % |
| CRO | Kjetil Andre Welde Knudsen | 141,678 | 0.0 % |
| COO | Anne Jørgensen | 118,625 | 0.0 % |
| CCRO | Karen Therese Edleberg | 36,000 | 0.0 % |
| CCO | Robert Leinders-Krog | 18,000 | 0.0 % |
| Sum management | 9,117,433 | 2.4 % | |
| Other employees | 2,898,738 | 0.8 % | |
| Board members | 5,238,118 | 1.4 % | |
| Total | 17,254,289 | 4.6 % |

Share price (NOK) and volume
| P&L | Q1-25 | FY 2024 |
Q4-24 | Q3-24 | Q2-24 | Q1-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total income: |
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| Interest Income | 187,208 722,350 187,135 184,782 179,267 171,166 | |||||
| Interest expenses | 72,039 295,495 | 72,964 | 75,885 | 75,332 | 71,314 | |
| Net interest income | 115,169 426,855 114,172 108,897 103,935 | 99,851 | ||||
| Net other income | 19,359 | 65,325 | 12,237 | 19,495 | 16,916 | 16,676 |
| Total income | 134,527 492,179 126,409 128,392 120,851 116,528 | |||||
| Operating expenses: |
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| Salary and other personnel expenses | 25,042 | 86,533 | 25,901 | 23,609 | 18,215 | 18,807 |
| Other administrative expenses, of which | 29,890 | 96,932 | 28,859 | 24,181 | 22,030 | 21,863 |
| - direct marketing cost | 6,979 | 21,617 | 6,041 | 5,240 | 5,342 | 4,993 |
| Other expenses | 3,602 | 11,056 | 3,037 | 3,303 | 2,570 | 2,146 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 3,539 | 11,896 | 3,359 | 2,197 | 3,199 | 3,141 |
| Total operating expenses | 62,073 206,416 | 61,157 | 53,289 | 46,014 | 45,956 | |
| Losses on loans | 41,648 157,315 | 32,212 | 39,868 | 38,903 | 46,332 | |
| Operating profit before tax | 30,807 128,448 | 33,040 | 35,235 | 35,934 | 24,239 | |
| Tax | 7,702 | 30,325 | 6,472 | 8,809 | 8,984 | 6,060 |
| Profit and other comprehensive income | 23,105 | 98,124 | 26,568 | 26,426 | 26,951 | 18,179 |
| Balance Sheet |
31.03.25 | 31.12.24 | 30.09.24 | 30.06.24 | 31.03.24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||||
| Loans and deposits with credit institutions |
198,524 438,305 422,913 260,637 226,433 | ||||
| Loans to customers |
6,807,588 6,500,203 6,353,508 6,219,526 6,260,957 | ||||
| Certificates and bonds |
1,100,694 1,002,496 1,102,220 1,163,257 1,013,267 | ||||
| Derivatives | 342 | 2,326 | 3,243 | 567 | 13,166 |
| Shares and other equity instruments |
6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Other intangible assets |
32,237 | 30,668 | 28,631 | 29,196 | 27,451 |
| Fixed assets |
11,828 | 12,539 | 13,204 | 13,912 | 14,393 |
| Deferred tax assets |
- | - | 1,883 | 1,883 | 1,883 |
| Other receivables |
67,330 | 15,917 | 40,607 | 13,198 | 27,003 |
| Total assets |
8,224,543 8,008,454 7,972,209 7,708,176 7,590,552 | ||||
| Liabilities | |||||
| from Deposits and debt to customers |
6,930,660 6,746,553 6,768,449 6,531,455 6,409,638 | ||||
| Other debts |
64,217 | 55,039 | 28,464 | 39,610 | 65,965 |
| Accrued expenses and liabilities |
25,488 | 37,790 | 29,901 | 24,757 | 25,947 |
| Derivatives | 15,974 | 3,029 | 4,712 | 4,968 | 2,842 |
| Deferred tax |
8,256 | 8,256 | - | - | - |
| Tax payable |
7,702 | 20,186 | 31,761 | 22,953 | 26,501 |
| Subordinated loan capital |
110,000 | 96,000 | 96,000 | 96,000 | 96,000 |
| Total liabilities |
7,162,296 6,966,852 6,959,287 6,719,742 6,626,893 | ||||
| Equity | |||||
| Share capital |
378,262 | 378,262 | 378,262 | 378,262 | 378,262 |
| Share premium reserve |
200,430 | 200,430 | 200,430 | 200,430 | 200,430 |
| Retained earnings |
398,555 | 377,911 | 353,330 | 328,842 | 304,068 |
| Additional tier 1 capital |
85,000 | 85,000 | 80,900 | 80,900 | 80,900 |
| Total equity |
1,062,247 1,041,603 1,012,921 988,433 963,659 | ||||
| Total liabilities and equity |
8,224,543 8,008,454 7,972,209 7,708,176 7,590,552 | ||||

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