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LHV Group — Interim / Quarterly Report 2022
Oct 18, 2022
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Interim Report January – September 2022 Summary of Results
Q3 2022 in comparison with Q2 2022
- Net profit EUR 10.7 m (EUR 14.0 m), of which EUR 10.3 m (EUR 13.5 m) is attributable to owners of the parent
- Earnings per share EUR 0.03 (EUR 0.04)
- Net income EUR 44.3 m (EUR 37.8 m)
- Operating expenses EUR 22.8 m (EUR 21.1 m)
- Loan and bond provisions EUR 7.4 m (EUR -0.3 m)
- Income tax expenses EUR 3.3 m (EUR 3.2 m)
- Return on equity 10.8% (15.3%)
- Capital adequacy 19.2% (20.0%)
Q3 2022 in comparison with Q3 2021
- Net profit EUR 10.7 m (EUR 16.6 m), of which EUR 10.3 m (EUR 16.0 m) is attributable to owners of the parent
- Earnings per share EUR 0.03 (EUR 0.06)
- Net income EUR 44.3 m (EUR 35.9 m)
- Operating expenses EUR 22.8 m (EUR 15.3 m)
- Loan and bond provisions EUR 7.4 m (EUR 1.44 m)
- Income tax expenses EUR 3.3 m (EUR 2.8 m)
- Return on equity 10.8% (24.3%)
- Capital adequacy 19.2% (17.9%)
Earnings per share and return on equity ratios are based on the profit attributed to the shareholders and equity of AS LHV Group and do not include non-controlling interest.
Managing Director's Statement
Dear investor in LHV,
As a consequence of the rapidly rising prices, the Estonian economy is probably already in recession. The Eurozone and the UK are also having to contend with the risk of recession. All across Europe, people are facing the same problems. All major categories of daily expenses are rising, from food, electricity and heating to fuel and interest rates. Estonia's inflation is the highest in Europe, which means that the 50% tapering of wage growth also means a decline in purchasing power. These types of developments radiate out into lowered confidence in various sectors of the economy.
For banks, all this means higher risks in loan portfolios and higher expenses on deposits. Naturally, this is not a one-way street, as a rise in interest rates also means higher income from interest rates. A majority of the loan portfolio is pegged to the Euribor and changes in the rate also show up in revenue. Likewise, commercial banks no longer have to bear costs for their funds held in the central bank. The decisions by the Bank of England to raise interest rates will increase gains earned on the funds held with our financial intermediaries.
Despite the inclement economic weather, LHV remains open for clients. The smartest decisions for business are made by businesses themselves. As a source of financing, we can weigh in on making business ideas better aligned to the changing environment. Sometimes it's smarter to take a step back and then later take two longer steps ahead. For LHV, it comes down to prioritizing the capital allocated by investors, avoidance of excessive risks and considering the economic situation.
A number of our business areas are in a unique situation. Today, our insurance business and our UK operations are in the same place as when we started out in 1999 as an investment firm in an environment where the average wage was 200 euros, or as a bank in 2009 amidst the global financial crisis. Although our insurance line of business has far outstripped expectations, in the long term the bulk of the growth is still yet to be realized. Here there is no need to deal with risks to a portfolio we built in the past and revaluation, we can continue in a forward-looking manner without significant baggage.
The same is true of the UK business. So far we have focused on financial intermediaries, which the current economic environment has influenced through the short-term contraction of business volumes. Above all, volumes shrank with regard to companies related to virtual currencies, while volumes in the case of other, strategically more important financial intermediaries, volumes have grown and we are past the short-term trough for this business area. More important than the above is the desire to launch lending activity to companies after receiving our banking licence.
Just before the quarterly results were released, we announced that the LHV Group subsidiary LHV UK acquired the UK credit institution Bank North's SME lending business. Before that, LHV Group held a 9.3% holding in Bank North as a financial investment. Bank North was "Authorised with Restrictions" by the UK financial supervision authorities and it entered the mobilisation period in Q3 2021. This phase usually lasts 12 months. During mobilization, new banks can complete building their organization and capitalize in full. Despite loan queries of more than 250 million pounds sterling, slumping capital markets kept Bank North from raising enough capital during the required time, so the company decided in September to initiate a liquidation process (solvent wind-down). For LHV, this means a complete write-off in Q3 of the financial investment made thus far.
Instead of a written-down financial investment, we get a lending arm that is tested, started and completely ready for the market. The acquisition of the business encompassed a loan portfolio of approximately 17.9 million GBP, 20 employees, an information system for appraisal and servicing of loans and strategic partnerships with loan brokers. The price of the transaction was 110% of the value of the loan portfolio.
There is reason to write about the transaction at length, for after the application for a banking licence – a process that spans several years – it will give LHV the possibility of launching lending in conditions where we have a definite strategy, controlled demand, talented staff, brokerage contracts, technology and an additional office in Manchester. Despite the original plan having changed, we are very pleased with the outcome. One concern persists – for a bank the size of LHV, the question is not about demand for loans but rather whether there is enough capital to meet the demand. We will have to address this going forward.
The next plans for LHV UK are based on three areas – banking services for financial intermediaries, loans to companies and services to e-merchants. At the moment, LHV UK has been concentrating on obtaining its banking licence.
To sum up, things went well for LHV in Q3. Business volumes grew, the number of clients and their activity level increased and the results posted by major business units were good. True, the quarter did bring a write-off of Bank North in the amount of 5.2 million euros, but we see this as work done in advance.
Having entered the home loan market only in autumn 2016, the LHV home loan portfolio crossed the 1 billion euro mark in the first week of September and the loan portfolio as a whole is past 3 billion euros. The bank's long-term goal is that one in every four homes are purchased with the help of LHV. We have improved our service over the years with this in mind. For example, for a In mid-August, we unveiled the updated conditions for student loans. The new interest rate on student loans at LHV is only 1.95% + 6-month Euribor instead of the previous 5%. Instead of two sureties, one is now sufficient and the maximum loan amount was raised to 3 000 euros per academic year.
During the quarter, leading international financial magazine Euromoney named LHV Pank the best bank in Estonia for the fifth straight year. This year it was the 2021's strong results, ambitious activity and noteworthy growth in market share in Estonian banking market that clinched the honour. LHV's technological innovation and consistent progress toward the company's sustainability goals were also praised.
Madis Toomsalu
| Summary of financial results 5 | |
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| Operating Environment 8 | |
| Financial Results of the Group 10 | |
| The Group's Liquidity, Capitalisation and Asset Quality 11 | |
| Overview of AS LHV Pank Consolidation Group 13 | |
| Overview of AS LHV Varahaldus 16 | |
| Overview of AS LHV Kindlustus 18 | |
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 19 | |
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income19 | |
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position20 | |
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows21 | |
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity22 | |
| Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements 23 | |
| NOTE 1 Accounting Policies 23 |
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| NOTE 2 Business Segments23 |
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| NOTE 3 Risk Management 26 |
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| NOTE 4 Breakdown of Financial Assets and Liabilities by Countries26 |
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| NOTE 5 Breakdown of Assets and Liabilities by Contractual Maturity Dates 27 |
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| NOTE 6 Open Foreign Currency Positions28 |
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| NOTE 7 Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities29 |
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| NOTE 8 Breakdown of Loan Portfolio by Economic Sectors and by Stages 30 |
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| NOTE 9 Net Interest Income31 |
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| NOTE 10 Net Fee and Commission Income32 | |
| NOTE 11 Operating Expenses32 | |
| NOTE 12 Balances with the Central Bank, Credit Institutions and Investment Companies 33 | |
| NOTE 13 Deposits of Customers and Loans Received 33 | |
| NOTE 14 Accounts payable and other liabilities34 | |
| NOTE 15 Contingent Liabilities 34 | |
| NOTE 16 Basic Earnings and Diluted Earnings Per Share35 | |
| NOTE 17 Capital Management 35 | |
| NOTE 18 Transactions with related parties 36 | |
| NOTE 19 Tangible and intangible assets 37 | |
| NOTE 20 Subordinated debts 38 | |
| NOTE 21 Changes in impairments38 | |
| Shareholders of AS LHV Group 39 | |
| Supervisory Boards and Management Boards of AS LHV Group and its Subsidiaries 40 | |
| Signatures of the Management Board to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Report 41 |
Summary of financial results
The Group's Q3 2022 consolidated net profit was EUR 10.7 million, decreasing by EUR 3.2 million compared to Q2 of 2022 and by EUR 5.8 million compared to Q3 of 2021. The profit for the Group's shareholders was EUR 3.2 million less in Q3 2022 than it was in Q2 2022.
The Group's Q3 2022 consolidated net income was EUR 44.3 million, increasing by EUR 6.4 million compared to Q2 of 2022 and by EUR 8.2 million compared to Q3 of 2021. Operating expenses were EUR 22.8 million in Q3, increasing by EUR 1.7 million compared to Q2 of 2022 and by EUR 7.6 million compared to Q3 of 2021. Loan portfolio and financial investments writedowns were EUR 7.4 million in Q3. Income tax expenses on dividends disbursements made by subsidiaries in future at the consolidated level were EUR 0.4 million in Q3.
Return on equity owned by LHV shareholders in Q3 of 2022 was 10.8%, decreasing by 4.6 percentage points from Q2 (15.3%) and decreasing by 13.5 percentage points compared to Q3 of 2021 (24.3%).
The Group's consolidated net loan portfolio grew by EUR 170 million during the quarter (EUR 172 million in Q2 2022) and consolidated deposits shrank by EUR 198 million (EUR 44 million decrease in Q2 of 2022). Deposits associated with payment intermediaries decreased by EUR 233 million (EUR 94 million contraction in Q2 of 2022).
The bank's net profit at the consolidated level in Q3 2022 was EUR 19.2 million, which is EUR 2.2 million more than the result in the previous quarter (EUR 16.9 million in Q2 of 2022) and EUR 2.1 million more than net profit in Q3 2021. The number of bank clients grew by 13,800 clients during the quarter (13,100 in Q2 of 2022) and the total number of bank clients was 364,000.
The bank's loan portfolio grew EUR 170 million in Q3 (EUR 172 million in Q2 of 2022), reaching EUR 3,095 million. Corporate investment loans and housing loans saw the most growth.
The bank's clients' deposits decreased by EUR 202 million in Q3, with payment intermediaries' deposit balance dropping EUR 233 million, while the rest of the clients' deposits grew by EUR 31 million. The total volume of deposits was EUR 5,223 million as of the end of Q3.
Net profit at Varahaldus was EUR 0.2 million in Q3 of 2022 (Q2 of 2022: loss of EUR 0.2 million). Varahaldus service charge income was EUR 2.0 million, which is at the same level as the previous quarter. Operating expenses at Varahaldus were EUR 1.3 million in Q3 of 2022 (Q2 of 2022: loss of EUR 1.3 million). Expenses related to non-current assets (including depreciation on client agreements) were EUR 0.4 million in Q3, which is EUR 0.1 million less than in the previous quarter.
The total volume of funds managed by LHV dropped by EUR 7 million in the quarter (Q2 of 2022: decrease of EUR 103 million). The number of active clients in the second pillar of the pension system dropped by 1400 during the quarter (drop of 4200 in Q2 of 2022).
Net loss at LHV Kindlustus was EUR 0.4 million in Q3 of 2022 (Q2 2022: loss of EUR 0.2 million). The volume of gross premiums increased by EUR 0.1 million over the quarter, reaching EUR 4.8 million. Income from insurance activities at LHV Kindlustus increased by EUR 0.2 million over the quarter.
LHV UK Ltd made a loss of EUR 2.8 million in Q3 2022.
There is only one class of shares issued by LHV, each share gives 1 voting right. The shares of LHV Group is traded on NASDAQ Tallinn main list since May 2016. Graph below presents LHV Group share performance against OMX Tallinn index and OMX Baltics banchmark index. LHV Group share has outperformed both indexes and has raised 167%, when comparison indexes have increased by 33% and 36% respectively.
LHV Group share price has been 3.12 euros in the end of Q3 and based on the stock price, LHV's market value was EUR 984 million. In early Q3 the share split with 1/10 ratio was carried out.
| Business volumes | Year | ||||
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| EUR million | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | over quarter | Q3 2021 | over year |
| Loan portfolio | 3 094.7 | 2 924.5 | 6% | 2 548.9 | 21% |
| Financial investments | 373.7 | 498.8 | -25% | 138.8 | 169% |
| Deposits of customers | 5 168.2 | 5 366.6 | -4% | 5 456.6 | -5% |
| incl. deposits of financial intermediates |
1 782.0 | 1 986.7 | -10% | 2 174.7 | -18% |
| Equity (including minority interest) |
395.7 | 384.8 | 3% | 279.3 | 42% |
| Equity (owners' share) | 388.1 | 377.6 | 3% | 271.4 | 43% |
| Volume of funds managed | 1 266.2 | 1 258.7 | 1% | 1 284.0 | -1% |
| Assets managed by bank | 3 164.0 | 3 294.0 | -4% | 3 198.0 | -1% |
| Income statement | Quarter | Q3 | Year | Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR million | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | over quarter | 2021 | over year | 9M 2022 | 9M 2021 | over year | |
| Net interest income | 32.04 | 27.18 | 18% | 25.86 | 24% | 85.01 | 69.16 | -19% | |
| Net fee and commission income |
12.00 | 11.00 | 9% | 9.98 | 20% | 33.35 | 28.23 | -15% | |
| Other financial income | 0.23 | -0.34 | NA | 0.05 | 360% | -1.42 | -0.03 | -98% | |
| Total net operating income | 44.27 | 37.84 | 17% | 35.89 | 23% | 116.94 | 97.36 | -17% | |
| Other income | 0.03 | 0.06 | -50% | 0.27 | -89% | 0.05 | 0.35 | 600% | |
| Operating expenses | -22.81 | -21.08 | 8% | -15.30 | 49% | -62.76 | -46.93 | -25% | |
| Loan and bond portfolio gains/(-losses) |
-7.41 | 0.34 | NA | -1.44 | 419% | -7.81 | -2.25 | -71% | |
| Income tax expenses | -3.33 | -3.18 | 5% | -2.82 | 18% | -9.31 | -7.60 | -18% | |
| Net profit | 10.75 | 13.98 | -23% | 16.60 | -35% | 37.11 | 40.93 | 10% | |
| Including attributable to owners of the parent |
10.31 | 13.54 | -24% | 15.95 | -35% | 35.73 | 39.40 | 10% |
| Ratios | Quarter | Year | Year | |||||
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| EUR million | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | over quarter |
Q3 2021 | over year |
9M 2022 | 9M 2021 | over year |
| Average equity | ||||||||
| (attributable to owners of the parent) | 382.8 | 353.4 | 294.0 | 263.1 | 119.7 | 352.2 | 254.1 | 98.1 |
| Return on equity (ROE), % | 10.8 | 15.3 | -4.5 | 24.3 | -13.5 | 13.5 | 20.7 | -7.2 |
| Return on assets (ROA), % | 0.7 | 0.9 | -0.2 | 1.1 | -0.4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | -0.2 |
| Interest-bearing assets, average | 6 344.0 | 6 480.0 | -136.0 | 6 147.9 | 196.1 | 6 508.2 | 5 699.5 | 808.7 |
| Net interest margin (NIM) % | 2.02 | 1.68 | 0.34 | 1.70 | 0.32 | 1.74 | 1.62 | 0.12 |
| Price spread (SPREAD) % | 2.00 | 1.65 | 0.35 | 1.70 | 0.30 | 1.72 | 1.59 | 0.13 |
| Cost/income ratio % | 51.5 | 55.6 | -4.1 | 42.2 | 9.3 | 53.6 | 48.0 | 5.6 |
| Profit attributable to owners before income tax |
13.6 | 16.6 | -3.0 | 18.6 | -5.0 | 44.8 | 46.7 | -1.9 |
Explanations to ratios (quarterly ratios have been expressed on an annualised basis)
Average equity (attributable to owners of the parent) = (equity as at the end of the reporting period + equity as at the end of the previous reporting period) / 2 Return on equity (ROE) = net profit for the quarter (share of owners of the parent) / average equity (attributable to owners of the parent) *100 Return on assets (ROA) = net profit for the quarter (share of owners of the parent) / average assets*100 Net interest margin (NIM) = net interest income / interest-bearing assets, average *100 Price spread (SPREAD) = interest yield from interest-bearing assets – cost of external capital Interest yield from interest-bearing assets = interest income / interest-bearing assets, average *100 Cost of external capital = interest expenses / interest-bearing liabilities, average *100 Cost/income ratio = total operating cost / total income *100
Operating Environment
The problems plaguing the global economy have deepened in recent months and the outlook for the economy has become murkier and more pessimistic. Concerns caused by Russia's war and rapid inflation have been countered by consistent steps by central banks on the monetary policy front, attempting to regain control of rising prices. The stricter monetary policy and higher interest rates are significantly cooling economic activity and there is a real danger of recession in many regions. Due to weaker demand, prices of industrial commodities have dropped from their top levels, but prices of commodities and energy media are still very volatile and higher than usual. In April the IMF downgraded the growth forecast for the world economy by 0.4 percentage points to 3.2% for this year and by 0.7 percentage points to 2.9% for 2023. It is likely the forecast will be downgraded even lower in October.
The Eurozone withstood Q2 well and compared to the start of the year, economic growth actually accelerated. Positive news mainly came from the tourism sector, because as the pandemic receded, people again returned to international travel. At certain times, the interest in travel swelled so much that Europe's major airports could not keep up, with queues of several hours at check-in and security. The main gainers were Southern European countries on the Mediterranean, where tourism is a major income source. Major problems persist in relation to Germany, a perennial engine of Europe's economy. With Russian gas cut off, there is a real possibility that there will not be enough gas for all usual activities during the winter ahead and a number of companies will have to halt their activity for some period.
Inflation has gradually accelerated in Europe, reaching 10% in September. The rates have been very different from one country to the next - Estonia leads the pack with 24% while prices in Finland and France have only risen 6-7%. There have been no major changes in the factors driving rising prices. About 45% of inflation still stems from rising energy goods; 25% is the contribution of food prices. Differences between countries result from different support measures and the structure of the consumer basket as well as the fuel used for energy in a given country. Although natural gas has halved in price during September and electricity is slightly lower as a result, there is no hope in banking on a general easing of prices. The first cold spell may suddenly change sentiment among market participants and once again cause market prices to shoot up.
For the first time in more than 10 years, the European Central Bank in July began interest rate hikes. First, all three monetary policy interest rates were raised by 0.5% and in September, by an additional 0.75%. By doing so, the European Central Bank joined other leading central banks around the world in combating rapid inflation. In addition to raising interest rates a transmission protection instrument (TPI) was set up to ensure balanced monetary policy across Europe. In order to control liquidity and reduce volatility in government bonds, the flexible reinvestment of PEPP portfolio repayments will continue. It is hoped that these two instruments will help Southern European countries whose debt burden is very high and who may have difficulty refinancing their debt as interest rates rise.
Euribor rates, which reflect the price of interbank loan transactions, soared to the highest level in years - the 6–month Euribor on which most loan agreements are predicated had reached 1.9% by mid-October. Looking ahead, it is expected that the European Central Bank will continue interest rate hikes until the end of this year and bring its interest rates to at least a 2.5% to 3% level. Considering that the central bank's goal is to keep inflation in the Eurozone close to 2%, this interest rate level will mean up to 1% positive real interest, which is a completely normal level for the economy.
The Estonian economy has cooled significantly this year. In Q1, the economic volume remained unchanged quarter-over-quarter; Q2 brought a 1.3% contraction. Year over year, the growth figures are still positive. As to largest sectors, the information and communication area of activity managed to expand its activity – here the price rise has not dented momentum. Moreover, other professional activities, the construction sector and services related to tourism – which as noted roared back to life this summer – provided support. In the processing industry, the bedrock of the Estonian economy, there are still clear warning signs, as valueadded generated by the sector shrank by one-tenth compared to the same time a year ago.
The lion's share of the economic growth in Q2 should be attributed to our neighbouring countries, because good export conditions counterbalanced weaker internal demand and fewer investments. There is no particular reason to mention export of goods, which tends to be contracting due to the sanctions-era economy and industry that is languishing as a result. Growth was driven this quarter by the export of IT services and the flourishing of travel and transport services in connection with the resurgence of tourism. The successful sales of services was further amplified by the fact that the volume of outsourced IT services this spring was clearly below last year's figure, since VW Group, which has made major investment into Estonia, changed its business plan and no longer continued investments at the same pace in the second half of last year.
Growth of Estonian consumer prices continues to be Europe's highest. The average price growth in Q3 amounted to 24% year-
over-year and 6% quarter over quarter. The major share of the price rise stemmed from energy and food prices, which was also the case in the rest of Europe. Eating out became 20% more expensive, motor fuels, 40%. At the end of the quarter in September, inflation did slow, as prices rose only 0.3% compared to the previous month, not 2%. In the months ahead, inflation should also slow due to the significantly higher comparison base last year and the government's support measures will make the higher price of energy more tolerable for consumers.
High input prices for energy and several industrial inputs will continue to trouble the Estonian economy for some time. This is bound to suppress economic development, because companies cannot pass on the entirety of the price rises to consumers, which will result in lower profitability and, most likely, investments into the future. In the broader view, it will be expressed in the continuing decline in economic activity, meaning that we are very likely to see recession in H2. The business community has become more pessimistic about the months ahead – the volume of new orders is clearly down, all expansion plans have been put on hold and little by little, downsizing workforce is being contemplated. Much will depend on whether the government will step in and the type of intervention in the late autumn and early winter for companies. So far there has been talk of providing support for households but probably a step further will have to be taken to spare local companies' competitiveness in the international context. From the standpoint of public finances, this is naturally a big setback, but perhaps it will be wiser to absorb the blow given the extraordinary conditions.
Financial Results of the Group
Compared to Q2, the Group's net interest income increased in Q3 2022 by 18%, standing at EUR 32.0 (Q2: 27.2) million.
At the consolidated level, income tax on future dividend payments by subsidiaries was EUR 0.4 million in the third quarter.
Net fee and commission income increased in Q3 by 9% and stood at EUR 12.0 (Q2: 11.0) million. In total, the net income of the Group increased by 17% in Q3, compared to Q2, amounting to EUR 44.3 (Q2: 37.8) million, with expenses increasing 8% and amounting to EUR 22.8 (Q2: 21.1) million. The Group's operating profit for Q3 amounted to EUR 21.5 (Q2: 16.8) million. The expenses from loan and bond portfolio impairments amounted to EUR 2.2 million in Q2 (Q2: -0.3). The Group's total profit for Q3 amounted to EUR 16.0 million (Q2: 14.0). Compared to Q3 2021, the Group's net interest income increased by 24% and net fee and commission income increased by 26%.
In terms of business entities, AS LHV Pank posted in Q3 a consolidated profit of EUR 19.2 million and AS LHV Varahaldus a profit of EUR 0.24 million. LHV Kindlustus posted a loss of EUR 0.4 million. The AS LHV Group on solo bases posted a loss of EUR 5.1 million thanks to the revaluation of financial investment. The investment to Bank North was revalued to zero. In Q3 LHV UK Ltd posted a loss of EUR 2.8 million.
The Group's volume of deposits as at the end of Q3 amounted to EUR 5 168 (Q2: 5 367) million, of which demand deposits formed EUR 5 054 (Q2: 5 219) million and term deposits EUR 114 (Q2: 148) million.
As at the end of Q3, the volume of loans granted by the Group amounted to EUR 3 095 (Q2: 2 925) million, increasing in Q3 by 6%. Compared to Q3 2021, the volume of the Group's deposits has decreased by 5% and the volume of loans has increased by 21%.
The Group's Liquidity, Capitalisation and Asset Quality
As at 30 September 2022, the Group's own funds stood at EUR 444.9 million (31 December 2021: EUR 367.0 million). LHV Group own funds are calculated based on regulative requirements.
Compared to Group's internal capital adequacy ratio target 16.0%, the Group is capitalised good enough as at the end of the reporting period, with the capital adequacy ratio amounting to 19.2% (31 December 2021: 19.0%). In addition to total capital adequacy targets the Group has also set internal targets for the core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio to 10.63% and Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio to 12.46%. The internal targets were approved in December 2021 by the Group's Supervisory Board, after the completion of the annual supervisory assessment by the Financial Supervision Authority.
The minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL) is a building block of the resolution plan and LHV has to maintain sufficient own funds and qualifying liabilities which can be used to cover losses in resolution planning. On 21st of June 2021 Estonian FSA set two separate MREL ratios on the consolidation group level for LHV Group. MREL-TREA is calculated based on total risk weighted assets. MREL-LRE is calculated based on total assets. On 26th of June 2022 the Estonian FSA applied new MREL target levels that are applicable for LHV Group. The final targets for the MREL ratios have been applied with a transitional period until 1st of January 2024. The final target levels of the ratios have been set at 24.22% for MREL-TREA and 5.91% for MREL-LRE. The interim targets have been set at 19.08% for MREL-TREA and 5.91% for MREL-LRE which became effetive on 1st January 2022. LHV Group issued EUR 100 milion of MREL eligible bonds in September 2021 in order to fulfil the MREL target ratios. LHV Group is making preparations for a potential additional issue of MREL eligible senior unsecured bonds, in order to fulfil the MREL targets that have been set for the Group. The issue of the bonds is expected to take place in Q4 of 2022, subject to market conditions.
The Group's liquidity coverage ratio (LCR), as defined by the Basel Committee, stood at 143.0% as at the end of September (31 December 2021: 142.7%). Financial intermediates' deposits in Bank are covered 100% with liquid assets. Excluding the financial intermediates deposits the Groups LCR is 210.3% (31.12.2021: 253.3%). The Group recognises cash and bond portfolios as liquidity buffers. These accounted for 50% of the balance sheet (31 December 2021: 60%). The ratio of loans to deposits stood at 56% as at the end of the third quarter (31 December 2021: 43%). Group's maturity structure is presented in Note 5.
The Group's credit quality was good. As at the end of September, provisions for estimated loan losses amounted to EUR 20.5 million in the balance sheet, i.e. approximately 0.7% of the loan portfolio (31 December 2021: EUR 19.0 million, 0.7%). Estimated loan losses make up 1 124.7% (31 December 2021: 1 693.6%) of the portfolio of loans overdue for more than 90 days.
| EUR thousand | 30.09.2022 | Proportion | 31.12.2021 | Proportion |
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| Loans to customers | 3 115 239 | 2 696 210 | ||
| including overdue loans: | 26 439 | 0.8% | 16 802 | 0.6% |
| 1-30 days | 21 200 | 0.7% | 13 417 | 0.5% |
| 31-60 days | 1 730 | 0.1% | 1 971 | 0.1% |
| 61-90 days | 1 682 | 0.1% | 289 | 0.0% |
| 91 and more days | 1 826 | 0.1% | 1 125 | 0.0% |
| Impairment of loans | -20 537 | -0.7% | -19 049 | -0.7% |
| Impairment % of loans overdue for more than 90 days | 1 124.7% | 1 693.6% |
| Capital base | 30.09.2022 | 31.12.2021 | 31.12.2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid-in share capital | 31 542 | 29 864 | 28 819 |
| Share premium | 141 186 | 97 361 | 71 468 |
| Statutory reserves transferred from net profit | -1 330 | 4 713 | 4 713 |
| Other reserves | 4 713 | 47 | 0 |
| Retained earnings | 170 010 | 179 746 | 90 434 |
| Intangible assets (subtracted) | -23 037 | -14 473 | -18 528 |
| Net profit for the reporting period (COREP) | 18 334 | 0 | 37 950 |
| Other adjustments | -363 | -128 | -323 |
| CET1 capital elements or deductions | -1 967 | -12 209 | -8 358 |
| CET1 instruments of financial sector entities where the institution has a significant investment | -3 683 | -4 328 | -4 842 |
| CET1 instruments of financial sector entities where the institution has not a significant | |||
| investment | 0 | -5 236 | 0 |
| Tier 1 capital | 335 405 | 275 357 | 201 333 |
| Additional Tier 1 capital | 35 000 | 35 000 | 35 000 |
| Total Tier 1 capital | 370 405 | 310 357 | 236 333 |
| Subordinated debt | 75 000 | 75 000 | 75 000 |
| Total Tier 2 capital | 75 000 | 75 000 | 75 000 |
| Net own funds for capital adequacy | 444 918 | 385 357 | 311 333 |
| Capital requirements | |||
| Central governments and central bank under standard method | 0 | 0 | 363 |
| Credit institutions and investment companies under standard method | 13 247 | 10 465 | 8 060 |
| Companies under standard method | 1 408 197 | 1 141 853 | 865 624 |
| Retail claims under standard method | 242 729 | 212 860 | 197 849 |
| Public sector under standard method | 0 | 6 | 3 250 |
| Housing real estate under standard method | 348 133 | 291 338 | 243 971 |
| Overdue claims under standard methods | 9 673 | 19 332 | 13 362 |
| Investment funds' shares under standard method | 186 | 190 | 7 145 |
| Other assets under standard method | 93 844 | 93 939 | 49 321 |
| Total capital requirements for covering the credit risk and counterparty credit risk | 2 116 009 | 1 769 983 | 1 388 945 |
| Capital requirement against foreign currency risk under standard method | 993 | 3 489 | 3 950 |
| Capital requirement against interest position risk under standard method | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital requirement against equity portfolio risks under standard method | 2 281 | 2 079 | 972 |
| Capital requirement against credit valuation adjustment risks under standard method | 2 888 | 1 211 | 82 |
| Capital requirement for operational risk under base method | 197 920 | 152 778 | 124 638 |
| Total capital requirements for adequacy calculation | 2 320 091 | 1 929 540 | 1 518 587 |
| Capital adequacy (%) | 19.18 | 19.97 | 20.50 |
| Tier 1 capital ratio (%) | 15.97 | 16.08 | 15.56 |
| Core Tier 1 capital ratio (%) | 14.46 | 14.27 | 13.26 |
Overview of AS LHV Pank Consolidation Group
- (Net) growth in loan volume EUR 170 million
- Net profit EUR 19.2 million
| EUR million | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | Change % |
Q3 2021 | Change % |
From the beginning of 2022 |
From the beginning of 2021 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net interest income | 31.99 | 27.23 | 17% | 25.27 | 27% | 85.11 | 69.35 | 23% |
| Net fee and commission income | 8.72 | 7.64 | 14% | 7.46 | 17% | 24.15 | 20.65 | 17% |
| Other financial income | 0.23 | 0.08 | 204% | 0.00 | NA | -1.12 | -0.39 | 184% |
| Total net operating income | 40.94 | 34.95 | 17% | 32.73 | 25% | 108.14 | 89.60 | 21% |
| Other income | 0.05 | 0.07 | -39% | 0.23 | -80% | 0.10 | 0.41 | -76% |
| Operating expenses | -16.43 | -15.64 | 5% | -11.69 | 41% | -46.44 | -35.07 | 32% |
| Loan and bond portfolio gains/(-losses) |
-2.17 | 0.34 | NA | -1.44 | 51% | -2.57 | -2.25 | 14% |
| Income tax expenses | -3.21 | -2.79 | 15% | -2.71 | 18% | -8.27 | -7.27 | 14% |
| Net profit | 19.17 | 16.94 | 13% | 17.11 | 12% | 50.96 | 45.41 | 12% |
| Loan portfolio | 3 095 | 2 925 | 6% | 2 549 | 21% | |||
| Financial investments | 365 | 484 | -25% | 131 | 178% | |||
| Deposits of customers incl. deposits of financial |
5 223 | 5 425 | -4% | 5 476 | -5% | |||
| intermediates | 1 522 | 1 756 | -13% | 1 050 | 45% | |||
| Subordinated liabilities | 70 | 99 | -22% | 89 | 21% | |||
| Equity | 358 | 307 | 16% | 256 | 40% |
Q3 was successful in terms of business volumes, income and net profit. In Q3, LHV Pank earned net interest income of EUR 32.0 million and EUR 7.6 million in net service fee income. In total, the bank's income was EUR 41.0 million and expenses were EUR 16.4 million. Net operating income rose over the year by 24%, while expenses grew by 41%. Provisions for loans and bonds were EUR 2.2 million. The share of arrears in the loan portfolio continues to be low, but we made forward-looking and clientspecific allowances. We keep a very close eye on developments in the credit portfolio.
Financial income in Q3 was EUR 0.2 million. LHV Pank assesses 14% advance income tax, the income tax expense on which in Q3 was EUR 3.0 million. Income tax expense on future disbursements of dividends by subsidiaries at the consolidated level was EUR 0.3 million in Q3.
The Bank's Q3 profit was EUR 19.2 million, which is 13% more than the previous quarter (16.9 million) and 12% more than Q3 of 2021 (17.1 million).
Of the various categories of service fee income, income from settlements and cards and income from currency exchange and payment acceptance continued to make the greatest contribution.
The growth of net interest income stems from growth of business volumes and the rise in interest rates. The total volume of the bank's loan portfolio reached EUR 3,095 million by quarter's end (Q2 2022: EUR 2,925 million). The volume of the portfolio grew by 6% during the quarter. Total growth of loan volume in Q3 was
EUR 170 million (Q2 of 2022: EUR 172 million). The net retail loan portfolio grew by 6% during the quarter, reaching EUR 1,398 million (Q2 2022: EUR 1,321 million). The net corporate loan portfolio grew by 6% during the quarter, reaching EUR 1,697 million (Q2 2022: EUR 1,604 million).
The volume of deposits at the Bank decreased by EUR 202 million from the previous quarter and stood at EUR 5,223 million (Q2 2022: EUR 5,425 million). The volume of payment intermediaries' deposits dropped by EUR 233 million during the quarter. Of the deposits, EUR 5,109 million were demand deposits and EUR 114 million were term deposits. The volume of individuals' deposits was EUR 1 134 million as of the end of the quarter, having grown by 2% since the last quarter.
The Bank's expense-income ratio in Q3 was 40.1%, increasing by 4.5 percentage points from Q3 2021 (35.5%).
The corporate credit portfolio, which includes loans and guarantees, grew EUR 311.2 million in the year (+20%) with quarter-over-quarter growth of EUR 98.2 million (+6%). The greatest source of the growth was loans for real estate activities, which traditionally is the field that receives the most financing from commercial banks, growing EUR 172.8 million during the year (+30%). The bulk of the growth came from financing of business real estate projects with a strong income stream. Next came loans to the wholesale and retail trade and motor vehicle repair sector, which grew EUR 58.3 million from the year before (+56%) and loans issued to the power, gas and conditioned air sector, which grew EUR 41.1 million (+58%) over the year.
Compared to Q2 of 2022, portfolio growth was most influenced by the power, gas, steam and conditioned air sector (EUR 52.1 million; +86%), followed by loans and guarantees issued for real estate activities (quarterly growth of EUR 33.5 million; +5%), followed by processing industry (EUR 13.4 million; +9%).
The most corporate loans were granted to the real estate sector, which makes up 41% of the bank's corporate loan portfolio. Of real estate loans, the principal part was issued to projects with high-quality rental streams, with real estate developments making up a much smaller share. Most real estate developments financed are located in Tallinn, while projects located in other major Estonian cities and in the vicinity of Tallinn made up 40% of developments. LHV's market share of new development financing in Tallinn made up about one-quarter of the whole at the end of Q3 2022. The LHV real estate development portfolio is well– positioned in case market trends should change – the financed developments are in good locations and the risk to planned sales price ratio averages 53%.
After the real estate sector, the most credit was issued to wholesale and retail trade, motor vehicle repair sector (9%) and processing industry companies (9%). Of sectors with ordinarily a higher credit risk, horeca made up 3%, construction 2% and transport and warehousing 1% of the total volume of the portfolio.
During the quarter, the number of the bank's clients grew by over 13,800. Client activity levels were at a good level. Deposits decreased by EUR 202 million over the quarter and loans grew by EUR 170 million.
Deposits of ordinary clients grew by EUR 31 million during the quarter and those of financial intermediaries, decreased by EUR 233 million. Starting in the beginning of the year, significant changes have taken place in the dynamics of deposits. Ordinary clients' deposits have grown, but at lower than the planned rate. Both individuals' and companies' deposit buffers have started decreasing; active involvement of new clients supports a positive growth trend. Financial intermediaries with larger deposits are impacted by the more modest level of activity on the market, volatility has abated but clients are diversifying their clients' deposits at different banks.
Corporate loans grew by EUR 93 million and retail loans by EUR 77 million. The growth in the loan portfolio was greater than planned – by the end of Q3, loans to companies had fulfilled the goal set for the year, and the growth of the retail loan portfolio is driven by home loans and we are ahead of schedule. We also crossed two symbolic thresholds – the home loan portfolio exceeded EUR 1 billion and the loan portfolio is now upwards of EUR 3 billion. In Q3, loan demand recovered to pre-war levels, but starting in September, high inflation and energy prices have cratered the level of consumer confidence, which is expressed in significantly lower demand for loans.
Net profit for the quarter was EUR 19.2 million. The strong result posted in the quarter was influenced by higher interest income due to larger loan volumes, the lower personnel expenses typical of the summer, and expenses on deposits held with the central bank becoming income instead. The influence of the last factor is not yet noteworthy but it is increasing. Furthermore, interest income is increasing due to the new Euribor gradually showing up in loan agreements. We have closed the shortfall in net profit compared to our targets and now it is lagging only EUR 0.3 million behind. Service fee income will fall short of targets this year, the reason being the more modest increase in business volumes in the payment services and currency exchange field.
Impairment of loans and bonds amounted to EUR 2.2 million in Q3. Since the macroeconomic environment has changed a great deal since the plans drawn up at the beginning of the year, we made forward-looking model-based and client-specific allowances in September. As a whole, the quality of the bank's loan portfolio has remained strong and the share of loans past due continues to be low. Impairment provisions therefore also remain much lower than planned.
Although the rising Euribor has a positive influence on the bank's revenue base, the macroeconomic environment still calls for conservatism. It is highly likely that the soaring prices of the past year will ease off this autumn, but energy or food prices will not fall in the near future and the price level will continue to be high. Businesses and consumers should budget for significantly higher spending in the heating period about to begin and rising prices of food and other commodities will also have a significant influence. This will undoubtedly affect consumers' ability to cope as well as the financial health of companies. Government support measures for energy prices will have a positive influence on consumers. The business community has become more pessimistic about the months ahead – the volume of new orders is clearly down, all expansion plans have been put on hold and little by little, downsizing workforce is being contemplated. Much will depend on whether the government will step in and the type of measures it will introduce for companies in the late autumn and early winter.
This school year, the conditions for student loans were changed – now one co-signer, not two, is enough, and the maximum amount that can be borrowed per year is 3000 euros instead of 2500, the interest rate is now floating to increase competition. Youth is a client segment with particular importance for us and a student loan is very important factor when it comes to younger people choosing their home bank. Our offer is 1.95% + EUR6, which is the best on the market. The quick application process, most favourable conditions and user experience have increased client interest by several times over, and during September, we issued more student loans than we did in the previous academic year.
For the first time, we launched a new investor basic training course – made up of six seminars, it ends with an exam and diplomas for those who are successful. More than 2000 people registered for the course. In late August, the brand campaign "Simply the Best" began, which has had a positive effect on bringing in new clients. A job expectation and employer reputation survey conducted by the employer branding agency Instar for the 13th year found that LHV Pank was seen as the most attractive employer by Estonian economics students and experienced employees.
Overview of AS LHV Varahaldus
- Profit before income tax in Q3 0.2 million EUR
- Number of active second-pillar clients at the end of the quarter – 130 000
- Volume of assets in second-pillar funds by the end of the quarter – more than 1.2 billion EUR
| EUR million | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | Change % |
Q3 2021 | Change % |
9M 2022 | 9M 2021 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net fee and commission income | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0% | 2.2 | -10% | 5.94 | 6.8 | -13% |
| Net financial income | 0.03 | -0.41 | NA | 0.05 | NA | -0.28 | 0.29 | NA |
| Operating expenses | -1.34 | -1.33 | 1% | -1.16 | 13% | -4.02 | -2.43 | 12% |
| Depreciation of non-current assets |
-0.43 | -0.49 | -12% | -0.54 | -86% | -1.45 | -4.09 | -69% |
| Profit | 0.24 | -0.23 | NA | 0.57 | -90% | 0.19 | -1.63 | NA |
| Financial investments | 8 | 9 | 0% | 7.7 | 13% | |||
| Equity | 22,0 | 22.0 | 0% | 25.0 | -8% | |||
| Assets under management | 1 266.0 | 1 259.0 | 1% | 1 284.0 | -22% |
In Q3, LHV Varahaldus had operating income of EUR 2.0 million, operating expenses of EUR 1.8 million, and operating profit of EUR 0.2 million. The drop in the value of own units, which negatively impacted profitability in Q2, had a neutral influence in the last three months. While July was a very strong month and close to EUR 0.3 million in financial income was earned from the rise in the value of own funds, August and September again brought a decline in the value of fund units on the backdrop of a general declining markets.
Q3 was again a volatile one for equity markets. The quarter started with a decent rise in July, but by the end of September, stock markets were even lower than the previous lows hit in June. The quarter was also characterized by a noteworthy weakening of the euro against the US dollar, due to which, despite the bear market, major US indexes actually gained when measured in euros. The USD appreciated 7% against the EUR over the three months: measured in euros, the quarterly result on MSCI World, SP500 and Euro Stoxx were 0.1%, 1.4% and -3.7%, respectively. In spite of the broader decline of the markets, LHV Varahaldus's larger actively managed funds closed out the quarter with a positive result. The values of units in actively managed funds M, L and XL rose by 0.7%, 1.2% and 1.2%, respectively. It was a more negative quarter for index funds and the higher equity-risk pension fund Green – the LHV Pension Fund Index shed 0.8% of its value and LHV Pension Fund Green 3.2%. The conservative funds S and XS fell 1.3% and 1.8%, respectively. The year as a whole, with interest rates rising, has been particularly challenging for the cooperative funds, where despite the decline LHV funds S and XS have preserved their value better than the competitors' analogous products. The growth of social tax revenue – which serves as a comparison index – continued rapid growth in Q3, being more than 10% higher than the same period in the previous year.
In Q3, the focus in choosing stock market investments in the largest funds was on companies and sectors that would be capable of generating value and offering a return even in an inflationary environment. The largest positions were related to precious metals and commodities, plus blue-chip Scandinavian companies more broadly. In addition, positions related to banks were increased and bonds were subscribed to in connection with the Kalamaja real estate development.
LHV's number of active second-pillar clients at quarter's end was slightly less than 130,000, having dropped by around 1,000 over the three months. The drop was caused by the clients who left the
second pillar in early September. Market share in terms of clients increased marginally, being slightly more than 25% in late September. Q3 was the second in a row since the pension reform came into force when the number of clients leaving the second pillar in LHV pension funds was lower than the number of new clients joining the pillar. The volume of assets managed by LHV Varahaldus was more than EUR 1.2 billion by the end of the quarter, The volume of second-pillar assets grew by close to EUR 6 million during the quarter, the lower-than-expected growth being caused by the disbursements related to clients leaving the second pillar totalling almost EUR 32 million; the quarter also had a negative result for most funds. The number of third-pillar clients and monthly contributions are still seeing stable growth.
The portfolio of all actively managed funds and distribution of asset classes largely correspond to the long-term goal, where M, L and XL portfolio are mainly invested in unlisted asset classes less dependent on stock markets. We keep a close eye on developments on the stock market and are prepared to quickly adjust our positions depending on the conditions. We also devote extra attention to liquidity to ensure capability for more aggressively investing and, naturally, making disbursements to clients if they change or exit funds. Q3 also brought a piece of positive news on the regulatory front: the Cabinet decided to compensate contributions to the second pillar that had been suspended in the interim, along with yields, in one instalment in January 2023. Compared to the previous plan to pay out equal instalments in January 2023 and 2024, for LHV pension funds the single instalment will mean more than EUR 50 million additional volume that can be invested as of early 2023.
Overview of AS LHV Kindlustus
Q3 2022 was a period of active growth for AS LHV Kindlustus. More than 40 000 new policies were taken out with premiums totalling EUR 6.2 million, of which EUR 1.4 million in premiums for policies that will come into force in future. The number of insurance policies concluded and the volume of insurance premiums garnered are growing across all insurance product sales channels, particularly rapidly in the brokerage channel and the LHV web portal. The company is significantly exceeding the goals for growth set in the financial plan.
The selection of insurance products offered became fuller with the addition of a health insurance solution developed with Confido. This solution is offered to corporate clients through a partner. The development of new claims adjusting software was launched to make the process even more convenient for clients.
As of 30 September 2022, LHV Kindlustus had 219 000 valid insurance policies and 151 000 clients.
The volume of gross insurance premiums in Q3 was EUR 4 750.1 thousand and the net earned insurance premiums totalled EUR 2 336.1 thousand. As of the nine-month mark of the year, auto and motor TPL insurance made up 64.2% of the insurance premium volume. Travel insurance, home insurance and loan payment insurance were other insurance products with a significant share of the total.
During Q3, 1 736 new loss events were registered, and claims adjustment was completed in the case of 1 259 incidents. As of the end of the quarter, 1176 loss files were open. The net losses incurred in the period together with indirect claims adjustment costs were EUR 1 673.5 thousand. Loss provisions stood at EUR 1.47 million as of the end of the period.
The losses that occurred the most frequently in Q3 were water damage covered by home insurance, and there were also several losses caused by thunderstorms and one higher-value vehicle was stolen. The company's Q3 result was influenced by several expenses of a non-recurring nature. The loss in Q3 totalled EUR 432.2 thousand. The result falls short of the forecast above all due to the higher indemnities paid out. The company's volume of operating costs met expectations.
| EUR thousand | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | Change % | Q3 2021 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross insurance premiums | 4 750 | 4 612 | 3% | 1 412 | 236% |
| Net earned insurance premiums | 2 336 | 1 648 | 42% | 706 | 231% |
| Net losses incurred | 1 673 | 1 045 | 60% | 329 | 409% |
| Total net operating expenses | 1 069 | 838 | 28% | 598 | 79% |
| Underwriting result | -407 | -235 | 73% | -221 | 84% |
| Net profit | -432 | -237 | 82% | -222 | 95% |
| Actuarial reserves at the end of the period | 9 880 | 6 947 | 42% | 3 931 | 151% |
| Equity at the end of the period | 5 594 | 5 996 | -7% | 6 854 | -18% |
Chairman of the management board Jaanus Seppa left the company. The contract with the new management board member will be signed during Q4. As of the end of Q3, LHV Kindlustus employed 32 people.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
| (in thousands of euros) | Note | Q3 2022 | 9M 2022 | Q3 2021 | 9M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 36 295 | 102 643 | 32 015 | 88 798 | |
| Interest expense | -4 253 | -17 630 | -6 158 | -19 642 | |
| Net interest income | 9 | 32 042 | 85 013 | 25 857 | 69 156 |
| Fee and commission income | 15 501 | 45 761 | 14 831 | 41 567 | |
| Fee and commission expense | -3 501 | -12 410 | -4 852 | -13 340 | |
| Net fee and commission income | 10 | 12 000 | 33 351 | 9 979 | 28 227 |
| Net gains from financial assets measured at fair value | -89 | -1 907 | 46 | -178 | |
| Foreign exchange rate gains/losses | 316 | 477 | 4 | 145 | |
| Net gains from financial assets | 227 | -1 430 | 50 | -33 | |
| Other income | 36 | 148 | 270 | 353 | |
| Other expense | -7 | -97 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total other income | 29 | 51 | 270 | 353 | |
| Staff costs | -11 630 | -33 625 | -7 424 | -22 684 | |
| Administrative and other operating expenses | -11 182 | -29 132 | -7 880 | -24 253 | |
| Total expenses | 11 | -22 812 | -62 757 | -15 304 | -46 937 |
| Profit before impairment losses on loans and | |||||
| advances | 21 486 | 54 228 | 20 852 | 50 766 | |
| Revaluation of the financial asset | -5 236 | -5 236 | 0 | 0 | |
| Impairment losses on loans and bonds | 21 | -2 172 | -2 566 | -1 444 | -2 254 |
| Profit before income tax | 14 078 | 46 426 | 19 408 | 48 512 | |
| Income tax expense | -3 395 -3 331 |
-9 309 | -2 785 -2 818 |
-2 818 -7 591 |
|
| Net profit for the reporting period | 2 | 10 747 | 37 117 | 16 590 | 40 921 |
| Other comprehensive income/loss: | 0 | 1 038 3 324 |
39 846 78 |
561 | 27 092 |
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: | |||||
| Changes in the fair value of debt instruments | |||||
| measured at FVOCI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unrealized exchange differences arising on the | |||||
| translation of the financial statements of foreign | |||||
| operations | -1 243 | -1 366 | 37 | 37 | |
| Total profit and other comprehensive income for the reporting period |
9 504 | 35 751 | 16 627 | 40 958 | |
| Total profit of the reporting period attributable to: | |||||
| Owners of the parent | 10 307 | 35 730 | 15 954 | 39 406 | |
| Non-controlling interest | 440 | 1 387 | 635 | 1 515 | |
| Total profit for the reporting period | 2 | 10 747 | 35 751 | 16 590 | 40 921 |
| Total profit and other comprehensive income attributable to: | |||||
| Owners of the parent | 9 064 | 34 364 | 15 991 | 39 443 | |
| Non-controlling interest | 440 | 1 387 | 635 | 1 515 | |
| Total profit and other comprehensive income for the | |||||
| reporting period | 9 504 | 37 117 | 16 627 | 40 958 | |
| Basic earnings per share (in euros) | 16 | 0,03 | 0,12 | 0,06 | 0,14 |
| Diluted earnings per share (in euros) | 16 | 0,03 | 0,11 | 0,05 | 0,13 |
The Notes on pages 23 to 38 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
| (in thousands of euros) | Note | 30.09.2022 | 31.12.2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Due from central bank | 4, 5, 6, 12 | 2 912 356 | 3 874 284 |
| Due from credit institutions | 4, 5, 6, 12 | 118 143 | 106 838 |
| Due from investment companies | 4, 6, 12 | 4 581 | 6 188 |
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 4, 6, 7 | 11 901 | 135 855 |
| Financial assets at amortized cost | 361 847 | 0 | |
| Loans and advances to customers | 4, 6, 8, 21 | 3 094 702 | 2 677 160 |
| Receivables from customers | 12 785 | 9 752 | |
| Other financial assets | 124 | 2 236 | |
| Other assets | 4 693 | 3 471 | |
| Financial investment | 1 000 | 5 236 | |
| Tangible assets | 19 | 15 995 | 8 474 |
| Intangible assets | 19 | 13 539 | 11 825 |
| Goodwill | 10 748 | 3 614 | |
| Total assets | 2 | 6 262 414 | 6 844 933 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Loans received from Central Banks (TRTLO) | 13 | 147 348 | 197 461 |
| Deposits of customers | 13 | 5 168 153 | 5 807 617 |
| Loans received and debt securities in issue | 13 | 349 405 | 349 146 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | 7 | 7 | 157 |
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | 14 | 91 105 | 55 373 |
| Subordinated debt | 6, 20 | 110 653 | 110 378 |
| Total liabilities | 2 | 5 866 671 | 6 520 132 |
| Owner's equity | |||
| Share capital | 31 542 | 29 864 | |
| Share premium | 141 186 | 97 361 | |
| Statutory reserve capital | 4 713 | 4 713 | |
| Other reserves | 4 892 | 4 733 | |
| Retained earnings | 205 739 | 179 746 | |
| Total equity attributable to owners of the parent | 388 072 | 316 417 | |
| Non-controlling interest | 7 671 | 8 384 | |
| Total equity | 395 743 | 324 801 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | 6 262 414 | 6 844 933 |
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position
The Notes on pages 23 to 38 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows
| (in thousands of euros) Note |
Q3 2022 | 9M 2022 | Q3 2021 | 9M 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||
| Interest received | 35 441 | 101 460 | 32 071 | 88 474 | |
| Interest paid | -3 138 | -15 870 | -6 340 | -20 536 | |
| Fees and commissions received | 15 501 | 45 761 | 14 390 | 40 624 | |
| Fees and commissions paid | -3 501 | -12 410 | -4 852 | -13 340 | |
| Other income received | 21 | 55 | 703 | 1 271 | |
| Staff costs paid | -10 691 | -29 433 | -7 189 | -20 547 | |
| Administrative and other operating expenses paid | -9 283 | -22 890 | -6 261 | -17 239 | |
| Income tax | -4 622 | -9 781 | -2 384 | -8 380 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities before change in operating | |||||
| assets and liabilities | 19 728 | 56 892 | 20 138 | 50 327 | |
| Net increase/decrease in operating assets: | |||||
| Net increase/(decrease) in financial assets at fair value through profit or | |||||
| loss | 599 | -2 865 | 18 | -962 | |
| Loans and advances to customers | -172 576 | -419 864 | -149 129 | -342 563 | |
| Mandatory reserve at central bank | 2 282 | 6 217 | -4 763 | -12 808 | |
| Security deposits | 0 | 2 112 | -55 | -117 | |
| Other assets | 24 680 | 26 366 | -2 290 | 3 795 | |
| Net increase/decrease in operating liabilities: | |||||
| Demand deposits of customers | -165 265 | -595 594 | 540 000 | 1 563 565 | |
| Term deposits of customers | -33 862 | -45 325 | -4 985 | -225 848 | |
| Loans received | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | |
| Prepayments of loans received | 479 | -50 000 | -1 989 | -4 896 | |
| Financial liabilities held for trading at fair value through profit and loss | -284 | -150 | 2 | -214 | |
| Other liabilities | -109 164 | 1 144 | 25 523 | 59 550 | |
| Net cash generated from/used in operating activities | -433 383 | -1 021 067 | 422 470 | 1 089 902 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||
| Purchase of non-current assets | -2 389 | -13 692 | -1 001 | -3 548 | |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries and affiliates | 0 | -8 966 | -5 236 | -5 236 | |
| Net changes of investment securities at fair value through profit or loss and | |||||
| of investment securities at amortized cost | 118 106 | -233 060 | -52 158 | 192 016 | |
| Net cash flows from/used in investing activities | 115 717 | -255 718 | -58 395 | 183 232 | |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||
| Paid in share capital (incl. share premium) | 0 | 45 504 | 0 | 1 578 | |
| Dividends paid | 0 | -14 046 | 0 | -10 458 | |
| Loans received | 263 | 263 | 99 334 | 139 334 | |
| Prepayments of loans received | 0 | 0 | -40 000 | -40 000 | |
| Repayments of the principal of lease liabilities | -263 | -1 007 | -425 | -691 | |
| Net cash flows from/used in financing activities | 0 | 30 714 | 58 909 | 89 763 | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 6 | 76 | 59 | -10 | 189 |
| Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents | -317 590 | -1 246 012 | 422 974 | 1 363 086 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 3 001 590 | 3 930 012 | 3 292 396 | 2 352 284 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 12 | 2 684 000 | 2 684 000 | 3 715 370 | 3 715 370 |
The Notes on pages 23 to 38 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
| Total equity | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attributable | ||||||||
| Statutory | to owners | Non | ||||||
| Share | Share | reserve | Other | Retained | of LHV | controlling | Total | |
| (in thousands of euros) | capital | premium | capital | reserves | earnings | Group | interest | equity |
| Balance as at 01.01.2021 | 28 819 | 71 468 | 4 713 | 3 409 | 128 385 | 236 794 | 8 482 245 276 | |
| Paid in share capital | 300 | 1 298 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 598 | 0 | 1 598 |
| Dividends paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -8 358 | -8 358 | -2 100 | -10 458 |
| Share options | 0 | 0 | 0 | 489 | 1 458 | 1 947 | 0 | 1 947 |
| Profit for the reporting period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 406 | 39 406 | 1 516 | 40 922 |
| Other comprehensive income/loss |
0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Total profit and other comprehensive income for the |
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| reporting period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 39 406 | 39 443 | 1 516 | 40 959 |
| Balance as at 30.09.2021 | 29 119 | 72 766 | 4 713 | 3 935 | 160 891 | 271 424 | 7 898 279 322 | |
| Balance as at 01.01.2022 | 29 864 | 97 361 | 4 713 | 4 733 | 179 746 | 316 417 | 8 384 324 801 | |
| Paid in share capital | 1 678 | 43 825 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 503 | 0 | 45 503 |
| Dividends paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -11 946 | -11 946 | -2 100 | -14 046 |
| Share options | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 525 | 2 209 | 3 734 | 0 | 3 734 |
| Profit for the reporting period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 730 | 35 730 | 1 387 | 37 117 |
| Other comprehensive income/loss |
0 | 0 | 0 | -1 366 | 0 | -1 366 | 0 | -1 366 |
| Total profit and other comprehensive income for the |
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| reporting period | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 366 | 35 730 | 34 364 | 1 387 | 35 751 |
| Balance as at 30.09.2022 | 31 542 | 141 186 | 4 713 | 4 892 | 205 739 | 388 072 | 7 671 395 743 |
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity
The Notes on pages 23 to 38 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
NOTE 1 Accounting Policies
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the international financial reporting standard IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting", as adopted by the European Union, and consists of condensed consolidated financial statements and selected explanatory notes.
The accounting policies and methods of computation used in the preparation of the interim report are the same as the accounting policies and methods of computation used in the annual report for the year ended 31 December 2021, which comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by the European Union (IFRS EU).
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been reviewed, not audited and do not contain the entire range of information required for the preparation of complete financial statements. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report prepared for the year ended 31 December 2021, which has been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS EU).
The applicable accounting policies have not changed compared to the previous financial year, except for the treatment of the liquidity portfolio treated at the market price. We reclassified this portfolio to accounting at amortized cost at the beginning of the second quarter. It was a fundamental change in the risk taken by the business line.
The financial figures of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been presented in thousands of euros, unless otherwise indicated. The interim financial statements have been consolidated and include the results of AS LHV Group and its subsidiaries AS LHV Varahaldus (100% interest), AS LHV Pank (100% interest), LHV UK Ltd (100% interest), AS EveryPay (100% interest) and AS LHV Finance (65% interest) and AS LHV Kindlustus (65% interest).
NOTE 2 Business Segments
The Group divides its business activities into segments according to its legal structure, except LHV Pank divides its business activities by 3 main business segments: retail banking, corporate banking and financial intermediates. The business segments form a part of the Group, with a separate access to financial data and which are subject to regular monitoring of operating profit by the Group's decision-maker. The Management Board of AS LHV Group has been designated as the decision-maker responsible for allocation of funds and assessment of the profitability of the business activities. The result posted by a segment includes revenue and expenditure directly related to the segment.
The revenue of a reported segment includes gains from transactions between the segments, i.e. loans granted by AS LHV Pank to other group companies. The division of interest income and fee and commission income by customer location has been presented in Notes 9 and 10. The breakdown of interest income by customer location does not include the income from current accounts, deposits and investments in securities. The Group does not have any customers, whose income would account for more than 10% of the corresponding type of revenue.
| Q3 2022 | Retail banking |
Corporate banking |
Asset manage ment |
Hire purchase and consumer finance in Estonia |
Financial intermediates |
Insura nce |
UK LHV Ltd |
Other activities |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 12 820 | 18 535 | 0 | 3 393 | 1 670 | 6 | 0 | -129 | 36 295 | |
| Interest expense | -177 | -3 710 | 0 | -712 | 234 | 0 | -35 | 147 | -4 253 | |
| Net interest income | 12 643 | 14 825 | 0 | 2 681 | 1 904 | 6 | -35 | 18 | 32 042 | |
| Fee and commission income Fee and commission |
1 965 | 702 | 1 977 | 219 | 9 954 | 464 | 0 | 220 | 15 501 | |
| expense | -571 | -3 | 0 | -210 | -3 208 | 0 | 0 | 491 | -3 501 | |
| Net fee and commission income |
1 394 | 699 | 1 977 | 9 | 6 746 | 464 | 0 | 711 | 12 000 | |
| Other income | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 29 | |
| Net income | 14 042 | 15 532 | 1 977 | 2 690 | 8 662 | 470 | -35 | 733 | 44 071 |
| Net gains from financial assets Administrative and |
-63 | 0 | 26 | 0 | -20 | -31 | 4 | 311 | 227 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| other operating expenses, staff costs |
-5 137 | -3 121 | -1 766 | -564 | -5 173 | -871 | -2 791 | -3 389 | -22 812 |
| Operating profit Impairment losses on |
8 842 | 12 411 | 237 | 2 126 | 3 469 | -432 | -2 822 | -2 345 | 21 486 |
| loans and advances | -164 | -1 821 | 0 | -177 | -37 | 0 | 0 | -5 209 | -7 408 |
| Income tax | -1 103 | -1 323 | 0 | 0 | -473 | 0 | 0 | -432 | -3 331 |
| Net profit | 7 575 | 9 267 | 237 | 1 949 | 2 959 | -432 | -2 822 | -7 986 | 10 747 |
| 9M 2022 | Retail banking |
Corporate banking |
Asset manage ment |
Hire purchase and consumer finance in Estonia |
Financial intermediates |
Insurance | UK LHV Ltd |
Other activities |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 32 289 | 51 990 | 0 | 9 311 | 7 688 | 12 | 0 | 1 353 | 102 643 |
| Interest expense | -2 729 | -8 587 | 0 | -1 767 | -4 044 | 0 | -98 | -405 | -17 630 |
| Net interest income | 29 560 | 43 403 | 0 | 7 544 | 3 644 | 12 | -98 | 948 | 85 013 |
| Fee and commission income Fee and commission |
7 131 | 1 888 | 5 936 | 617 | 29 132 | 1 090 | 0 | -33 | 45 761 |
| expense | -1 816 | -47 | 0 | -599 | -10 962 | 0 | 0 | 1 014 | -12 410 |
| Net fee and commission income |
5 315 | 1 841 | 5 936 | 18 | 18 170 | 1 090 | 0 | 981 | 33 351 |
| Other income | 8 | 59 | 0 | 0 | -40 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 51 |
| Net income | 34 883 | 45 303 | 5 936 | 7 562 | 21 774 | 1 102 | -98 | 1 953 | 118 415 |
| Net gains from financial assets Administrative and |
-108 | 0 | -283 | 0 | -24 | -36 | 2 | -981 | -1 430 |
| other operating expenses, staff costs |
-15 161 | -9 179 | -5 466 | -1 681 | -15 086 | -2 231 | -6 471 | -7 482 | -62 757 |
| Operating profit Impairment gains/(- losses) on loans and |
19 614 | 36 124 | 187 | 5 881 | 6 664 | -1 165 | -6 567 | -6 510 | 54 228 |
| bond portfolio | -920 | -1 451 | 0 | -54 | -47 | 0 | 0 | -5 330 | -7 802 |
| Income tax | -1 999 | -3 253 | -830 | -1 107 | -886 | 0 | 0 | -1 234 | -9 309 |
| Net profit | 16 695 | 31 420 | -643 | 4 720 | 5 731 | -1 165 | -6 567 | -13 074 | 37 117 |
| Total assets 30.09.2022 Total liabilities |
2 633 104 | 3 563 893 | 23 156 | 88 010 | 0 | 25 186 | 40 511 | -111 446 | 6 262 414 |
| 30.09.2022 | 2 957 196 | 638 286 | 709 | 70 569 | 2 260 352 | 19 592 | 4 293 | -84 296 | 5 866 671 |
| Q3 2021 | Retail banking |
Corporate banking |
Asset manage ment |
Hire purchase and consumer finance in Estonia |
Financial inter mediates |
Insura nce |
Other activities |
LHV UK Ltd |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 8 999 | 14 826 | 0 | 2 948 | 1 284 | 0 | 3 958 | 0 | 32 015 |
| Interest expense Net interest |
-212 | -2 544 | 0 | -454 | 2 | 0 | -2 950 | 0 | -6 158 |
| income Fee and commission |
8 787 | 12 282 | 0 | 2 494 | 1 286 | 0 | 1 008 | 0 | 25 857 |
| income Fee and commission |
2 149 | 460 | 2 216 | 199 | 9 312 | 345 | 150 | 0 | 14 831 |
| expense Net fee and commission |
-521 | -41 | 0 | -161 | -4 041 | 0 | -88 | 0 | -4 852 |
| income | 1 628 | 419 | 2 216 | 38 | 5 271 | 345 | 62 | 0 | 9 979 |
| Other income | 0 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 270 |
| Net income | 10 415 | 12 886 | 2 216 | 2 532 | 6 582 | 345 | 1 130 | 0 | 36 106 |
| Net gains from financial assets Administrative and other operating expenses, staff |
-10 | 0 | 49 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 50 |
| costs | -3 712 | -2 222 | -1 700 | -482 | -3 520 | -567 | -2 057 | -1 044 | -15 304 |
| Operating profit Impairment gains/(-losses) on loans and bond |
6 693 | 10 664 | 565 | 2 050 | 3 060 | -222 | -919 | -1 039 | 20 852 |
| portfolio | -579 | -1 144 | 0 | 286 | -7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 444 |
| Income tax | -740 | -1 165 | 0 | 0 | -474 | 0 | -439 | 0 | -2 818 |
| Net profit | 5 374 | 8 355 | 565 | 2 336 | 2 579 | -222 | -1 358 | -1 039 | 16 590 |
| Retail | Corporate | Asset manage |
Hire purchase and consu mer finance in |
Financial inter |
Insurance | Other | LHV UK Ltd | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9M 2021 | banking | banking | ment | Estonia | mediates | activities | Total | ||
| Interest income | 26 147 | 42 494 | 0 | 8 789 | 2 948 | 0 | 8 420 | 0 | 88 798 |
| Interest expense Net interest |
-992 | -7 478 | -14 | -1 374 | 0 | 0 | -9 784 | 0 | -19 642 |
| income Fee and commission |
25 155 | 35 016 | -14 | 7 415 | 2 948 | 0 | -1 364 | 0 | 69 156 |
| income Fee and commission |
7 125 | 1 169 | 6 832 | 580 | 24 916 | 851 | 94 | 0 | 41 567 |
| expense Net fee and commission |
-1 340 | -52 | 0 | -493 | -11 363 | 0 | -92 | 0 | -13 340 |
| income | 5 785 | 1117 | 6832 | 87 | 13 553 | 851 | 2 | 0 | 28 227 |
| Other income | 11 | 245 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 353 |
| Net income | 30 951 | 36 378 | 6 818 | 7 502 | 16 586 | 851 | -1 350 | 0 | 97 736 |
| 30.09.2021 | 2 854 917 | 1 675 712 | 768 | 49 073 | 1 675 712 | 6 200 | -46 137 | 48 | 6 216 293 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total liabilities | |||||||||
| Total assets 30.09.2021 |
2 256 260 | 3 996 803 | 25 352 | 65 835 | 193 394 | 13 054 | -56 517 | 1 434 | 6 495 615 |
| Net profit | 16 489 | 24 972 | -2 306 | 4 646 | 5 329 | -610 | -6 016 | -1 583 | 40 921 |
| Income tax | -3 192 | -1 241 | -1 184 | -1 107 | 0 | 0 | 1 175 | 0 | -7 591 |
| Operating profit Impairment gains/(-losses) on loans and bond portfolio |
19 270 -1 180 |
29344 0 |
-1 065 -286 |
6 116 -22 |
6 458 0 |
-610 0 |
-7 164 -27 |
-1 583 0 |
50 766 -2 254 |
| financial assets Administrative and other operating expenses, staff costs |
-45 -11 636 |
0 -7 034 |
355 -8 238 |
0 -1 386 |
-3 -10 125 |
0 -1 461 |
-346 -5 468 |
6 -1 589 |
-33 -46 937 |
| Net gains from |
NOTE 3 Risk Management
The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, fair value interest rate risk, cash flow interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The condensed interim financial statements do not include all financial risk management information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements; they should be read in conjunction with the group's annual financial statements as at 31 December 2021. There have been no major changes in the risk management department or in any risk management policies since the year end. The impact of COVID-19 on the Group's operations needs to be reported separately. The crisis mainly affects three risks: personnel risk, liquidity risk and credit risk.
Fortunately, the impact on personnel risk has been minimal, LHV was ready to work in home offices and almost all employees worked for two months from home offices. This reduced social interaction and the chances of being exposed to the virus.
To reduce liquidity risk, LHV Pank has issued mortgage bonds.
They made it possible to reduce the share of expensive platform deposits in financing and, together with the increased funding from the TLTRO III program, to finance the purchase of Danske's portfolio of local governments and companies at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
In terms of credit risk, in 2020 LHV joined in granting payment holidays to customers' loan payments agreed under the auspices of the Banking Association. In total, we provided 6 and 12 month payment payment holidays in the amount of 350 million euros. By the end of june, the volume of the loan portfolio on payment holidays has decreased by 300 EUR, where clients have moved back to originaal payment schedules and remaining payment holidays end by end of 2021. Only few customers require special attention. Second wave of pandemia has affected the credit portfolio only very limited amount and total portfolio on payment holidays at the end of September was EUR 53 million. In second quarter the restrictions set because of Covid ended, which has positively impacted the GDP growth forecasts, high 8 percent area.
NOTE 4 Breakdown of Financial Assets and Liabilities by Countries
| 30.09.2022 | Estonia | Germany | Other EU | USA | UK | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due from banks and investment companies |
2 471 361 | 0 | 19 656 | 30 568 | 213 120 | 375 | 2 735 080 |
| Financial assets at fair value | 249 438 | 5 007 | 119 263 | 30 | 4 | 8 | 373 749 |
| Loans and advances to customers | 3 068 435 | 573 | 19 890 | 696 | 909 | 4 200 | 3 094 702 |
| Receivables from customers | 12 785 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 785 |
| Other financial assets | 100 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 124 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total financial assets | 5 802 120 | 5 579 | 158 809 | 31 318 | 214 033 | 4 582 | 6 216 440 |
| Loans received from Central Banks (TRTLO) |
147 348 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 348 |
| Deposits of customers and loans received |
3 592 837 | 43 599 | 854 536 | 32 742 | 603 358 | 41 080 | 5 168 153 |
| Loans received and bonds issued | 349 405 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 349 405 |
| Subordinated debt | 110 653 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 653 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Accounts payable and other financial liabilities |
83 153 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 153 |
| Total financial liabilities | 4 283 403 | 43 599 | 854 536 | 32 742 | 603 358 | 41 080 | 5 858 719 |
Unused loan commitments in the amount of EUR 674 711 thousand are for the residents of Estonia.
| 31.12.2021 | Estonia | Germany | Other EU | USA | UK | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due from banks and investment companies |
3 611 765 | 0 | 76 010 | 29 900 | 269 593 | 42 | 3 987 310 |
| Financial assets at fair value | 55 949 | 6 | 79 709 | 30 | 2 | 159 | 135 855 |
| Loans and advances to customers | 2 652 960 | 781 | 17 292 | 903 | 849 | 4 375 | 2 677 160 |
| Receivables from customers | 9 752 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 752 |
| Other financial assets | 117 | 0 | 0 | 2 119 | 0 | 0 | 2 236 |
| Total financial assets | 6 330 543 | 787 | 173 011 | 32 952 | 270 444 | 4 576 | 6 812 313 |
| Loans received from Central Banks | |||||||
| (TRTLO) | 197 461 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 197 461 |
| Deposits of customers and loans received |
3 449 803 | 113 798 | 1 484 106 | 62 541 | 631 356 | 66 013 | 5 807 617 |
| Loans received and bonds issued | 349 146 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 349 146 |
| Subordinated debt | 110 378 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 378 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value | 157 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 157 |
| Accounts payable and other financial | |||||||
| liabilities | 49 262 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 262 |
| Total financial liabilities | 4 156 207 | 113 798 | 1 484 106 | 62 541 | 631 356 | 66 013 | 6 514 021 |
Unused loan commitments in the amount of EUR 679 579 thousand are for the residents of Estonia.
NOTE 5 Breakdown of Assets and Liabilities by Contractual Maturity Dates
| On | 0-3 | 3-12 | 1-5 | Over 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.09.2022 | demand | months | months | years | years | Total |
| Liabilities by contractual maturity dates | ||||||
| Loans received from Centrral Banks (TLTRO) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 000 | 150 000 | |
| Deposits from customers | 5 054 172 | 49 603 | 58 579 | 5 826 | 0 | 5 168 180 |
| Loans received and bonds issued | 0 | 0 | 1 141 | 351 397 | 0 | 352 538 |
| Subordinated debt | 0 | 1 913 | 5 717 | 118 625 | 0 | 126 255 |
| Accounts payable and other financial liabilities | 0 | 83 153 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 153 |
| Unused loan commitments | 0 | 674 711 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 674 711 |
| Financial guarantees by contractual amounts | 0 | 53 334 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 334 |
| Foreign exchange derivatives (gross settled) | 0 | 158 410 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158 410 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Total liabilities | 5 054 172 | 1 021 131 | 65 437 | 625 848 | 0 | 6 766 588 |
| Maturity gap from financial assets and liabilities | -2 319 129 | -636 974 | 640 441 | 1 433 292 | 1 171 372 | 289 002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total financial assets | 2 735 043 | 384 157 | 705 878 | 2 059 140 | 1 171 372 | 7 055 590 |
| Other financial assets | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 |
| Foreign exchange derivatives (gross settled) | 0 | 158 410 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158 410 |
| Receivables from customers | 0 | 12 785 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 785 |
| Loans and advances to customers | 0 | 212 867 | 469 611 | 1 933 565 | 1 170 746 | 3 786 789 |
| Financial assets at fair value (debt securities) | 0 | 95 | 236 267 | 125 575 | 626 | 362 563 |
| Due from banks and investment companies | 2 734 919 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 734 919 |
| Financial assets by contractual maturity dates |
| On | 0-3 | 3-12 | 1-5 | Over 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.12.2021 | demand | months | months | years | years | Total |
| Liabilities by contractual maturity dates | ||||||
| Loans received from Centrral Banks (TLTRO) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 197 000 | 0 | 197 000 |
| Deposits from customers | 5 648 302 | 55 271 | 101 784 | 2 288 | 0 | 5 807 645 |
| Loans received and bonds issued | 0 | 0 | 1 140 | 352 538 | 0 | 353 678 |
| Subordinated debt | 0 | 1 903 | 5 727 | 124 341 | 0 | 131 971 |
| Accounts payable and other financial liabilities | 0 | 49 262 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 262 |
| Unused loan commitments | 0 | 679 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 679 579 |
| Financial guarantees by contractual amounts | 0 | 49 409 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 409 |
| Foreign exchange derivatives (gross settled) | 0 | 101 848 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101 848 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value | 0 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 157 |
| Total liabilities | 5 648 302 | 937 429 | 108 651 | 676 167 | 0 | 7 370 549 |
| Financial assets by contractual maturity dates | ||||||
| Due from banks and investment companies | 3 987 341 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 987 341 |
| Financial assets at fair value (debt securities) | 0 | 46 047 | 3 387 | 77 915 | 155,481 | 127 504 |
| Loans and advances to customers | 0 | 173 534 | 431 582 | 1 661 341 | 924 419 | 3 190 876 |
| Receivables from customers | 0 | 9 752 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 752 |
| Foreign exchange derivatives (gross settled) | 2 236 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 236 |
| Other financial assets) | 0 | 101 848 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101 848 |
| Total financial assets | 3 989 577 | 331 181 | 434 969 | 1 739 256 | 924 574 | 7 419 557 |
Maturity gap from financial assets and liabilities -1 658 725 -606 248 326 318 1 063 089 924 574 49 008 It is possible to take a short-term loan from the central bank against the security of the majority of instruments in the bond portfolio. All cashflows from financial assets and –liabilities except derivatives include all contractual cash flows.
NOTE 6 Open Foreign Currency Positions
| 30.09.2022 | EUR | CHF | GBP | SEK | USD | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets bearing currency risk | |||||||
| Due from banks and investment companies | 2 479 701 | 1 786 | 223 141 | 4 531 | 18 477 | 7 444 | 2 735 080 |
| Financial assets at fair value | 370 875 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 2 832 | 373 748 |
| Loans and advances to customers | 3 086 067 | 75 | 193 | 515 | 7 600 | 251 | 3 094 702 |
| Receivables from customers | 9 835 | 4 | -1 123 | 55 | 4 011 | 1 | 12 785 |
| Other financial assets | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 |
| Total assets bearing currency risk | 5 946 603 | 1 866 | 222 215 | 5 102 | 30 125 | 10 528 | 6 216 439 |
Liabilities bearing currency risk
| Open foreign currency position | 360 633 | 103 | 67 | 230 | -3 657 | 345 | 357 720 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open gross position derivative liabilities at contractual value | 158 410 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158 410 |
| Open gross position derivative assets at contractual value | 0 | 4 183 | 0 | 8 742 | 143 557 | 1 928 | 158 410 |
| Total liabilities bearing currency risk | 5 427 560 | 5 945 | 222 148 | 13 615 | 177 339 | 12 111 | 5 858 719 |
| Subordinated debt | 110 653 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 653 |
| Accounts payable and other financial liabilities | 66 022 | 56 | 2 784 | 774 | 12 113 | 1 404 | 83 153 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Loans received and bonds issued | 349 405 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 349 405 |
| Deposits from customers | 4 754 125 | 5 889 | 219 364 | 12 841 | 165 226 | 10 708 | 5 168 153 |
| Loans received from Central Banks (TRTLO) | 147 348 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 348 |
| 31.12.2021 | EUR | CHF | GBP | SEK | USD | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets bearing currency risk | |||||||
| Due from banks and investment companies | 3 687 255 | 1 367 | 277 043 | 1 075 | 18 433 | 2 137 | 3 987 310 |
| Financial assets at fair value | 135 812 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 135 855 |
| Loans and advances to customers | 2 669 321 | 18 | 463 | 396 | 6 616 | 346 | 2 677 160 |
| Receivables from customers | 7 818 | 0 | 491 | 226 | 167 | 1 050 | 9 752 |
| Other financial assets | 117 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 119 | 0 | 2 236 |
| Total assets bearing currency risk | 6 500 323 | 1 385 | 277 998 | 1 697 | 27 372 | 3 538 | 6 812 313 |
| Liabilities bearing currency risk | |||||||
| Loans received from Central Banks (TRTLO) | 197 461 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 197 461 |
| Deposits from customers | 5 409 103 | 5 037 | 271 784 | 7 837 | 101 149 | 12 708 | 5 807 617 |
| Loans received and bond issued | 349 146 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 349 146 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 123 | 18 | 157 |
| Accounts payable and other financial liabilities | 36 376 | 218 | 6 456 | 217 | 5 676 | 319 | 49 262 |
| Subordinated debt | 110 378 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 378 |
| Total liabilities bearing currency risk | 6 102 464 | 5 254 | 278 240 | 8 070 | 106 948 | 13 045 | 6 514 021 |
| Open gross position derivative assets at contractual value | 0 | 3 872 | 0 | 6 454 | 82 496 | 9 026 | 101 848 |
| Open gross position derivative liabilities at contractual value | 101 848 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101 848 |
| Open foreign currency position | 296 011 | 3 | -242 | 81 | 2 920 | -481 | 298 292 |
NOTE 7 Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities
The Management Board of the Group has determined the fair value of assets and liabilities recognised at amortised cost in the balance sheet. To determine the fair value, future cash flows are discounted based on the market interest curve.
The below table provides an overview of the assessment techniques, which depend on the hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | 30.09.2022 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | 31.12.2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | ||||||||
| Shares and fund units* | 788 | 7 345 | 0 | 8 133 | 727 | 7 620 | 0 | 8 347 |
| Bonds at fair value through profit and loss | 938 | 0 | 0 | 938 | 127 504 | 0 | 0 | 127 504 |
| Interest rate swaps and foreign exchange | ||||||||
| forwards | 0 | 2 830 | 0 | 2 830 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total financial assets | 1 726 | 10 175 | 0 | 11 901 | 128 231 | 7 624 | 0 | 135 855 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss | ||||||||
| Interest rate swaps and foreign exchange | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 157 | 0 | 157 |
| forwards Total financial liabilities |
0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 157 | 0 | 157 |
*Shares and fund units include the Group companies' AS LHV Varahaldus investment into pension fund units in the amount of EUR 7 345 (31.12.2021: 7 620) thousand. Pursuant to the Investment Funds Act, the mandatory shares of LHV Varahaldus as the management company is 0.5% of the number of units in each of the mandatory pension fund managed by it.
Hierarchy levels:
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- Level 1 the price quoted on active market
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- Level 2 a technique which uses market information as input (rates and interest curves of arms-length transactions)
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- Level 3 other methods (e.g. discounted cash flow method) with estimations as input
Interest rate swaps are instruments, where the fair value is determined via the model-based approach by using the inputs available on the active market. The fair value of such non-market derivatives is calculated as a theoretical net present value (NPV), by using independent market parameters and without assuming the presence of any risks or uncertainties. The NPV is discounted by using the risk-free profitability rate available on the market.
As at 30.09.2022 the fair value of corporate loans and overdraft is EUR 16 170 thousand (0.92%) higher than their carrying amount (31.12.2021: 5 795 thousand, 0.38% higher). Loans are issued in the bank's business segments on market conditions. Therefore, the fair value of retail loans does not materially differ from their carrying amount as at 30 September 2022 and 31 December 2021. In determining the fair value of loans, considerable management judgements are used (discounted cash flow method with current market interest is used for the valuation). Loans issued are thus categorised under hierarchy level 3.
Lease interest rates offered to customers generally correspond to interest rates prevailing in the market for such products. Considering that the interest rate environment has been relatively stable since the Group started to provide leasing, consequently the fair value of lease agreements does not materially differ from their carrying amount. As significant management judgment is required to determine fair value, leases are classified as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
Leveraged loans, hire-purchase and credit cards granted to customers are of sufficiently short-term nature and they have been issued at market terms, therefore the fair market rate of interest and also the fair value of loans do not change significantly during the loan term. The fair value level of leveraged loans, hirepurchase, credit cards and consumer loans is 3 as significant judgmental assumptions are used for the valuation process.
Other receivables from customers, along with accrued expenses and other current receivables have been generated in the course of ordinary business and are subject to payment over a short period of time. Their fair value does not thus differ from the carrying amount. These receivables and payables do not bear any interest. The fair value of accounts payable, accrued expenses and other payables is determined based on hierarchy level 3.
Customer deposits with fixed interest rates are mostly short-term with the deposits priced pursuant to market conditions. The majority of the customer deposits include demand deposits. The fair value of the deposits determined via discounting future cash flows does not thus materially differ from the carrying amount. In determining the fair value of customer deposits, considerable management judgements are used. Customer deposits are thus categorised under hierarchy level 3.
Subordinated loans in the amount of EUR 50 000 thousand were received in 2020, subordinated loans in the amount of EUR 40 000 thousand were received in 2019 and EUR 20 000 thousand were received in 2018. Subordinated loans were issued on market terms and considering the movements in loan and interest market, we can say that the market conditions are similar as they were when issuing the subordinated loans so that the fair value of the loans does not materially differ from their carrying value. In determining the fair value of loans, considerable management judgements are used. Subordinated debt are thus categorised under hierarchy level 3.
NOTE 8 Breakdown of Loan Portfolio by Economic Sectors and by Stages
| 30.09.2022 | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Provision | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals | 1 079 953 | 108 060 | 5 557 | -2 209 | 1 191 362 | 38,5% |
| Agriculture | 64 096 | 3 554 | 0 | -185 | 67 465 | 2,2% |
| Mining and Quarrying | 1 141 | 584 | 135 | -54 | 1 806 | 0,1% |
| Manufacturing | 130 283 | 22 547 | 204 | -1 831 | 151 203 | 4,9% |
| Energy | 89 493 | 1 446 | 0 | -528 | 90 411 | 2,9% |
| Water and sewerage | 29 678 | 116 | 0 | -302 | 29 492 | 1,0% |
| Construction | 95 666 | 5 400 | 118 | -1 707 | 99 478 | 3,2% |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 147 538 | 8 364 | 681 | -875 | 155 709 | 5,0% |
| Transportation and storage | 14 100 | 9 627 | 2 | -693 | 23 036 | 0,7% |
| Accommodation and catering | 7 242 | 24 893 | 188 | -1 821 | 30 502 | 1,0% |
| Information and communication | 12 547 | 1 086 | 1 | -28 | 13 606 | 0,4% |
| Financial activities | 121 488 | 210 | 0 | -622 | 121 076 | 3,9% |
| Real estate activities | 722 811 | 47 552 | 1 617 | -3 065 | 768 915 | 24,8% |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 74 683 | 8 126 | 45 | -197 | 82 657 | 2,7% |
| Administrative and support service activities | 112 352 | 4 118 | 35 | -3 317 | 113 187 | 3,7% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local municipalities | 79 649 | 0 | 0 | -129 | 79 520 | 2,6% |
| Education | 5 154 | 614 | 0 | -313 | 5 455 | 0,2% |
| Health care | 11 120 | 623 | 0 | -74 | 11 669 | 0,4% |
| Arts and entertainment | 28 692 | 23 667 | 15 | -2 553 | 49 821 | 1,6% |
| Other service activities | 7 091 | 1 262 | 12 | -35 | 8 331 | 0,3% |
| Total | 2 834 777 | 271 852 | 8 610 | -20 537 | ||
| Provision | -11 109 | -7 862 | -1 566 | |||
| Total loan portfolio | 2 823 668 | 263 990 | 7 044 | 3 094 702 | 100% |
| 31.12.2021 | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Provision | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals | 886 127 | 114 863 | 11 328 | -2 392 | 1 009 926 | 37.7% |
| Agriculture | 63 843 | 4 809 | 21 | -214 | 68 459 | 3.1% |
| Mining and Quarrying | 923 | 1 114 | 0 | -18 | 2 019 | 0.1% |
| Manufacturing | 125 985 | 26 328 | 255 | -930 | 151 638 | 6.9% |
| Energy | 57 403 | 1 729 | 0 | -627 | 58 505 | 2.6% |
| Water and sewerage | 23 172 | 573 | 0 | -240 | 23 505 | 1.1% |
| Construction | 80 323 | 3 990 | 477 | -1 778 | 83 012 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 126 082 | 5 186 | 848 | -486 | 131 630 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and storage | 25 730 | 3 057 | 101 | -136 | 28 752 | 1.3% |
| Accommodation and catering | 5 526 | 25 036 | 159 | -2 041 | 28 680 | 1.3% |
| Information and communication | 10 600 | 294 | 8 | -24 | 10 878 | 0.5% |
| Financial activities | 85 481 | 327 | 0 | -303 | 85 505 | 3.9% |
| Real estate activities | 569 902 | 85 688 | 1 995 | -3 260 | 654 325 | 29.6% |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 062 | 5 344 | 482 | -219 | 44 669 | 2.0% |
| Administrative and support service activities | 113 860 | 3 698 | 155 | -3 268 | 114 445 | 5.2% |
| Local municipalities | 97 307 | 315 | 0 | 0 | 97 622 | 4.4% |
| Education | 4 035 | 275 | 31 | -14 | 4 327 | 0.2% |
| Health care | 9 766 | 3 441 | 3 | -71 | 13 139 | 0.6% |
| Arts and entertainment | 24 155 | 27 576 | 64 | -2 963 | 48 832 | 2.2% |
| Other service activities | 16 463 | 856 | 38 | -65 | 17 292 | 0.8% |
| Total | 2 365 745 | 314 499 | 15 965 | -19 049 | ||
| Provision | -9 472 | -7 444 | -2 133 | |||
| Total loan portfolio | 2 356 273 | 307 055 | 13 832 | 2 677 160 | 100% |
NOTE 9 Net Interest Income
| Interest income | Q3 2022 | 9M 2022 | Q3 2021 | 9M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From balances with credit institutions and investment | 1 146 | 2 080 | 78 | 195 |
| companies From central bank |
778 | 1 766 | 1 289 | 1 772 |
| From debt securities | -107 | -449 | -53 | -248 |
| Leasing | 1 563 | 4 444 | 1 558 | 4 493 |
| Leverage loans and lending of securities | 401 | 1 264 | 482 | 1 266 |
| Consumer loans | 2 551 | 6 854 | 2 084 | 6 164 |
| Hire purchase | 852 | 2 467 | 864 | 2 613 |
| Corporate loans | 19 503 | 54 684 | 15 580 | 44 263 |
| Credit card loans | 214 | 608 | 207 | 644 |
| Mortgage loans | 6 956 | 18 673 | 5 230 | 15 251 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private loans | 607 | 1 729 | 588 | 1 711 |
| Other loans | 1 831 | 8 523 | 4 108 | 10 674 |
| Total | 36 295 | 102 643 | 32 015 | 88 798 |
| Interest expense | ||||
| Deposits of customers and loans received | -1 174 | -3 586 | -1 282 | -4 071 |
| Balances with the central bank | -929 | -7 661 | -3 577 | -9 861 |
| Subordinated liabilities | -2 150 | -6 383 | -1 299 | -5 710 |
| including loans between related parties | -82 | -244 | -81 | -242 |
| Total | -4 253 | -17 630 | -6 158 | -19 642 |
| Net interest income | 32 042 | 85 013 | 25 857 | 69 156 |
| Interest income on loans by customer location | 19 893 | 68 492 | 13 270 | 47 388 |
| (interest on bank balances and bonds excluded): | Q3 2022 | 9M 2022 | Q3 2021 | 9M 2021 |
| Estonia | 34 478 | 99 246 | 30 701 | 87 079 |
| Total | 34 478 | 99 246 | 30 701 | 87 079 |
NOTE 10 Net Fee and Commission Income
| Fee and commission income | Q3 2022 | 9M 2022 | Q3 2021 | 9M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security brokerage and commissions paid | 935 | 3 380 | 1 140 | 3 810 |
| Asset management and similar fees | 3 402 | 10 085 | 3 341 | 10 052 |
| Currency exchange fees conversion revenues | 1 954 | 6 459 | 2 337 | 6 261 |
| Fees from cards and payments | 6 872 | 19 936 | 6 362 | 16 904 |
| Other fee and commission income | 2 338 | 5 901 | 1 651 | 4 540 |
| Total | 15 501 | 45 761 | 14 831 | 41 567 |
| Fee and commission expense | ||||
| Security brokerage and commissions paid | -590 | -1 827 | -534 | -1 353 |
| Expenses related to cards | -972 | -4 452 | -1 614 | -4 580 |
| Expenses related to acquiring | -1 933 | -5 413 | -1 821 | -5 187 |
| Other fee and commission expense | -6 | -718 | -883 | -2 220 |
| Total | -3 501 | -12 410 | -4 852 | -13 340 |
| Net fee and commission income | 12 000 | 33 351 | 9 979 | 28 227 |
| Fee and commission income by customer location: | Q3 2022 | 9M 2022 | Q3 2021 | 9M 2021 |
| Estonia | 13 749 | 40 178 | 13 195 | 36 050 |
| Great Britain | 1 752 | 5 583 | 1 636 | 5 417 |
| Total | 15 501 | 45 761 | 14 831 | 41 567 |
NOTE 11 Operating Expenses
| Q3 2022 | 9M 2022 | Q3 2021 | 9M 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wages, salaries and bonuses | 8 596 | 25 367 | 5 490 | 17 236 |
| Social security and other taxes* | 3 034 | 8 258 | 1 934 | 5 448 |
| Total personnel expenses | 11 630 | 33 625 | 7 424 | 22 684 |
| IT expenses | 2 221 | 5 462 | 1 154 | 3 181 |
| Information services and bank services | 386 | 1 026 | 310 | 992 |
| Marketing expenses | 561 | 2 178 | 635 | 1 719 |
| Office expenses | 450 | 1 302 | 398 | 805 |
| Total operating expenses | 22 812 | 62 757 | 15 304 | 46 937 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total other operating expenses | 11 182 | 29 132 | 7 880 | 24 253 |
| Other operating expenses | 235 | 657 | 229 | 441 |
| Operational lease payments | 468 | 1 067 | 139 | 580 |
| Depreciation of non-current assets | 1 544 | 4 369 | 1 182 | 6 295 |
| Other administrative expenses | 3 089 | 5 786 | 1 865 | 5 564 |
| Other outsourced services | 1 774 | 5 969 | 1 740 | 4 217 |
| Staff training and business trip expenses | 323 | 917 | 142 | 245 |
| Transportation and communication expenses | 130 | 398 | 86 | 214 |
*lump-sum payment of social, health and other insurances
NOTE 12 Balances with the Central Bank, Credit Institutions and Investment Companies
| 30.09.2022 | 31.12.2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Demand and term deposits with maturity less than 3 | ||
| months* | 122 724 | 113 026 |
| Statutory reserve capital with the central bank | 51 080 | 57 298 |
| Demand deposit from central bank* | 2 561 276 | 3 816 986 |
| Total | 2 735 000 | 3 987 310 |
| *Cash and cash equivalents in the Statement of Cash | ||
| Flows | 2 684 000 | 3 930 012 |
The breakdown of receivables by countries has been presented in Note 4. Demand deposits include receivables from investment companies in the total amount of EUR 4 581 thousand (31 December 2021: EUR 6 188 thousand). All other demand and term deposits are held with credit institutions and the central bank. The minimum reserve requirement as at 30 September 2022 was 1% (31 December 2021: 1%) of all financial resources (customer deposits and loans received). The reserve requirement is to be fulfilled as a monthly average in euros or in the foreign financial assets approved by the central bank.
NOTE 13 Deposits of Customers and Loans Received
| Financial | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deposits/loans by type | Individuals | intermediates | Legal entities Public sector | 30.09.2022 | |
| Demand deposits | 1 103 421 | 1 722 203 | 2 152 018 | 76 354 | 5 053 996 |
| Term deposits | 30 677 | 5 516 | 57 677 | 20 087 | 113 957 |
| Accrued interest liability | 300 | -132 | 28 | 4 | 200 |
| Total | 1 134 398 | 1 727 587 | 2 209 723 | 96 445 | 5 168 153 |
| Financial | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deposits/loans by type | Individuals | intermediates | Legal entities Public sector | 31.12.2021 | |
| Demand deposits | 1 005 757 | 2 473 973 | 2 008 349 | 161 510 | 5 649 589 |
| Term deposits | 39 209 | 15 679 | 81 808 | 22 587 | 159 283 |
| Accrued interest liability | 285 | -1 537 | -5 | 2 | -1 255 |
| Total | 1 045 251 | 2 488 115 | 2 090 152 | 184 099 | 5 807 617 |
| Loans received 30.09.2022 | TRTLO | Covered bonds |
Preferred senior bond |
Total loans received and dept securities in issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loans received | 150 000 | 249 201 | 100 000 | 349 201 |
| Accrued interest liability | -2 652 | 327 | -123 | 204 |
| Total | 147 348 | 249 528 | 99 877 | 349 405 |
| Loans received 31.12.2021 | TRTLO | Covered bonds |
Preferred senior bond |
Total loans received and dept securities in issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loans received | 200 000 | 248 980 | 100 000 | 348 980 |
| Accrued interest liability | -2 539 | 140 | 26 | 166 |
| Total | 197 461 | 249 120 | 100 026 | 349 146 |
In June 2020, LHV Pank made a successful debut issue of EUR 250 million in covered bonds to international investors. 31 institutional investors participated in the 5-year issue and the interest rate was 0.12%. The issue by LHV Pank was the first debut issue since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. The issue received an Aa1 rating from Moodys and was listed on the Dublin Stock Exchange.
In September, LHV Group issued EUR 100 million of preferred bonds with a four-year maturity, which includes the option to call back the transaction after the third year. The issue received a Baa3 rating and was listed on the Dublin Stock Exchange.
In 2020, the Bank raised EUR 200 million in negative interest funds through the TLTRO III program offered by the European Central Bank. In the second quarter, the Bank returned early loan of 50 million euros to the European Central Bank.
The nominal interest rate of the deposits of customers and loans granted equals to their effective interest rate, as no other significant fees have been implemented.
NOTE 14 Accounts payable and other liabilities
| Financial liabilities | 30.09.2022 | 31.12.2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade payables and payables to merchants | 2 147 | 2 779 |
| Other short-term financial liabilities | 12 350 | 6 904 |
| Lease liabilities | 6 249 | 3 350 |
| Payments in transit | 42 521 | 27 202 |
| Financial guarantee contracts issued | 1 398 | 1 101 |
| Liabilities from insurance services | 18 488 | 7 926 |
| Subtotal | 83 153 | 49 262 |
| Not financial liabilities | ||
| Performance guarantee contracts issued Non-financial liabilities |
942 | 543 |
| Tax liabilities | 2 903 | 2 207 |
| Payables to employees | 3 099 | 2 545 |
| Other short-term liabilities | 1 009 | 816 |
| Subtotal | 7 952 | 6 111 |
| Total | 91 105 | 55 373 |
Payables to employees consist of unpaid salaries; bonus accruals and vacation pay accrual for the reporting period and the increase in liabilities is caused by the increase in the number of employees during the year. Payments in transit consist of foreign payments and payables to customers related to intermediation of securities transactions. All liabilities, except for financial guarantees, are payable within 12 months and are therefore recognised as current liabilities.
NOTE 15 Contingent Liabilities
| Irrevocable transactions | Performance guarantees |
Financial guarantees |
Letter of credit | Unused loan commitments |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability in the contractual amount as at 30 | |||||
| September 2022 | 31 677 | 51 803 | 8 676 | 674 711 | 766 867 |
| Liability in the contractual amount as at 31 | |||||
| December 2021 | 19 919 | 49 409 | 1 438 | 679 579 | 750 345 |
NOTE 16 Basic Earnings and Diluted Earnings Per Share
In order to calculate basic earnings per share, net profit attributable to owners of the parent has been divided by the weighted average number of shares issued. The dilution effect when calculating the Diluted earnings per share comes from the share options granted to management and key employees.
| Q3 2022 | 9M 2022 | Q3 2021* | 9M 2021* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total profit (incl. discontinued operations) attributable to | ||||
| owners of the parent (EUR thousand) | 10 307 | 35 730 | 15 954 | 39 406 |
| Weighted average number of shares (in thousands of units) | 315 425 | 309 830 | 291 190 | 290 190 |
| Basic earnings per share (EUR) Weighted average number of shares used for calculating the |
0.03 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| diluted earnings per shares (in thousands of units) | 321 714 | 314 232 | 298 190 | 297 680 |
| Diluted earnings per share (EUR) | 0.03 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
* 2021 data is adjusted according to share split carried out in Q3.
NOTE 17 Capital Management
The goal of the Group's capital management is to:
- ✓ ensure continuity of the Group's business and ability to generate return for its shareholders;
- ✓ maintain a strong capital base supporting the development of business;
- ✓ comply with capital requirements as established by supervision authorities.
The amount of capital that the Group managed as of 30.09.2022 was 444 918 thousand euros (31.12.2021: 385 357 thousand euros). The goals of the Group's capital management are set based on both the regulative requirements and additional internal buffer.
The Group follows the general principles in its capital management:
- The Group must be adequately capitalized at all times, ensuring the necessary capital to ensure economic preservation in all situations;
- The main focus of the capital management is on tier 1 own funds, because only tier 1 own funds can absorb losses. All other capital layers in use are dependent of tier 1 own funds volume;
- Capital of the Group can be divided in two: 1) regulative minimum capital and 2) capital buffer held by the Group. In order to reach its long-term economic goals the Group must on one hand strive towards proportional lowering of the regulative minimumcapital (through minimizing risks and high transparency). On the other hand, the Group must strive towards sufficient and conservative capital reserve, which will ensure economic preservation even in the event of severe negative risk scenario;
- The risk appetite set by the Group is an important input to capital management planning and capital goal setting. Higher risk appetite requires marinating higher capital buffer.
| Capital base | 30.09.2022 | 31.12.2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Paid-in share capital | 31 542 | 29 864 |
| Share premium | 141 186 | 97 361 |
| Reserves | -1 330 | 4 713 |
| Other reserves | 4 713 | 47 |
| Accumulated loss | 170 010 | 179 746 |
| Intangible assets (subtracted) | -23 037 | -14 473 |
| Profit for the reporting period (COREP) | 18 334 | 28 868 |
| Other adjustments | -363 | -128 |
| CET1 capital elements or deductions | -1 967 | -12 209 |
|---|---|---|
| CET1 instruments of financial sector entities where the institution has a significant investment | -3 683 | -4 328 |
| CET1 instruments of financial sector entities where the institution has not a significant | 0 | |
| investment | -5 236 | |
| Total Core Tier 1 capital | 335 405 | 275 357 |
| Additional Tier 1 capital | 35 000 | 35 000 |
| Total Tier 1 capital | 370 405 | 310 357 |
| Subordinated liabilities | 74 513 | 75 000 |
| Total Tier 2 capital | 74 513 | 75 000 |
| Total net own funds | 444 918 | 385 357 |
The Group has complied with all regulative capital requirements during the financial year and in previous year.
NOTE 18 Transactions with related parties
In preparing the financial statements of the Group, the following entities have been considered related parties:
- owners that have significant impact on the Group and the entities related to them;
- members of the management board and legal entities controlled by them (together referred to as management);
- members of the supervisory board;
- close relatives of the persons mentioned above and the entities related to them.
| Transactions | Q3 2022 | 9M 2022 | Q3 2021 | 9M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 31 | 92 | 29 | 84 |
| incl. management | 14 | 40 | 15 | 44 |
| incl. shareholders that have significant influence | 17 | 52 | 14 | 40 |
| Fee and commission income | 7 | 14 | 4 | 12 |
| Incl. management | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| incl. shareholders that have significant influence | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Interest expenses from deposits | 8 | 16 | 5 | 15 |
| incl. management | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| incl. shareholders that have significant influence | 5 | 11 | 4 | 12 |
| Interest expenses from subordinated loans | 82 | 244 | 81 | 242 |
| incl. management | 3 | 9 | 2 | 6 |
| incl. shareholders that have significant influence | 79 | 235 | 79 | 236 |
| Balances | 30.09.2022 | 31.12.2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Loans and receivables as at the year-end | 5 824 | 6 047 |
| incl. management | 2 787 | 2 857 |
| incl. shareholders that have significant influence | 3 037 | 3 190 |
| Deposits as at the year-end | 16 527 | 30 639 |
| incl. management | 877 | 788 |
| incl. shareholders that have significant influence | 15 650 | 29 851 |
| Subordinated loans as at the year-end | 4 134 | 4 134 |
| incl. management | 148 | 148 |
| incl. shareholders that have significant influence | 3 986 | 3 986 |
The table provides an overview of the material balances and transactions involving related parties. All other transactions involving the close relatives and the entities related to members of the management board and supervisory board and the minority shareholders of the parent company AS LHV Group have occurred according to the overall price list. The management and shareholders with significant influence include also their related entities and persons.
Loans granted to related parties are issued at market conditions.
In Q3, salaries and other compensations paid to the management of the parent AS LHV Group and its subsidiaries totalled EUR 781 thousand (Q3 2021: EUR 532 thousand), including all taxes. As at 30.09.2022, remuneration for September and accrued holiday pay in the amount of EUR 149 thousand (31.12.2021: EUR 107 thousand) is reported as a payable to management. The Group did not have any long-term payables or commitments to the members of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board as at 30.09.2022 and 31.12.2021 (pension liabilities, termination benefits, etc.). In Q3 2022, the remuneration paid to the members of the Group's Supervisory Board totalled EUR 20 thousand (Q3 2021: EUR 21 thousand).
Management is related to the share-based compensation plan. In Q3 2022 the share-based compensation to management amounted to EUR 697 thousand (Q3 2021: EUR 291 thousand). The Group has signed contracts with the members of the Management Board, which do not provide for severance benefits upon termination of the contract. In any matters not regulated by the contract, the parties adhere to the procedure specified in the legislation of the Republic of Estonia.
NOTE 19 Tangible and intangible assets
| Costs incurred for the acquisition of |
Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible | Right of use | Total tangible | Intangible | customer | intangible | |
| (in thousands of euros) | assets | assets | assets | assets | contracts | assets |
| Balance as at 31.12.2020 | ||||||
| Cost | 6 763 | 5 446 | 12 209 | 9 457 | 15 964 | 25 421 |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortisation | -3 983 | -1 641 | -5 624 | -5 579 | -4 695 | -10 274 |
| Carrying amount 31.12.2020 | 2 780 | 3 805 | 6 585 | 3 878 | 11 269 | 15 147 |
| Purchase of non-current assets | 2 515 | 1 077 | 3 592 | 2 496 | 0 | 2 496 |
| Depreciation/amortisation charge | -863 | -773 | -1 636 | -2 610 | -3 958 | -6 568 |
| Recalculation of the accumulated | 0 | -67 | -67 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| amortisation Write-off of on-current assets |
0 | 0 | 0 | -807 | 0 | -807 |
| Capitalised selling costs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 750 | 750 |
| Balance as at 31.12.2021 | ||||||
| Cost | 9 278 | 6 523 | 15 801 | 11 146 | 16 714 | 27 860 |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortisation | -4 846 | -2 481 | -7 327 | -7 382 | -8 653 | -16 035 |
| Carrying amount 31.12.2021 | 4 432 | 4 042 | 8 474 | 3 764 | 8 061 | 11 825 |
| Purchase of non-current assets | 5 689 | 4 612 | 10 301 | 2 793 | 0 | 2 793 |
| Depreciation/amortisation charge | -967 | -829 | -1 796 | -1 411 | -1 162 | -2 573 |
| Tangible and intangible assets added by | ||||||
| the acquisition of a subsidiary | 48 | 0 | 48 | 1 431 | 0 | 1 431 |
| Accumulated depreciation added by the | ||||||
| acquisition of a subsidiary | 108 | 0 | 108 | -534 | 0 | -534 |
| Recalculation of the accumulated | ||||||
| amortisation | 0 | -1 140 | -1 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Write-off of on-current assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -1 |
| Capitalised selling costs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 598 | 598 |
| Balance as at 30.09.2022 | ||||||
| Cost | 15 015 | 11 135 | 26 150 | 15 369 | 17 312 | 32 681 |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortisation | -5 705 | -4 450 | -10 155 | -9 327 | -9 815 | -19 142 |
| Carrying amount 30.09.2022 | 9 310 | 6 685 | 15 995 | 6 042 | 7 497 | 13 539 |
NOTE 20 Subordinated debts
| Year of issue |
Amount | Interest rate |
Maturity date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subordinated Tier 2 liabilities | 2018 | 20 000 | 6.0% | November 28 2028 |
| Subordinated Tier 2 liabilities | 2019 | 20 000 | 6.0% | November 28 2028 |
| Subordinated Tier 2 liabilities | 2020 | 35 000 | 6.0% | September 30 2030 |
| Additional subordinated Tier 2 liabilites | 2019 | 20 000 | 8.0% | Perpetual |
| Additional subordinated Tier 2 liabilites | 2020 | 15 000 | 9.5% | Perpetual |
| Subordinated debt as at 30.09.2021 | 110 000 |
Subordinated debt as at 31.12.2021 110 000 Subordinated debt as at 31.03.2022 110 000 Subordinated debt as at 30.06.2022 110 000 Subordinated debt as at 30.09.2022 110 000
NOTE 21 Changes in impairments
| Changes in impairments | Balance as at 01.01 |
Impairment provisions/reversals set up during the year |
Written off during the reporting perion |
Balance as at 30.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate loans | -15 288 | 4 187 | -5 327 | -16 429 |
| Consumer loans | -1 320 | 1 320 | -1 227 | -1 227 |
| Investment financing | -130 | 130 | -14 | -14 |
| Leasing | -1 250 | 1 233 | -1 895 | -1 912 |
| Private loans | -1 061 | 570 | -464 | -955 |
| Total 2022 | -19 049 | 7 440 | -8 928 | -20 537 |
| Changes in impairments | Balance as at 01.01 |
Impairment provisions/reversals set up during the year |
Written off during the reporting perion |
Balance as at 31.12 |
| Corporate loans | -13 449 | 4 603 | -6 442 | -15 289 |
| Consumer loans | -1 178 | 518 | -659 | -1 320 |
| Investment financing | -25 | 15 | -120 | -130 |
| Leasing | -1 385 | 747 | -612 | -1 250 |
| Private loans | -821 | -28 | -212 | -1 061 |
Shareholders of AS LHV Group
AS LHV Group has a total of 315 424 530 ordinary shares, with a nominal value of 0.1 euro.
As at 30 September 2022, AS LHV Group has 30 462 shareholders:
- 144 147 780 shares (45.7%) were held by members of the Supervisory Board and Management Board, and related parties.
- 171 276 750 shares (54.3%) were held by Estonian entrepreneurs and investors, and related parties.
Top ten shareholders as at 30 September 2022:
| Number of | Participation | Name of shareholder |
|---|---|---|
| shares 37 162 070 |
11.8% | AS Lõhmus Holdings |
| 33 910 370 | 10.8% | Viisemann Investments AG |
| 25 449 470 | 8.1% | Rain Lõhmus |
| 12 265 090 | 3.9% | Ambient Sound Investments OÜ |
| 11 310 000 | 3.6% | Krenno OÜ |
| 10 875 280 | 3.5% | AS Genteel |
| 10 828 210 | 3.4% | AS Amalfi |
| 7 188 990 | 2.3% | SIA Krugmans |
| 6 691 020 | 2.1% | Bonaares OÜ |
| 6 037 590 | 1.9% | OÜ Meroona Systems |
Shares held by members of the Management Board and Supervisory Board
Madis Toomsalu holds 1 027 840 shares.
Rain Lõhmus holds 25 449 470 shares, AS Lõhmus Holdings 37 162 070 shares and OÜ Merona Systems 6 037 590 shares.
Andres Viisemann holds 545 840 shares. Viisemann Holdings OÜ holds 1 300 000 shares and Viisemann Investment AG holds 33 910 370 shares.
Tauno Tats does not hold shares. Ambient Sound Investments OÜ holds 10 828 210 shares.
Tiina Mõis holds 49 880 shares. AS Genteel holds 11 310 000 shares.
Heldur Meerits does not hold shares. AS Amalfi holds 10 875 280 shares.
Raivo Hein does not hold shares. OÜ Kakssada Kakskümmend Volti holds 5 000 370 shares, Astrum OÜ holds 3 890 shares and Lame Maakera OÜ holds 480 120 shares.
Sten Tamkivi holds 4 000 shares. OÜ Seikatsu holds 159 390 shares.
Supervisory Boards and Management Boards of AS LHV Group and its Subsidiaries
AS LHV Group
Supervisory board: Rain Lõhmus, Andres Viisemann, Tiina Mõis, Heldur Meerits, Raivo Hein, Tauno Tats, Sten Tamkivi Management board: Madis Toomsalu
AS LHV Varahaldus
Supervisory board: Madis Toomsalu, Andres Viisemann, Erki Kilu Management board: Vahur Vallistu, Joel Kukemelk
AS LHV Pank
Supervisory board: Madis Toomsalu, Rain Lõhmus, Andres Viisemann, Tiina Mõis, Heldur Meerits, Raivo Hein Management board: Kadri Kiisel, Jüri Heero, Andres Kitter, Meelis Paakspuu, Indrek Nuume, Martti Singi
AS LHV Finance
Supervisory board: Kadri Kiisel, Madis Toomsalu, Veiko Poolgas, Jaan Koppel Management board: Mari-Liis Stalde
AS LHV Kindlustus
Supervisory board: Madis Toomsalu, Erki Kilu, Veiko Poolgas, Jaan Koppel Management board: Tarmo Koll
LHV UK Limited
Board of Directors: Madis Toomsalu, Erki Kilu, Andres Kitter
AS EveryPay
Supervisory board: Kadri Kiisel, Madis Toomsalu, Erki Kilu, Andres Kitter Management board: Lauri Teder
Signatures of the Management Board to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Report
The Management Board has prepared the summary of results for January to September 2022 period the condensed consolidated interim financial statements of AS LHV Group for the 9-months period ended 30 September 2022.
The management board confirms that according to their best knowledge the interim report presents a fair view of LHV Group AS's assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the issuer and the entities involved in the consolidation as a whole and contains a description of the main risks and doubts.
18.10.2022
Madis Toomsalu