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NLB — Investor Presentation 2023
May 12, 2023
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NLB Group Presentation
Q1 2023 Results

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Executive Summary
Q1 2023 sets a positive tone for the full year and leads to the upward revision for the 2023 guidance
Q1 2023 Highlights
- Revenue growth, cost control and negative cost of risk leading to strong Q1 performance (with Profit after Tax of EUR 120.1 million)
- Loan growth has moderated, but new loan production still solid
- Stable retail deposits base demonstrating client confidence in the NLB brand
- Robust liquidity position with liquidity reserves exceeding EUR 9 billion
- Strong capital position (TCR stood at 18.9% and CET1 ratio 14.8%) ensuring capital return and continued growth
- Economic growth in the region has slowed down but is expected to stay above the Eurozone
- Still high employment levels and low overall sector leverage
Important Developments
- In February Moody's (unsolicited) upgraded NLB to A3 from Baa1
- Continued focus on ESG:
- ESG dedicated webcast
- published NLB Green Bond Framework
- Convocation of the AGM (to take place on 19 June 2023):
- proposal to shareholders that dividends in the total amount of EUR 55 million, which is EUR 2.75 gross per share, be paid out on June 27; with the ambition to pay out EUR 110 million in 2023 in two tranches
- The General Meeting will also include the election of the NLB Supervisory Board members
Macro Overview

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NLB Group – Macro overview
NLB d.d. & 7 subsidiary banks operate in Slovenia (EU member) & 5 SEE countries (convergence to EU)
| EUR | |
|---|---|
| GDP (EURbn) | 59.0 |
| Population (m) | 2.1 |
| GDP(1) NBS loans as % of |
46.9% |
| GDP(1) NBS deposits as % of |
66.4% |
| Credit ratings (S&P / Moody's / Fitch) |
AA- / A3 / A |
| EUR(3) | |
|---|---|
| GDP (EURbn) | 23.4 |
| Population (m) | 3.5 |
| GDP(1) NBS loans as % of |
48.2% |
| GDP(1) NBS deposits as % of |
63.5% |
| Credit ratings (S&P / Moody's / Fitch) |
B / B3 / n.a. |
| EUR | |
|---|---|
| GDP (EURbn) | 5.8 |
| Population (m) | 0.6 |
| GDP(1) NBS loans as % of |
63.1% |
| GDP(1) NBS deposits as % of |
88.0% |
| Credit ratings (S&P / Moody's / Fitch) |
B / B1 / n.a. |

| Slovenia | EUR |
|---|---|
| GDP (EURbn) | 59.0 |
| Population (m) | 2.1 |
| GDP(1) NBS loans as % of |
46.9% |
| GDP(1) NBS deposits as % of |
66.4% |
| Credit ratings (S&P / Moody's / Fitch) |
EUR AA- / A3 / A |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina(2) | EUR(3) | Kosovo | EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (EURbn) | 23.4 | GDP (EURbn) | 9.0 |
| Population (m) | 3.5 EUR(3) |
Population (m) | 1.8 EUR |
| GDP(1) NBS loans as % of |
48.2% | GDP(1) NBS loans as % of |
48.1% |
| GDP(1) NBS deposits as % of |
63.5% | GDP(1) NBS deposits as % of |
61.0% |
| Credit ratings (S&P / Moody's / Fitch) |
B / B3 / n.a. |
Credit ratings (S&P / Moody's / Fitch) |
n.a. / n.a. / n.a. |
| Montenegro | EUR | North Macedonia |
MKD |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (EURbn) | 5.8 | GDP (EURbn) | 12.9 |
| Population (m) | 0.6 | Population (m) | 2.1 |
| GDP(1) NBS loans as % of |
63.1% | GDP(1) NBS loans as % of |
54.7% |
| GDP(1) NBS deposits as % of |
88.0% | GDP(1) NBS deposits as % of |
62.8% |
| Credit ratings (S&P / Moody's / Fitch) |
B / B1 / n.a. | Credit ratings (S&P / Moody's / Fitch) |
BB- / n.a. / BB+ |

Source: Central banks, National Statistics Offices, FocusEconomics, NLB
Note: GDP volume for 2022 (1) Non-banking sector loans/deposits as % of GDP (2) Bosnia and Herzegovina is comprised of 2 entities, The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska; (3) Official currency is BAM – Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark, pegged
to EUR.
Regional economic growth has slowed but is expected to stay above the Eurozone
Group's region continued to grow, and is expected to grow at rates above Eurozone average, despite facing demanding macroeconomic environment…

Sources: FocusEconomics, Statistical offices, estimation for BiH and Kosovo for 2022, NLB Forecasts for 2023 and 2024.
The growth in 2022 was relatively robust while in last quarter of 2022 growth rates cooled notably as economies faced more demanding macroeconomical conditions. Household consumption already had a negative impact on growth in the euroarea in Q4 of 2022, and similar dynamics (albeit with a lag) should weigh on regional growth in 2023. The doubledigit inflation that significantly weighed on households' purchasing power and consumption habits over the year should subside as export sectors await the european demand to return.
…as high inflation, which is expexted to ease in 2023, weighed on disposable incomes.

Inflation was predominantly driven by surging energy and food prices, thereby the Group's region was hit stronger due to relatively higher share of food and energy in disposable income. Hence the rate will be more stubborn to come down (compared to the one in euro area).
Sources: FocusEconomics, NLB Forecasts for 2023 and 2024 Note: (1) HICP for Slovenia, Kosovo and Eurozone, other CPI

Regional economic growth has slowed but is expected to stay above the Eurozone
Labour market is expected to get slightly less tight in 2023…

By end-2022, employment rate increased in most countries of the Group's region and some of them reached historical highs of employment levels. Nevertheless, in Q4 2022 the labour market has started to cool, with employment slowing amid the still elevated inflation and increased uncertainty.
Sources: FocusEconomics, estimation for Serbia, N. Macedonia, BiH, Kosovo and Montenegro for 2022, NLB Forecasts for 2023 and 2024.
…while fiscal metrics will depend on the degree of fiscal policy efficiency and prudence in attempt to address issues related to rising-cost-of-living.

Fiscal Balance, % GDP
Fiscal support measures aimed at alleviating the impact of the increase in energy prices generated notable fiscal costs. Public debt levels are below the Eurozone across countries of the Group's region although pandemic- and cost-of-living crisisrelated increases in debt-levels combined with tightening global financial conditions have reduced fiscal space and increased debt vulnerabilities.
Sources: FocusEconomics, estimation for EZ, Slovenia, Kosovo and Montenegro for 2022.

NLB operates in countries with prudent monetary policy and rising interest rates

Source: ECB, Central banks, Statistical Offices
Markets in which NLB operates have further growth potential

Low overall sector leverage… …with liquid banking sectors…

Loans / Deposits, 2022, % (1)
…and strong deposit growth supporting healthy loan growth rates.

Household loans and deposits growth, Feb-2022 – Feb-2023, % (2)
Loans Deposits

Source: National Central Banks, ECB
Note: NBS – Non Banking Sector; (1) Feb 23 data for N. Macedonia, BiH, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia. January 23 data for Slovenia and Q3 22 data for EZ; (2) YoY data, residental loans and deposits data for Montenegro, Mar 22 – Mar 23 data for Slovenia
Key Developments

In 2023, the Bank changed the recognition of obligation for regulatory expenses. In the previous year, these expenses were recognised in Q2, after receiving the Bank of Slovenia's notification, while in 2023, the Bank recognised these expenses in full already in Q1. Comparative amounts for previous periods have been adjusted to reflect this change in the presentation.
Key performance indicators of NLB Group Strong recurring performance
| in EUR millions / % / bps | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q1 2022 | Change YoY | Change QoQ | |
| Key Income Statement Data | |||||
| Net operating income | 241.9 | 234.9 | 164.8 | 47% | 3% |
| Net interest income | 179.0 | 151.8 | 107.8 | 66% | 18% |
| Net non-interest income | 63.0 | 83.0 | 57.0 | 10% | -24% |
| o/w Net fee and commission income |
66.1 | 69.2 | 64.5 | 2% | -4% |
| Total costs | -117.1 | -127.7 | -102.7 | -14% | 8% |
| Result before impairments and provisions | 124.8 | 107.2 | 62.1 | 101% | 16% |
| Impairments and provisions | 12.4 | -31.2 | -4.4 | - | - |
| Impairments and provisions for credit risk | 18.4 | -25.0 | -4.0 | - | - |
| Other impairments and provisions | -6.0 | -6.3 | -0.4 | - | 5% |
| Negative goodw ill |
0.0 | 0.1 | 172.8 | - | - |
| Result after tax | 120.1 | 69.1 | 221.8 | -46% | 74% |
| 1-3 2023 | 1-3 2022 | Change YoY | |||
| Key Financial Indicators | |||||
| Return on equity after tax (ROE a.t.)(iv) | 19.7% | 10.3% | 9.5 p.p. | ||
| Return on assets after tax (ROA a.t.)(iv) | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0 p.p. | ||
| Net interest margin (on interest bearing assets) | 3.14% | 2.07% | 1.07 p.p. | ||
| Operational business margin(i) | 4.39% | 3.32% | 1.06 p.p. | ||
| Cost to income ratio (CIR) | 48.4% | 62.3% | -13.9 p.p. | ||
| Cost of risk net (bps)(ii, iv) | -37 | -17 | -20 | ||
| 31 Mar 2023 | 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | Change YtD | Change YoY | |
| Key Financial Position Statement Data | |||||
| Total assets | 24,011.8 | 24,160.2 | 23,019.1 | -1% | 4% |
| Gross loans to customers | 13,455.0 | 13,397.3 | 12,434.6 | 0% | 8% |
| Net loans to customers | 13,137.7 | 13,073.0 | 12,108.7 | 0% | 8% |
| Deposits from customers | 19,732.0 | 20,027.7 | 18,525.8 | -1% | 7% |
| Equity (w ithout non-controlling interests) |
2,507.6 | 2,365.6 | 2,244.7 | 6% | 12% |
| Other Key Financial Indicators | |||||
| LTD(iii) | 66.6% | 65.3% | 65.4% | 1.3 p.p. | 1.2 p.p. |
| Total capital ratio | 18.9% | 19.2% | 15.8% | -0.2 p.p. | 3.1 p.p. |
| Total risk exposure amount (RWA) | 14,622.3 | 14,653.1 | 13,843.4 | 0% | 6% |
| Employees | |||||
| Number of employees | 8,194 | 8,228 | 8,475 | -34 | -281 |
Gross loans to customers (in EURm)

0 5,000 10,000 15,000
Net fee and commission income (in EURm)

Recurring result before impairments and provisions (in EURm)
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Notes: (i) Operational business margin = Operational business net income annualized / average assets. (ii) Cost of risk = credit impairments and provisions (annualized level) / average net loans to customers. (iii) LTD = Net loans to customers / deposits from customers. (iv) ROE and ROA for 2022 calculated without negative goodwill from acquisition of N Banka and effects of EUR 8.9 million of 12-month expected credit losses recognised at acquisition date for performing portfolio for N Banka not annualized; for CoR 2022 calculation effects of EUR 8.9 million of 12-month expected credit losses recognised at acquisition date for performing portfolio for N Banka not annualized.
Revenues and Cost Dynamics
Strong net interest income growth outpacing cost growth, coupled with the release of provisions

Costs (Group, EURm)

Cost of risk(i) (Group, bps)

Impairments and provisions (Group, EURm)

Note: (i) Cost of risk = credit impairments and provisions (annualized level) / average net loans to customers; for CoR 2022 calculation effects of EUR 8.9 million of 12-month expected credit losses recognised at acquisition date for performing portfolio for N Banka not annualized. 14
Profitability
Strong profitability with increasing contribution from Serbian market

Profit a.t. – quarterly evolution (EUR million)
Profit a.t. by company – contribution (EUR million)

Result before impairments and provisions by quarters (in EUR million)

Result before impairments and provisions w/o non-recurring income and regulatory costs Regulatory costs Non-recurring net non-interest income
1-3 2023 1-3 2022
Loan dynamics Expected moderation of loan growth

Resilient Operating Income Performance
Result reflects strong underlying performance, increase of net interest income and release of provisions

Net profit of NLB Group – evolution YoY (in EURm)
Strong performance of the NLB Group in Q1 2023 led to a profit a.t. of EUR 120.1 million, lower YoY due to one-off effects from the acquisition of N Banka in Q1 2022. Noteworthy, in Q1 2023 profit before impairments and provisions grew 16% YoY.
66.9
Income Statement Strong operational performance increasing resilience of the NLB Group

Result before impairments and provisions amounted to EUR 124.8 million, higher QoQ and YoY. Recurring pre-provision profit grew substantialy QoQ and YoY. Main drivers of yearly dynamics in recurring pre-provision profit:
- net interest income increased across all markets, mostly driven by increasing interest rates: EUR 71.2 million YoY
- net fee and commission income increased by 2% YoY, with increased fees from cards and ATM operations, as well as payment transactions offsetting the cancellation of high balance deposit fee in the Bank
partly offset by:
• increased employee costs and general and administrative expenses, mostly driven by inflation.
One-time expenses for regulatory costs in the Bank and N Banka were booked in January, EUR 8.6 million for DGS and EUR 2.9 million for SRF.
Result before impairments and provisions w/o non-recurring income and regulatory costs
Non-recurring net non-interest income
Regulatory costs

NLB Group's Balance sheet structure
Deposit (predominately from individuals) driven balance sheet
Balance sheet structure (31 Mar 2023, in EURm)

Note: (i) Other assets include investments in subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures, property and equipment, investment property, intangible assets and other assets . 19
Minimal risk from diversified securities portfolio with short duration, coupled with ample cash buffers and large percentage of covered customer deposits
BB securities by asset class (NLB Group 31 March 2023)

BB securities by rating (NLB Group, 31 March 2023)
Note: (1) Financial instruments not measured at fair value in financial statements are not managed on a fair value basis. For respective instruments fair values are calculated for disclosure purposes only and do not impact NLB Group statement of financial position or income statement. (2) Calculated based on YoY change of average customer deposit interest rate compared with the change of average ECB deposit facility rate. This shows a high stability of the deposit base.
Performance indicators across SEE countries

| Slovenia | Serbia | North Macedonia |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Kosovo | Montenegro | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLB | |||||||||
| NLB, Ljubljana |
N Banka, Ljubljana |
Komercijalna Banka, Beograd |
NLB Banka, Skopje |
NLB Banka, Banja Luka |
NLB Banka, Sarajevo |
NLB Banka, Prishtina |
NLB Banka, Podgorica |
NLB Group | |
| Data on stand-alone basis | Consolidated data |
||||||||
| Result after tax (EURm) | 51.2 | 6.2 | 38.8 | 14.2 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 8.5 | 5.3 | 120.1 |
| Total assets (EURm) | 13,909 | 1,214 | 4,699 | 1,817 | 1,006 | 847 | 1,099 | 827 | 24,012 |
| RoE a.t. | 12.6% | - | 20.3% | 20.7% | 25.6% | 14.1% | 28.8% | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Net interest margin | 2.35% | 3.43% | 4.18% | 3.55% | 3.16% | 2.88% | 4.03% | 4.58% | 3.14% |
| CIR (cost/income ratio) | 49.3% | 52.0% | 41.6% | 38.8% | 39.1% | 54.7% | 30.4% | 45.1% | 48.4% |
| LTD net | 55.6% | 123.3% | 72.3% | 81.6% | 63.5% | 77.8% | 85.4% | 80.5% | 66.6% |
| NPL ratio | 1.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 4.6% | 1.7% |
| Branches (#) | 7 1 |
(i) 4 |
180 | 4 8 |
4 7 |
3 4 |
3 3 |
2 1 |
438 |
| Active clients (#)(ii) | 686,838 | 37,964 | 910,666 | 406,844 | 213,985 | 132,532 | 225,866 | 83,078 | 2,697,773 |
| Market share by total asssets (%) |
27.6% as at 31 Mar 2023 |
2.4% as at 31 Mar 2023 |
9.8% as at 28 Feb 2023 |
16.5% as at 31 Mar 2023 |
20.1% as at 31 Dec 2022 |
6.0% as at 31 Dec 2022 |
16.9% as at 31 Mar 2023 |
13.0% as at 31 Mar 2023 |
/ |

Business Performance

Net interest income Strong margin pick-up on the back of NII growth

- YoY growth in interest income derived from:
- loans to customers: EUR 56.8 of which EUR 23.6 million from individuals and EUR 33.2 million from corporate and state, with both loan growth and interest rate increase being important contributors
Interest income Interest expenses
- balances at banks and central banks (EUR 25.1 million)
- Interest expenses increased mostly due to
- higher expenses for wholesale funding raised for MREL and capital requirements
- higher expenses for customers deposits
- On QoQ basis the interest income was higher mostly due to higher interest rates, while interest expenses were higher due to higher interest rates on customer deposits and new funding ( including, subordinated debt) .

The net interest margin of the Group increased and reached 3.14 % in Q1, 1.07 p.p. higher on YoY basis. In the same period the operational business margin also increased and reached 4.39% (1.06 p.p. higher), predominantly due to substantial net interest income growth while net fee and commission income growth was subtle.
Net non-interest income Growth of F&C income YoY despite cancelation of high balance deposit fees
Net non-interest income of the NLB Group (in EURm)

Net fee and commission income (in EURm)

*Other includes investment funds, guarantees, investment banking, insurance products and other services.
- A major part of the net non-interest income has been derived from the net fee and commission income.
- N Banka became part of the Group in March 2022 and was therefore only partially included in last year's Q1 result
- QoQ decrease due to one-time expenses for regulatory costs in NLB and N Banka (assessment), EUR 8.6 million for DGS and EUR 2.9 million for SRF, but also related to very strong previous quarter on payment transactions and cards and ATM operations, related to seasonal higher consumption in Q4.
- Higher fees from cards and payment services in all banking members.
- Cancellation of high balance deposit fee in the Bank.
Costs Inflation and integration process affecting costs
# of employees
Employee costs
Other general and administrative expenses
Depreciation and amortisation

- Increased costs in all of the Group banking members.
- The Group is affected by rising employee (EUR 9.3 million YoY), and other general and administrative expenses (EUR 5.0 million YoY), in large part related to the inflation, as well as cost related to the integration process of N Banka (EUR 2.0 million of integration costs in Q1 2023) and the fact that N Banka's cost base was only partially included in total costs in Q1 2022 – neutralizing for this, cost growth would have been lower, 10% YoY.
- The QoQ decrease is related to the normal seasonality in the last quarter.


Impairments and provisions

- Impairments and provisions for credit risk were net released in the amount of EUR 18.4 million, main factors being positive effects from a successful collection of previously written-off receivables, due to a favorable environment for NPLs resolution, and positive portfolio development, mainly due to the sale of Russian bonds and repayments in the corporate segment.
- Other impairments and provisions were net established in the amount of EUR 6.0 million, the main reasons for that being the release of provisions for legal risk in the Bank and establishment of other provisions for liability in relation to reimbursement of fees in case of early loan repayment.
- The cost of risk was negative, -37 bps, supported by the sale of Russian government bonds and positive contribution from NPL resolution in most of the Group members.
NLB Group Assets
Total asset growth fueled by YoY growth in net loans to customers
Total assets of NLB Group – structure (EURm)


NLB Group Funding Structure
Average cost of funding increasing due to wholesale funding, driven by MREL requirement
Funding structure of the NLB Group (Group, EURm)

▪ Group's average cost of funding in Q1 2023 was 0.51 %, a substantial increase from 0.12% in Q1 2022

Deposit split (Group, EURm)
Increasing average cost of funding on a Group level (quarterly data)

Capital Capital position enabling growth and dividend distribution

- As at 31 March 2023, the TCR for the Group stood at 18.9% (or 0.3 p.p. decrease YtD), and the CET1 ratio stood at 14.8% (0.3 p.p. YtD decrease).
- The lower total capital adequacy derives from lower capital (EUR 41.1 million YtD), which was not compensated by lower RWA (EUR -30.8 million YtD).
- Although the overall revaluation adjustments in 1Q 2023 were positive in the amount EUR 21.9 million, the total capital decreased by EUR 41.1 million YtD, since the temporary treatment of fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) valuations for sovereign securities with the positive effect of EUR 61.7 million as at 31 December 2022 ceased to apply in January 2023.
The Overall Capital Requirement (OCR) is 14.25% for the Bank on a consolidated basis, consisting of: • 10.40% TSCR (8.00% P1R and 2.40% P2R); and
• 3.85% CBR (2.50% Capital Conservation Buffer, 1.25% O-SII Buffer, 0.10% System Risk Buffer, and 0% Countercyclical
Pillar 2 Guidance is set at 1.00%.
Buffer).

29 1)The Pillar 2 Requirement for 2023 decreased by 0.2 p.p. to 2.40%, due to a better overall SREP assessment. 2) On April 2022, the BoS issued a new Regulation on determining the requirement to maintain a systemic risk buffer for banks and savings banks, which with 1 January 2023 introduced the systemic risk buffer rates for the sectoral exposures: 1.0% for all retail exposures to natural persons secured by residential real estate and 0.5% for all other exposures to natural persons. 3) On 24th November 2021 NLB received the decision of the BoS relating to the macro-prudential measure capital buffer for other systemically important institutions. Capital buffer is increased by 0.25 p.p. to 1.25%. from 1st January 2023. 4) In December 2022 The BoS raised the countercyclical capital buffer for exposures in the Republic of Slovenia from zero to 0.5% of the total risk exposure amount. Banks have to meet the requirement by 31st December 2023.
RWA structure
Prudent RWA management to improve capital ratios
RWA structure (in EURm)

RWA for credit risk decreased by EUR 39.8 million, mainly due to maturity of liquid assets in NLB Komercijalna Banka, Beograd and lower placements at CB in foreign currency (EUR). RWA reduction was partially offset by project finance exposures and retail lending exposures growth. Overall, RWA of corporate segment is on the level of the year 2022 while in Retail segment it increased.
The increase in RWAs for market risks and CVA (Credit Value Adjustments) in the amount of EUR 9.1 million YtD is the result of higher RWA for FX risk in the amount of EUR 12.1 million, higher RWA for CVA risk in the amount of EUR 4.9 million, and lower RWA for TDI risk in the amount of EUR 8.0 million (as a consequence of termination of some deals).

NLB Wholesale Funding Wholesale funding is driven by MREL requirement and by ambition to further strengthen and optimize the capital structure

MREL requirement:
- 25.19% TREA (excluding applicable CBR) as of 1 January 2022
- 31.38% TREA (excluding applicable CBR) as of 1 January 2024
| NLB Resolution Group | |
|---|---|
| TREA (in EUR m) | as at Q1 2023 |
| NLB d.d., Ljubljana | 6.720 |
| NLB Lease&Go, leasing, d.o.o, Ljubljana | 162 |
| NLB Skladi d.o.o., Ljubljana | 53 |
| Other | 106 |
| Total | 7.042 |
Asset Quality

Asset Quality – NLB Group Diversified corporate and retail credit portfolio, focused on core markets
3,025
3,516
3,649

Corporate and retail credit portfolio by segment (Group, 31 Mar 2023, % and EURm)

3,973
Corporate and retail credit portfolio by geography (Group, 31 Mar 2023, % and EURm)

Dec-21 Mar-22 w/o N Banka Mar-22
Dec-21
Dec-22
Mar-23
NLB Group Asset Quality Portfolio diversification reduces risk, no large concentration in any specific industry
Corporate credit portfolio (Group, 31 Mar 2023, in EURm)
| Credit porfolio | in EUR thousand | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate sector by industry | NLB Group | % | ∆ YtD 2023 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 213,163 | 3% | -3,528 |
| Act. of extraterritorial org. and bodies | 7 | 0% | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 90,549 | 1% | 10,757 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 329,388 | 5% | 3,154 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 23,537 | 0% | -118 |
| Construction industry | 594,708 | 9% | 24,957 |
| Education | 13,507 | 0% | -375 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning | 484,388 | 8% | -66,150 |
| Finance | 172,085 | 3% | -52,594 |
| Human health and social w ork activities |
45,602 | 1% | -1,235 |
| Information and communication | 301,514 | 5% | -13,416 |
| Manufacturing | 1,459,665 | 23% | 815 |
| Mining and quarrying | 49,815 | 1% | -4,395 |
| Professional, scientific and techn. act. | 193,453 | 3% | 6,325 |
| Public admin., defence, compulsory social. | 186,176 | 3% | -2,522 |
| Real estate activities | 299,704 | 5% | -13,111 |
| Services | 15,023 | 0% | -1,729 |
| Transport and storage | 620,664 | 10% | -8,846 |
| Water supply | 57,315 | 1% | 5,939 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 1,302,692 | 20% | 24,720 |
| Other | 2,535 | 0% | 1,228 |
| Total Corporate sector | 6,455,490 | 100% | -90,122 |

- Credit portfolio remains well diversified. Industries with largest exposures include a broad range of diverse activities.
- In Q1 NLB Group corporate credit portfolio decreased due to repayments by some companies from electricity, gas, steam industry and a related financial holding, which are connected mainly to the energy law in the Republic of Slovenia. Otherwise, NLB Group increased lending, mainly to the companies from wholesale and retail trade and from construction industry, the later related to project financing.
- The Bank is very cautious when financing the sectors with possible negative effects resulting from RU/UA crisis, therefore cautious selection of best clients in the region with favourable prospects is exercised.
NLB Group Asset Quality Industry diversification in manufacturing and trade
Corporate credit portfolio (Group, 31 Mar 2023, in EUR million)
| Credit porfolio | in EUR thousand | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate sector by industry | NLB Group | % | ∆ YtD 2023 |
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| Manufacturing | 1,459,665 | 23% | 815 | ||
| Credit porfolio | in EUR thousand | ||||
| ∆ YtD |
| Main manufacturing activities | NLB Group | % | ∆ YtD 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 212,228 | 3% | -12,100 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 197,549 | 3% | -5,122 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment |
192,758 | 3% | 1,895 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 139,960 | 2% | -5,830 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 104,935 | 2% | -2,126 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 81,722 | 1% | 11,040 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 76,138 | 1% | 2,595 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 75,947 | 1% | 2,761 |
| Other manufacturing activities | 378,427 | 6% | 7,700 |
| Total manufacturing activities | 1,459,665 | 23% | 815 |
| Credit porfolio | in EUR thousand | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate sector by industry | NLB Group | % | ∆ YtD 2023 |
||
| Wholesale and retail trade | 1,302,692 | 20% | 24,720 | ||
| Credit porfolio | in EUR thousand | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Main wholesale and retail trade activities | NLB Group | % | ∆ YtD 2023 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 728,990 | 11% | -3,105 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 447,349 | 7% | 26,112 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
126,353 | 2% | 1,714 |
| Total wholesale and retail trade | 1,302,692 | 20% | 24,720 |

NLB Group Asset Quality High % of Stage 1 Credit portfolio (measured at amortized cost & FVTPL)
Credit portfolio (1) by stages (Group, 31 Mar 2023, in EURm)
| Credit portfolio | Provisions and FV changes for credit portfolio | in EUR million | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage1 | Stage2 | Stage3 & FVTPL | Stage1 | Stage2 | Stage3 & FVTPL | ||||||||||
| Credit portfolio |
Share of Total |
YTD change |
Credit portfolio |
Share of Total |
YTD change |
Credit portfolio |
Share of Total |
YTD change |
Provision Volume |
Provision Coverage |
Provision Volume |
Provision Coverage |
Provisions & FV changes |
Coverage with provisions and FV changes |
|
| Total NLB Group | 17,701.0 | 95.0% | 243.5 | 606.7 | 3.3% | -11.6 | 320.1 | 1.7% | -7.9 | 80.2 | 0.5% | 38.9 | 6.4% | 185.8 | 58.0% |
| o/w Corporate |
5,860.8 | 90.8% | -59.3 | 402.1 | 6.2% | -23.6 | 192.6 | 3.0% | -7.3 | 51.6 | 0.9% | 24.8 | 6.2% | 107.2 | 55.7% |
| o/w Retail |
6,519.0 | 95.2% | 96.1 | 204.6 | 3.0% | 12.0 | 127.4 | 1.9% | -0.7 | 27.2 | 0.4% | 14.1 | 6.9% | 78.4 | 61.6% |
| o/w State |
5,004.2 | 100.0% | 1) 258.6 |
- | Credit portfolio also includes advances to banks and central banks; - |
- | 0.1 | 0.0 | (2) 0.1 |
State includes exposures to central banks; 1.2 |
0.0% | - | - | 0.1 | 98.2% |
| o/w Institutions |
317.0 | 100.0% | -51.9 | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0% | - | - | 0.1 | 91.4% |
Stage 1 by segment (in EURm)

Stage 2 by segment (in EURm) Stage 3 (incl. FVTPL) by segment (in EURm)

Asset Quality – NLB Group
NPL ratio further decreased. NPLs are fully covered by provisions and collateral

- In Q1 favourable NPL movements were recognized, mostly due to repayments and recovery of NPLs.
- NPL ratio YtD decreased by 0.1 p.p. to the level of 1.7%, while NPE ratio stands at 1.3%. Coverage ratio (CR1) increased to 99.3%. NPL coverage ratio (CR2) improved to 58.0%, which is above the EU average as published by the EBA (43.4 % for Q4 2022).

Asset Quality – NLB Group
Favorable trends in asset quality
Cumulative net new impairments and provisions for credit risk (w/o off-balance, Q1 2023, in EUR million)

- In Q1 2023 net release of impairments and provisions in the amount of EUR 18.4 million.
- In Q1 there were no significant changes in risk parameters.
- Portfolio development led to release of provisions, mainly due to sale of Russian bonds and repayments in the corporate segment.
- Repayments of written-off receivables remained high due to favorable environment for NPLs resolution.
1-3 2023
release
establishment
Asset Quality – NLB Group Corporate and retail credit portfolio split by interest rates
Corporate and retail portfolio of NLB Group Corporate and retail portfolio of NLB d.d.

(1)
The trend of transfer from variable to fixed interest rates continues in Q1, especially in the Consumer and Housing loans segment.

Structure of loan portfolio by type of interest rate Net interest income sensitivity to higher rates remains intact
| Structure of loan |
portfolio | by type of |
interest rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ------------------------- | ----------- | ------------------ | ------------------ |
| as of March 2023, in EURm |
|
|---|---|
| EURIBOR | 5,681 |
| Avg EURIBOR | EURIBOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2023 | as of 31 March 2023 | |||
| 1M EURIBOR | 2.70% | 2.92% | ||
| 3M EURIBOR | 2.65% | 3.04% | ||
| 6M EURIBOR | 2.63% | 3.34% | ||
| 12M EURIBOR | 0.53% | 3.62% |
Loan portfolio by type of EURIBOR (Group, 31 March 2023)

Repricing of Euribor follows contract date (in majority of cases) or fixed date of repricing for all contracts.
NII sensitivity to a +100bps sudden interest rate shock corresponds to EUR +81,0 million EUR in one year (constant balance sheet assumption).
ESG & Digital

Integration of Sustainability and ESG factors in the Business Model

Through the Principles, NLB takes decisive action to align its core strategy, decision-making, lending and investment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Highlights in Q1 2023 and April 2023 1
- NLB Group Sustainability Report and UN PRB Report for 2022 were published, available at the Bank's website; the 1st ESG Investor call was organized.
- ESG Risks (qualitative and quantitative disclosures), with preliminary financed emission were published for the first time in the NLB Group Basel Pillar III Disclosures for 2022, available at the Bank's website.
- The requirements of the EBRD E&S Policy were fulfilled in the NLB Group and reported to EBRD in the Annual Environmental & Social Report for Financial Institutions.
- Further improvements in the sustainability – related governance: ESG internal audit review was conducted and action plan was adopted; preparation for implementation of comprehensive ESG Policy, further standardisation in the Group, and other activities have started.
- Adoption of Human Rights Policy and start of implementation of Human Rights Management System.
- Regular support to clients' green transition with sustainable corporate and private individuals financing; ESG training for front office is underway.
- Strong focus on climate/ESG Risk Management, development of Net Zero Business Strategy, and implementation of ESG factors in lending process.
- The first activities within Chapter Zero Slovenia Initiative were launched, aimed at capacity building of supervisory and management board members to make climate change a boardroom priority.
- Management and further reduction of CO2 emissions through several energy efficiency and other activities.
- Improved Employee Engagement: Top Employer award (8th year in the row), several activities for positive organisational culture are underway.
- Continuation of active contribution to society through sponsorships, donations and partnerships and their alignment with UN SDGs (new in Q1: CSR project with Slovenian Bees Association).



2023:
- NLB Group Net Zero Strategy Implementation - to align lending and investment portfolios with net-zero emissions targets by 2050
- CSRD implementation
- Ambition to issue Green Bond
- Additional ESG Ratings
2025:
- Paper usage decrease by 50% (vs. 2019)
- Share of digital users: 55%
2030:
- Sustainable corporate financing: 785 mio EUR or more
- 75% electricity used by NLB Group from zero-carbon resources
- Entire NLB fleet run by electric energy and CO2 neutral
Sustainability Roadmap for 2023
▪ Our sustainability roadmap 2023 sets next milestones & targets for tackling environmental, social and governance considerations, and focuses on steps to achieving one most important goal – to empower all stakeholders for successful transition to low carbon, inclusive, just and sustainable future.

- NLB Group will disclose all relevant ESG data.
- The focus will be on the analysis and implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, as well as the upcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
- NLB Group will implement Human Rights Management System.
- All relevant internal acts will be upgraded for the inclusion of ESG criteria in the supply/value chain.
- Continuous reduction of operational carbon footprint.
- Maintaining high standards related to employee well-being.
- To raise the level of sustainability awareness among employees, the Bank will organize its 2 nd NLB Group Sustainability Day.


- NLB Group will develop and implement the Net Zero Business Strategy in line with UN PRB & NZBA with the aim to set its lending and investment decarbonization targets.
- First targets related to reducing its footprint in carbon-intensive industries will be published.
- The NLB Group will finalize implementation of EBRD environmental and social performance requirements in its business model.
- The NLB Group will continue to support its clients in their green transition – fine tuning & expanding its sustainabilityrelated products portfolio.
- Green Bond Framework.

Sustainable Operations in 2023 Sustainable Finance in 2023 Contribution to Society in 2023
- Sponsorship and donations will continue to be based on supporting and following the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- NLB Group will continue with its contributions to local communities.
State-of-the art services & channels
The pioneer of banking innovation in Slovenia

First Slovenian bank enabling 24/7 opening of personal account and the only bank with full digital signing of documents in M-bank

First Slovenian bank sending cards' PIN via SMS

First Slovenian bank implementing Flik P2M (Person to Merchant) at all POSes

First Slovenian bank to launch chat and video call functionalities and the only bank with multichannel 24/7 support

Only bank with fully mobile express loan capabilities (Consumer & SME)

First Slovenian bank to offer card management functionalities and biometric recognition to confirm online purchases in mobile wallet

First Slovenian bank issuing digital only debit cards
Demonstrated success in digital activation

E-commerce purchases (EURm) M-Wallet NLB Pay in numbers
31 Dec 2022
349
31 Mar 2023


N Banka Integration

Integration of N Banka into NLB is progressing well with important testing runs ahead of us
Highlights of integration process
Clients
• The ECB application with audited financial statements of both banks is completed and submitted to the competent authorities on April 20 • Detailed step plan
developed - legal merger to happen on September 1st and operational merger during weekend prior to September 4th
- Client churn stabilized by implementation of counter measures, yet technically client
- numbers decrease due to clean up
- Retail guidelines developed and implemented: they contain guidance on clients transfer and gradual implementation of limitations to products, envisaged to come to a halt at least two months prior to integration
- Joint Corporate and SME clients are serviced in close collaboration between N Banka and NLB to ensure best possible customer experience, new lending is largely provided by NLB now
- Client usage of and feedback on Branch/KIOSKS closely monitored; two Kiosks closed in March, further two Kiosks closed beginning of April
- Four N Banka branches will be largely upgraded to meet NLB standards shortly after the operational merger
- Operational stabilization of N Banka achieved through several structural initiatives Employees
- Realization of synergies supported by established voluntary leave program and progressing as planned – more than 50 agreements signed by employees
- First colleagues already switched from N Banka to NLB in areas like Front Office, Compliance, Organization etc.
- More than 130 employees of N Banka either already signed a contract to join NLB or are in the selection process
- N Banka marketing function has been insourced to NLB Marketing & Communication
- Communication initiatives between N Banka and NLB on key activities (sports sponsorships, donations etc.) are coordinated
- Comprehensive communication approach towards clients is developed to continue and increase client engagement. Key communication milestones are set
- We are currently preparing comprehensive content package for pre-merger and merger communication, to ensure clients are well informed about all changes in services
- During Test Run 1 (March) and Test Run 2 (April) data migration was tested, identified issues are being analysed and cleaned before Test Run 3 (May)
- Vendors fully onboarded to support required developments, testing etc.
Integration Progress
- Cut-over playbook designed and ready to be tested and refined during three Dress Rehearsals scheduled for June, July and August
- Preparation for cards cutover (migration of data necessary for card printing, scheduled for early July) in full swing and progressing according to plan
Total integration cost will be covered by synergies by the end of 2025, budget realization so far in line with budget plan
Integration Budget & Synergies

- Realized costs in 2022 significantly below budget, mainly due to 1.2 million of HR provisions, where NLB and N Banka finally decided to allocate those to 2023; furthermore, certain services were partially delivered and invoiced in 2023 instead of 2022
- This in turn, will increase the costs for 2023 respectively, so total budget is expected to remain stable at 26.3 million EUR
- Budget realization so far in line with plan
- Full synergy potential to be reached in 2025 (yearly run-rate of EUR 14.7 million)
- Limited synergies in 2023 due to merger in September, yet approx. 25% of run-rate synergies expected to kick-in already due to reduction of staff and G&A costs
- Due to consolidation of N Banka approx. EUR 125 million of additional MREL funding is needed and is considered as dis-synergy, amounting to approx. EUR 5 million p.a..
Focus in Q2 2023 very much on Test Runs and Dress Rehearsals preparation
H/l integration timeline
| March 2022 | Today | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3-Q4 | |
| Legal and M&A processes |
‒ ‒ |
Run DD Merger regulatory approvals, incl. ECB application submission |
‒ Receipt of ECB approval expected |
‒ Merger execution |
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| HR integration | ‒ ‒ ‒ |
Organization/ FTE sizing, mgmt. appraisal Comp & Ben harmonization Retention plan set-up |
‒ ‒ ‒ |
Assessment of employees over all levels Relocation of employees (Sourcing) Implementation of target size for merged bank |
‒ Post merger culture integration activities |
||
| IT Integration | ‒ | Target system/ integration Gap Analysis N Banka vs. NLB |
‒ Gap closure ‒ |
Migration preparation, cut-over plan | ‒ Testing, Reconciliation/ quality check ‒ 'Dress Rehearsals' |
‒ Clean-up ‒ Stabilization |
|
| Sales | ‒ | Implementation of harmonized guidelines Branch network sizing Focus |
‒ Set-up of KIOSK concept ‒ |
Joint/ aligned sales approach for corporate clients in Q2 2023 very much on Test Runs |
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| Marketing and Communications |
‒ ‒ |
Communication on key milestones and Townhalls, Q&A sessions with employees and stakeholders |
Dress Rehearsals | ‒ | preparation notification in accordance with GDPR |
Communication with clients, incl. personal data usage | Post merger marketing and ‒ communication activities |
| Internal controls, Operations, Markets and Procurement |
‒ | Internal controls sys. harmonization (Risk, Compliance, AML, etc. |
‒ ‒ Target business model design |
Consolidation and harmonization of BO activities | ‒ Clean-up ‒ Stabilization |
||
| N Banka becoming part | 1. Setup phase | Signing merger Cut-off |
2. Implementation phase | ECB approval | 3. Stabilization phase Legal & Operational |
||
| of NLB Group | agreement | expected | Merger (NLB d.d./ N Banka) |
Outlook

Outlook
| Last Outlook | Revised Outlook | Last Outlook | Revised Outlook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| for 2023 | for 2023 | for 2025 | for 2025 | |
| KPI | ||||
| Regular income | ~ EUR 900 million | ~ EUR 1,000 million | > EUR 1,000 million | > EUR 1,000 million |
| ~ EUR 490 million | ~ EUR 490 million | Flat on 2023 | Flat on 2023 | |
| Costs | level or below | level | ||
| Cost of risk | 30-50 bps | 30-40 bps | 30-50 bps | 30-50 bps |
| Loan growth | Mid-single digit | Mid-single digit | High single digit | High single digit |
| EUR 110 million | EUR 110 million | EUR 500 million | EUR 500 million | |
| Dividend | (2022-2025) | (2022-2025) | ||
| ROE a.t. | ~11% | >14% | > 13% | ~ 14% |
| ROE normalised(i) | ~14% | >18% | > 17% | ~ 20% |
| Regular profit | ~ EUR 400 million | > EUR 400 million | ||
| Contribution from Serbian | > EUR 100 million | > EUR 100 million | ||
| market | ||||
| Tactical M&A | Tactical M&A | |||
| capacity of | capacity of | |||
| M&A potential | EUR 2 billion RWA | ~EUR 4 billion RWA |
(i) ROE normalised = Result a.t. divided by average risk adjusted capital. Average risk adjusted capital calculated as Tier 1 requirement of average RWA reduced for minority shareholder capital contribution.
Appendices
Appendix 1: Business Performance 52
Appendix 2: Segment Analysis 55
Appendix 3: Financial Statements 65
51
Appendix 1:
Business Performance

Net interest income evolution
YoY evolution (in EUR million)

QoQ evolution (in EUR million)

Off-balance sheet items
Off-balance sheet items of NLB Group – structure (in EUR million)

Loan commitments
| in EUR million | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2023 | 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | |
| Loans | 1,294.7 | 1,033.9 | 826.2 |
| Overdrafts Retail | 327.4 | 330.8 | 309.7 |
| Overdrafts Corporate | 198.9 | 243.1 | 218.1 |
| Cards | 334.6 | 327.8 | 317.8 |
| NLB Komercijalna Banka, Beograd | 240.9 | 310.2 | 371.1 |
| N Banka | 174.9 | 180.4 | 117.8 |
| Other (Lease&Go, …) | 22.5 | 16.7 | 29.0 |
| Inter Company | -92.4 | -35.9 | -47.3 |
| Total | 2,501.4 | 2,407.1 | 2,142.5 |
Major part of loan commitments was divided between loans (58%), overdrafts (27%) and cards (15%). Growth in loan commitments YoY was driven by liquidity needs of our customers and represent further potential for interest income growth.
Derivatives
| in EUR million | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2023 | 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | |
| FX derivatives w ith customers |
180.9 | 215.5 | 122.8 |
| o/w NLB stand alone |
275.1 | 317.3 | 142.0 |
| Interest rate derivatives w ith customers |
475.2 | 396.1 | 729.5 |
| o/w NLB stand alone |
570.8 | 467.6 | 715.1 |
| FX derivatives - hedging (NLB stand alone) | 127.4 | 108.4 | 108.4 |
| Interest rate derivatives - hedging (NLB stand alone) |
622.1 | 644.5 | 574.1 |
| Options (NLB stand alone) | 59.6 | 60.7 | 19.4 |
| Derivatives (N Banka contribution) | 65.7 | 71.1 | 380.3 |
| Total | 1,530.8 | 1,496.2 | 1,934.5 |
The majority of NLB Group derivatives are concluded by NLB either for hedging of the banking book or for trading with customers.
Business with customers
• Customers are mainly using plain vanilla FX and Interest rate derivatives for hedging of their business model.
Hedging
- NLB is concluding interest rate swaps in line with fair value hedge accounting rules. Micro and macro hedges are used for hedging of fixed rate loan portfolio and micro Interest rate swaps are used for the purpose of securities hedging. In the last year, no new hedges were concluded due to sufficient risk appetite and negative effect of the swap.
- FX swaps used for short-term liquidity hedging increased in last year mainly due to placement of foreign currency.
Appendix 2:
Segment Analysis

NLB Group key business segments
| Corporate and Retail banking in investment banking in Slovenia Slovenia |
Strategic foreign markets |
Financial markets in Slovenia |
Non-core members |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (NLB & N Banka) Micro (NLB & N Banka) NLB Skladi Bankart(1) NLB Lease&Go, Ljubljana (retail clients) |
NLB & N Banka: - Key corporates - SME corporates - Cross Border corporates - Investment banking and custody - Restructuring&workout NLB Lease&Go, Ljubljana (corporate clients) |
NLB Banka, Skopje NLB Banka, Banja Luka NLB Banka, Sarajevo NLB Banka, Prishtina NLB Banka, Podgorica NLB Komercijalna Banka, Beograd Kombank INvest, Beograd NLB DigIT, Beograd NLB Lease&Go, Skopje NLB Lease&Go Leasing, Beograd |
NLB & N Banka: - Treasury activities - Trading in financial instruments - Asset and liabilities management (ALM) |
REAM NLB Srbija NLB Crna Gora Leasing enteties in liquidation |
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| (Mar 2023, in EUR million) | • Largest retail banking group in Slovenia by loans and deposits • #1 in private banking and asset management • Focused on upgrading customer digital experience and satisfaction • Introducing new digital bank NLB Klik |
• Market leader in corporate banking with focus on advisory and long term strategic partnerships • Market leader in Investment Banking and Custody services • Regional know-how and experience in Corporate Finance and #1 lead organiser for syndicated loans in Slovenia • Strong trade finance operations and other fee-based business • Market leader at FX and interest rate hedges |
• Leading SEE franchise with six subsidiary banks(3) and one investment fund company • The only international banking group with exclusive focus on the SEE region |
• Maintaining stable funding base • Management of well diversified liquidity reserves • Managing interest rate positions with responsive pricing policy |
• Assets booked non-core subsidiaries funded via NLB • Controlled wind-down of remaining assets, including collection of claims, liquidation of subsidiaries and sale of assets |
|
| Pre-provision result | 34.5 | 13.4 | 70.6 | 11.6 | -3.9 | |
| Result b.t. | 23.3 | 17.9 | 81.7 | 15.9 | -3.4 | |
| Total assets |
3,691 | 3,254 | 10,112 | 6,545 | 57 | |
| % of total assets(2) |
15% | 14% | 42% | 27% | 0% | |
| CIR | 51.0% | 57.2% | 44.7% | 16.3% | -290.0% | |
| Cost of risk (bp) |
26 | -56 | -72 | / | / |
Notes: (1) 39% minority stake; (2) Other activities 1%; (3) Merger of NLB banka Beograd and Komercijalna banka to NLB Komercijalna banka, at the end of April 2022. 56
Retail Banking in Slovenia
| in EUR millions consolidated | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 2023 | 1-3 2022 | Change YoY | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q1 2022 | Change QoQ | ||
| Net interest income | 49.3 | 20.7 | 28.6 | 138% | 49.3 | 34.1 | 20.7 | 45% |
| Net interest income from Assets(i) | 22.6 | 23.2 | -0.6 | -3% | 22.6 | 23.2 | 23.2 | -2% |
| Net interest income from Liabilities(i) | 26.7 | -2.5 | 29.2 | - | 26.7 | 10.9 | -2.5 | 144% |
| Net non-interest income | 21.1 | 18.4 | 2.7 | 14% | 21.1 | 29.3 | 18.4 | -28% |
| o/w Net fee and commission income |
28.2 | 26.5 | 1.6 | 6% | 28.2 | 28.7 | 26.5 | -2% |
| Total net operating income | 70.4 | 39.2 | 31.2 | 80% | 70.4 | 63.4 | 39.2 | 11% |
| Total costs | -35.9 | -29.3 | -6.6 | -23% | -35.9 | -44.2 | -29.3 | 19% |
| Result before impairments and provisions | 34.5 | 9.8 | 24.6 | - | 34.5 | 19.2 | 9.8 | 80% |
| Impairments and provisions | -11.5 | -1.9 | -9.7 | - | -11.5 | -10.7 | -1.9 | -8% |
| Net gains from investments in subsidiaries, associates, and JVs |
0.3 | 0.6 | -0.3 | -50% | 0.3 | -0.4 | 0.6 | - |
| Result before tax | 23.3 | 8.6 | 14.6 | 170% | 23.3 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 184% |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | Change YtD | Change YoY | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net loans to customers | 3,607.8 | 3,586.5 | 3,337.4 | 21.2 | 1% | 270.3 | 8% | |
| Gross loans to customers | 3,665.8 | 3,641.0 | 3.382.3 | 24.8 | 1% | 283.5 | 8% | |
| Housing loans | 2,195.2 | 2.173.9 | 1.908.8 | 21.3 | 1% | 286.5 | 15% | |
| Interest rate on housing loans (0) | 2.93% | 2.35% | 2.24% | 0.58 p.p. 0.69 p.p. |
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| Consumer loans | 655.7 | 640.9 | 638.1 | 14.8 | 2% | 17.6 | 3% | |
| Interest rate on consumer loans (00) | 8.00% | 7.11% | 6.92% | 0.89 p.p. | 1.08 p.p. | |||
| N Banka, Ljubljana | 420.2 | 446.1 | 502.7 | -26.0 | -6 % | -82.6 | -16 % | |
| NLB Lease&Go, Ljubljana | 76.0 | 69.0 | 48.4 | 7.1 | 10% | 27.6 | 51% | |
| Other | 318.6 | 311.1 | 284.3 | 7.6 | 2% | 34.4 | 12% | |
| Deposits from customers | 9,091.3 | 9,085.8 | 8,412.6 | 5.6 | 0% | 678.8 | 8% | |
| Interest rate on deposits (10) | 0.25% | 0.05% | 0.20 p.p. 0.03% |
0.22 p.p. | ||||
| N Banka, Ljubljana | 442.3 | 502.0 | 517 5 | -59.8 | -12 06 |
-75.3 | -15 % | |
| Non-performing loans (gross) | 69.9 | 67.7 | 65.1 | 22 | 3% | ಗೆ ರಿ | 7% |
| 1-3 2023 | 1-3 2022 Change YoY | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ---------- | -- | --------------------- | -- |
| Cost of risk (in bps) | 26 | 25 | 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIR | 51.0% | 74.9% -23.8 p.p. | |||||
| Net interest margin(ii) | 3.18% | 1.48% | 1.70 p.p. | ||||
| (i) Net interest income from assets and liabilities w ith the use of FTP. |
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(ii) Net interest margin and interest rates only for NLB.
(iii) Contribution profit (annualized) /contribution capital requirement (=15.25% RWA).
- Net interest income was EUR 28.6 million higher YoY, mostly due to the key ECB interest rate increase that had positive effect on interest margin on clients' deposits. Deposit interest rates are by their nature less elastic which, in increasing market rate environment and taking low duration of the deposit base into account, is reflected in a higher margin. On the other hand, the average margin on loan portfolio has declined as the old highmargin portfolio is maturing and loans concluded from mid 2020 prevails. In recent years the market has become increasingly competitive pushing client rates (and margins) down; in addition recent market rate movements have not been fully incorporated into client loan rates for new business, which is reflected in declining margin at the portfolio level. However, it must be noted that the main drivers of net interest income YoY growth on the Bank level were increasing market rates and higher loan volume.
- Net fee and commission income was EUR 1.6 million higher YoY, mostly due to the acquisition of N Banka in March 2022 and higher fees from bancassurance, but partially offset due to cancellation of high balance deposit fee (EUR 0.6 million).
- Costs went up by EUR 6.6 million, mostly due to higher operating costs resulting from inflationary pressures.
- Impairments and provisions were net established in the amount of EUR 11.5 million, due to an increase of volume and portfolio development, and establishment of other provisions for liability in relation to reimbursement of fees in case of early loan repayment.
- The volume of loans in the Bank was higher by 1% YtD in both, housing and consumer portfolio, despite a slowdown related to the interest rate hike.
- The deposit base remained stable YtD.
Retail banking in Slovenia High and stable market shares across products

Upside from fee generating products

Market share of net loans to individuals in Slovenia Market share of deposits from individuals in Slovenia

31 Dec 2020 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2021 31 Dec 2022 31 Mar 2023
Sight deposits Short-term deposits Long-term deposits
- NLB Private banking offering NLB Skladi mutual funds inflows (EURm) New digital bank NLB Klik welcomed its first users.
- As first Slovenian bank introducing cashback for paylater cards returning part of the purchase.
- Market shares of Retail lending are experiencing stable trends.
-
1 player in Private Banking(1)
- Leading position being strengthened with over EUR 1.5 billion of assets under management.
-
1 player in Slovenian asset management(2)
- AuM of EUR 2,060.2 million as of 31 March 2023 including investments in mutual funds and discretionary portfolios
- Market share of NLB Skladi at mutual funds in Slovenia is 39.0% as of 31 March 2023, despite demanding global circumstances affecting net inflows, nevertheless the company was ranked first among its peers in Slovenia, accounting for 49.7% of all net inflows in the market.
Source: Bank of Slovenia (retail loans and deposits), Company information, Slovenian Fund Management Association Note: (1) Company information; (2) By AuM (Slovenian Fund Management Association). 58
Corporate and Investment banking in Slovenia
| in EUR millions consolidated | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 2023 | 1-3 2022 | Change YoY | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q1 2022 | Change QoQ | |||
| Net interest income | 21.2 | 10.2 | 11.0 | 108% | 21.2 | 16.0 | 10.2 | 33% | |
| Net interest income from Assets(i) | 14.2 | 12.1 | 2.1 | 17% | 14.2 | 13.3 | 12.1 | 7% | |
| Net interest income from Liabilities(i) | 7.0 | -1.9 | 8.9 | - | 7.0 | 2.7 | -1.9 | 160% | |
| Net non-interest income | 10.1 | 12.0 | -1.9 | -16% | 10.1 | 11.5 | 12.0 | -12% | |
| o/w Net fee and commission income |
9.7 | 11.2 | -1.5 | -14% | 9.7 | 9.5 | 11.2 | 2% | |
| Total net operating income | 31.3 | 22.2 | 9.1 | 41% | 31.3 | 27.5 | 22.2 | 14% | |
| Total costs | -17.9 | -12.5 | -5.4 | -43% | -17.9 | -20.3 | -12.5 | 12% | |
| Result before impairments and provisions | 13.4 | 9.7 | 3.7 | 38% | 13.4 | 7.1 | 9.7 | 88% | |
| Impairments and provisions | 4.4 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 10% | 4.4 | -6.8 | 4.1 | - | |
| Result before tax | 17.9 | 13.8 | 4.1 | 30% | 17.9 | 0.4 | 13.8 | - |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 Change YtD |
Change YoY | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net loans to customers | 3,255.6 | 3,370.1 | 3,060.8 | -114.5 | -3% | 194.8 | 6% |
| Gross loans to customers | 3,306.8 | 3,424.6 | 3,122.8 | -117.7 | -3% | 184.0 | 6% |
| Corporate | 3,209.5 | 3,311.5 | 2,962.7 | -102.0 | -3% | 246.8 | 8% |
| Key/SME/Cross Border Corporates | 2,549.7 | 2,623.2 | 2,211.9 | -73.5 | -3% | 337.8 | 15% |
| Interest rate on Key/SME/Cross Border (ii) Corporates loans |
3.74% | 1.95% | 1.76% | 1.79 p.p. | 1.98 p.p. | ||
| Investment banking | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 8% | 0.0 | 8% |
| Restructuring and Workout | 56.4 | 60.8 | 83.6 | -4.4 | -7% | -27.2 | -33% |
| N Banka, Ljubljana | 471.1 | 506.7 | 592.0 | ||||
| NLB Lease&Go, Ljubljana | 132.2 | 120.7 | 75.1 | 11.5 | 10 % | 57.1 | 76 % |
| State | 97.2 | 112.9 | 160.0 | -15.7 | -14% | -62.8 | -39% |
| (ii) Interest rate on State loans |
6.88% | 2.59% | 3.89% | 4.29 p.p. | 2.99 p.p. | ||
| Deposits from customers | 2,394.4 | 2,731.0 | 2,322.6 | -336.5 | -12% | 71.8 | 3% |
| (ii) Interest rate on deposits |
0.18% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.11 p.p. | 0.15 p.p. | ||
| N Banka, Ljubljana | 269.5 | 396.5 | 326.9 | -127.0 | -0.3 | -57.4 | -18% |
| Non-performing loans (gross) | 64.9 | 67.6 | 85.5 | -2.7 | -4% | -20.6 | -24% |
| 1-3 2023 | 1-3 2022 | Change YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of risk (in bps) | -56 | -64 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIR | 57.2% | 56.3% | 0.9 p.p. |
| Net interest margin(ii) | 2.91% | 1.64% | 1.27 p.p. |
| (i) Net interest income from assets and liabilities w | ith the use of FTP. | ||
(ii) Net interest marging and interest rates only for NLB.
(iii) Contribution profit (annualized) /contribution capital requirement (=15.25% RWA).
- The net interest income was EUR 11.0 million higher YoY, mostly due to the key ECB interest rate increase that had a positive effect on the interest margin on clients' deposits. Deposit interest rates are by their nature less elastic which, in increasing market rate environment and taking low duration of the deposit base into account, is reflected in a higher margin. On the other hand, the average margin on loan portfolio has declined as the old highmargin portfolio is maturing and loans concluded from mid 2020 prevails. In recent years the market has become increasingly competitive pushing client rates (and margins) down; in addition recent market rate movements have not been fully incorporated into client loan rates for new business, which is reflected in declining margin at the portfolio level. However, it must be noted that the main drivers of net interest income YoY growth on the Bank level were increasing market rates and higher loan volume.
- Lower net fee and commission income YoY, an increase related to higher income from cards and guarantees but offset with cancelation of the high balance deposit fee which had negative influence on fee income of EUR 2.0 million in Q1.
- Higher costs by EUR 5.4 million, mostly due to higher operating costs resulting from inflationary pressures.
- Impairments and provisions were net released in the amount of EUR 4.4 million, mostly due to repayments of previously written-off receivables.
- The volume of gross loans decreased by EUR 114.5 million YtD, due to positive evolution in the energy sector and repayment of syndicated loans. In Q1 2023 the Bank approved EUR 162.1 millions of new loans, the stock loan volume dropped by 2.7% YtD, mostly due to before mentioned repayments of extraordinary liquidity lines.
- The volume of deposits decreased by EUR 336.5 million or 8.9% YtD, due to general noticeable decrease in all Slovenian banking system, however, the Bank was able to maintain its market share. In the last month such a declining trend normalized.
Corporate & Investment Banking in Slovenia High market shares across products
Market share in Corporate Banking in Slovenia – evolution and

Loans to customers Deposits from customers Guarantees and letters of credit(1)
- position on the market The Bank cooperates with almost 10,000 loyal corporate clients and holds over 20% market share in loans and deposits.
- Loan and deposit volume growth pace cooling down, the Bank still preserving and improving its market shares.
- Growth of trade finance business continues, especially in guarantee business, and the Bank is preserving high market shares.
- Strong cross-border financing activity, focusing also on green sustainable finance.
- Executed brokerage orders in amount to EUR 204.5 million (Q1-2022: EUR 368.1 million), executed foreign exchange spot deals in amount to EUR 224.1 million (Q1-2022: EUR 336.9 million) and transactions involving derivatives amounted to EUR 48.1 million (Q1-2022: 85.9 million EUR).
- Engaged in loan syndication business and organizing the bond issuance in amount to EUR 22.6 million.
- Among the top Slovenian players in custodian services for Slovenian and international clients with value of assets under custody amounted to EUR 17.5 billion (31 March 2022: EUR 16.2 billion).
- Further developing intermediary leasing business for the NLB Lease&Go.

Strategic Foreign Markets
| in EUR millions consolidated | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 2023 | 1-3 2022 | Change YoY | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q1 2022 | Change QoQ | ||
| Net interest income | 93.8 | 66.3 | 27.5 | 41% | 93.8 | 84.8 | 66.3 | 11% |
| Interest income | 102.5 | 72.9 | 29.6 | 41% | 102.5 | 91.4 | 72.9 | 12% |
| Interest expense | -8.6 | -6.5 | -2.1 | -32% | -8.6 | -6.5 | -6.5 | -32% |
| Net non-interest income | 33.8 | 27.8 | 5.9 | 21% | 33.8 | 37.8 | 27.8 | -11% |
| o/w Net fee and commission income |
28.6 | 27.1 | 1.4 | 5% | 28.6 | 32.2 | 27.1 | -11% |
| Total net operating income | 127.6 | 94.2 | 33.5 | 36% | 127.6 | 122.7 | 94.2 | 4% |
| Total costs | -57.1 | -53.3 | -3.7 | -7% | -57.1 | -62.8 | -53.3 | 9% |
| Result before impairments and provisions | 70.6 | 40.8 | 29.7 | 73% | 70.6 | 59.9 | 40.8 | 18% |
| Impairments and provisions | 11.1 | 3.2 | 7.9 | - | 11.1 | -15.0 | 3.2 | - |
| Result before tax | 81.7 | 44.1 | 37.6 | 85% | 81.7 | 44.9 | 44.1 | 82% |
| o/w Result of minority shareholders |
3.4 | 4.1 | -0.7 | -16% | 3.4 | 2.4 | 4.1 | 40% |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | Change YtD | Change YoY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net loans to customers | 6,237.3 | 6,077.5 | 5,660.8 | 159.7 | 3% | 576.4 | 10% |
| Gross loans to customers | 6,424.6 | 6,271.4 | 5,850.2 | 153.2 | 2% | 574.4 | 10% |
| Individuals | 3,300.4 | 3,221.0 | 2,982.9 | 79.5 | 2% | 317.5 | 11% |
| Interest rate on retail loans | 6.30% | 5.66% | 5.55% | 0.64 p.p. | 0.75 p.p. | ||
| Corporate | 2,900.1 | 2,869.0 | 2,732.8 | 31.1 | 1% | 167.3 | 6% |
| Interest rate on corporate loans | 4.78% | 3.84% | 3.60% | 0.94 p.p. | 1.18 p.p. | ||
| State | 224.1 | 181.4 | 134.6 | 42.7 | 24% | 89.5 | 67% |
| Interest rate on state loans | 5.85% | 3.65% | 3.13% | 2.20 p.p. | 2.72 p.p. | ||
| Deposits from customers | 8,208.0 | 8,171.2 | 7,775.2 | 36.8 | 0% | 432.8 | 6% |
| Interest rate on deposits | 0.26% | 0.17% | 0.18% | 0.09 p.p. | 0.08 p.p. | ||
| Non-performing loans (gross) | 154.2 | 160.6 | 185.2 | -6.4 | -4% | -31.0 | -17% |
1-3 2023 1-3 2022 Change YoY
| Cost of risk (in bps) | -72 | -26 | -46 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIR | 44.7% | 56.6% | -11.9 p.p. |
| Net interest margin | 3.88% | 2.83% | 1.04 p.p. |
(i) Contribution profit (annualized) /contribution capital requirement (=15.25% RWA).
- Net interest income increased by EUR 27.5 million YoY due to the higher volumes and interest rates hike. The increase was recorded in all banks, with by far the highest impact of interest rate increase in NLB Komercijalna Banka, Beograd of EUR 17.4 million YoY (including NLB Banka, Beograd in Q1 2022).
- Net non-interest income increased by EUR 5.9 million YoY, of which net fee and commission income by EUR 1.4 million.
- Total costs increased by EUR 3.7 million YoY, due to higher operating costs resulting from inflationary pressures and establishment of two new leasing companies and NLB Digit, Beograd.
- Impairments and provisions were net released in the amount of EUR 11.1 million, mainly due to successful NPL resolution.
- Regardless of the increased interest rates and lower loans demand on some markets, the banking members marked a robust 10% (EUR 574.4 million) YoY and 2% (EUR 153.2 million) YtD increase in lending activities. The largest increase of gross loans to customers was realized by NLB Banka, Sarajevo (16% YoY), NLB Komercijalna Banka, Beograd (12% YoY) and NLB Banka, Prishtina (12% YoY).
- The customer behaviour was impacted by the increased interest rates environment and banking sector fallouts, causing slight loans demand drop and deposits withdrawals in some countries of operations. However, the overall confidence remained strong in the banking sector, thus the total customer deposit base increased by 6% YoY and remained flat YtD.
Financial Markets in Slovenia
| in EUR millions consolidated | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 2023 | 1-3 2022 | Change YoY | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q1 2022 | Change QoQ | ||
| Net interest income | 14.7 | 10.3 | 4.4 | 43% | 14.7 | 16.5 | 10.3 | -11% |
| ALM(i) o/w |
8.2 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 25% | 8.2 | 12.1 | 6.5 | -32% |
| Net non-interest income | -0.9 | -1.8 | 0.9 | 51% | -0.9 | 1.3 | -1.8 | - |
| Total net operating income | 13.8 | 8.5 | 5.4 | 63% | 13.8 | 17.7 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Total costs | -2.3 | -2.2 | -0.1 | -4% | -2.3 | -2.6 | -2.2 | 12% |
| Result before impairments and provisions | 11.6 | 6.3 | 5.3 | 84% | 11.6 | 15.2 | 6.3 | -24% |
| Impairments and provisions | 4.3 | -1.5 | 5.8 | - | 4.3 | -3.0 | -1.5 | - |
| Result before tax | 15.9 | 4.8 | 11.1 | - | 15.9 | 12.2 | 4.8 | 31% |
31 Mar 2023 31 Dec 2022 31 Mar 2022 Balances w ith Central banks 3,534.6 3,373.7 3,116.8 161.0 5% 417.8 13% Banking book securities 2,911.0 2,993.3 3,223.8 -82.3 -3% -312.7 -10% Interest rate (ii) 0.89% 0.74% 0.72% Borrow ings 160.0 160.5 1,046.5 -0.4 0% -886.5 -85% Interest rate (ii) 2.26% -0.72% -0.89% Subordinated liabilities (Tier 2) 513.2 508.8 287.0 4.4 1% 226.1 79% Interest rate (ii) 6.74% 4.16% 3.69% Other debt securities in issue 311.7 307.2 0.0 4.5 1% 311.7 - Interest rate (ii) 6.12% 6.00% 0.00% (i) Net interest income from assets and liabilities w ith the use of FTP. 0.12 p.p. 6.12 p.p. 2.58 p.p. 3.05 p.p. 0.15 p.p. 0.17 p.p. 2.98 p.p. 3.15 p.p. Change YtD Change YoY
(ii)Interest rates only for NLB.
- Net interest income was EUR 4.4 million higher YoY and EUR 1.8 million lower QoQ. On YoY comparison, net interest income increased primarily due to the acquisition of N Banka, while the QoQ decrease was recorded due to the partial transfer of term-transformation result from asset and liability management (ALM) to corporate and retail segments.
- As at 31 March 2023, the Bank does not have any exposure towards the Russian federation anymore. The USD 8 million nominal exposure that would otherwise mature in September 2023 was sold at the beginning of February 2023, what contributed to the impairments release in the amount of EUR 4.3 million. The Bank also thoroughly observed the events concerning Credit Suisse. The exposure towards this banking Group securities was partially diminished by participating in its tender offer in March 2023.
- In 2023, an ongoing goal is to further diversify the banking book securities portfolio, which until the end of Q1 decreased by EUR 129 million in the Bank and by EUR 295 million on the Group level. The bonds measured at FVOCI represented at the end of Q1 55% of the Group and 40% of the Bank securities portfolio. Negative valuation of FVOCI Group portfolio as at 31 March 2023 amounted to EUR 134 million (net of hedge accounting effects and related deferred tax) and unrealized losses from securities measured at amortized cost (AC) portfolio amounted to EUR 152 million.
- The Group securities portfolio includes EUR 229 million (5.1%) of ESG debt securities issued by governments, multilateral organisations or financial institutions.
- There was an increase in balances with the central bank (EUR 161.0 million YtD).

Financial markets in Slovenia
Liquid assets evolution (EURm)

Well diversified banking book by geography (31 Mar 2023)
Note: Numbers refer to NLB d.d. and N Banka; (1) Incl. trading and banking book securities (book value); (2) Includes other European countries, USA, Canada, Kazakhstan, Israel and Russian Federation; (3) Including state guaranteed bonds; (4) Loans booked under segment Corporate Banking Slovenia. 63
Non-Core Members
| in EUR millions consolidated | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 2023 | 1-3 2022 | Change YoY | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q1 2022 | Change QoQ | ||
| Net interest income | 0.0 | 0.1 | -0.1 | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | - |
| Net non-interest income | -1.0 | 0.7 | -1.7 | - | -1.0 | 2.0 | 0.7 | - |
| Total net operating income | -1.0 | 0.8 | -1.8 | - | -1.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 | - |
| Total costs | -2.9 | -2.6 | -0.3 | -13% | -2.9 | -3.9 | -2.6 | 26% |
| Result before impairments and provisions | -3.9 | -1.8 | -2.1 | -122% | -3.9 | -1.8 | -1.8 | -117% |
| Impairments and provisions | 0.5 | 0.6 | -0.1 | -17% | 0.5 | -1.7 | 0.6 | - |
| Result before tax | -3.4 | -1.1 | -2.2 | -197% | -3.4 | -3.5 | -1.1 | 4% |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | Change YtD | Change YoY | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment assets | 57.3 | 61.5 | 93.8 | -4.3 | -7% | -36.5 | -39% | |
| Net loans to customers | 12.7 | 13.8 | 22.0 | -1.1 | -8% | -9.3 | -42% | |
| Gross loans to customers | 33.4 | 35.4 | 51.6 | -2.0 | -6% | -18.1 | -35% | |
| Investment property and property & equipment | 37.2 | 39.6 | 65.5 | -2.4 | -6% | -28.3 | -43% | |
| received for repayment of loans | ||||||||
| Other assets | 7.4 | 8.1 | 6.3 | -0.7 | -9% | 1.1 | 18% | |
| Non-performing loans (gross) | 31.0 | 32.3 | 44.7 | -1.2 | -4% | -13.6 | -31% |
• Wind-down has remained the main objective of the non-core segment in all the non-core portfolios followed by subsequent reduction of costs. In line with divestment strategy the segment recorded a decrease in total assets in the amount of EUR 4.3 million YtD. The result before tax was negative (EUR -3.4 million).
Other
| in EUR millions consolidated | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 2023 | 1-3 2022 | Change YoY | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q1 2022 | Change QoQ |
||
| Total net operating income | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 12% | 1.7 | 3.7 | 1.5 | -53% |
| Total costs | -3.0 | -4.4 | 1.4 | 31% | -3.0 | 4.0 | -4.4 | - |
| Result before impairments and provisions | -1.3 | -2.9 | 1.6 | 55% | -1.3 | 7.7 | -2.9 | - |
| Impairments and provisions | 3.5 | -8.9 | 12.4 | - | 3.5 | 6.0 | -8.9 | -41% |
| Negative goodw ill (N Banka) |
172.8 | 172.8 | ||||||
| Result before tax | 2.2 | 161.0 | -158.8 | -99% | 2.2 | 13.6 | 161.0 | -84% |
- Negative goodwill from N Banka acquisition in the amount of EUR 172.8 million had impact on last year result.
- EUR 1.3 million of total costs (EUR 1.6 million lower YoY); costs related mostly to IT, cash transport, external realization, and costs, regarding vacant business premises.

Appendix 3:
Financial Statements

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NLB Group Income Statement
| (EURm) | 1-3 2022 |
1-3 2023 |
YoY | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q1 2022 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest and similar income | 123.0 | 207.0 | 68% | 207.0 | 170.4 | 123.0 | 22% |
| Interest and similar expense | -15.2 | -28.0 | -84% | -28.0 | -18.5 | -15.2 | -51% |
| Net interest income | 107.8 | 179.0 | 66% | 179.0 | 151.8 | 107.8 | 18% |
| Fee and commission income | 88.6 | 91.7 | 3% | 91.7 | 97.6 | 88.6 | -6% |
| Fee and commission expense | -24.1 | -25.6 | -6% | -25.6 | -28.5 | -24.1 | 10% |
| Net fee and commission income | 64.5 | 66.1 | 2% | 66.1 | 69.2 | 64.5 | -4% |
| Dividend income | 0.0 | 0.0 | 20% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 26% |
| Net income from financial transactions | 5.2 | 8.9 | 72% | 8.9 | 12.6 | 5.2 | -30% |
| Other operating income | -12.8 | -12.1 | 5% | -12.1 | 1.2 | -12.8 | - |
| Total net operating income | 164.8 | 241.9 | 47% | 241.9 | 234.9 | 164.8 | 3% |
| Employee costs | -57.5 | -66.8 | -16% | -66.8 | -71.2 | -57.5 | 6% |
| Other general and administrative expenses | -33.7 | -38.7 | -15% | -38.7 | -44.2 | -33.7 | 12% |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -11.5 | -11.7 | -1% | -11.7 | -12.2 | -11.5 | 5% |
| Total costs | -102.7 | -117.1 | -14% | -117.1 | -127.7 | -102.7 | 8% |
| Result before impairments and provisions | 62.1 | 124.8 | 101% | 124.8 | 107.2 | 62.1 | 16% |
| Impairments and provisions for credit risk | -4.0 | 18.4 | - | 18.4 | -25.0 | -4.0 | - |
| Other impairments and provisions | -0.4 | -6.0 | - | -6.0 | -6.3 | -0.4 | 5% |
| Gains less losses from capital investments in subsidiaries, | |||||||
| associates and joint ventures | 0.6 | 0.3 | -50% | 0.3 | -0.4 | 0.6 | - |
| Negative goodwill | 172.8 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 172.8 | - |
| Result before tax | 231.1 | 137.5 | -40% | 137.5 | 75.7 | 231.1 | 82% |
| Income tax | -5.2 | -13.9 | -168% | -13.9 | -4.2 | -5.2 | - |
| Result of non-controlling interests | 4.1 | 3.4 | -16% | 3.4 | 2.4 | 4.1 | 40% |
| Result after tax attributable to owners of the parent | 221.8 | 120.1 | -46% | 120.1 | 69.1 | 221.8 | 74% |
NLB Group Statement of Financial Position
| (EURm) | 31.12.2022 | 31.03.2023 | YtD |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Cash and balances with Central | |||
| Banks | |||
| and other demand deposits at | |||
| banks | 5,271.4 | 5,304.3 | 1% |
| Financial instruments | 4,877.4 | 4,582.5 | -6% |
| o/w Trading Book | 21.6 | 19.3 | -11% |
| o/w Non-trading Book | 4,855.8 | 4,563.3 | -6% |
| Loans and advances to banks | |||
| (net) | 223.0 | 329.1 | 48% |
| o/w gross loans | 223.2 | 329.4 | 48% |
| o/w impairments | -0.3 | -0.3 | -4% |
| Loans and advances to | |||
| customers | 13,073.0 | 13,137.7 | 0% |
| o/w gross loans | 13,397.3 | 13,455.0 | 0% |
| - Corporates |
6,345.7 | 6,269.3 | -1% |
| - State |
308.2 | 335.0 | 9% |
| - Individuals |
6,743.4 | 6,850.7 | 2% |
| o/w impairments and valuation | -324.4 | -317.3 | 2% |
| Investments in associates and JV | 11.7 | 12.0 | 3% |
| Goodwill | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0% |
| Other intagible assets | 54.7 | 53.4 | -2% |
| Property, plant and equipment | 251.3 | 252.1 | 0% |
| Investment property | 35.6 | 35.3 | -1% |
| Other assets | 358.6 | 301.9 | -16% |
| Total Assets | 24,160.2 | 24,011.8 | -1% |
| (EURm) | 31.12.2022 | 31.03.2023 | YtD |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIABILITIES & EQUITY | |||
| Deposits from banks | 106.4 | 107.4 | 1% |
| Deposits from customers | 20,027.7 | 19,732.0 | -1% |
| - Corporates |
5,565.6 | 5,331.8 | -4% |
| - State |
513.4 | 448.5 | -13% |
| - Individuals |
13,948.7 | 13,951.7 | 0% |
| Borrowings | 281.1 | 279.9 | 0% |
| Subordinated debt securities | 508.8 | 513.2 | 1% |
| Other debt securities in issue | 307.2 | 311.7 | 1% |
| Other liabilities | 506.7 | 499.6 | -1% |
| Total Liabilities | 21,737.9 | 21,443.9 | -1% |
| Shareholders' funds | 2,365.6 | 2,507.6 | 6% |
| Non Controlling Interests | 56.7 | 60.3 | 6% |
| Total Equity | 2,422.3 | 2,567.9 | 6% |
| Total Liabilities & Equity | 24,160.2 | 24,011.8 | -1% |