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Resurs Holding — Annual Report 2019
Mar 17, 2020
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ANNUAL AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
The Payment Solutions segment is comprised of the retail finance, credit cards and factoring areas. Within retail finance, Resurs is the leading partner for sales-driving finance, payment and loyalty solutions in the Nordic region. Credit cards includes the Resurs credit cards (with Supreme Card being the foremost) as well as cards that enable retail finance partners to promote their own brands. Lending amounted to SEK 11.4 billion (10.5) at the end of 2019.
CONSUMER LOANS
Consumers in the Consumer Loans segment are offered unsecured loans. A consumer loan is normally used to finance larger purchases.
Consumer Loans also helps consumers to consolidate their loans with other banks, in order to reduce their monthly payments or interest expense. Resurs currently holds SEK 19.9 billion (17.4) in outstanding consumer loans.
INSURANCE
Non-life insurance is offered within the Insurance segment under the Solid Försäkring brand. The focus is on niche coverage, with the Nordic region as the main market.
Insurance products are divided into four business lines: Travel, Security, Roadside assistance/extended car warranties (Motor) and Product insurance. The company partners with leading retail chains in various sectors, and has about 2.3 million customers across the Nordic region.
Resurs Holding in brief
Resurs Holding (Resurs), which operates through the subsidiaries Resurs Bank and Solid Försäkring, is the leader in retail finance in the Nordic region, offering payment solutions, consumer loans and niche insurance products. At the end of the fourth quarter of 2019, the Group had 750 employees and a loan portfolio of SEK 31.3 billion. Resurs is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
"With the customer journey front and centre, extensive retail experience and a robust and innovative business model, we feel well positioned to seize all of the opportunities of the future while maintaining healthy profits and growth."
Kenneth Nilsson, CEO Resurs Holding AB MORE THAN 6 MILLION CUSTOMERS IN OUR DATABASE
Resurs helps companies and private individuals with lending, saving and payments. With more than 40 years of experience in the retail sector, Resurs makes shopping online and in stores quick, easy and secure. Resurs focuses on the customer experience and makes good things happen and the hard feel easier. The Group has thus built a customer base of slightly more than 6 million private customers in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
LISTED ON NASDAQ STOCKHOLM LARGE CAP
Resurs has been listed on NASDAQ Stockholm Large Cap since April 2016. Resurs Bank was granted a banking licence in 2001 and is supervised by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
million customers


employees
CONTENTS
| RESURS HOLDING IN BRIEF | 3 |
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| SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN 2019 | 4 |
| THE YEAR IN FIGURES | 6 |
| CHAIRMAN STATEMENT | 7 |
| CEO AND GROUP MANAGEMENT STATEMENT | 8 |
| INVESTMENT CASE | 11 |
| COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE AND TRENDS | 12 |
| STAKEHOLDERS | 14 |
| RESURS MARKET | 16 |
| STRATEGY | 18 |
| BUSINESS MODEL | 22 |
| THREE BUSINESS SEGMENTS | 23 |
| RESURS' FINANCIAL TARGETS AND OUTCOMES | 24 |

| RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS | 26 |
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| EMPLOYEES, DIVERSITY | |
| AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY | 28 |
| SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT | 32 |
| RESPONSIBLE CREDIT LENDING | 34 |
| CUSTOMER PRIVACY | 36 |
| ANTI-CORRUPTION | 37 |
| THE SHARE | 38 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REPORT | 42 |
| CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT | 51 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 56 |
| GROUP MANAGEMENT | 57 |
| STATEMENTS AND NOTES | 58 |
| AUDITOR'S REPORT | 116 |
Our consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), as adopted by the EU. Resurs also applies the relevant sections of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's regulations and general guidelines on Annual Reports in Credit Institutions and Securities Companies (FFFS 2008:25 and all applicable amendments), and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 1, Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups. The Swedish Anti-corruption Institute's (IMM) Code on Code on Gifts, Rewards and other Benefits. Solid: IFRS and Solvency II standards, ISO.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN 2019
Significant events in 2019
31.3
On the Allbright Foundation's green list
For the second year in a row Resurs was given a spot on Allbright's green list, which is a ranking of Swedish listed companies with even gender distribution in company management.
Newcomer of the Year according to Universum's ranking of Sweden's most attractive employers
Nominated for Newcomer of the Year in the "Employer Branding" category by Universum Awards.
Launch of credit engine in Denmark
The credit engine, which simplifies and automates the application process, was launched in Denmark and is now available in all four Nordic countries. The share of automated replies from the credit engine was near 100 per cent, and one of its new features is e-signatures for co-applicants.

Mio and Bauhaus chose Resurs
Mio and Bauhaus expanded their partnership with Resurs.
Portal
The launchof a new and upgraded



Resurs Studio – HETCH
Resurs joined HETCH – Helsingborg's new tech hub for accelerated innovation and growth.
Gjeldsregistret
A new law was passed and the Norwegian Gjeldsregisteret debt information company was integrated into the Norwegian market during the spring.
2020 Career Company of the Year
Resurs was named Career Company of the Year by Karrärföretagen, it is a distinction for companies that offer young talent opportunities for professional growth. Every year Career Companies presents a list of 100 employers, with the aim of guiding students and young professionals to a good start to their careers and opportunities for professional growth.
Resurs was the main partner of A Sustainable Tomorrow
A conference for companies and organisations interested in forging partnerships and networks that accelerate sustainability in the region.
TECHELLA
Resurs and Solid Försäkring joined Techella, a regional network that encourages female talent in IT and technology.

A new push function in Resurs Checkout
Resurs debuted new push feature in Resurs Checkout, which responds to new consumption trends, makes the customer journey easier and drives conversion.

Continuing to gain market share
Resurs's position in the Nordic consumer credit market remains stable. Resurs's offering stands out as a variation on standardised, customer-centric solutions that focuses on driving customer loyalty as well as sales.

Lending at an all-time high
Lending was at SEK 31.3 billion and increased 12 per cent during the year. In other words, Resurs manages an increasingly large loan portfolio every year. The loan portfolio is always countered by strong and highly diversified deposits. billion procent
In December the Board decided to raise our total capital ratio target to 15 per cent. Thanks to our capital position we are well prepared to continue to deliver both growth and profitability based on responsible credit lending and effective cost control.
Stronger new capital ratio target 16,3
Our best full-year earnings ever
Continued profitable growth in all segments. Resurs again proves the strength of its business model.

In 2019 Resurs achieved its best full-year earnings in the Group's history, a result that was reflected in strong organic growth in lending and 32.7 per cent return on equity (RoTE). This was a strong performance that all of us at Resurs are proud to be part of! It is also a result that will please our shareholders, with a dividend of SEK 3.90 per share on an annual basis, an increase of approximately 8 per cent compared with 2019. We are also ensuring that our financial success will benefit our shareholders faster by paying semi-annual dividends.
I want to begin by thanking you for both the new and the longstanding trust you have given us at Resurs through the opportunity to manage your capital. "New" since we gained about 7,000 new shareholders in the last financial year, so that the entire shareholder base is now close to 26,000.
In December the Board decided to raise our total capital ratio target to 15 per cent. Thanks to our capital position we are well prepared to continue to deliver both growth and profitability based on responsible credit lending and effective cost control.
Over the many years that I've followed and been closely involved with Resurs, I've always been impressed by the company's ability to avoid resting on its laurels, always growing and evolving with innovative new offerings and services instead. In other words, the entrepreneurial spirit that the business has exhibited for over 40 years is still very alive, making Resurs the company it is today. Thanks to sound, responsible credit lending and a well-tested business model, we are able to act quickly to balance and compensate the business segments for changing conditions in the four Nordic markets. If one area is slowing down, we can quickly change course and accelerate another one.
I also want to highlight Resurs's continued targeted sustainability agenda in the form of responsible credit lending, customer privacy and combating all forms of corruption. Resurs is associated with strong social commitment with a pronounced ambition to promote both an inclusive society and a diverse equal opportunity workplace. The Board and management view dedicated involvement with these issues as needed not just to deserve the market's trust, but to continue creating business and customer value.
Today Resurs stands strong because it is a well-run, stable, profitable, sustainable and innovative company. We are true to our business model, and our exciting journey now continues into a new decade with value creation for our retail finance partners and customers foremost. As I see it, our best years are still ahead of us.
Helsingborg, March 2020
Martin Bengtsson Chairman of the Board, Resurs Holding
"Strong growth confirms the strength of our business model once again"
CHAIRMAN STATEMENT
Annual lending growth 2019
+12%
Number of employees
750
Percentage women total
55%
Senior executives, percentage women
57%
Credit loss ratio
2.3%
Dividend 2019

Return on equity 2019 (RoTE) *
32.7%
Net profit for the year after tax 1,216 MILLION SEK
Total capital ratio
16.3%
*Adjusted for the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio according to the Board's target and dividends deducted from the capital base for the current year.

The year in figures
EVA BRIKE
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
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Resurs's success depends entirely on our employees. To us it is a given to offer a healthy and inclusive workplace in every way, where employees enjoy their jobs and feel that they have good prospects for growing in their job duties. We are pleased that our equal opportunity organisation is receiving public attention, and with our high internal mobility rate of 28 per cent, which is a positive effect of employees being encouraged to actively apply for new roles within the Group. During the year, several of our employees participated in the Group's Resurs Women Potential Program, a mentorship programme designed to support and advance young women in the Group. Our sustainable leadership efforts continued through our Group-wide Let's GROW and Let's CHANGE programmes. In addition, we held numerous internal training sessions for employees that focused on topics including constructive feedback culture.
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Resurs has a strong sense of social commitment, which we exhibit through measures including allowing employees to devote some of their paid working hours to volunteer work.
CEO AND GROUP MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
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2019 saw healthy growth in lending as well as continued profitable growth. Overall we presented our best ever full-year earnings, which led to a higher dividend.
Our success is based on the interplay among several factors. First and foremost our people stand behind the year's strong earnings, and I want to give all of Resurs's employees my warmest thanks for your hard, goal-oriented work during the year. Another important factor is responsible business, a fundamental concern that governs our decisions. This means that responsible credit lending always takes precedence over volume, and that we always focus on effective cost control as well as on ensuring that all parts of the business conduct themselves properly in terms of business ethics. All of this is necessary to earn the trust of customers and others. Our robust business model also plays a critical role. This business model gives us the endurance and strength to balance our business segments according to shifting market conditions in the four Nordic markets.
A CUSTOMER JOURNEY THAT BUILDS ENDURING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS Payment Solutions, the core of our business model, reported sustained strong growth in all Nordic markets. Our extensive experience of retail together with smart digital solutions for both physical stores and online shopping are a strong combination that is difficult to beat and wholly supports the objective that being a customer and partner of Resurs should be both simple and profitable. During the year, we continued to develop our omni-retail platform that erases the boundaries between physical stores and e-commerce, while keeping the customer journey front and centre. A number of new collaborations with retail finance partners were initiated throughout the Nordic region during the year, in parallel with Resurs receiving
renewed trust as a strategic partner providing payment solutions to companies including Mio and Bauhaus.
The Insurance business segment continued to develop its insurance products and delivered stable growth in both premium income and earnings as a result. The Consumer Loans business segment also reported healthy lending growth for the year.
The Norwegian market remains a challenge since the effect of the new statutory requirements and the implementation of the Gjeldsregisteret debt information service have altered market conditions. To manage elevated credit risk in the Norwegian market, an extra credit provision of SEK 35 million was made to respond to an expected temporary increase in credit losses. The fact that Resurs's credit losses have never exceeded 3 per cent historically, regardless of economic cycles, shows that Resurs's conservative credit model has passed the test of time, and I am sure that it will be just as effective for managing the changes that the Norwegian market is currently undergoing. We now see opportunities to design a profitable offering that both meets the new rules of play and delivers customer and business value as the Norwegian market stabilises.
STRATEGIC SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS BASED ON THE GLOBAL COMPACT
Resurs has participated in the UN Global Compact since 2018. This means that we take responsibility for operating our business sustainably based on these ten principles. Social commitment is important to Resurs, which is devoted to promoting an inclusive society where everyone should have the opportunity to realise their potential. Resurs' social commitment focuses on issues including supporting young people and new entrants to the labour market, along with a long tradition of involvement as a sponsor in local communities. Resurs was also the main partner of the conference A Sustainable Tomorrow in Helsingborg, and it was one of the first companies to join HETCH (Helsingborg Tech House), a new venue in Helsingborg that focuses on growing and developing tech companies. Our dedicated efforts to shape an equal opportunity workplace also received public attention, and we have been on Allbright's green list of Swedish listed companies with even gender distribution since 2018.
ENTERING A NEW DECADE WITH COMPLETE FOCUS
New technology, changing customer needs and new regulations – we truly live in a changing, exciting world that continually challenges us. With the customer journey front and centre, extensive retail experience and a robust and innovative business model, we feel well positioned to seize all of the opportunities of the future while maintaining healthy profits and growth.
Kenneth Nilsson CEO, Resurs Holding
"Yet another successful year of stable and profitable growth"
"With the customer journey front and centre, extensive retail experience and a robust and innovative business model, we feel well positioned to seize all of the opportunities of the future while maintaining healthy profits and growth."

CHRISTINA KASSBERG Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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2019 was yet another year of profitable growth in all of our segments, and we delivered our best ever full-year earnings. Excluding the extra credit provision for credit losses in our Norwegian market, operating profit increased by 7 per cent. Lending at year-end amounted to SEK 31.3 billion, a 12 per cent increase compared with 2018. Our strong financial performance will also benefit our shareholders through a higher dividend of 8 per cent compared with 2018.
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During the year, Resurs Bank received a BBB- (NCR) credit rating, which gives us good prospects for obtaining financing at advantageous terms. During the period, Resurs Bank and the consolidated situation changed the method for calculating operational risk from the basic indicator method to the standardised method, which strengthened the capital ratio in the third quarter of 2019 by 0.5 of a percentage point. In December, Resurs Holding AB issued Additional Tier 1 Capital of a nominal SEK 300 million, which strengthened the total capital ratio by approximately 1.0 percentage point. In December we decided to raise our total capital ratio target from 14 per cent to 15 per cent. We ended 2019 with a strong capital position, which means that we are well prepared to continue to deliver both growth and profitability based on responsible credit lending and effective cost control.
ERIK FRICK
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- The combination of our business model, in-depth knowledge of the drivers of retail customer loyalty and the ability to take advantage of the possibilities offered by digitisation puts us in a strong position. We enabled our retail finance partners to offer their customers the ability to use their mobile phones as a digital platform for all purchases, whether in stores or online, by using Resurs Checkout which has built-in push functionality. - One important event in 2019 was
that the new payment services directive PSD2 came into full effect. This means that the financial sector is changing the structure of banking data, and how that data can be moved easily between banks at the customer's request. For example, Resurs is able to obtain a customer's statement from the bank the customer specifies. This elevates the importance of consumer-centric products that create real added value and can create larger customer flows and increase involvement with existing customers. For Resurs, this means completely new business opportunities that we intend to pursue.
- We are continually working on our performance, while our C/I ratio is above target. Our ambition is to always continue our streamlining efforts and to gradually digitise more and more of our operation.

ANNA NAUCLÈR
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
– Our targeted efforts to develop innovative solutions that increase sales and customer loyalty continued to generate healthy profitable growth in Payment Solutions' Nordic markets during the period. We launched the Merchant Portal and added new push functionality to Resurs Checkout, making the customer journey easier. Quite a few new partners joined us during the year, such as Svensk Handel (Swedish Trade Federation) and Hedin Bil, along with a large number of others, such as Bauhaus and Mio, that chose to expand their strategic partnerships with us.
– We are already taking advantage of the possibilities of AI in many ways, and during the year this technology was extremely beneficial in reengaging with inactive card customers. By tailoring customer offerings to them, we won a large number of customers who otherwise might have decided to end their relationships with us.
– Overall, Consumer Loans reported continued healthy growth in lending. The new conditions in the Norwegian market remain challenging. However, our robust business model gives us the endurance needed to take an enterprising approach as we adapt our offerings and continue to deliver customer and business value.
SEBASTIAN GREEN Chief IT Officer (CIO)
– During the year we completed a project that now makes our services (SLA) nearly 100 per cent available 24/7. We launched the Merchant Portal, which enables our retail finance partners to track sales in all of our channels in real time, and our credit card gained added customer value in connection with new regulatory requirements for card processing.
– All of the numerous IT projects that were started and completed during the year had the objective of increasing availability and functionality for users. This philosophy is also reflected when our IT infrastructure has to be adapted to new regulations, since we always view this as a good opportunity to develop new business solutions and increase customer value at the same time.
- Delivering customer value and secure solutions is the basis of our operational work, where we combine an agile approach and an eye on the future, along with constant attention to IT security.
Kenneth Nilsson, CEO Resurs Holding
"Responsible business is a fundamental concern that governs our decisions."
ANETTE KONAR RIPLE Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
– The past year saw an intensive branding campaign dedicated to raising awareness of Resurs and disseminating the values we stand for. The campaign was launched in all of the Nordic countries, along with new websites and unified communication with stores. It quickly showed results, as seen in the continual upward trend in people's awareness of us and the likelihood of them taking advantage of our offerings. This work is now continuing by ensuring a uniform experience and clear messaging regardless of the channel through which you interact with Resurs.
– We launched Resurs Retail Report, which is based on a Nordic consumer survey that incorporates over 4,000 interviews, towards the end of the year. In this report we share insights that provide deep understanding of how to create a positive customer journey and what drives customer loyalty. Insights that are important in our work with our retail finance partners to refine and pursue retailing that generates loyalty.
Today Resurs is a leader in the growing Nordic consumer credit market. Resurs was founded by retailers for retailers, and its business model is therefore based on retailing experience. The founders of Resurs realised the benefits of retail finance solutions and flexible payment for increasing customer purchasing power and consumption, attracting customers to both physical and online stores and strengthening customer loyalty. There are important synergies among the three business segments, generating significant opportunities to use cost-effective processes for cross-selling such as credit cards, consumer loans and insurance products with the approximately six million customers in the customer database as a hub.
Based on its successful business model, Resurs continues to run an operation that will continue in the future to exhibit strong profitable growth, a growing base of retail finance partners, new products, growing cross-selling and strategic acquisitions.
Innovation plays a vital role in Resurs's competitiveness. The Group is continuously adding new products and services to its product portfolio to support our retail finance partners and benefit our customers. The Group is also focused on digitising its processes in order to make things simpler and more efficient for customers and employees. Resurs's omni-channel strategy has evolved in recent years to mean that the Group offers efficient payment solutions regardless of the sales channel, such as Resurs Checkout or Click & Collect.
A STRONG BUSINESS MODEL WITH A NORDIC FOCUS AND A RETAILING LEGACY #1
Continued development of AI, which Group had already employed in credit lending, in the business is a priority. Algorithms are used to achieve a faster process for identifying existing customers' behaviours with high precision. This in turn generates activities and offerings that are customised and better suited to specific customer needs.
UNIQUE SOLUTIONS FOR THE OMNI-RETAIL OF THE FUTURE #2
Resurs's stable returns are driven by the Group's range of small and medium-sized loans with relatively short maturities, low customer acquisition costs and effective marketing. Small and medium-sized loans with short maturities offer attractive pricing and lower risk. Resurs has successfully developed and expanded its loan portfolio, which has been a strong contributor to growth in total operating income. In 2019, loans to the public rose 12 per cent, amounting to a total of SEK 31.3 billion. This growth is taking place with good control of credit losses, which remain at a stable low level. Resurs also further improved its profitability in 2019 and its investment return (RoTE) was 32.7 per cent, adjusted for the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio given the Board's target.
HEALTHY PROFITABLE GROWTH AND AN ATTRACTIVE DIRECT YIELD #3
The Board proposes that the 2020 Annual General Meeting resolve on dividends of SEK 2.10 per share. According to the company's model of semi-annual dividend payments, dividends of SEK 1.80 per share (SEK 3.90 per share on an annual basis) were paid in autumn 2019. Accordingly, the proposed dividend together with the dividend decided in autumn 2019 entails an increase of 8 per cent compared with dividends in the preceding year.
Three compelling reasons to invest in Resurs
In a changing world
Resurs's approach is to seize the opportunities created by a changing world, with strong innovation and cutting-edge technology. As always, our objective is to create additional customer and business value.

DIGITISATION AS A DRIVER OF OMNI-CHANNEL
Payment processing is changing quickly thanks to the rapid digitisation of many functions in society. This creates new customer needs in turn. Retail must be able to combine efficient payment solutions in stores with consumers' digital demand for services. In other words it is important to offer omni-channel retail, where Resurs is a market leader in the Nordic region, and to meet the customer in the channel that suits them best at that time. Another fundamental element of Resurs's offering is that the customer's relationship with the retailer is packaged in a way that creates loyalty. It is critical to continually improve the customer experience by creating common interfaces for online and in-store shopping, where the customer can apply, sign and pay easily and quickly regardless of the sales channel.
HIGHER CUSTOMER AND BUSINESS VALUE WITH AI
A NEW OPEN BANKING ECOSYSTEM
Sharing and obtaining customer data has become possible since PSD2, the second payment services directive, came fully into force during the autumn of 2019. The customer is the one who decides to whom to disclose their data, for example by allowing entities other than banks alone to access their account information or carry out payment services.
Therefore the party that owns the interface and interacts with the customer in their daily life will have an important position in the future. Many new business opportunities are arising in this area, and Resurs is in a good position to take advantage of them with the aim of developing new products and services. Resurs's focus on information security continues to be important and central for safeguarding the bank's stakeholders.
NEW TECHNOLOGY AND SOFT VALUES GOVERN CUSTOMER BEHAVIOUR
Digital technology and an always connected world have fundamentally changed how today's consumer interacts, communicates and consumes. Some fundamental requirements are direct access to services and information, as well as the ability to complete purchases in the same interface for online and in-store shopping, regardless of the sales channel chosen. Resurs's position as an omni-channel market leader in the Nordic region is based on in-depth knowledge of what drives customer behaviour in a new digital landscape. One important insight is that soft human factors remain fundamental to creating a positive shopping experience and customer loyalty.

SUSTAINABILITY DOMINATES THE AGENDA
Sustainability has never been higher on the agenda than it is today. Legal requirements, international commitments and stakeholder pressure are important drivers of the new business models and innovative solutions that have rapidly emerged. Companies are expected to operate sustainable businesses based on responsible business decisions, sustainable value creation, regulatory compliance and a high degree of transparency. For Resurs, it is a matter of course to pursue sustainable business where responsible credit lending is fundamental, with the aim of creating sound consumption and consumers whose lives should be sustainable both today and in the long run.
In a world with access to vast amounts of data, it is critically important to understand how this data can be used to create the optimal experience for every customer. Using AI to perform adaptive and predictive analyses based on large amounts of data presents enormous opportunities. Resurs is undertaking several business-driven AI initiatives that focus on identifying specific behaviours by existing customers with a high degree of precision. These initiatives are designed to develop customised activities and offerings according to specific customer needs, as well as to include additional data to streamline credit lending at the same credit risk and credit level.

Dialogues that contribute to long-term growth
The numerous stakeholders that affect and are affected by the business are an important part of Resurs's world. Therefore a transparent, ongoing and responsive dialogue is critical for quickly identifying new expectations and changing needs.
Issues that Resurs stakeholders
are concerned about
"A good work environment, diversity and equal treatment. The opportunity for professional development and career paths."
"Secure and flexible payment and financing solutions for omni-channel that drive purchases and loyalty."
"It's easy, fast and secure to borrow, save or make payments, regardless of when, where or how a purchase is made or the loan is to be repaid."
"Responsible credit lending, sustainable growth and returns."
In a changing world where needs are continually evolving, and ongoing dia logue with stakeholders is critical for quickly perceiving new needs. The stake holders considered to be the most con cerned or who directly affect Resurs's operations are retail finance partners, customers, employees and owners.
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An extensive understanding of the issues that concern each group of stakeholders helps Resurs to act in a way that adds value for both the company and its stakeholders.
The stakeholder dialogue, which is held continually through multiple channels, provides valuable insights into the drivers of shopping behaviour and loyalty. In addition, this dialogue provides valuable input into how to design new or updated products and services to best meet spe cific needs. For more information on the stakeholder dialogue and relevant issues, see page 120.
RETAIL FINANCE: A financing solution in physical stores and e-commerce. When the customer chooses the retail finance solution to finance a purchase, the bank pays the store immediately and the customer has the opportunity to make a partial payment to the bank. For Resurs the average loan is approximately SEK 1,700.
CREDIT CARDS: Credit cards that are used to defer payments and pay by instalments. The total credit card balance includes both the interest-bearing and the non-interest-bearing balance.
CONSUMER LOANS: An unsecured loan is ordinarily for amounts from SEK 10,000 to 500,000. Consumer loans are used, for example, to finance larger purchases, extend existing loans, consolidate small unsecured loans or to finance general consumption.
DISTRIBUTION BY COUNTRY

A stable position in the Nordic consumer credit market
The Nordic consumer credit market can be broken down into three main categories: Retail Finance, Credit Cards and Consumer Loans. Resurs's offering stands out as a variation on standardised, customer-centric solutions that focuses on driving customer loyalty as well as sales. At the end of 2019, the Nordic consumer credit market accounted for total outstanding loans of SEK 879 billion1).
TOTAL LENDING

Total lending SEK 879 billion
| Consumer Loans |
Credit Cards |
Retail Finance |
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| Sweden | 2.9% | 3.5% | 10.4% |
| Norway | 5.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Denmark | 1.8% | 0.6% | 27.1% |
| Finland | 3.0% | 0.2% | 7.2% |
RESURS'S MARKET SHARE
THE NORDIC CONSUMER CREDIT MARKET 2019
1) Sources: Bank of Finland, Statistics Sweden, Statistics Norway, Association of Norwegian Finance Houses, Statistics Denmark
SIZE OF THE NORDIC MARKET 2019 BY MAIN CATEGORY


Resurs's four strategic focus areas
#1 #2
AN EVER STRONGER BRAND
Resurs endeavours to increase awareness of its own brand and strengthen the brand in the long term by putting Resurs Bank on the map as a customer-oriented niche bank with a strong focus on the customer experience and responsible credit lending. Today's consumers demand to know who stands behind a service or product. Therefore transparency throughout the entire business is critical to building trust and the brand, where the foundation is laid down in a close partnership with retail finance partners in order to create the best possible customer journey together.
A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE ORDINARY
Customers must always have a positive experience when they use any of Resurs's products or services. Using Resurs must be quick, easy and secure, regardless of whether customers wish to borrow, save or make a payment. A support process that focuses on the customer experience in combination with digital interfaces achieves not only a better level of service and shorter lead times, but better reliability as well with the reduction of manual processing. Digitisation also makes it possible to form an overview of the customer's relationship with Resurs and facilitate the customer journey by providing service through My Pages or userfriendly features in the Resurs Bank app, for example.

IN-DEPTH CUSTOMER KNOWLEDGE IS THE KEY
The more than 6 million customers in the database are crucial to the business model and the foundation for customer communication, both providing customer information and enabling cross-selling of other products and services. The database collects information about the customers' credit card usage, payment patterns and credit history, thus facilitating the assessment of potential interest in various products, services and the current risk level. Cross-selling opportunities also have a positive effect on costs.
DEVELOPMENT OF RETAIL FINANCE PARTNERS
Resurs's unique expertise on the retail sector and its customers are the foundation of a close partnership with the company's retail finance partners. Resurs lays the groundwork for converting visiting consumers to buyers and loyal customers through its high degree of responsiveness to each retailer's needs and its ability to customise solutions and continually refine them using cutting-edge technology. Resurs's solutions always enable partners to display their unique brands to the marketplace. Resurs creates value by providing an array of effective payment solutions that allow customers to move seamlessly between the physical store and the e-commerce site to make their purchases and returns, for example by using Resurs Checkout or Click & Collect.
#3 #4

Three business segments that Resurs is built on
With the customer database as a common denominator, Payment Solutions, Consumer Loans and Insurance develop innovative products and services that meet specific customer needs and market conditions.
PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
Payment Solutions comprises the retail finance, credit cards and factoring areas. Within retail finance, Resurs is a leading partner for sales-driving finance, payment and loyalty solutions in the Nordic region. Credit cards includes the Resurs credit cards, such as Supreme Card, as well as cards that enable retail finance partners to promote their own brands. The Factoring area primarily focuses on invoice factoring and invoice discounting for small and mid-sized companies, which is a fast and easy way for companies to increase their liquidity and reduce credit risk.
At the end of 2019, lending to the public amounted to SEK 11.4 billion (10.5).
CONSUMER LOANS
Consumer Loans offers unsecured loans to consumers. These consumer loans are normally used to finance larger purchases. Consumer Loans also helps consumers to consolidate their loans with other banks, in order to reduce their monthly payments or interest expense.
At the end of 2019, lending to the public amounted to SEK 19.9 billion (17.4).
INSURANCE Insurance offers non-life insurance through the subsidiary Solid Försäkring AB. The focus is on niche coverage, with the Nordic region as the main market. The non-life insurance operation is divided into Product, Security, Motor and Travel. The company partners with leading retail chains in various sectors.
At the end of 2019 the number of customers in the Nordic region amounted to approximately 2.3 million (2.3).
A robust business model that delivers high value
Resurs's operations are divided into three business segments, based on the products and services offered: Payment Solutions (comprising Retail Finance, Credit Cards and Factoring), Consumer Loans and Insurance. The core of Resurs's business model is the services offered to retail finance partners who operate in the retail
sector. Attractive financing solutions in both online and offline stores build customer loyalty and increase the repurchase rate. Added value is created for the consumer through higher purchasing power and opportunities for flexible repayment options. Significant synergies are created among the three business segments, primarily
through the potential for cross-selling and the complementary offerings that can be offered to customers already in Resurs's database. Today Resurs's customer database contains over 6 million customers, the majority of whom first encountered Resurs via retail finance.
BUSINESS MODEL
Annual lending growth
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio

Risk-adjusted NBI margin, excluding Insurance
Return on tangible equity (ROTE) adjusted for non recurring costs
C/I ratio
Dividends
Resurs' financial targets and outcomes
Resurs ended 2019 with continued profitable growth and a strong trend in underlying earnings. The earnings trend will benefit shareholders through the proposed 8 per cent increase in dividends. Overall Resurs presented its best ever full-year earnings.
Resurs's target for total lending is annual organic growth of over 10 per cent. Lending grew by 12 per cent in 2019. Growth in both banking segments was healthy.
Consumer Loans increased loans to the public by 14 per cent during the year.
Payment Solutions increased lending by 9 per cent, growth that was primarily driven by higher volumes from existing retail finance partners.
Resurs's target is that the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio will exceed 11.5 per cent and that the total capital ratio will exceed 15 per cent. The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio for 2019 was 13.6 per cent, which was well above both the target and the regulatory capital ratio requirement of 13.5 per cent. The total capital ratio for 2019 was 16.3 per cent.
During the period, Resurs Bank and the consoli dated situation changed the method for calculat ing operational risk from the basic indicator method to the standardised method, which strengthened the capital ratio in the third quarter of 2019 by 0.5 of a percentage point. In December, Resurs Holding AB issued Additional Tier 1 Capital of a nominal SEK 300 million, which strengthened the total capital ratio by approximately 1.0 per centage point.
Resurs's target for the risk-adjusted NBI margin, excluding Insurance, is to be 10-12 per cent. In 2019 the risk-adjusted NBI margin was 9.4 per cent. The lower margin was mainly due to the performance of the Norwegian consumer loan market, certain price pressure and lower margins due to higher average loans.
Return on equity excl. Intangible assets, (ROTE), excl. nonrecurring costs is approximately 30 per cent, given a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio according to the Board's target, adjusted for nonrecurring costs. This target should be considered a conse quence of other targets. The RoTE for 2019 amount ed to 32.7 per cent, given a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio according to the Board's target and divi dends deducted from the capital base.
Resurs's target is to lower the cost/income ratio, excluding Insurance, adjusted for nonrecurring costs, to under 40 per cent. For 2019 the cost/ income ratio was 39.1 per cent, thanks to the scalability of our business model, our digitisation efforts and our ability to adapt to new circumstances.
Resurs's target is to distribute at least 50 per cent of profit for the year to shareholders. The Board proposes that the 2020 Annual General Meeting resolve on dividends of SEK 2.10 per share. According to the company's model of semi-annual dividend payments, dividends of SEK 1.80 per share (SEK 3.90 per share on an annual basis) were paid in autumn 2019. Accord ingly, the proposed dividend together with the dividend decided in autumn 2019 entails an in crease of 8 per cent compared with dividends in the preceding year. The total proposed dividend for the AGM to adopt on 29 April 2020 amounts to SEK 420 million. The Board intends to continue paying semi-annual dividends.


39.1%

12% <40% MID-TERM TARGET OUTCOME 2019 9.4% 10-12% OUTCOME 2019 MID-TERM TARGET
MID-TERM TARGET

RESURS HOLDING 25
Resurs is to conduct operations characterised by business ethics, social and environmental responsibility inherent in every aspect. Responsible business that is aligned with the vision of empowering people and giving them the conditions to live the life they want. A life that is to be sustainable both today and in the long term.
RESURS WANTS TO
1. Inspire others to make sustainable choices
Resurs wants to encourage a sustainable lifestyle and enable people to make decisions that lead to a higher level of sustainability.
2. Be a responsible company that supports
customers, partners and society. Resurs takes this commitment very seriously and endeavours to have a
positive impact on its partners,
customers and society.
Sustainability that builds customer and business value
GLOBAL COMPACT
Resurs has been a signatory of the UN Global Compact and its ten principles since 2018. The sustainability report also constitutes this year's report to the UN Global Compact, the Communication on Progress.
RESURS'S RESPONSIBILITY
As an employer
Resurs supports equal opportunity, equal treatment, diversity, a good work environment, development opportunities, involvement and a meaningful work life.
As a company in the region Resurs is devoted to an inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. Resurs wants to contribute to health and active participation, and focuses on supporting young people and new entrants to the labour market.
As a company in the industry
Resurs adopts a long-term approach and works responsibly, focusing on the customer. The environment and human rights are important and considered in all decisions.
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The following six goals were identified as being possible for Resurs to affect and contribute to through its operations:

Goal 3 Good health and well-being;
Resurs takes responsibility for people and society by developing a safe and healthy work environment, alongside such partnerships the Pink Ribbon campaign to make a difference. Read more on pages 28-33.
Goal 5 Gender equality
Resurs carries out dedicated work to develop workplaces that are characterised by equality, equal opportunity and diversity. Read more on pages 28-31.

Goal 10 Reduced inequalities;
Resurs wants to contribute to diversity and developmental opportunities for everyone. Read more on pages 32-33.
Goal 4 Quality education;
The basis of Resurs's commitment to society is to work towards an inclusive society, which it achieves through a number of initiatives that support education for young people and new entrants to the labour market. Read more on pages 32-33.

Goal 8 Decent work and economic growth;
Resurs wants to help create jobs and growth in countries where it conducts its operations. Ensuring compliance with labour rules and principles is fundamental, as is ensuring that workplaces are inclusive, equal and diverse. Read more on pages 28-33.

Goal 12 Responsible consumption and production;
Fundamental to Resurs's sound and sustainable credit lending is performing credit checks that combat over-lending and ensure a loan level that is in line with the borrower's private finances. Read more on pages 32-33, 34-35.

The most important sustainability topics for the business were identified in dialogue with Resurs's core stakeholders – retail finance partners, customers, employees, owners and investors. The topics that are most important for Resurs to work on, monitor and report on are: Employees, Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Customer
Privacy, Anti-Corruption, Responsible Credit Lending, Social Responsibility and the Environment. An in-depth description of the materiality analyses and stakeholder dialogue can be found on 120 – 121. By coordinating resources on these sustainability topics, the ambition is to maximize the positive values that the business
creates for retail finance partners, customers, employees and owners. Resurs also has a responsibility to minimise risks through proactive work, robust processes, regulatory compliance and a high level of business ethics.


ENSURING ACCESS TO THE RIGHT SKILLS Resurs takes a long-term approach to
ensure a skilled workforce according to changing needs for resources and skills. It is important both to motivate and involve current employees, and to continuously reinforce the operation with new business-critical know-how that matches the rapid advance of technology, for example. Resurs has a highly developed process that ensures an effective introduction so that new employees can settle into their jobs quickly. Another important part is conduct exit interviews in order to ensure knowledge transfer and learn about possibilities for improvement.
Towards the end of the year Resurs was named 2020 Career Company of the Year1 , which recognises employers who offer development opportunities for young talent.
INTERNAL RECRUITMENT IS GOING WELL
All employees should feel that their job duties at Resurs provide them with many opportunities for growth. Therefore Resurs encourages its employees to actively apply for new positions in the Group. This has led to a high level of internal mobility, with 28 (21) per cent of advertised positions filled by internal resources in 2019.
During the year, the Resource Women Potential Program was implemented for the first time. This is a 10-month long professional development programme for women in the Group. The participants have all completed their academic degrees and at the beginning of their careers. The five participants in the first round were selected through a thorough application process, after which they were assigned a female mentor in an executive position. The mentors' primary task was to have personal meetings with their mentees, guide them in setting individual objectives and finding potential career paths at Resurs. They were also available as a
sounding board and source of support in general. After completing the programme, all five participants have taken the next step and advanced into new roles at Resurs. A continuation of this successful concept is planned in some form during 2020.
SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP
Developing sustainable leadership is largely a matter of having managers who are secure in their roles and skilled in leading and communicating. Resurs develops its leaders in two stages through the Group-wide Let's GROW and Lets CHANGE programmes. The first stage, which lasts six months, aims to give Resurs's managers fundamental skills and proficiency in coaching and communication. During the programme, the aim is for participants to gradually apply their newly won knowl-
edge to their daily work, which they then evaluate and modify. A total of 130 managers have now completed the programme, and new courses are continually starting.
The next training stage is Let's CHANGE, which is designed to provide the fundamental knowledge and skills to drive an effective change process while motivating employees. A total of 60 managers have now completed the Let's Change programme.
To ensure attentive leadership, customer service was reorganised during the year creating smaller teams and a higher number of managers. This initiative was also combined with extra training to ensure that every manager feels confident about their leadership role and its attendant responsibilities.
For Resurs, it is a matter of course to engage in targeted efforts to offer an equal opportunity, healthy workplace characterised by professionalism and many opportunities for individual professional development. Our daily efforts are guided and led by our shared values: Driven, Open, Innovative and Trustworthy.
Sustainable employees are key to our success
Our employees' skills, experience and commitment are important prerequisites for reaching the company's strategic and financial targets. Collective efforts also create a healthy work environment permeated throughout by effective leadership, equal opportunity and diversity.
LET'S GROW LET'S CHANGE

"During the year Resurs held its Women Potential Program for the first time. This is a 10-month long professional development programme for women in the Group."
Resurs Women Potential Program

69%
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A CONTINUAL LEARNING PROCESS
Resurs takes a structured approach to continual employee professional development, along with a defined plan for which training courses new employees are to take. In 2019 several internal training sessions/seminars were held that focused on developing an active feedback culture, with the aim of enhancing communication skills in general. One example is Communication & Feedback in Daily Work, for employees who communicate with many others. This course focuses on understanding how one's own communication affects others and how to achieve the desired outcome. 57 employees completed this course during the year. Another initiative launched during the year was DO IT Together, wich aims to share knowledge and increase cooperation between the departments through both physical meetings and videos on the intranet.
The internal training programme on the Resurs Academy Online Training portal now offers over 70 courses, ranging from mandatory courses on the Code of Conduct, anti-corruption, money laundering and the environment to courses in banking regulations.
A HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT CREATES SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYEES
Preventive efforts to quickly perceive signs of stress and ill-health among employees are a priority. The Winningtemp digital platform enables an effective approach where employees can report their experiences of their work situation, stress, job satisfaction, leadership and commitment in real time. Thanks to the tool's ability to draw attention to times or situations when there is a risk of illhealth, resources can be chosen better and proactive measures can be taken. The target is for employees' overall perception of their work environment to exceed Winningtemp's index2 , which was recorded at 7.3 on a scale of 1 to 10 for 2019. The Group's score for 2019 was 7.6, with a response rate of 78 per cent.
Performance reviews are another important part of the process of measuring employee well-being and satisfaction with their workplace, as well as planning for their individual professional development. An improved performance review structure

was implemented in 2019. The process is now based on multiple meetings distributed over the year, with each meeting having its own agenda. The objective is a 100 per cent participation rate for active employees. In 2019, 94 per cent of Resurs's employees participated in the two mandatory performance reviews during the year.
INCLUSION IN BOTH THE WORKPLACE AND SOCIETY
Diversity and equal opportunity have been high on the Group's agenda for a long time, and they are an important part of employer branding efforts. Employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences enrich Resurs in every way, making it a more creative, profitable and efficient organisation. In Resurs's view, if the diversity of society is reflected in the makeup of the workforce, additional valuable customer benefit can be created. All HR employees in the Group underwent a day of Diversity = business value training in the autumn, in order to take strategic diversity efforts to the next level.
Resurs's target for an operation with equal gender balance is 40/60. In 2019 the share of female employees amounted to 55 (56) per cent, while the share of female managers amounted to 43 (44) per cent. In addition, the company's executive management had equal gender distribution with four women and three men, including the CEO, at year-end.
Resurs's equal opportunity organisation and management is also receiving public attention, for instance, through a nomination for the Allbright Prize in 2019 and a continued spot on Allbright's green list of Sweden's listed companies with
the most equal management groups and boards. Resurs has zero tolerance for discrimination and sexual harassment. Counteracting them and supporting an inclusive workplace in every way must be a given at Resurs. The annual salary survey carried out within the Group is intended to identify and establish that salaries are determined on objective grounds. The survey did not show any non-objective salary differences between men and women for comparable professional groups in 2019.
PREVENTIVE EFFORTS WITH EARLY ACTIONS ARE KEY
For Resurs it is a matter of course to offer a healthy work life that contributes to a high level of attendance and a good work-life balance. A number of proactive measures over the years have helped make both managers and employees more responsive to signals and situations that could have a negative effect on health. In 2019 these efforts were followed up in the Swedish operation with the lecture "The stressed brain – on work-life balance."
The target for attendance within the Group is at least 96 per cent. The figure for attendance within the Group was 95 per cent in 2019. This figure also includes a lower share of employees on long-term sick leave.
There is a rehabilitation programme for cases of reduced work capacity for work or a return to work after a long sickness absence. Through early and coordinated rehabilitation efforts, the employee receives help and support to regain work capacity fully or partially.
SIGNIFICANT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH RESURS'S DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EFFORTS
GENDER AND AGE DISTRIBUTION OF BOARD MEMBERS AND MANAGERS
GENERAL GENDER AND AGE DISTRIBUTION IN THE GROUP
| Gender distribution | Percentage of employees |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Age distribution on the Board | Percentage |
|---|---|
| <30 | 0% |
| 30–50 | 50% |
| >50 | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
| CEO and management | Percentage |
|---|---|
| <30 | 0% |
| 30–50 | 67% |
| >50 | 33% |
| Total | 100% |
| Age distribution | Percentage of employees |
|---|---|
| <30 | 32% |
| 30–50 | 55% |
| >50 | 13% |
| Total | 100% |
| Number of Board members and senior executives 31 Dec 2019 |
Number | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Board members | 8 | 63% |
| CEO and other senior executives |
7 | 43% |
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A total of 88 (87) per cent of the Group's employees were covered by a collective agreement in 2019. All employees have the right to decide whether they want to be represented by a trade union.
| Identified risk | Consequence for | Management of risks |
|---|---|---|
| Unfair allocation of salaries and benefits. |
• Employee commitment and willingness to develop. • The Group's work environment. • Resurs's brand and trustworthi ness as an employer and a bank. |
HR Specialist Sustainability, Diversity and Health. Compensation and benefit manager. Employee surveys. |
| Shortcomings in diversity and equal opportunity. |
• Employee commitment and wil lingness to develop. • The Group's work environment. • Resurs's brand and trustworthi ness as an employer and a bank. |
Guidelines for diversity and equal treatment. Diversity plan. Equal opportunity targets. Training efforts. |
| Injustices that affect daily operations, financial situations, the Group's reputation. |
• Employee commitment and wil lingness to develop. • The Group's work environment. • Resurs's brand and trustworthi ness as an employer and a bank. |
Work environment training for managers. The Group's Code of Conduct. Policy against victimisation. Whistle-blower function. Risk database for risk reporting that is available online to all employees. |
EMPLOYEES / DIVERSITY / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Social commitment that contributes to social inclusion

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Social commitment is important to Resurs, which is devoted to promoting an inclusive society. In addition to a long tradition of involvement as a sponsor in local communities, Resurs's involvement focuses on supporting young people and new entrants to the labour market to reach their full potential.

Around 15 employees took advantage of the opportunity to combine team training with social responsibility by volunteering at Tuvehagen's nursing home in Ödåkra. Five employees at a time helped to fix breakfast and spent time with the residents on several occasions during the year. "Volunteer work is part of our win-win business that we are now bringing out into society. The aim is for us to serve breakfast at the nursing home once a month next year," says Henrik Eriksson, Sales Group Manager.


TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND EQUAL FUTURE TOGETHER
In 2019 Resurs was a main partner of A Sustainable Tomorrow in Helsingborg, a conference about sustainability and future where attendees from the business community, the public sector, civil society and academia gather to form partnerships and networks with the aim of accelerating regional sustainability efforts. New ideas and multi-dimensional partnerships that lead to increased business value are generated based on the sustainability development goals. This partnership will continue in 2020. Resurs Bank and Solid Försäkring are also members of Techella, a regional network that encourages female talent in IT and technology.
RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IS FUNDAMENTAL
Resurs operates in a well-regulated market that is governed by a number of laws and regulations that incorporate human rights in many ways. Since operations are concentrated in the Nordic countries, there is also clear national legislation based on European and international conventions.
Resurs has a strong sense of social commitment, and supports organizations and initiatives that aim to help people take control over their lives and their futures. Resurs donates eight volunteer hours per employee every year, so that employees have the opportunity to devote some of their paid working hours to volunteer work. This volunteer work is primarily meant to support young people and new entrants to the labour market, but the decision was taken during the year to broaden the scope and encourage more independent initiatives. In Helsingborg, Resurs already has a partnership with the non-profit organisation Drivkraft, which offers mentoring to
Therefore Resurs's exposure to risks associated with human rights is considered low. The Group's ability to take responsibility and make a difference is primarily a matter of engaging in responsible credit lending and safeguarding customers' privacy, along with social commitment based on the needs in the local community. In 2018 Resurs signed onto the UN
Global Compact, the ten principles of which include human rights and labour. Resurs also updated its Code of Conduct when it joined, in order to clarify the Group's position on issues such as antidiscrimination, working conditions, forced labour, child labour, political activities, freedom of association and the right to collective agreements.
INITIATIVES THAT REFLECT THE BUSINESS'S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The materiality analysis, which is the basis of the priorities set in sustainability efforts, identified that the business's primary impact relates to sustainability topics concerning social and business ethics, while it has less of an impact related to environmental issues such as climate impact, energy consumption, procurement and material use. As an operator in the Nordic consumer credit market, the Group has limited opportunities to actively direct capital to sustainable options. As a result, Resurs should primarily direct its efforts towards reducing its own business's indirect environmental impact, i.e. within Scope 2 and 3 emissions.
Since the environmental impact of the business and the indirect impact of climate change can be viewed as relatively low, Resurs's opinion is that there are no significant risks in this area at present.
both young people and their parents, and homework tutoring. Resurs is also a partner of the City of Helsingborg's volunteer centre. A partnership was initiated with the city of Borås and its Work Life Administration to organise language lunches during the autumn/winter of 2019.
The hope is that the Group's clear position will inspire employees to become more involved in their communities. The volunteer work has gotten underway primarily in the Swedish operation, and the objective is for more than 20 employees to be involved in some type of volunteer work annually. In 2019, 57 (22) of the employees in Sweden chose to volunteer.
IMPORTANT STEPS, SMALL AT FIRST, TOWARDS LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Resurs's indirect impact on the environment is primarily related to its premises' energy consumption. One guideline is to use the available energy mix in each country and, to the extent possible, choose renewable electricity. Emissions created by the small amount of business travel that occurs is also important, to a lesser extent. It is a priority to make conscious environmental choices when purchasing, for example for the shared staff spaces in order to reduce food waste and the amount of packaging.
Resurs Academy Online Training has offered a mandatory environmental course since the end of 2018 in order to increase general awareness of how every action large or small is important to help the environment. A total of 89 per cent of employees in Sweden took the environmental course in 2019. Local initiatives are also under way throughout the business: for example employees at the Finnish office were trained in the benefits of sorting waste and greater environmental awareness.
The digital services initiative is a way to reduce paper consumption and therefore the share of digital mailings is continually increasing. A total of 57 (48) per cent of all post in the1 Nordic region was sent via digital channels in 2019.
Gift cards are part of Payment Solutions, and Resurs Bank is a market leader in the Swedish market. In the autumn of 2019 Resurs Bank launched a gift card made up of 60 per cent calcium carbonate and 40 per cent polypropylene. The company intends to launch calcium carbonate gift cards in the Norwegian market in 2020, and in Finland and Denmark in 2021.
MULTIPLE WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Resurs chose to contribute to the Pink Ribbon campaign this year as well. The campaign's A Good Cause concept allows consumers to make a difference through their everyday purchases. Resurs donated one krona to cancer research for every purchase made using the Supreme Card Woman card during the last three months of the year. Resurs Friends was a new initiative this year. Resurs Friends is an internal sponsorship fund that initially enables Swedish employees to apply for sponsorship of specific events and activities in local clubs or organisations that they or their families belong to.
As part of its social involvement, Resurs enables employees in Helsingborg to give blood during working hours when the bloodmobile visits Resurs.
Customer has insufficient repayment capacity.
| Identified risk | Consequence for | Management of risks |
|---|---|---|
| Customer has insuffi cient repayment ca pacity. |
• The customer's case is transferred to an external debt collection company. • Lost revenue. • Damage to Resurs's brand. |
Dedicated debt collection teams tasked with preventing a case from being transferred to debt collection companies at an early stage. |
| Resurs contributes to increased indebted ness in society. |
• Reduced customer base. • Damage to Resurs's brand. |
Analysis of the customer's future payment ability and current loan situation. Credit is only granted if customers, on good grounds, can be expected to fulfil their commitments. |
Credit lending is a crucial part of Resurs's business and is crucial to the Group's total profitability. Resurs's offering provides higher purchasing power and enables customers to plan their purchases in the way that suits them best, where flexible repayment options are part of the solution.
Taking out a loan also has a direct effect on personal finances. Therefore responsible credit lending is a matter of carefully balancing these perspectives and ensuring that the necessary evidence is available for making well-informed decisions.
A STRICTLY REGULATED MARKET WITH CLEAR REQUIREMENTS
Credit lending to consumers requires a licence and is supervised by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. Resurs responsibility as a creditor entails preventing over-indebtedness by performing a credit check that ensures that the customer is not borrowing more than their personal finances allow. Proper order and controls along with robust internal systems and processes are fundamental, as well as a requirement to win the trust of customers and others. All decisions are based on a systematic credit process in order to minimize the risk in every way of the customer experiencing financial difficulties. This can be generally described as follows:
- A risk assessment of the customer's future ability to pay is performed using systematic processes and statistical models (scorecards).
- Information is obtained from sources such as Upplysningscentralen (UC) in Sweden and Gjeldsregistret in Norway.
Sound credit lending that inspires trust
RESPONSIBLE CREDIT LENDING
- Customer data is retrieved from Resurs's database.
- Based on this information, an offer is put together that balances credit risk with the total monthly cost for the borrower (interest rate and principal payments).
Overall, this credit process provides good documentation for assessing a customer's potential to meet their commitments, as well as a favourable loan that is appropriate for the customer's
financial situation. In 2019 more than 81 per cent of the sales of consumer loans consisted of loans to customers already in Resurs's database.
A PROACTIVE EFFORT TO MINIMISE CREDIT RISK
Transparent and easily accessible information are fundamental to ensuring that the borrower is aware of the financial consequences of the loan agreement they sign. Everyone loses when a case is transferred to a collection company: the individual, who suffers from negative


consequences for their personal finances; Resurs, since every cancelled loan has a negative impact on profitability; and the brand, since a lower degree of trust in the credit lending business as a whole is something that could damage Resurs's brand in the long term.
As part of the process of minimising debt collection transfers, Resurs follows and analyses changes to its customers' risk profiles from month to month so that it can proactively contact customers at higher risk, even before the first time that they missed a payment. Therefore the customer service function in every country has several dedicated debt collection teams tasked with contacting, assisting and informing customers who are behind on their payments. As a first step, the reason for the customer's payment difficulties is investigated. Next a customised solution is proposed, such as a lower monthly amount for a certain period.
DEDICATED WORK THAT STRENGTHENS CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Further developing and refining communication with customers experiencing payment difficulties is a continual process. In 2019 the company purchased a new telephony system that will provide its debt collection teams with detailed data on how customers respond to their proactive measures. This information then becomes important input for streamlining communication by better understanding when and how to contact customers in order to arrive at a payment arrangement.
Strengthening customer relationships in general also consists of offering new
technical payment solutions such as Swish, SMS payments, e-invoices and mobile BankIDs, in order to make it as easy as possible for the customer to pay their invoice or receive a reminder about a missed payment.
EMPLOYEES' SKILLS ARE CENTRAL TO RECEIVING THE MARKET'S TRUST
Employees with the right skills and training, along with clear processes and authorisation levels, are crucial to responsible credit lending. Their ability to grant credit is regulated in five authorisation levels linked to different amount limits, according to the logic that the higher the authorisation level, the higher the requirement for training and experience. The internal training takes place on a continual basis. It is based on the Group's credit policy, current legislation, Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority regulations and guidelines, and instructions and criteria for credit lending.
FOLLOWING UP THE RESPONSIBLE CREDIT LENDING PROCESS
Sound credit lending is based on the existence of a thorough credit lending process that facilitates the assessment of the borrower's ability to pay (over time). In the longer term it is also crucial to achieve a balance where proactive measures to help customers meet their commitments do not cause hidden credit risks to build up within the bank.
Resurs has chosen to report a proprietary performance indicator beginning in 2019, in order to provide a quality score for its sound and responsible credit lending efforts. Reporting the percentage of payment arrangements made with customers experiencing payment difficulties, which the customers are able to follow, results in a quality metric for Resurs's ability to analyse the private finances of its customers. The target is over 60 per cent for the total percentage of payment arrangements paid by customers. The figure was 63 per cent in 2019.
Responsible credit lending is based on transparency and clarity concerning the terms of a loan, as well as conducting sales, marketing and credit checks in a responsible manner.
Resurs's zero-tolerance position is based on the philosophy that corruption undermines democracy, warps competition, makes a level playing field for business more difficult and benefits organised crime. Corruption results in serious legal and reputational risks. Resurs's operation is primarily exposed to corruption through fraud, money laundering and financing of terrorism as well as bribery. The risks in the four countries where Resurs operates are similar, but its exposure increases along with the size of its market share and customer base in each country. For Resurs, proper conduct from a business ethics standpoint throughout the operation is also required to deserve continued trust.
FOCUS ON PREVENTATIVE ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS
Combating all forms of corruption is a top priority issue, and the Group's CEO and management bear overall responsibility for preventive efforts and for ensuring that resources, processes and control systems are in place. Resurs's Code of Conduct and guidelines are fundamental, and they apply to all employees, people in senior positions and Board members. All employees have access via the intranet to the Code of Conduct, which is available in Swedish, English and Finnish, and its associated policies and guidelines. Resurs has three levels of control functions, the three lines of defence, to manage corruption risks in the operation and ensure that the Group is doing business and entering into business relationships based on value creation and ethically proper grounds. For more information on applicable control levels, see page 55. In addition, Resurs internal audit function it is performed by an external resource.
Continually monitoring new trends, patterns and cash flows to prevent exploitation of the business for ends such as money laundering and financing of terrorism is critical to Resurs's proactive efforts. There are clear reporting procedures for suspicious patterns and transactions. The external business world is also monitored in cooperation with groups such as the Swedish Bankers' Association, the Swedish Police Authority and other credit card issuers in order to share experience and knowledge about money laundering and fraud in the banking sector.
The internal procedure for reporting perceived threats in the customer relationship were also updated during the year. This clarified both the process for how employees should proceed in the event of threats or incidents, and the allocation of responsibility for follow-up.
AN ANONYMOUS CHANNEL FOR WHISTLE-BLOWERS
Employees who wish to anonymously report an improper deviation from internal or external regulations may use the channel for whistle-blowing available on the intranet. The recipients of whistle-blower cases are Corporate Compliance Counsel, CHRO and Legal Counsel, who are notified as soon as a case is submitted. An initial assessment is performed as to whether the case meets the criteria to be handled as a whistleblower case and then subsequently escalated internally or possibly externally depending on the type of case. In order to increase knowledge of the whistle-blower channel, an internal training course has been available to all employees at Resurs Academy Online Training since 2018. The link to the procedure for employees to submit whistle-blower cases can also be found on the intranet start page.
One case was reported via Resurs's whistle-blower channel in 2019. The case was deemed not to be a whistle-blower case, and therefore no investigation was initiated.
PROACTIVE TRAINING TO COMBAT CORRUPTION
It is critical for employees to be aware of exposure to the risk of corruption and of reporting procedures. Therefore continually
Proactive detection and prevention efforts
ANTI-CORRUPTION
SIGNIFICANT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH RESURS'S CUSTOMER PRIVACY
Resurs continually safeguards consumer protection and privacy in a thorough and robust manner. The business has been brought into full compliance with the GDPR and the PSD2 directive, legislation that has come into force in recent years. Consumer protection has thus been strengthened and important customer value has been added as every individual has gained greater power over how their personal data may be shared among financial entities. All of Resurs's systems were reviewed and updated during the year in cooperation with the PSD2 project, in order to ensure consistency in the approach and documentation of personal data processing, security classification and other issues.
A NEW POSITION THAT IS NOW A NATURAL PART OF THE BUSINESS
The position of Data Protection Officer (DPO) has been in place since 2018. The DPO's primary task is to inform, provide guidance, verify and document understanding of and compliance with every item of GDPR. Along with other experts, the DPO is involved in an early stage of every new process where personal data is processed in order to ensure that personal data processing is performed on a legal basis and that required security measures have been taken. The DPO is also a member of the business's orderer forum, in order to ensure that GDPR is fully incorporated into the continued development of systems, processes and new products. Another important task for the DPO in 2020 will be to advance knowledge within the organisation by training employees and providing them with information.
MINIMISING RISK THROUGH PROACTIVE EFFORTS, PROPER MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
All business entails risks, and for Resurs this primarily concerns operational information risks, along with changes to the organisation or products, that could potentially affect information security. Therefore proper management and control are critical to
minimising vulnerability. This means engaging in proactive risk and incident management in order to ensure a satisfactory level of protection of information and assets throughout the operation. It also means employing control systems to flag abnormal transactions and cash flows, as well as ensuring proper control of internal authorisation levels for managing information and performing services.
Resurs's risk committees are responsible for all incident management and for the publication of the latest versions of customer privacy policies and guidelines on the intranet for easy access.
INCREASING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS ALWAYS A HIGH PRIORITY
Rapid technological progress has helped to reduce the risk of incidents in many ways, and Resurs is continually working to identify additional ways to automate processes and services in order to give customer service more opportunity to focus on direct dialogue with customers to provide the best possible service.
In 2019 two (three) incidents related to customer privacy occurred, and they were reported as personal data breaches to the Swedish Data Protection Authority. The assessment is that the damage was limited.
The customer's right to privacy is critically important
1) Management of Resurs's sustainability efforts, see pages 122-123.
Protecting customers' personal data and safeguarding their privacy are critical for a financial entity such as Resurs. Customer privacy is a natural part of a good customer relationship, and it is based on proper compliance with laws and internal rules that stipulate how customer data is to be protected and how it may be used.
For Resurs, proper conduct from a business ethics standpoint throughout the operation is required to deserve the trust of customers and the community. Resurs never accepts
corruption and always combats it in all forms.
training employees on how to combat corruption and developing knowledge that makes it easier to see warning signs are a priority. Support and guidance are provided by several online training courses, such as:
- Mandatory online training in Resurs's Code of Conduct, which is also part of the introduction training for new employees. A total of 87 per cent of employees completed the training in the Code of Conduct during the year.
- Mandatory online training on combating money laundering, which all new employees must complete within their first eight weeks of employment.
- Online anti-bribery training.
- Online training about the whistle-blower channel.
These are supplemented with targeted training efforts to meet specific needs and challenging situations, for example in the Group's sales departments. Resurs also offers its employees training tracks that focus on banking regulations including money laundering.
During the year a total of 604 (662) employees, corresponding to 78.5 (85.6) per cent of the workforce, completed online courses on money laundering and anti-bribery.
All senior executives were informed of or completed online courses focusing on anti-corruption. Fundamental requirements for compliance with applicable anti-corruption legislation in each country are stipulated in relationships with retail finance partners.
| Identified risk | Consequence for | Management of risks |
|---|---|---|
| Operational information risks and shortcomings in IT systems. |
Processing of customers' personal information. General information security. Resurs's reputation as a banking operation. |
The Group's policies and guidelines for information security in line with exten sive industry requirements. Data security under the new European GDPR legislation. Employees' ability to report through the Group's proactive risk database. |
| Changes in the organisa tion or products and their impact on information security. |
Customer relationships and the trustworthiness of the offering. Internal work procedures and division of responsi bilities. |
Each Group company's Compliance and Risk Control function. The Risk Committee takes a proactive approach to iden tifying risks in the business. Procedure for approving significant changes in existing products, services, markets or the business operations. |
improper bribe.
| Identified risk | Consequence for | Management of risks |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving an improper bribe. |
Loss of corporate and social gain. |
Anti-bribery policy. Resurs's three control bodies for risk management and indepen dent review. Anti-bribery training. |
| Ambiguity in the meaning of the terms corruption and anti-corruption. |
Uncertainty among employees about right vs. wrong actions. |
Group-wide anti-corruption training through Resurs Academy. Resurs's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. |
| Observation of im proper action that is not addressed. |
Damage to Resurs's brand. Loss of corporate and social gain. |
Legal and Anti-Corruption Compliance Officer. Resurs's three control bodies for risk management and independent review. Whistle-blower function. |
SIGNIFICANT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH RESURS'S ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS
NUMBER OF OWNERS

GEOGRAPHICAL ALLOCATION
SHARE CAPITAL

THE SHARE
Resurs Holding's share was listed in April 2016, and is traded on the Large Cap segment of Nasdaq Stockholm. The year-end market capitalisation was SEK 12.0 billion.
million shares in total were traded in 2019
160.3
highest price paid in 2019
lowest price paid in 2019
billion in share value were traded in 2019 9.1
shareholders on 31 Dec 2019

per share in dividends
increase in dividend value compared with 2018


Total 25,830
RESURS SHARE PERFORMANCE 2019

TURNOVER AND TRADING
The ticker symbol is RESURS and the ISIN code is SE0007665823. A total of 160.3 million shares (122.1) were traded on Nasdaq Stockholm in 2019, with an approximate value of SEK 9.1 billion (7.2). An average of 641,020 shares (488,222) were traded per trading day, representing an approximate value of SEK 36 million (29).
At 31 December 2019, Resurs Holding had 25,830 shareholders (18,436), according to Euroclear, of whom 806 (618) were Swedish financial and institutional investors, 24,453 (17,360) were private individuals and 571 (458) were foreign owners. The ten largest owners accounted for 56.7 per cent (65.8 per cent) of the votes and capital.
The highest price paid in 2019 was SEK 62.50 (69.50), and the lowest was SEK 50.05 (53.65). The closing price for Resurs Holding's share as at 30 December 2019 was SEK 60.15, corresponding to a market capitalisation of approximately SEK 12 billion.
SHARE CAPITAL AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE
At 31 December 2019, Resurs Holding's share capital amounted to SEK 1,000,000. The number of shares was 200,000,000 ordinary shares. According to the Articles of Association, the share capital should range between a minimum of SEK 500,000 and maximum of SEK 2,000,000, distributed between a minimum of 100,000,000 and maximum of 400,000,000 shares.
Resurs Holding's Articles of Association contain a record day provision and the company's shares are registered with Euroclear Sweden AB, which means that Euroclear Sweden AB manages the company's shareholder register and records every shareholder. All shares carry equal rights to the company's profit and to any surplus arising from possible liquidation.



SHARE BUYBACK
The Annual General Meeting in April 2019 resolved to authorise the Board to acquire own shares on the stock exchange for the period until the next Annual General Meeting. The authorisation to buy back shares encompasses up to 5 per cent of all of the shares in the company. The mandate was not utilised in 2019.
DIVIDENDS
The Board proposes that the 2020 Annual General Meeting resolve on dividends of SEK 2.10 per share. According to the company's model of semi-annual dividend payments, dividends of SEK 1.80 per share were paid in autumn 2019. Accordingly, the proposed dividend together with the dividend decided in autumn 2019 entails an increase of 8 per cent compared with dividends in the preceding year.
The proposed dividend for the AGM to adopt on 29 April 2020 amounts to SEK 420 million. The Resurs share will be traded ex-dividend from 30 April 2020. The record date is proposed as 4 May 2020 and the dividend is expected to be paid on 7 May 2020. The Board intends to convene another Extraordinary General Meeting in the autumn this year to resolve on dividends.
INSTITUTIONS AND ANALYSTS FOLLOWING RESURS
ABG, Carnegie, SEB and Kepler Cheuvreux follow the Resurs Holdings share on an ongoing basis. At the end of 2019, three institutions had a buy recommendation and one institution had a neutral recommendation for the Resurs Holding share.
Source: Modular Finance Monitor. Compiled and processed data from sources including Euroclear, Morningstar and Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority
| PERCENTAGE OF SHARE CAPITAL | |
|---|---|
| Waldakt AB (Bengtsson family) | 28.9% |
| Swedbank Robur Fonder | 7.4% |
| AFA Försäkring | 3.4% |
| XACT Fonder | 3.2% |
| Erik Selin | 2.8% |
| Handelsbanken Fonder | 2.8% |
| Norges Bank | 2.2% |
| Avanza Pension | 2.1% |
| SEB Fonder | 2.0% |
| Vanguard | 1.9% |
| Total | 56.7% |
THE TEN LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS WITH DIRECT OWNERSHIP ON 31 DECEMBER 2019 WERE:*
*) Information on indirect holdings through companies, etc. may not be available in certain cases.
Board of Directors' Report and financial statements
CONTENTS
Board of Directors' Report 42 Corporate Governance Report 51 Board of Directors 56 Group Management 57 Statements and notes Group 58 Consolidated income statement 58 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 58 Consolidated statement of financial position 59 Consolidated statement of cash flows 61 Notes 62 Statements and notes – Parent Company 107 Auditor's report 116 About the Sustainability Report 120
Management Approach 122
GRI content index 124
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| SEKm | Jan-Dec 2019 | Jan–Dec 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending to the public at end of the period |
19,919 | 17,449 | 14% |
| Operating income | 1,943 | 1,864 | 4% |
| Operating income less credit losses |
1,486 | 1,515 | -2% |
| Risk-adjusted NBI margin, % | 8.0 | 9.5 | |
| Credit loss ratio, % | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Operating income less credit losses
| Performance measures | Target | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual lending growth | more than 10% | 12% |
| Risk-adjusted NBI margin, excl. Insurance | about 10-12% | 9.4% |
| C/I before credit losses (excl. Insurance and adjusted for nonrecurring costs |
under 40% | 39.1% |
| Common Equity Tier 1 ratio | more than 11.5% | 13.6% |
| Total capital ratio | more than 14% | 16.3% |
| Return on tangible equity (RoTE) adjusted for nonrecurring costs 1) |
about 30% | 32.7% |
| Dividend 2) | at least 50% of profit for the year |
64% |
1) Adjusted for the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio according to the Board's target and dividends deducted from the capital base for the current year.
2) The Board proposes that the 2020 Annual General Meeting resolve on dividends of SEK 2.10 per share (1.95). According to the company's model of semi-annual dividend payments, dividends of SEK 1.80 per share (1.65) were paid in autumn 2019.
Board of Directors' Report
Company overview
Resurs Holding, which operates through its subsidiaries Resurs Bank Aktiebolag with its subsidiaries, and Solid Försäkrings Aktiebolag, is a leader in the consumer credit market in the Nordic region, offering payment solutions, consumer loans and niche insurance products. Resurs has established itself as a leading partner for sales-driven financing, payment and loyalty solutions in retail and e-commerce, and Resurs has thereby built a customer base of slightly more than 6 million private customers in the Nordics. Resurs Bank has had a banking licence since 2001 and is under the supervision of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. Resurs Group primarily operates in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
Resurs has divided its operations into three business segments, based on the products and services offered: Payment Solutions, Consumer Loans and Insurance. The three segments differ in nature. Payment Solutions delivers finance, payment and loyalty solutions that drive retail sales, as well as credit cards to the public. Consumer Loans focuses primarily on lending to private individuals. Insurance includes the wholly owned subsidiary Solid Försäkrings Aktiebolag, active within consumer insurance.
FINANCIAL TARGETS
The Board of Resurs Holding AB decided in December 2019 to update the financial capital target for the total capital ratio, raising it from 14 per cent to more than 15 per cent.
finance partners. Operating income for the year amounted to SEK 1,529 million (1,425), up 7 per cent year-on-year, with the increase primarily related to higher business volumes. Operating income less credit losses amounted to SEK 1,317 million (1,239). The risk-adjusted NBI margin was 12.0 per cent (12.5 per cent). Credit losses in absolute terms increased yearon-year as a result of higher lending. Measured as a share of lending, credit losses were in line with the preceding year. The negative development in Norwegian lending was offset by the positive trend in credit losses in Sweden.
CONSUMER LOANS
Consumers in the Consumer Loans segment are offered unsecured loans. These consumer loans are normally used to finance larger purchases. Consumer Loans also helps consumers to consolidate their loans with other banks, in order to reduce their monthly payments or interest expense. Lending to the public on 31 December
2019 rose 14 per cent to SEK 19,919 million
(17,449).
Operating income for the period increased 4 per cent to SEK 1,943 million (1,864). Operating income less credit losses declined 2 per cent to SEK 1,486 MSEK million (1,515), and the risk-adjusted NBI margin was 8.0
per cent (9.5 per cent).
The trend in the risk-adjusted NBI margin was mainly due to the performance of the Norwegian market and lower margins due to higher average loans. Credit losses increased both in absolute terms and as a share of lending, driven by both an increased loan portfolio and higher reserves in Norwegian lending.
INSURANCE
Non-life insurance is offered within the Insurance segment under the Solid Försäkring brand. The focus is on niche coverage, with the Nordic region as the main market. Insurance products are divided into four business lines: Travel, Security, Motor and Product. The company partners with leading retail chains in various sectors, and has about 2.3 million customers across the Nordic region. Premium earned, net, increased 8 per cent compared with the preceding year to SEK 898 million (829). This increase was primarily attributable to the Motor
and Security business lines.
Operating income increased 27 per cent to SEK 225 million (178), of which SEK 18 million referred to the non-life
well as exchange-rate differences in assets, liabilities and derivatives in foreign currencies. Other operating income amounted to SEK 206 million (206).
EXPENSES
The Group's expenses before credit losses increased 2 per cent to SEK -1,447 million (-1,416).
Credit losses totalled SEK -669 million (-535) and the credit loss ratio was 2.3 per cent (2.1). The Norwegian market is difficult to appraise, since the effect of the new statutory requirements and the implementation of the Gjeldsregisteret debt information service during the year altered market conditions. Work was carried out to qualify as far as possible the over-indebtedness in the Norwegian market that was not possible to verify before Gjeldsregisteret was introduced. In order to manage the increase in credit losses, an extra credit provision of SEK 35 million was made in the fourth quarter, alongside the modelbased reserves that are made on an ongoing basis. Credit losses totalled SEK -634 million and the credit loss ratio was 2.1 per cent excluding the extra credit provision.
The risk-adjusted NBI margin was 9.4 per cent (10.6 per cent). The risk-adjusted NBI margin is calculated in the same way as the NBI margin, except that credit losses are also deducted from operating income excluding the Insurance segment.
PROFIT
Operating profit increased 5 per cent to SEK 1,563 million (1,487). Operating profit excluding the extra credit provision increased 7 per cent to SEK 1,598 million. Tax expense for the year amounted to SEK -346 million (-343), and the tax expense rate for the year was 22.2 per cent (23.0 per cent). Net profit for the year amounted to SEK 1,216 million (1,143).
Segment reporting
PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
The Payment Solutions segment comprises retail finance, factoring and credit cards. In retail finance, Resurs is the leading partner for sales-driving finance, payment and loyalty solutions to chain stores and e-commerce companies across the Nordic region. Credit cards includes Resurs's own credit card, Supreme Card.
Lending to the public on 31 December 2019 increased 9 per cent to SEK 11,426 million (10,508). Growth was mainly driven by higher volumes from existing retail
profitability in the Motor business line and good cost control.
Operating profit rose SEK 44 million or 53 per cent to SEK 127 million (83) as a result of the higher operating income. The total combined ratio improved to 89.6 per cent (90.2 per cent), mainly as a result of growth in premium earned and the positive trend in the claims ratio in the Motor and Product business lines.
These targets are presented in their entirety below, together with the outcomes for 2019:
REVENUES
The Group's operating income increased 7 per cent to SEK 3,679 million (3,437), primarily due to growth in lending. The NBI margin in the banking operations amounted to 11.7 per cent (12.6 per cent), with the decline due to higher volumes with a slightly lower NBI margin. The NBI margin is calculated as operating income excluding the Insurance segment in relation to the average balance of lending to the public.
Net interest income increased 6 per cent to SEK 2,902 million (2,739), with interest income amounting to SEK 3,311 million (3,063) and interest expense to SEK -409 (-324). Fee & commission income amounted to SEK 223 million (218) and fee & commission expense to SEK -60 million (-57), resulting in a total net commission for the banking operations of SEK 162 million (161).
Premium earned, net, increased 9 per cent to SEK 897 million (826). Net insurance compensation decreased to SEK -223 million (-226) and fee & commission expense in the insurance operations increased to SEK -242 million (-220). All in all, net insurance-related income increased 14 per cent to SEK 431 million (380). This increase is primarily attributable to the business lines Security and Motor.
Net income from financial transactions was SEK -23 million (-48). The change relates to value fluctuations in investments in interest-bearing securities and shares as insurance operations. The capital market was highly favourable during the year, which resulted in higher market values for both the equity and bond portfolios. Net income from financial transactions year-on-year was SEK 19 million (-8). The technical result increased 17 per cent year-on-year to SEK 104 million (88), primarily driven by growth in the Security and Motor business lines, improved
| SEKm | Jan-Dec 2019 | Jan–Dec 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending to the public at end of the period |
11,426 | 10,508 | 9% |
| Operating income | 1,529 | 1,425 | 7% |
| Operating income less credit losses |
1,317 | 1,239 | 6% |
| Risk-adjusted NBI margin, % | 12.0 | 12.5 | |
| Credit loss ratio, % | 1.9 | 1.9 |
Payment Solutions
Consumer Loans
The Board of Directors and CEO hereby present the Annual Report and consolidated financial statements for Resurs Holding AB (publ), Corporate Identity Number 556898-2291, for the financial year 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019.
| SEKm | Jan-Dec 2019 | Jan–Dec 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium earned, net | 898 | 829 | 8% |
| Operating income | 225 | 178 | 27% |
| Technical result | 104 | 88 | 17% |
| Operating profit | 127 | 83 | 53% |
| Combined ratio, % | 89.6 | 90.2 |
Insurance
* Further information on technical results can be found in Solid Försäkring's 2019 Annual Report.
BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW
FINANCIAL POSITION
On 31 December 2019, the Group's financial position was strong, with a capital base of SEK 5,071 million (4,281) in the consolidated situation, comprising the Parent Company, Resurs Holding and the Resurs Bank Group. The total capital ratio was 16.3 per cent (14.7 per cent) and the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 13.6 per cent (13.4 per cent). During the period, Resurs Bank and the consolidated situation changed the method for calculating operational risk from the basic indicator method to the standardised method, which strengthened the capital ratio in the third quarter of 2019 by 0.5 of a percentage point. In December, Resurs Holding AB issued Additional Tier 1 Capital of a nominal SEK 300 million, which strengthened the total capital ratio by approximately 1.0 percentage point. The Board of Resurs Holding AB decided in December to strengthen the financial capital target for the total capital ratio, raising it from 14 per cent to more than 15 per cent. This measure is intended to meet regulatory buffer requirements.
At 31 December 2019, lending to the public totalled SEK 31,345 million
(27,957), corresponding to a 12 per cent annual increase and an 11 per cent annual increase excluding currency effects. This solid growth was driven by both the banking segment and is in line with the Group's financial target of lending growth of more than 10 per cent.
In addition to capital from shareholders and bond investors, the operations are financed by deposits from the public. The Group's strategy is to actively work with various sources of financing in order to use the most suitable source of financing at any given time and to create diversified financing in the long term.
Deposits from the public on 31 December 2019 rose 19 per cent to SEK 24,409 million (20,578). We have deposits in Sweden, in Norway in NOK and in Germany in EUR.
Financing through issued securities totalled SEK 7,672 million (7,832). Liquidity remained healthy and the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) was 264 per cent (146) in the consolidated situation. The minimum statutory LCR ratio is 100 per cent. Lending to credit institutions on 31 December 2019 amounted to SEK 4,129 million (3,704). Holdings of treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing, as well as bonds and other interest-bearing securities, totalled SEK 3,048 million (2,272).
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 1,014 million (-450) for the period. Cash flow from deposits amounted to SEK 3,624 million (2,457) and the net change in investment assets totalled SEK -783 million (331). Cash flow from investing activities for the year
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Different types of risks arise in the Group's business operations. The risks can be actualised in different ways for each Group company.
The following main risk categories have been identified:
- Credit risks (including those attributable to the credit portfolio, creditrelated concentration risks and counterparty risks)
- Market risks (interest rate, currency and other exchange risks)
- Liquidity risks
- Operational risks (including process risks, personnel risks, IT and systemic risks and external risks)
- Other business risks (including strategic risks, business risks, cyclical risks and reputational risks)
- Insurance risks (only for the insurance operations)
The Group estimates credit risks, liquidity risks and operational risks as the most significant risks that arise within the framework of its banking operations. Insurance risks are the most significant risks in the insurance operations. For further information on the Group's risks, see Note G3 Risk management.
The Group's banking operations are subject to extensive regulations concerning capital adequacy and liquidity requirements, which are primarily governed by the regulatory package that comprises CRD IV and CRR, which jointly implement the Basel III agreement within the European Union (collectively known as the "Basel III regulatory framework").
The Basel III regulatory framework includes certain capital requirements that are intended to be adjustable over time and that are dependent on such factors as the presence of cyclical and structural systemic risks. At all times, the Group must fulfil the specified capital and liquidity requirements, and have capital and access to liquidity.
The Group monitors changes related to capital and liquidity requirements and takes these into consideration regarding the Group's financial targets.
The risk-based Solvency II regulatory framework has governed insurance operations and their reporting since 2016. During the past year, insurance operations published its Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR), and submitted its Regular Supervisory Report (RSR) to the regulatory authority.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Group is exposed to a number of risks that are typical for companies within the industry that are of a similar
REMUNERATION OF RESURS'S SENIOR EXECUTIVES
The Board has established a remuneration policy in accordance with Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's FFFS 2011:1 Regulations regarding remuneration structures in credit institutions, investment firms and fund management companies licensed to conduct discretionary portfolio management, recently updated through FFFS 2016:25.
The Board has instituted a Remuneration Committee, which is responsible for preparing significant remuneration decisions, and the bank has a control function which, when appropriate and at least annually, independently reviews how the bank's management of remuneration matters corresponds to the regulatory framework.
The Chairman and members of the Board are paid the fees resolved by the Annual General Meeting. Remuneration of the CEO and Deputy CEO and the Heads of the bank's control functions is determined by the Board.
Remuneration comprises a basic salary, other benefits and pension. Senior executives are not paid a bonus or variable remuneration.
PENSIONS
The bank's pension obligations for the CEO and other senior executives are primarily covered by defined contribution pension plans.
TERMINATION CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS
In the event of termination of employment by the Bank, the CEO and Deputy CEO are entitled to salary during the notice period, which is 18 months for the CEO and 8 months for the Deputy CEO. The notice period for other senior executives is 6-8 months. No termination benefits are paid.
ENVIRONMENT
Environmental resources are used responsibly and conservatively throughout the Group's entire operations. The Group strives to conduct its operations in an environmentally sustainable way by, for example, enhancing efficiency and investing in sustainable products and services.
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT ACCORDING TO THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS ACT
In accordance with Chapter 6 Section 11 of the Annual Accounts Act, Resurs has chosen to establish the statutory Sustainability Report as a report separated from the Board of Directors' Report in the Annual Report. The Sustainability Report was submitted to the auditor at the same time as the Annual Report. For a table of contents for the Sustainability Report, see page 125.
RESURS HOLDING ISSUED ADDITIONAL TIER 1 CAPITAL
In December, Resurs Holding AB issued Additional Tier 1 Capital of a nominal SEK 300 million. The instrument has a perpetual maturity, with an option to redeem it after five years and a temporary write-down structure. The notes pay a floating rate coupon of 3 months STIBOR + 5.50 per cent and will be listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Resurs Holding also made an unconditional shareholders' contribution of SEK 200 million to Resurs Bank.
RESOLUTION ON HALF-YEAR DIVI-DENDS AND NEW BOARD CHAIRMAN OF RESURS HOLDING
The Extraordinary General Meeting held on 2 October 2019 resolved to pay a cash dividend of SEK 1.80 per share to shareholders, totalling SEK 360 million. The Meeting also elected Board member Martin Bengtsson as Chairman of the Board, in accordance with the Nomination Committee's proposal, after former Chairman Jan Samuelson declined re-election at the Annual General Meeting. Board member Christian Frick also left the Board, ending the involvement of Nordic Capital, which had been an owner since 2012, in Resurs.
RESURS HOLDING RECRUITS NEW CFO AND HEAD OF INVESTOR RELATIONS
Jonas Olin was recruited as the new CFO and Head of Investor Relations, and Deputy CEO of Resurs Holding. He will take office in April 2020 and become a member of Group Management. Christina Kassberg is serving as Interim CFO during the period between Peter Rosén leaving the company on 31 October 2019 and Jonas Olin taking up his new role in April 2020.
STRENGTHENED CAPITAL POSITION DUE TO RESURS BANK CHANGING ITS METHOD FOR MEASURING OPERATIONAL RISK
The Board of Directors of Resurs Bank decided in September 2019 to change the method used by Resurs Holding's subsidiary Resurs Bank for measuring operational risk when calculating its capital requirements. This decision meant that Resurs Bank changed its method for calculating operational risk from the basic indicator method to the standardised method, which strengthened the capital position by 0.5 of a percentage point.
BAUHAUS AND MIO DECIDED TO CONTINUE ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH RESURS BANK
In 2019 Mio and Bauhaus decided to extend and expand their strategic partnership with Resurs.
RESURS BANK EXTENDS ITS ABS FINANCING
The ABS financing was expanded in June 2019, and a new 18-month revolving period commenced.
size and that operate within the same geographical markets. The Group companies have a low risk tolerance and employ a cautious approach concerning the risks that arise in their operations.
The Group companies manage risks through such methods as issuing policies under a hierarchy comprising three levels. The Board of each company within the Group has adopted a number of policies that, along with the external regulatory framework, comprise the basis for the Group's control environment and management of a host of risks that arise in its operations. The policies also outline the delegation of authorities within specific areas of risk. Someone is appointed in each organisation to take responsibility for each policy and monitor compliance, manage reporting and propose necessary adjustments to the policies.
Guidelines comprising the level under policies are determined by the CEO or the person responsible for the specific risk area in each Group company. In general, these guidelines include relevant information to help employees manage and identify solutions for issues that arise. On the operational level, company managers establish the procedures that apply for specific groups of employees. The procedures are more detailed and intended for risk management in the daily operations. The Group's approach to corporate governance and internal control is described in greater detail in the following Corporate Governance Report.
PARENT COMPANY'S OPERATIONS
Resurs Holding AB (publ) is the Parent Company of the Group that comprises the operating companies Resurs Holding AB and its subsidiaries Resurs Bank AB, Solid Försäkrings AB and Resurs Förvaltning Norden AB. In 2019, the Parent Company's net sales amounted to SEK 25 million (26) and operating loss to SEK -24 million (-20). The Parent Company's task is to serve as a central management function for the Group and to manage large owner-run issues concerning major acquisitions and divestments.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE YEAR
STRENGTHENED CAPITAL TARGET FOR RESURS HOLDING
Resurs Holding AB (publ) decided in December to strengthen its financial capital target for total capital ratio. This strengthening clearly exceeds the higher regulatory buffer requirements implemented in the second half of 2019 and that will be adjusted again at the end of the year. The total capital ratio was raised from more than 14 per cent to more than 15 per cent.
totalled SEK -103 million (-134) and cash flow from financing activities was SEK -372 million (1,470). Since year-end, bonds of a nominal SEK 1,600 million have been issued under Resurs Bank's MTN programme, of which SEK 300 million were Tier 2 bonds. In December, Re-
surs Holding issued Additional Tier 1 Capital of SEK 300 million. Intangible assets amounted to SEK 2,063 million (1,974), and primarily comprise the goodwill that arose in the acquisition of Finaref and Danaktiv in 2014 and yA Bank in 2015.
SSEASONAL EFFECTS
Resurs's business may be influenced by seasonal effects, since the propensity to borrow increases at times such as summer holidays and the Christmas shopping period.
EMPLOYEES
In 2019, the average number of employees in the Nordic region was 747 (774). Most of Resurs's business activities are conducted by employees at Resurs Bank's head office, which includes centralised accounting, legal, risk management, marketing, HR and IT functions. In addition to the aforementioned centralised functions, Resurs has employees who address customer and business-related matters at a national level. The company employs the services of external suppliers for certain support functions, including marketing and IT/operations. In terms of IT/operations, the external supplier manages IT services including storage/data centres, support services and telecommunication.
Variable remuneration earned in 2019 is linked to quantitative goals, and also qualitative goals for employees who sell payment protection insurance in accordance with the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD). The Group has ensured that all goals related to variable remuneration for 2019 can be reliably measured. In the interest of preventing employees with authority over credit decisions from exercising influence on the Group's risk level, the Group has noted that employees who can independently make decisions in credit matters cannot have targets linked exclusively to sales that they can influence through credit decisions. In the Group's assessment, the level of risk applied must be well in proportion to the Group's earnings capacity. The Group annually conducts an analysis aimed at identifying employees whose duties have a significant influence on the company's risk profile.
In 2019, variable remuneration exceeding SEK 0.1 million was paid to employees who can influence the bank's risk level. Accordingly, the Group needs to make deferred payments for variable remuneration that are spread evenly over 3 years, with the last payment in 2022.
PROPOSED APPROPRIATION OF PROFITS
| Unappropriated earnings in the Parent Company at the disposal of the Annual General Meeting (SEK): | |
|---|---|
| Share premium reserve | 1,775,928,446 |
| Retained earnings | 70,255,719 |
| Net profit for the year | 760,036,260 |
| Total | 2,606,220,425 |
| The Board of Directors and the CEO propose that these earnings be appropriated as follows (SEK): | |
| Dividends till shareholders | 420,000,000 |
| To be carried forward | 2,186,220,425 |
| Total | 2,606,220,425 |
The Board believes that the proposed dividend is justifiable with respect to the requirements that the nature, scope and risks of the operations impose on the size of the Parent Company's and the Group's equity, consolidation requirements, liquidity and financial position.
In May 2019, Resurs Bank was awarded an investment grade rating of BBB-, stable outlook from Nordic Credit Rating.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE YEAR
COVID-19
There is a risk that COVID-19 will have a negative financial impact for Resurs Holding. There is an immediate risk of lower sales in the retail sector, and in the slightly longer term, the risk of higher unemployment and thus a reduced ability to pay. The scope of the financial and macroeconomic effects depends on the extent and length of the course of events. Resurs Holding has solid procedures for monitoring and contingency planning for economic fluctuations. We are continuously following, analysing and mitigating current developments and our procedures have been sharpened in this uncertain situation.
ANTICIPATED FUTURE PERFORMANCE
Resurs provides sales-driving finance solutions for retailers, consumer loans and niche insurance products in the Nordic region. Resurs has continuously expanded its operations and its loan portfolio increased from SEK 9.3 billion at 31 December 2013 to SEK 31.3 billion at 31 December 2019. Resurs has established a stable platform, and continues to have potential for substantial growth in the years to come.
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
Resurs Holding's share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. The final price
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
| Waldakt AB (Bengtsson family) | 28.9% |
|---|---|
| Swedbank Robur Fonder | 17.4% |
| AFA Försäkring | 8.3% |
| XACT Fonder | 2.4% |
| Erik Selin | 2.0% |
| Handelsbanken Fonder | 1.9% |
| Norges Bank | 1.4% |
| Avanza Pension | 1.2% |
| SEB Fonder | 1.2% |
| Vanguard | 1.1% |
| Total | 65.8% |
* Information on indirect holdings through companies, etc. may not be available in certain cases.
paid for the Resurs share at year-end was SEK 60.15.
DIVIDEND
The Board proposes that the 2020 Annual General Meeting resolve on dividends of SEK 2.10 per share. According to the company's model of semi-annual dividend payments, dividends of SEK 1.80 per share were paid in autumn 2019. Accordingly, the proposed dividend together with the dividend decided in autumn 2019 entails an increase of 8 per cent compared with dividends in the preceding year.
The proposed dividend for the AGM to adopt on 29 April 2020 amounts to SEK 420 million. The Resurs share will be traded ex-dividend from 30 April 2020. The record date is proposed as 4 May 2020 and the dividend is expected to be paid on 7 May 2020. The Board intends to convene another Extraordinary General Meeting in the autumn this year to resolve
on dividends.
INCOME STATEMENT
| SEK Thousand | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 3,310,584 | 3,062,854 | 2,686,820 | 2,449,066 | 1,994,686 |
| Interest expense | -408,910 | -324,025 | -268,156 | -236,813 | -212,607 |
| Other operating income | 777,544 | 698,525 | 672,681 | 584,283 | 588,990 |
| Total operating income | 3,679,218 | 3,437,354 | 3,091,345 | 2,796,536 | 2,371,069 |
| General administrative expenses | -1,200,762 -1,178,239 -1,065,752 -1,081,596 | -989,505 | |||
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of non-current assets | -87,642 | -49,039 | -35,283 | -31,272 | -16,496 |
| Other operating expenses | -158,663 | -188,445 | -179,626 | -167,454 | -151,986 |
| Total expenses before credit losses | -1,447,067 -1,415,723 -1,280,661 -1,280,322 -1,157,987 | ||||
| Earnings before credit losses | 2,232,151 | 2,021,631 | 1,810,684 | 1,516,214 | 1,213,082 |
| Credit losses, net | -669,454 | -535,071 | -413,454 | -376,693 | -374,863 |
| Operating profit | 1,562,697 | 1,486,560 | 1,397,230 | 1,139,521 | 838,219 |
| Income tax expense | -346,387 | -343,145 | -317,197 | -234,727 | -216,010 |
| SEK Thousand | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 3,310,584 | 3,062,854 | 2,686,820 | 2,449,066 | 1,994,686 |
| Interest expense | -408,910 | -324,025 | -268,156 | -236,813 | -212,607 |
| Other operating income | 777,544 | 698,525 | 672,681 | 584,283 | 588,990 |
| Total operating income | 3,679,218 | 3,437,354 | 3,091,345 | 2,796,536 | 2,371,069 |
| General administrative expenses | -1,200,762 -1,178,239 -1,065,752 -1,081,596 | -989,505 | |||
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of non-current assets | -87,642 | -49,039 | -35,283 | -31,272 | -16,496 |
| Other operating expenses | -158,663 | -188,445 | -179,626 | -167,454 | -151,986 |
| Total expenses before credit losses | -1,447,067 -1,415,723 -1,280,661 -1,280,322 -1,157,987 | ||||
| Earnings before credit losses | 2,232,151 | 2,021,631 | 1,810,684 | 1,516,214 | 1,213,082 |
| Credit losses, net | -669,454 | -535,071 | -413,454 | -376,693 | -374,863 |
| Operating profit | 1,562,697 | 1,486,560 | 1,397,230 | 1,139,521 | 838,219 |
| Income tax expense | -346,387 | -343,145 | -317,197 | -234,727 | -216,010 |
| Profit for the year | 1,216,310 | 1,143,415 1,080,033 | 904,794 | 622,209 | |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
SEK Thousand 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 31/12/2017 31/12/2016 31/12/2015
Assets
Cash and balances with central banks 220,799 63,215 61,539 56,173 50,761 Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing 1,758,835 1,009,021 842,731 892,068 956,725 Lending to credit institutions 4,128,953 3,703,650 2,794,283 3,294,955 2,351,285 Lending to the public 31,344,787 27,956,576 24,068,795 21,204,281 18,198,175 Bonds and other interest-bearing securities 1,288,954 1,262,568 1,735,266 1,886,004 1,477,206 Subordinated loans 28,290 27,317 35,902 32,491 25,015 Shares and participations 95,823 68,556 76,368 65,858 32,903 Derivatives 110,707 190,175 40,974 69,902 170,682 Intangible assets 2,063,405 1,973,681 1,877,166 1,885,106 1,784,003 Property, plant and equipment 139,871 56,228 39,954 42,079 37,132 Other assets 568,324 644,485 358,294 384,470 481,533 Total assets 41,748,748 36,955,472 31,931,272 29,813,387 25,565,420
Liabilities, provisions and equity
Liabilities to credit institutions 94,900 149,900 1,700 141,260 Deposits and borrowing from the public 24,409,032 20,578,153 18,033,013 18,617,943 16,433,531 Other liabilities 1,833,333 1,748,521 1,772,114 1,736,293 1,766,895 Issued securities 7,672,347 7,832,186 5,597,271 3,316,130 2,181,340 Subordinated debt 597,890 298,171 340,044 42,160 38,224 Equity 7,141,246 6,348,541 6,188,830 6,099,161 5,004,170 Total liabilities, provisions and equity 41,748,748 36,955,472 31,931,272 29,813,387 25,565,420
Five-year summary, Group
INCOME STATEMENT
SEK Thousand 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Interest income 3,310,584 3,062,854 2,686,820 2,449,066 1,994,686 Interest expense -408,910 -324,025 -268,156 -236,813 -212,607 Other operating income 777,544 698,525 672,681 584,283 588,990 Total operating income 3,679,218 3,437,354 3,091,345 2,796,536 2,371,069
General administrative expenses -1,200,762 -1,178,239 -1,065,752 -1,081,596 -989,505 Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of non-current assets -87,642 -49,039 -35,283 -31,272 -16,496 Other operating expenses -158,663 -188,445 -179,626 -167,454 -151,986 Total expenses before credit losses -1,447,067 -1,415,723 -1,280,661 -1,280,322 -1,157,987
Earnings before credit losses 2,232,151 2,021,631 1,810,684 1,516,214 1,213,082
Credit losses, net -669,454 -535,071 -413,454 -376,693 -374,863 Operating profit 1,562,697 1,486,560 1,397,230 1,139,521 838,219
Income tax expense -346,387 -343,145 -317,197 -234,727 -216,010 Profit for the year 1,216,310 1,143,415 1,080,033 904,794 622,209
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| SEK Thousand | 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 31/12/2017 31/12/2016 31/12/2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||||
| Cash and balances with central banks | 220,799 | 63,215 | 61,539 | 56,173 | 50,761 |
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | 1,758,835 | 1,009,021 | 842,731 | 892,068 | 956,725 |
| Lending to credit institutions | 4,128,953 | 3,703,650 | 2,794,283 | 3,294,955 | 2,351,285 |
| Lending to the public | 31,344,787 27,956,576 24,068,795 21,204,281 18,198,175 | ||||
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 1,288,954 | 1,262,568 | 1,735,266 | 1,886,004 | 1,477,206 |
| Subordinated loans | 28,290 | 27,317 | 35,902 | 32,491 | 25,015 |
| Shares and participations | 95,823 | 68,556 | 76,368 | 65,858 | 32,903 |
| Derivatives | 110,707 | 190,175 | 40,974 | 69,902 | 170,682 |
| Intangible assets | 2,063,405 | 1,973,681 | 1,877,166 | 1,885,106 | 1,784,003 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 139,871 | 56,228 | 39,954 | 42,079 | 37,132 |
| Other assets | 568,324 | 644,485 | 358,294 | 384,470 | 481,533 |
| Total assets | 41,748,748 36,955,472 31,931,272 29,813,387 25,565,420 | ||||
| Liabilities, provisions and equity | |||||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 94,900 | 149,900 | 1,700 | 141,260 | |
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | 24,409,032 20,578,153 18,033,013 18,617,943 16,433,531 | ||||
| Other liabilities | 1,833,333 | 1,748,521 | 1,772,114 | 1,736,293 | 1,766,895 |
| Issued securities | 7,672,347 | 7,832,186 | 5,597,271 | 3,316,130 | 2,181,340 |
| Subordinated debt | 597,890 | 298,171 | 340,044 | 42,160 | 38,224 |
| Equity | 7,141,246 | 6,348,541 | 6,188,830 | 6,099,161 | 5,004,170 |
| Total liabilities, provisions and equity | 41,748,748 36,955,472 31,931,272 29,813,387 25,565,420 |
Five-year summary, Group
KEY RATIOS
| SEK million, unless otherwise indicated | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | 3,679 | 3,437 | 3,091 | 2,797 | 2,371 |
| Operating profit/loss | 1,563 | 1,487 | 1,397 | 1,140 | 838 |
| Profit for the year | 1,216 | 1,143 | 1,080 | 905 | 622 |
| Earnings per share, SEK 1) | 6.07 | 5.72 | 5.40 | 4.52 | 3.16 |
| C/I before credit losses 1) | 39.3 | 41.2 | 41.4 | 45.8 | 48.8 |
| Return on equity excl. intangible assets, (RoTE), % 1) | 25.7 | 27.4 | 25.3 | 24.3 | 21.4 |
| Return on equity excl. Intangible assets, (ROTE), excl. Nonrecurring costs, given the common equity tier 1 ratio according to the board's target and deducted dividend from capital base, % 1) |
32.7 | 33.9 | 30.3 | 25.8 | 23.8 |
| Core Tier 1 ratio, % 2) | 13.6 | 13.4 | 13.6 | 13.2 | 13.1 |
| Total capital ratio, % 2) | 16.3 | 14.7 | 15.5 | 14.1 | 14.2 |
| Lending to the public 1) | 31,345 | 27,957 | 24,069 | 21,204 | 18,198 |
| Risk adjusted NBI marginal, % 1) | 9.4 | 10.6 | 11.1 | 11.6 | 11.5 |
| NBI margin, % 1) | 11.7 | 12.6 | 12.9 | 13.6 | 13.8 |
| C/I before credit losses (excl. Insurance), % 1) | 39.1 | 40.5 | 40.8 | 44.7 | 48.1 |
| Credit loss ratio, (%) 1) | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.3 |
| Equity/assets ratio, (%) 1) | 17.1 | 17.2 | 19.4 | 20.5 | 19.6 |
| Business volume | 55,754 | 48,535 | 42,102 | 39,822 | 34,632 |
| Net investment margin, (%) 1) | 7.4 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Reserve Ratio, %, according to IAS 39 1) | 51.1 | 52.6 | 53.3 | ||
| Reserve ratio, %, according to IFRS 9, stage 1 1) | 0.7 | 0.8 | |||
| Reserve ratio, %, according to IFRS 9, stage 2 1) | 8.0 | 9.2 | |||
| Reserve ratio, %, according to IFRS 9, stage 3 1) | 43.3 | 45.3 | |||
| Claims ratio %, insurance operations 3) | 24.9 | 27.4 | 31.2 | 38.5 | 43.2 |
| Operating costs ratio %, insurance operations 3) | 64.8 | 62.9 | 60.7 | 59.9 | 52.1 |
| Combined ratio %, insurance operations 3) | 89.6 | 90.2 | 91.8 | 98.4 | 95.3 |
| Required solvency margin, insurance operations 3) | 177 | ||||
| Available Capital Base 3) | 570 | 539 | 653 | 632 | |
| of which Tier 1 capital | 570 | 539 | 653 | 632 | |
| Solvency Capital Requirement 3) | 455 | 377 | 361 | 355 | |
| Solvency ratio, % 3) | 125 | 143 | 181 | 178 | |
| Average number of employees | 747 | 774 | 730 | 675 | 645 |
| Return on assets, (%) 1) | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.7 |
1) Alternative performance measures are performance measures used by management and analysts to assess the Group's performance and are not defined in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or in the capital adequacy rules. Management believes that the performance measures make it easier for investors to analyse the Group's performance. Calculations and reconciliation against information in the financial statements of these performance measures are provided on the website under "Financial reports." 2) Key ratios according to capital adequacy rules, referring to the consolidated situation comprises the Resurs Bank AB Group and its Parent Company Resurs Holding AB. 3) Key ratios in accordance to the solvency capital requirement and which refers to the insurance operation in Solid Försäkrings AB, subsidiary of Resurs Holding AB.
Proper corporate governance practices are fundamental in maintaining the market's confidence in the Group and creating added value for our stakeholders. As part of this effort and in order to prevent any conflicts of interest, roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and delegated among shareholders, the Board of Directors, management and other stakeholders. A detailed presentation of corporate governance at Resurs Holding AB (publ) ("Resurs Holding") is provided on the following pages.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE/MANA-GEMENT MODEL/GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Resurs Holding is a Swedish public limited liability company whose shares have been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since April 2016. The company's corporate governance practices are predominantly based on Swedish law, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's regulations, the company's Articles of Association and internal policies. In addition to the regulations of the Swedish Companies Act (2005:551), the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554) and the company's always comply with every rule of the Code, and is instead free to opt for other solutions that are deemed to better suit the circumstances in a particular case, provided that the company transparently reports every such deviation, describes the alternative solution, and states the reasons for said actions in its corporate governance report.
In 2019 the company had a deviation from the Code, namely that a Board member, Martin Bengtsson, was the Chairman of the Nomination Committee for the 2019 Annual General Meeting. The reason for this deviation is that the Nomination Committee instruction adopted by the general meeting of shareholders states that the member appointed by the largest shareholder in terms of votes shall be appointed Chairman of the Nomination Committee. This member was Martin Bengtsson.
Articles of Association, the company applies Nasdaq Stockholm's Rule Book for Issuers and the Swedish Corporate Governance Code (the "Code"), as well as other applicable Swedish and foreign laws and regulations related to listed companies.
SWEDISH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE
The Code applies to all Swedish companies whose shares are listed in a regulated marketplace in Sweden and must be observed as of the first day of trading. The Code stipulates a standard for sound corporate governance at a higher level of ambition than that of the Companies Act and the minimum criteria stipulated in other regulations. The Code is based on the comply or explain principle, meaning that the company is not compelled to
Shareholders (holding exceeding 10 per cent) at 31 December 2019:
Corporate governance report

RESURS HOLDING'S CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
DEFINITIONS
Return on assets, % 1) Net income in relation to average balance sheet total.
Reserve ratio, % 1) According to IAS 39 Reserve for anticipated credit losses in relation to lending to the public, gross.
According to IFRS 9 Reserve for expected credit losses per stage in relation to lending to the public, gross per stage.
Operating costs ratio, % 3) Operating costs, insurance, in relation to premium earned.
Premium income, net 3)
Premium income is calculated as the sum of premium income and the change in unearned premiums after deduction of reinsurers' share. Premium income refers to revenue received by an insurance company for providing insurance coverage during a specific period.
Solvency ratio, % 3)
The solvency ratio is the eligible capital base in relation to the Solvency Capital Requirement.
Tier 1 capital 2)
Tier 1 capital comprises Common Equity Tier 1 capital and other Tier 1 capital.
Solvency capital requirement 3)
Solvency capital requirement is calculated according to EIOPA's default formula.
Tier 2 capital 2) Tier 2 capital comprises dated or perpetual subordinated loans.
Total capital ratio, % 2)
Total capital in relation to risk-weighted amount as per the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority´s directive.
NBI Margin, % 1) Operating income exclusive of the Insurance segment in relation to the average balance of loans to the public.
Net interest income/expense (excl. insurance) 1) Interest income less interest expenses less interest income and expenses Insurance
segment.
Net investment margin, % 1) Net interest income in relation to average balance sheet total.
NIM, % 1)
Interest income less interest expenses excluding Insurance segment in relation to average balance of lending to the public.
Nonrecurring costs 1)
Items deemed to be of a one-off nature, meaning individual transactions that are not a part of normal business activities. To facilitate the comparison of profit between periods, items are identified and recognised seperately since they are considered to reduce comparability.
Combined ratio, % 3) The sum of insurance compensation and operating expenses as a percentage of premium earned.
Common equity tier 1 capital 2)
Common Equity Tier 1 capital comprises share capital, paid-in capital, retained earnings and other reserves of the companies included in the consolidated situation.
Core tier 1 ratio 2)
Core Tier 1 capital in relation to risk-weighted amount as per the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's directive.
Required solvency margin 3)
Measurement of the minimum capital base level permitted under currently legislation. Calculation is based on premium income and on indemnification paid by the insurance subsidiary. The required solvency margin is the highest of these two calculated values.
Return on equity excl. Intangible assets, (ROTE), excl. Nonrecurring costs, given the common equity tier 1 ratio according to the board's target and deducted dividend from capital base, % 1)
Net profit for the period as a percentage of average equity less intangible assets, excl. nonrecurring costs, given a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio according to the Board's target and deducted dividend last year and deducted dividend current year.
Return on equity excl. Intangible assests, (ROTE), excl. Nonrecurring costs, % 1) Profit for the period as a percentage of average equity less intangible assets and nonrecurring costs.
Return on equity excl. Intangible assets, (ROTE), % 1)
Profit for the period as a percentage of average equity less intangible assets.
1) Alternative performance measures are performance measures used by management and analysts to assess the Group's performance and are not defined in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or in the capital adequacy rules. Management believes that the performance measures make it easier for investors to analyse the Group's performance. Calculations and reconciliation against information in the financial statements of these performance measures are provided on the website under "Financial reports."
2) Key ratios according to capital adequacy rules, referring to the consolidated situation comprises the Resurs Bank AB Group and its Parent Company Resurs Holding AB. 3) Key ratios in accordance to the solvency capital requirement and which refers to the insurance operation in Solid Försäkrings AB, subsidiary of Resurs Holding AB.
Available capital base 3)
The available capital base is the sum of Tier 1 capital and additional capital. The eligible capital base is the capital that is permitted to be included to cover the Solvency Capital Requirement.
Business volume Customer-related deposits and lending.
C/I before credit lossess, % 1) Expenses before credit losses in relation to operating income.
C/I before credit lossess (excl. Insurance) , % 1) Expenses before credit lossess in relation to operating income, exclusive segment Insurance.
Capital base 2) The sum of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital.
Claims ratio, % 3) Insurance compensation as a percentage of premium income.
Lending to the public, excl. Exchange rate differences 1) Total lending to the public in local currency, excl. exchange rate differences. Risk adjusted NBI-margin, % 1) NBI-margin adjusted for credit loss ratio.
Credit loss ratio, % 1)
Net credit losses in relation to the average balance of loans to the public.
Earnings per share, SEK 1)
Net income attributable to shareholders in relation to average number of shares.
Equity/Assets ratio, % 1)
Equity, including profit for the year and 78% of untaxed reserves, as a percentage of the balance sheet total.
Members of the Board
| Name | Function | Elected1) | Indepen dent |
Audit Committee |
Remuneration Committee |
Corporate Governance Committee |
Board meeting attendance |
Committee meeting attendance Total fees |
No. of own and related parties' shares |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Bengtsson Chairman 1), 9) | 2012 | No2) 3) | • | 14/14 | 6/6 | SEK 710,000 | 57,885,556 | |||
| Johanna Berlinde Board member 4) 2019 | Yes | •6) | 9/9 | 0/1 | SEK 293,000 | 0 | ||||
| Mariana Burenstam Linder Board member 2015 |
Yes | • | 14/14 | 4/5 | SEK 582,000 | 8,407 | ||||
| Fredrik Carlsson Board member 2012 | Yes | •6) | • | 13/14 | 5/5 | SEK 577,000 | 138,254 | |||
| Anders Dahlvig | Board member 1) 2012 | Yes | •6) | 13/14 | 1/1 | SEK 440,000 | 108,202 | |||
| Lars Nordstrand Board member 1) 2014 | Yes | •6) | • | 14/14 | 6/6 | SEK 890,000 | 64,994 | |||
| Marita Odélius Engström |
Board member 2015 | Yes | •6) | • | 12/14 | 6/6 | SEK 594,000 | 23,407 | ||
| Mikael Wintzell | Board member 2018 | Yes | 12/14 | SEK 440,000 | 0 | |||||
| Jan Samuelson | Chairman 7) | 2012 | Yes | (•)7) | (•)7) | 10/11 | 8/8 | SEK 1,065,000 - 7) | ||
| Christian Frick | Board member 8) 2012 | No2) | (•)8) | (•)8) | 9/11 | 6/8 | SEK 367,000 | - 8) | ||
1) The following individuals were also former Board members of Resurs Bank and/or Solid prior to the foundation of Resurs Holding in 2012: Martin Bengtsson (Resurs Bank and Solid, since 2008), Anders Dahlvig (Resurs Bank, 2011) and Lars Nordstrand (Resurs Bank, 2011).
2) Not independent in relation to the company's major shareholders.
3) Not independent in relation to the company and its management.
4) Board member since 25 April 2019.
5) Reported fees refer to total remuneration Board member received for serving on the board of the company and its subsidiaries.
6) Committee member since 2 October 2019.
7) Stepped down as Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee on 2 October 2019. Therefore no information on shareholdings at 31 December 2019 is provided.
8) Resigned as Board member and member of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee on 2 October 2019. Therefore no information on shareholdings at 31 December 2019 is provided.
9) Chairman of the Board from 2 October 2019.
SHAREHOLDERS' ROLE IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE/ LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS
Resurs Holding's share register is maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB. At 31 December 2019, the company had a total of 200,000,000 shares.
GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
In accordance with the Swedish Companies Act, the general meeting of shareholders is the company's highest decision-making body. The general meeting of shareholders can resolve every company matter that does not expressly fall under the exclusive expertise of another company body. At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which must be held within six months of the end of the financial year, shareholders exercise their voting rights on matters including the adoption of the income statement and balance sheet, appropriation of the company's profit or loss, motions on discharge from liability for Board members and the CEO for the financial year, the election of Board members and auditors, as well as fees to be paid to Board members and appointed auditors.
In addition to the AGM, Extraordinary General Meetings may also be convened. Pursuant to the Articles of Association, notice of a general meeting of shareholders must be announced in Post- och Inrikes Tidningar and by making the notice available on the company's website. Confirmation that the official notification has been issued must simultaneously be announced in Svenska Dagbladet. A press release in Swedish and English including the notice in its entirety is published ahead of every general meeting of shareholders.
The Chairman of the Board, the minimum number of Board members needed to form a quorum, and the CEO are to attend extraordinary meetings of shareholders. In addition to the aforementioned parties, AGMs must be attended by at least one member of the Nomination Committee, at least one of the company's auditors, and, whenever possible, all Board members.
The company's Articles of Association do not include any specific stipulations concerning the election or dismissal of Board members, limitations to sales of shares or amendments to the Articles of Association. The Board does not currently hold any authority granted by a general meeting of shareholders to make a decision on Resurs Holding issuing any new shares. At the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2019, the Board was once again authorised to buy back own shares to encompass up to 5 per cent of all of the shares in the company up until the next Annual General Meeting.
In addition to the Annual General Meeting, an Extraordinary General Meeting was held during the year.
A total of 129,401,134 shares were represented at the 2019 AGM. The represented shares comprised approximately 64.7 per cent of the total number of shares in the company.
The resolutions passed at the 2019 AGM included:
and strives for a combination of skills and experience that meet the demands of Resurs Holding's most important priorities. The Nomination Committee believes that the diversity issue is important, and it actively endeavours to achieve an even gender distribution over time.
The Nomination Committee's proposals for the 2020 AGM will be published in the forthcoming AGM notice on Resurs Holding's website, and proposals for elections to the Board will be announced in a press release as soon as they are determined.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Following the general meeting of shareholders, the Board is the company's highest decision-making body and its highest executive body. The work of the Board is primarily governed by the Swedish Companies Act. The Board's work is also governed by the rules of procedure that are established annually by the Board. The rules of procedure govern such matters as the delegation of tasks and responsibilities among the Board, the Chairman of the Board and the CEO, and detail the procedures for the CEO's financial reporting. The Board also adopts rules of procedure for the Board's Committees. The Board's tasks include establishing strategies, business plans and budgets, submitting interim reports and financial statements and adopting policies. The Board must also monitor the company's financial performance, ensure the quality of the financial reporting and reporting by the control functions, and
how many votes each shareholder may cast at a general meeting.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination Committee represents Resurs Holding's shareholders. The Nomination Committee is tasked with preparing and presenting motions for resolution, for example, determining the proposals on the number of and election of Board members, the Board Chairman, fees for the Board of Directors and for work on its Committees, the election of and fees for the company's auditors, and the Nomination Committee instruction that is to govern Nomination Committee's work and compensation.
The Nomination Committee's efforts focuses especially on ensuring that the Board of Directors comprises members who possess the expertise and experience to match the criteria that applicable regulations and Resurs Holding's shareholders impose on its highest decision-making body, including the requirements that are stipulated in financial regulations and the Code. Accordingly, in the process of assessing candidates for the Board, the Chairman of the Board presents the Nomination Committee with the evaluation that has been conducted of the Board's work and of the individual members during the past year. The Nomination Committee is also given the opportunity to meet the Board's members. The Nomination Committee also makes preparations for the election of auditors. Shareholders are free to submit proposals to the Nomination Committee pursuant to the instructions posted on Resurs Holding's website.
The Annual General Meeting decides on the Nomination Committee instruction that will apply for Resurs Holding's Nomination Committee. Ahead of the 2020 AGM, pursuant to the instruction currently in force, the Committee is to comprise representatives of the four largest shareholders in terms of voting rights registered as owners in the share register maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB at 31 August 2019, with special rules concerning changes in ownership. Ahead of the 2020 AGM, the Nomination Committee accordingly comprises members appointed as follows: Martin Bengtsson appointed by Waldakt AB; Anna Sundberg appointed by Handelsbanken Fonder; Ulrika Danielson appointed by the Second AP Fund; and Erik Selin appointed by the Erik Selin Fastigheter AB Group. Some major shareholders have declined to appoint members a regards both the Nomination Committee's initial composition and later changes in ownership. In accordance with the applicable instructions for the Nomination Committee, Martin Bengtsson is the Chairman of the Nomination Committee since he is appointed by Resurs Holding's largest shareholder Waldakt AB (with 28.9 per cent of the shares/votes).
The Nomination Committee applies item 4.1 of the Code as its diversity policy,
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
The members of the Board are elected on an annual basis by the AGM for the period until the end of the next AGM. According to Resurs Holding's Articles of Association, the Board is to comprise three to ten members elected by a general meeting. The Board currently comprises eight members elected by a general meeting for the period until the end of the 2020 AGM.
Under the Code, a majority of the AGM-elected Board members must be independent in relation to the company and its management. To determine whether a Board member is independent, a collective assessment must be made of all circumstances that may give reason to question a Board member's independence in relation to the company or its management, such as if a Board member has recently been employed by the company or one of its related companies. At least two of the Board members who are independent in relation to the company and its management must also be independent in relation to the company's major shareholders. In order to determine this independence, the scope of the member's direct or indirect relations to major shareholders must be taken into account. Major shareholders are defined under the Code as shareholders who directly or indirectly control 20 per cent or more or the company's shares or voting rights.
- Adoption of the income statement and balance sheet, and consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet
- A resolution on the appropriation of the Company's profit according to the adopted balance sheet
- Resolution on discharge from liability for the Board of Directors and the CEO
- Determination of fees for Board members and auditors
- The re-election of Board members Jan Samuelson 1), Martin Bengtsson, Mariana Burenstam Linder, Fredrik Carlsson, Anders Dahlvig, Christian Frick 2), Lars Nordstrand, Marita Odélius Engström and Mikael Wintzell up until the next Annual General Meeting; and election of Johanna Berlinde as a new Board member up until the next Annual General Meeting. Jan Samuelson was re-elected as Chairman of the Board. 1)
- Election of auditors
- Resolution on guidelines for compensation CEO and other senior executives
- Authorisation to buy back own shares to encompass up to 5% of all of the shares in the company up until the next Annual General Meeting
- Resolution to buy back warrants of series 2016/2019
- Resolution on private placement of warrants of series 2019/2022 (LTI 2019) and transfer of such warrants
Resurs Holding's next AGM will be held on 29 April 2020.
- 1) Left as a Board member and Chairman at his own request at an Extraordinary General Meeting on 2 October 2019
- 2) Left as a Board member at his own request at an Extraordinary General Meeting on 2 October 2019
RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GENERAL MEETING
All shareholders who are entered in the extract from the share register concerning the status of the shareholders five days prior to the meeting (including Saturdays) and who registered their participation on time, pursuant to the stipulations in the notice, are entitled to participate in the meeting and to cast votes based on the number of shares that they hold. Shareholders who are unable to attend in person may be represented by a proxy. Shareholders may not be accompanied by more than two individuals.
In addition to registering with the company, shareholders whose shares are held in the custody of a trustee through a bank or other securities firm must temporarily register their shares in their own name with Euroclear Sweden AB in order to be entitled to participate in the meeting. Shareholders should inform their trustees of this well in advance of the general meeting.
Resurs Holding's Articles of Association do no stipulate any limitations as to evaluate the company's operations based on the established targets and policies adopted by the Board. Finally, the Board also decides on major investments and organisational and operational changes in the company. The Chairman of the Board is to monitor the company's earnings in close cooperation with the CEO, and chair Board meetings. The Chairman leads the Board's work and the Board members, and creates an open and constructive dialogue. The Chairman's tasks also include monitoring and evaluating the skills, work and contributions of individual Board members to the Board. In addition to the regular Board members, the CEO and CFO also participate in Board meetings. The Group's CGO (Chief Governance Officer) serves as the Board's secretary. Other members of Group Management and other executives report on specific matters.
EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
Once a year, the Board conducts a systematic evaluation during which Board members are given an opportunity to provide their views on approaches, Board material, their own and other members' work on the Board with the aim of improving the work of the Board and providing the Nomination Committee with a relevant basis for making decisions ahead of the AGM. An evaluation was performed by an external company led by the Chairman of the Board ahead of the 2020 AGM, and the results were presented to the Board and the Nomination Committee.
THE BOARD'S WORK IN 2019
- First quarter
- Financial reporting and operations-
- related matters • Credit matters, large exposures,
- problem credits
- T2 issue
- Year-end report
- Audit plan for external audit
- Remuneration of senior executives • Warrant buyback
- Reporting from control functions
- Documents for Annual General Meeting
- Fourth quarter
- Adoption of Q3 report
- AT1 issue
- Financial reporting and operationsrelated matters
- Board's annual strategy meeting • Credit matters, large exposures,
- problem credits
- Evaluation of the Board of Directors and the CEO
- Reporting from control functions
- Budget 2020
Second quarter
• Financial reporting and operations-
related matters
• Credit matters, large exposures,
problem credits • Internal liquidity adequacy assessment process (ILAAP) • Adoption of Q1 report • Annual Report and Annual General Meeting • Statutory Board meeting
• Funding/MTN
• Reporting from control functions
Third quarter
- Documents for Extraordinary General Meeting
- Adoption of Q2 report
- Financial reporting and
- operations-related matters
- Credit matters, large exposures, problem credits
- NPE strategy
- Group recovery plan
- Reporting from control functions
Q1 DEC JAN
JUL JUN
NOV FEB
AUG MAY
OCT MAR
SEP APR
Q4
Q3 Q2
| Own number of warrants |
|---|
| Name | Position | Member of Group manage ment since1) |
Employed at Resurs since |
No. of own and related parties' shares |
Own number of warrants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Nilsson | President and CEO 1) | 2012 | 1993 | 478,474 4) | 1,365,979 |
| Christina Kassberg | Interim CFO | 2019 | 2019 3) | 12,100 | 0 |
| Anna Nauclèr | CCO | 2018 | 2018 | 0 | 145,704 |
| Eva Brike | CHRO | 2017 | 2017 | 0 | 227,663 |
| Anette Konar Riple | CMO | 2017 | 2017 | 0 | 81,958 |
| Sebastian Green | CIO | 2018 | 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| Erik Frick | COO | 2013 2) | 2012 | 75,485 | 227,663 |
1) Resurs Holding AB was founded in 2012. The following individuals held positions at Resurs Bank prior to the foundation of Resurs Holding AB: Kenneth Nilsson (since 2001).
2) Previously CSO and member of Group Management as COO since 2018.
3) As a consultant.
4) Number of shares is 500,000 at 4 February 2020.
BOARD COMMITTEES Although the overall responsibility of the Board cannot be delegated, the Board institutes Committees from among its ranks that prepare, evaluate and monitor matters within each specific area ahead of decisions by the Board. Accordingly, the Board has instituted an Audit Committee, Corporate Governance Committee and Remuneration Committee. The Committee members and Chairmen are appointed by the Board and their work is governed by each Committee's rules of procedure.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
One of the primary tasks of the Audit Committee in accordance with Chapter 8, Section 49b of the Swedish Companies Act is to ensure that the Board meets its oversight requirements pertaining to auditing, accounting and financial reporting. The Audit Committee is also tasked with reviewing the processes and procedures for the aforementioned areas. In addition, the Audit Committee is to supervise the impartiality and independence of the auditor, evaluate the auditing practices and discuss the coordination between the external and internal auditing functions
Resurs Holding's Group Management consists of seven people: the CEO, CFO, CCO, CHRO, CMO, CIO and COO.
Remuneration of the CEO senior executives may include fixed salary, long-term incentive programmes, pensions and other benefits. Senior executives are not paid a bonus or variable remuneration. The Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2019 resolved on remuneration guidelines that are to apply for remuneration of the CEO and other senior executives.
Remuneration of the CEO and other senior executives is to be determined by the Board in accordance with the guidelines on remuneration of senior executives approved by a general meeting and internal policies based on regulations on remuneration systems in banking and insurance operations applicable at any time.
INTERNAL CONTROL
The Board's responsibility for internal control is governed by the Swedish Companies Act, the Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554), the Code and the applicable elements of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's regulations and general recommendations. The procedures for internal control, risk assessment, control activities and monitoring regarding its financial reporting were designed to ensure reliable overall financial reporting and external financial reporting pursuant to IFRS, prevailing laws and regulations, and other requirements that must be complied with by companies listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm. These efforts involve the Board, Group Management and other personnel.
CONTROL ENVIRONMENT
The Board has adopted a number of policies, which, along with the external regu-
Governance Committee is also to inform
the Board of and provide recommendations on the results of these reviews and evaluations. The Corporate Governance Committee has four members: Lars Nordstrand (Chairman), Johanna Berlinde, Mariana Burenstam Linder and Marita
Odélius Engström.
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Remuneration Committee's task is to prepare matters concerning terms of employment and assignments for Board members and executive management. The Remuneration Committee is to monitor and evaluate the application of the guidelines for remuneration to senior executives which the general meeting is to adopt according to the law, and assist the Board with support and advice in formulating the Group companies' respective remuneration policies to promote sound and efficient risk management and, if necessary, propose changes. The internal policies govern matters such as the balance between fixed and variable remuneration, and the relation between earnings and compensation, the primary terms for bonus and incentive schemes, and the terms for other benefits, pensions, resignation/dismissal and termination benefits if applicable. The Remuneration Committee is tasked with monitoring and evaluating the results of variable remuneration, and the Group's compliance with the guidelines for remuneration as adopted by a general meeting. The Remuneration Committee has three members: Fredrik Carlsson (Chairman), Anders Dahlvig and Lars Nordstrand.
CEO AND OTHER SENIOR EXECUTIVES
The CEO is subordinate to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the company's operational management and its day-to-day business. The delegation of duties among the Board and the CEO is outlined in the Board's rules of procedure and the CEO's instructions. The CEO is also responsible for preparing reports and compiling information from management ahead of Board meetings and makes presentations at the Board meetings.
Pursuant to the internal policies on financial reporting, the CEO is responsible for financial reporting at Resurs Holding and must thus ensure that the Board has sufficient information in order to be able to regularly assess the company and the Group's financial position. Accordingly, the CEO continuously keeps the Board informed of the performance of the business, earnings and financial position, trends in liquidity and credit risk, key business developments, as well as any other event, circumstance or condition that could be assumed to be of significance for the company's shareholders. Furthermore, the CEO is to lead the executive management and execute the decisions made by the Board.
Resurs Holding's Audit Committee continuously ensures the quality of Resurs Holding's financial reporting, while the Corporate Governance Committee ensures the quality of Resurs Holding's corporate governance, internal control, compliance, risk control and internal audit functions.
RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL ACTIVITIES
Resurs Holding has implemented a model for assessing the risk of errors in the accounting and the financial reporting. The most significant items and processes in which the risk of material errors may typically exist include income-statement and balance-sheet items, lending to the public, intangible assets and financial instruments. Resurs Holding continuously monitors the effectiveness of the control of these items and processes.
MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING
The Board continuously evaluates the information it receives. The Board regularly receives reports from the business areas concerning Resurs Holding's financial position and reports from the Audit Committee regarding their observations, recommendations, and proposals on actions and decisions. The internal audit function, compliance function and risk control function regularly report their observations and proposals for actions to the CEO, the Board and certain Board Committees. The internal and external regulatory frameworks that govern financial reporting are communicated internally by way of policies that are published on the Group's intranet.
AUDITORS
Ernst & Young AB (Jakobsbergsgatan 24, SE-111 44, Stockholm, Sweden), has served as the company's auditor since 2013, with Niklas Paulsson as the Auditor-in-Charge. Niklas Paulsson is an Authorised Public Accountant and a member of FAR, the institute for the accountancy profession in Sweden, as well as a licensed auditor for financial companies.
The company's auditor participates in a number of Audit Committee meetings and the Board meeting at which the Annual Report and consolidated financial statements are addressed. At this Board meeting, the auditor presents such matters as the financial information and discusses the audit with the Board members. The external auditing of the company's and subsidiaries' financial statements and accounts, as well as the Board's and CEO's administration, is conducted in accordance with generally accepted accounting policies.
with the auditors. The Audit Committee is also to assist Resurs Holding's Nomination Committee in producing candidates for external auditors. The Audit Committee has three members: Fredrik Carlsson (Chairman), Martin Bengtsson and Marita Odélius Engström. The Audit Committee fulfils the requirements on auditing and accounting expertise as stipulated in the Swedish Companies Act.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
The Corporate Governance Committee's tasks include evaluating the Group's internal control and policies pertaining to compliance, risk control and internal audit, insofar as these do not influence the area of financial reporting, for which the Audit Committee is responsible. Among other matters, the Corporate Governance Committee is to evaluate observations and proposals for improvement measures based on reports submitted by the compliance function, risk control function and internal audit function, review Resurs Bank's internal capital and liquidity assessments, and monitor proposals on legislative amendments that may impact the Group's licensed operations. The Corporate
latory framework, comprise the basis for Resurs Holding's control environment. All employees are responsible for complying with the adopted policies. The Board has
adopted policies that govern the responsibilities of the CEO and the Board. The Board's rules of procedures stipulate that due to the consolidated situation, which includes Resurs Holding together with Resurs Bank, the Board is to ensure the presence of a risk control function (second line of defence), a compliance function (second line of defence) and an internal audit function (third line of defence), all of which are organisationally separated from one another. The control functions must regularly report on significant weaknesses and risks to the Board and CEO. The reports are to follow up on previously reported weaknesses and risks and account for each newly identified significant weakness and risk. The Board and the CEO are to take the appropriate actions based on the control functions' reports as soon as possible. The Board and the CEO are to ensure that Group has procedures in place to regularly monitor actions that were taken based on reports made by the control functions. Responsibility for maintaining an effective control environment and a regular focus on risk assessment and internal control regarding financial reporting is delegated to the CEO. However, responsibility ultimately lies with the Board. The CEO must regularly provide the Board with a written CEO report, including general commentary on significant events. As operative personnel in the first line of defence, managers at various levels within the Group are responsible for identifying and addressing identified risks.
Martin Bengtsson
Born in 1970. Chairman of the Board since 2019 and Board member since 2012. Chairman of the Nomination Committee and member of the Audit Committee. Education and professional experience: MSc in
Economics and Business Administration. Previously Manager, Business development at SIBA Aktiebolag, Country Manager at SIBA Aktiebolag, Danish Branch and Investment Manager at Waldir Aktiebolag.
Other significant appointments: Chairman of the Board, SIBA Fastigheter AB. Board member and CEO of SIBA Invest AB (formerly Waldir Aktiebolag and Waldakt AB).

Mariana Burenstam Linder Born in 1957. Member of the Board since 2015. Member of the Corporate Governance Committee.
Education and professional experience: MSc in Economics and Business Administration. Previously CEO of Nordic Management AB, ABB Financial Consulting, Ainax AB and member of the executive committee of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ), founder of Burenstam & Partners AB and ProactiveMedicine AB.
Other significant appointments: Board member of Investmentaktiebolaget Latour and BTS Group AB.

Johanna Berlinde
Born in 1970. Member of the Board since 2019. Member of the Corporate Governance Committee.
Education and professional experience: MSc in Economics and Business Administration. Former Sales Director Tele2Vision, Director of Product & Marketing B2B Tele2 Sweden, VP Head of TV & Media Telia Company. Head of M&A and Partner Management Telia Sweden.
Other significant appointments: VP Head of Product Area Connectivity Telia Company and Board member of Solidtango AB.
Fredrik Carlsson
Born in 1970. Member of the Board since 2012. Chairman of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Education and professional experience: MBA, BSc in Business Administration. Former Global Head of Research, SEB Enskilda, Head of Equities, Second AP Fund, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and HSBC.
Other significant appointments: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Svolder Aktiebolag and Sten A Olssons Pensionsstiftelse. Board member of Betsson AB, Novobis AB and Torsten Söderberg Foundation.
Anders Dahlvig Born in 1957. Member of the Board since 2012.
Member of the Remuneration Committee. Education and professional experience: BSc in Business Administration and MA in Economics. Former President and CEO of IKEA.
Other significant appointments: Chairman of Inter Ikea Holding BV. Board member of
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Oriflame AG and Dunkers stiftelser.

Lars Nordstrand
Born in 1951. Member of the Board since 2012. Member of the Corporate Governance Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Education and professional experience: BSc in Humanities and MSc in Economics and Business Administration. Former CEO of Moderna Försäkringar and Movestic Livförsäkring AB and Deputy CEO of Invik, major in the reserve.
Other significant appointments: Chairman of Anticimex Försäkringar AB. Board member of Modernac S.A Luxembourg and Nordnet Pensionsförsäkring AB.
Mikael Wintzell

Born in 1981. Member of the Board since 2018.
Education and professional experience: Upper-secondary engineering course. Deputy Chief Commercial Officer at Klarna, Sales Director at Payex. Currently Founder and CEO of Wellstreet Group.
Other significant appointments: Board member of companies associated with Wellstreet Group.
Marita Odélius Engström
Born in 1961. Member of the Board since 2015. Member of the Audit Committee and Corporate Governance Committee.
Education and professional experience: MSc in Economics and Business Administration, Authorised Public Accountant. Former CFO and Head of Process & Synergies, Skandia Nordic Group.
Other significant appointments: CEO of Fora AB.

Group Management
Kenneth Nilsson
Born in 1962. President and CEO since 2012.
Education and professional experience: Economics and marketing studies. Former CEO of Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag.
Other current appointments: CEO of Resurs Bank.
Eva Brike
Date of birth: 1968. Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) since 2017.
Education and professional experience: BSc in Human Resource Management, University of Lund. Previously Senior Vice President Human Resources at Rosti Group and HR Director at Air Liquide Norden, BRIO Group and Ericsson Mobile Platforms.
Other current appointments: Board member of Dacke Industri AB and Dacke Industri Holding AB.
Anna Nauclèr
Born in 1977. Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Deputy CEO of Resurs Bank since 2018.
Education and professional experience: MSc in Business Administration, Stockholm University. Previously Sales Manager and Country Manager at Unilever FoodSolutions, BI Consultant at KnowIT, CFO at Innograte.
Other current appointments: Board member at Out of Home.
Christina Kassberg
Born in 1968. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since 2019.
Education and professional experience: BSc in Economics from Stockholm University. Previously CFO Addtech (publ), CFO Stim, EVP Finance and Administration Medivir (publ), Controller Medivir (publ), Auditor Öhrling PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Other current appointments: CEO of KCK Management Consulting AB.

Anette Konar Riple
Date of birth: 1975. Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) since 2017.
Education and professional experience: Law degree, Lund University and Master of International Relations, SAIS Johns Hopkins University. Previously Business Area Manager and Marketing Director at Euroflorist, Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble and PR Consultant at Kreab.
Other current appointments: -





Sebastian Green
Born in 1973. Chief Information Officer (CIO) since 2018.
Education and professional experience: MSc in Computer Engineering, Lund University. Previously CIO and Head of Development at Bergendahls Food, IT consultant at Capgemini, NCR Teradata and IKEA.
Other current appointments: -
Erik Frick
Date of birth: 1982. Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Deputy CEO of Resurs Bank since 2018.
Education and professional experience: BSc in Business Administration, Växjö University and MSc in Business & Corporate entrepreneurship, Chalmers University of Technology. Previously Head of Group CRM and Project Management at CDON Group and Sales Manager at CDON AB.
Other current appointments: Board member of Kivra Oy. Deputy Board member of Resurs Norden AB and Resurs Förvaltning Norden AB.

Board of Directors

INCOME STATEMENT, GROUP
| SEK thousand | Note | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | G7 | 3,310,584 3,062,854 | |
| Interest expenses | G7 | -408,910 | -324,025 |
| Fee and commission income, banking operations | G8 | 222,693 | 217,836 |
| Fee and commission expense, banking operations | G8 | -60,442 | -57,090 |
| Premium earned, net | G9 | 896,509 | 826,154 |
| Insurance compensation, net | G10 | -222,941 | -226,211 |
| Fee and commission expense, insurance operations | -242,084 | -220,345 | |
| Net income/expense from financial transactions | G11 | -22,536 | -47,929 |
| Other operating income | G12 | 206,345 | 206,110 |
| Total operating income | 3,679,218 | 3,437,354 | |
| General administrative expenses | G14,G15 | -1,200,762 -1,178,239 | |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible assets | G16 | -87,642 | -49,039 |
| Other operating expenses | G17 | -158,663 | -188,445 |
| Total expenses before credit losses | -1,447,067 -1,415,723 | ||
| Profit before credit losses | 2,232,151 2,021,631 | ||
| Credit losses, net | G18 | -669,454 | -535,071 |
| Operating profit | 1,562,697 1,486,560 | ||
| Income tax expense | G19 | -346,387 | -343,145 |
| Profit for the year | 1,216,310 | 1,143,415 | |
| Portion attributable to Resurs Holding AB shareholders | 1,213,343 | 1,143,415 | |
| Portion attributable to additional Tier 1 capital holders | 2,967 | ||
| Profit for the year | 1,216,310 | 1,143,415 | |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share, SEK | G20 | 6.07 | 5.72 |
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, GROUP
| SEK thousand | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year | 1,216,310 | 1,143,415 | |
| Other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit | |||
| Translation differences for the year, foreign operations | G41 | 33,162 | 85,787 |
| Hedge accounting 1) | -49,424 | ||
| Hedge accounting, tax 1) | 10,873 | ||
| Total other comprehensive income | 1,249,472 1,190,651 | ||
| Portion attributable to Resurs Holding AB shareholders | 1,246,505 1,190,651 | ||
| Portion attributable to additional Tier 1 capital holders | 2,967 | ||
| Comprehensive income for the year | 1,249,472 1,190,651 |
1) Refers to a hedge of a net investment in a foreign subsidiary and consists of equity and capital contributions in yA Bank at the time of acquisition. Goodwill and profit since the acquisition are not subject to hedge accounting. Fair value changes of the hedging instruments impact taxable earnings and, in the Group, this tax effect is recognised in Comprehensive income for the year.
The hedging of net investments in foreign operations above was terminated in connection with the merger of this business in November 2018.
Statements and notes, Group STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION, GROUP
| Assets |
|---|
| Liabilities, provisions and equity |
| Liabilities and provisions |
| SEK thousand | Note | 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and balances at central banks | 220,799 | 63,215 | |
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | G21 | 1,758,835 1,009,021 | |
| Lending to credit institutions | G22 | 4,128,953 3,703,650 | |
| Lending to the public | G23 | 31,344,787 27,956,576 | |
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | G24 | 1,288,954 1,262,568 | |
| Subordinated loans | G25 | 28,290 | 27,317 |
| Shares and participations | G26 | 95,823 | 68,556 |
| Derivatives | G27 | 110,707 | 190,175 |
| Goodwill | G28 | 1,773,508 1,719,056 | |
| Other intangible assets | G28 | 289,897 | 254,625 |
| Property, plant and equipment | G29 | 139,871 | 56,228 |
| Reinsurer's share of technical provisions | G30 | 3,876 | 4,267 |
| Other assets | G31 | 91,480 | 99,122 |
| Current tax asset | 46,102 | 106,736 | |
| Deferred tax asset | G19 | 5,237 | 26,695 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | G32 | 421,629 | 407,665 |
| Total assets | 41,748,748 36,955,472 | ||
| Liabilities, provisions and equity | |||
| Liabilities and provisions | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | G33 | 94,900 | 149,900 |
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | G34 | 24,409,032 20,578,153 | |
| Other liabilities | G35 | 694,487 | 680,616 |
| Derivatives | G27 | 25,358 | 12,984 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | G36 | 211,861 | 183,080 |
| Current tax liability | 54,452 | 98,344 | |
| Deferred tax liability | G19 | 241,281 | 218,521 |
| Technical provisions | G37 | 585,557 | 532,115 |
| Other provisions | G38 | 20,337 | 22,861 |
| Issued securities | G39 | 7,672,347 7,832,186 | |
| Subordinated debt | G40 | 597,890 | 298,171 |
| Total liabilities and provisions | 34,607,502 30,606,931 | ||
| Equity | G41 | ||
| Share capital | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Other paid-in capital | 2,082,505 2,086,305 | ||
| Translation reserve | 66,206 | 33,044 | |
| Additional Tier 1 instruments | 300,000 | ||
| Retained earnings incl. profit for the year | 4,691,535 4,228,192 | ||
| Total equity | 7,141,246 6,348,541 | ||
| Total liabilities, provisions and equity | 41,748,748 36,955,472 |
| 7,141,246 6,348,541 |
|---|
| 4,691,535 4,228,192 |
| 300,000 |
| 66,206 |
| 2,082,505 2,086,305 |
| 1,000 |
See note G42 for information on pledged assets, contingent liabilites and commitments.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| SEK thousand | Share capital Other paid-in | capital | Hedge accounting reserve |
Translation reserve |
Additional Tier 1 instruments |
Retained earnings incl. profit for the year |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial equity at 1 January 2018 according to IAS 39 | 1,000 2,088,504 | 2,951 | -17,143 | 0 4,113,518 6,188,830 | |||
| Impact of revaluation of credit loss reserves due to IFRS 9 implementation |
-438,681 | -438,681 | |||||
| Impact of revaluation of credit loss reserves due to IFRS 9 implementation - tax effect |
99,940 | 99,940 | |||||
| Equity at 1 January 2018 according to IFRS 9 | 1,000 2,088,504 | 2,951 | -17,143 | 0 | 3,774,777 5,850,089 | ||
| Initial equity at 1 January 2018 | 1,000 2,088,504 | 2,951 | -17,143 | 0 | 3,774,777 5,850,089 | ||
| Owner transactions | |||||||
| Option premium received/repurchased | -2,199 | -2,199 | |||||
| Dividends according to General Meeting | -360,000 | -360,000 | |||||
| Dividends according to Extraordinary General Meeting | -330,000 | -330,000 | |||||
| Profit for the year | 1,143,415 | 1,143,415 | |||||
| Other comprehensive income for the year | -38,551 | 85,787 | 47,236 | ||||
| Equity at 31 December 2018 | 1,000 2,086,305 | -35,600 | 68,644 | 0 4,228,192 6,348,541 | |||
| Initial equity at 1 January 2019 | 1,000 2,086,305 | -35,600 | 68,644 | 0 4,228,192 6,348,541 | |||
| Owner transactions | |||||||
| Option premium received/repurchased | -3,800 | -3,800 | |||||
| Dividends according to General Meeting | -390,000 | -390,000 | |||||
| Dividends according to Extraordinary General Meeting | -360,000 | -360,000 | |||||
| Issued additional Tier 1 instruments | 300,000 | 300,000 | |||||
| Cost additional Tier 1 instruments | -2,967 | -2,967 | |||||
| Profit for the year | 1,216,310 1,216,310 | ||||||
| Other comprehensive income for the year | 33,162 | 33,162 | |||||
| Equity at 31 December 2019 | 1,000 2,082,505 | -35,600 | 101,806 | 300,000 4,691,535 | 7,141,246 |
All equity is attributable to Parent Company shareholders except Tier 1 capital instruments.
See note G41 regarding Issued additional Tier 1 instruments and translation reserve.
CASH FLOW STATEMENT (INDIRECT METHOD), GROUP
| SEK thousand | Note | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | |||
| Operating profit | 1,562,697 1,486,560 | ||
| - of which interest received | 3,306,307 3,061,912 | ||
| - of which interest paid | -383,662 | -320,663 | |
| Adjustment for non-cash items in operating profit | 896,641 | 735,250 | |
| Income taxes paid | -287,503 | -435,187 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities | 2,171,835 1,786,623 | ||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | |||
| Lending to the public | -3,694,769 -4,477,411 | ||
| Other assets | -143,140 | -707,013 | |
| Liabilities to credit institutions | -55,000 | 149,900 | |
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | 3,623,920 2,456,827 | ||
| Acquisition of investment assets 1) | -3,238,044 -1,423,084 | ||
| Divestment of investment assets 1) | 2,455,395 | 1,754,259 | |
| Other liabilities | -106,353 | 9,521 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1,013,844 | -450,378 | |
| Investing activities | |||
| Acquisition of non-current assets | G28,G29 | -103,966 | -136,382 |
| Divestment of non-current assets | 1,343 | 2,154 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -102,623 | -134,228 | |
| Financing activities | |||
| Dividends paid | -750,000 | -690,000 | |
| Option premium repurchased | -3,800 | -2,199 | |
| Additional Tier 1 instruments | 297,033 | ||
| Issued securities | -213,887 2,205,138 | ||
| Subordinated debt | 298,950 | -42,664 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -371,704 | 1,470,275 | |
| Cash flow for the year | 539,517 | 885,669 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 2) | 3,766,865 2,855,822 | ||
| Exchange differences | 43,370 | 25,374 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 2) | 4,349,752 3,766,865 | ||
| Adjustment for non cash flow items in operating profit | |||
| Credit losses | G18 | 669,454 | 535,071 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible assets | G16 | 87,642 | 49,039 |
| Profit/loss tangible assets | -269 | 244 | |
| Profit/loss on investment assets 1) | -20,089 | 3,853 | |
| Change in provisions | 50,476 | 75,337 | |
| Adjustment to interest paid/received | 29,863 | 6,639 | |
| Currency effects | 74,035 | 59,688 | |
| Other items that do not affect liquidity | 5,529 | 5,379 | |
| Total adjustments for non cash flow items in operating profit | 896,641 | 735,250 |
| SEK Thousand | 1 Jan 2019 |
Cash flow | Non cash flow items | 31 Dec 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrued acquisition costs Exchange rate differences | ||||||
| Issued securities | 7,832,186 | -213,887 | 4,758 | 49,290 | 7,672,347 | |
| Subordinated debt | 298171 | 298,950 | 769 | 597,890 | ||
| Additional Tier 1 instruments | 297,033 | 297,033 | ||||
| Total | 8,130,357 | 382,096 | 5,527 | 49,290 8,567,270 | ||
| SEK Thousand | 1 Jan 2018 |
Cash flow | Non cash flow items | 31 Dec 2018 | ||
| Change in opening balance Accrued acquisition costs Exchange rate differences | ||||||
| Issued securities | 5,597,271 2,205,138 | 7,207 | 22,570 7,832,186 | |||
| Subordinated debt | 340,044 | -42,664 | -3,000 | 1,171 | 2,620 | 298,171 |
| Total | 5,937,315 | 2,162,474 | -3,000 | 8,378 | 25,190 | 8,130,357 |
1) Investment assets are comprised of Bonds and other interest-bearing securities, Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing, Subordinated loans and Shares and participations. 2) Liquid assets are comprised of Lending to credit institutions and Cash and balances at central banks.
Notes G1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Resurs Holding AB (publ), Corporate Identity Number 556898-2291, address Ekslingan 9, Väla Norra, Helsingborg, is a public limited liability company headquartered in Helsingborg, Sweden. Resurs Holding
AB is owned to 28.9 per cent by Waldakt AB. Of the remaining owners, no single owner holds 20 per cent or more.
Resurs Holding AB hereby submits the annual report and the consolidated financial statements for 1 January 2019 – 31 December 2019.
The Group is comprised of the subsidiaries: Resurs Förvaltning Norden AB, Corporate Identity Number 559067-0690, Resurs Bank AB, together with its subsidiaries, Corporate Identity Number 516401-0208 and Solid Försäkrings AB, Corporate Identity Number 516401-8482. For the complete Group structure, see Note G43.
The regulatory consolidation (consolidated situation) include Resurs Bank Group and its parent company Resurs Holding AB.
The consolidated financial statements and the annual report are presented in SEK thousand unless otherwise indicated.
Presentation and adoption of the annual report The annual report was approved for issuance by the
Board of Directors on the 17 March 2020. The income statement and the balance sheet are subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting on 29 April 2020.
G2 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
Group
Group management has considered the development and information regarding the Group's key accounting principles and has defined its position on the choice and application of these principles. The Group's assets and liabilities are measured at historical cost. Financial assets and liabilities are measured at amortised cost, apart from certain assets and liabilities which are measured at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss comprise: - Bonds and other interest-bearing securities, including subordinated loans
The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), as adopted by the EU. Applicable sections of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's regulations and general guidelines on Annual Reports in Credit Institutions and Securities Companies (FFFS 2008:25 and all applicable amendments), and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 1, Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups, were also applied. Unless otherwise specified, the accounting principles described below were applied consistently to all periods presented in the Group's financial statements.
Basis of preparation
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Shares and participations
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Derivatives
- Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing
Judgements and estimates in the financial statements
Preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS requires Group management to make judgements, accounting estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the accounting principles and the carrying amounts of assets,
liabilities, income and expenses. Estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and a number of other factors that are considered reasonable in the present circumstances. The results of these estimates and assumptions are used to determine the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities which are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual outcome may differ from those estimates and assumptions.
The accounting estimates and assumptions are reviewed regularly. Changes in accounting estimates are recognised in the period of the change if the change only affects that period. Changes are recognised in the period of the change and future periods if the change affects both. Assessments made by Group management and key sources of estimation uncertainty when applying IFRS that have a significant impact on the financial statements are described in more detail in Note G46 Key estimates and assessments.
New standards, amendments and interpretations that have been applied by the Group
When the financial statements for 2019 were prepared, the Group decided to change the designation of "category" to "stage" for the threestep model based on changes in the credit quality of the financial assets, in accordance with IFRS 9. Refer to Note G18 for credit losses, Note G23 for lending to the public and Note G38 for other provisions.
IFRS 16 Leases
On 1 January 2019 the Group adopted IFRS 16 Leases, which replaced IAS 17. Under the new standard, leased assets and right-of-use assets (for example, rental agreements for premises) are recognised in the statement of financial position.
For lessees, existing leases and right-of-use assets are to be capitalised as assets and liabilities in the statement of financial position, with the associated effect that the cost in profit or loss is divided between depreciation in operating profit and interest expense in net financial items. The new standard does not represent any major changes for lessors, and leases are essentially to be recognised in accordance with the current rules under IAS 17.
Resurs Holding Group as leessee
Resurs Holding leases mainly premises and vehicles. Leases are normally signed for fixed periods of about five years for premises and three years for vehicles, but there are the options of extensions and advance termination, which are described below. The terms are negotiated separately for each lease and contain a large number of contractual terms.
The leasing agreements are reported in accordance with IFRS 16 as right-of-use together with a corresponding liability to the lessor on the day that the leased assets become available for use by the Group. The right-of-use and lease liability are recognised on the lines Property, plant & equipment and Other liabilities. Each lease payment is distributed
between depreciation of liability and interest expense. The interest expense is distributed over the lease term so that each reporting period is charged with an amount equivalent to a fixed interest rate for the liability recognised for each period. The right-of-use asset is depreciated straight-line over the identified
right-of-use period. In the cash flow statement payments for the principal portion of the lease liability are presented within financing activities and payments for the interest portion are presented within operating activities.
Assets and liabilities arising on leases are initially recognised at present value. Lease liabilities include the present value of the following lease payments. - fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less incentives
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variable lease payments that depend on an index or rate, initially measured using the index or rates on the commencement date
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amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee
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the exercise price under a purchase option that the lessee is reasonably certain to utilise - penalty for terminating the lease, if the length of the term reflects the assumption that the lessee will utilise this option.
- Lease payments are discounted at the interest rate implicit if the rate can be determined, otherwise at the incremental borrowing rate.
- The right-of-use assets are measured at cost and include the following:
- the amount at which the lease liability was originally measured
- lease payments paid on at before the commencement date, after any rewards received
- when the lease was signed. - initial direct costs
- costs for restoring the asset to the condition prescribed in the terms of the lease.
The Resurs Holding Group has decided to apply the following exemptions in IFRS 16:
- Payments for short-term leases and leases of a low value are expensed straight-line in profit or loss. Short-term leases are leases of 12 months or less. Low value leases include IT and office equipment.
Options to extend or terminate a lease
Options to extend or terminate a lease are included in a number of the Group's leases for premises. The terms are used to maximise flexibility in managing leases. These options of providing the opportunity to terminate a lease in advance can only be utilised by the Resurs Holding Group and not the lessors. When such an option is utilised, a fee corresponding to six months' rent is often charged. The assessment of the use of options to extend or terminate a lease is reviewed if a significant event or change in circumstances arises that impacts this assessment and the change is within the lessee's control.
As of 1 of January 2019 the liability for unused leasing commitment amounts SEK 107 million and for right-of use assets the amount is SEK 112 million. Equity will not be affected by the transition to IFRS 16.
The average margin loan rate as at 1 January 2019 is, 1.3 per sent. As at 31 December 2019, the liability for unutilised lease obligations amounts to SEK 91 million and for right-of-use assets SEK 95 million. The income statement has been affected by interest expense, SEK 1,355 thousand and depreciation amounting SEK 29,576 thousand. The tax effect has a positive impact of SEK 147 thousand. The total impact on the financial result is SEK 496 thousand. As at 31 December 2019 the average margin loan rate amounted to 1,3 per cent.
IFRS 16 is not assessed as having a material impact on the Group's financial result and performance measures.
New standards, amendments and interpretations that have not yet been applied by the Group.
A number of new or amended IFRSs have been published, but have not yet taken effect, as at the preparation of this annual report on 31 December 2019. There are no plans for these new or amended IFRSs to be applied in advance. The anticipated effects on the financial statements of the application of the following new or amended IFRSs are set forth below. No other new or amended IFRSs approved by IASB as at 31 December 2019 are expected to have any impact on the consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts (not approved by the EU)
The final standard that will replace the standard previously known as IFRS 4 (Phase II) was published in May 2017. It is scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2022, but it is possible that it will be postponed until 1 January 2023. The standard entails a new basis for the recognition and measurement of insurance contracts with the aim of enhancing transparency and reducing differences in the recognition of insurance contracts. A major change in the new standard is clearer and
more extensive requirements on how insurance contracts are to be aggregated. The changes also mean that analyses of profitability in insurance contracts will be more detailed. The new standard is expected to have a major impact on disclosures in and the presentation of the financial reporting. The internal activities to analyse the effects of the new standard, internal training requirements and planning for the transition to the new standard when it comes into force are under way and will be intensified in 2020 and 2021 so that the Group is well-prepared to meet the changes required.
Consolidated financial statements
The consolidated financial statements include the Parent Company and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are entities over which the Parent Company exercises control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns through its power over the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. A subsidiary is consolidated from the acquisition date, which is the date when the Parent Company obtains control. A subsidiary is deconsolidated from the date on which control ceases.
The Group is comprised of the subsidiaries, Resurs Förvaltning Norden AB, Resurs Bank AB and Solid Försäkrings AB. The subsidiaries were consolidated using the acquisition method and, accordingly, the carrying amount of subsidiary shares is eliminated against the subsidiaries' equity at the time of acquisition.
Purchase consideration for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair value of transferred assets, liabilities incurred by the Group to the former owners of the acquired company, and the shares issued by the Group. Purchase consideration also includes the fair value of all assets and liabilities that are a result of a contingent consideration agreement. Identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their acquisition date fair values. For each acquisition, i.e. on a transaction-by-transaction basis, the Group decides whether to measure the non-controlling interest (NCI) in the acquired company at fair value or at the NCI's proportionate share of the identifiable net assets of the acquired company. Acquisition-related costs are recognised as an expense when incurred. Goodwill is initially measured as the difference between the total purchase consideration plus any fair value of non-controlling interests, and the fair value of identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities assumed. If the purchase consideration is lower than the fair value of the acquired company's net assets, the difference is recognised directly through profit or loss.
In the consolidated financial statements, untaxed reserves are divided into two parts, a tax component (22 per cent) and a component that is recognised in equity (78 per cent). Intra-Group transactions, balance-sheet items and income and costs for intra-Group transactions are eliminated. Gains and losses resulting from intra-Group transactions and which are recognised as assets are eliminated in their entirety. The accounting principles for subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistent application of the Group's principles.
Foreign currency
The Group uses the Swedish crowns as presentation Currency. Functional currency refers to the currency that is primarily used in a business's cash flows. The functional currency is determined within the Group based on each individual business's primary economic environment The income statement is translated using the average rate for the period in which the transaction arise. Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currency together with non-monetary assets and liabilities measured at fair value are translated into the closing rate at the balance sheet day. All gains and losses arising from currency translation of monetary items, including the currency component of
Segment reporting
forward contracts, measured at fair value, are recognised in the income statement as exchange-rate changes within the item Net income/expense from present value. For additional information, refer to the section on IFRS 16 Leases above.
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the Group's internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker is the function responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.
Interest income and interest expense
financial transactions. Goodwill in foreign currency attributable to the the acquisition of a foreign operation is treated as assets of the foreign operation and is translated at the closing rate. Exchange-rate gains and losses are recognised in other comprehensive income. Assets and liabilities in subsidiaries and branches with All lease contracts in which the Group is the lessor are classified as finance leases and are recognised in the Group's balance sheet under Lending to the public at an amount corresponding to the net investment in the lease. The lease payment, excluding cost of service, is recognised as repayment of the receivable and as unearned financial income. The income is distributed to obtain an even return on the net investment recognised for each period.
Interest income and interest expense attributable to financial assets and liabilities are recognised using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate is the rate that equates the present value of all estimated future receipts or payments during the anticipated fixed interest terms with the carrying amount of the receivable or liability. Interest income and interest expense include any transaction costs and other differences from the original value of the asset or liability.
a functional currency other than Swedish crowns are translated to the reporting currency using the exchange-rate on the balance sheet date. The income statement is translated at the average exchange-rate for each currency during the period. Emerged translation differences are reported in statement of comprehensive income. Consequently, exchange-rate attributable to currency hedges of the investment in the foreign companies are also transferred to statement of comprehensive income, taking into account deferred tax. This is subject to compliance with the requirements for hedge accounting. Any inefficiencies in hedges are recognised in the income statement within the item Net income/expense from financial transactions at fair value. The hedging of net investments in foreign operations ceased in connection with the merger of yA Bank in November Leases 2018 (IAS17) Leases are classified as operating or finance leases based on an assessment of the economic substance of the lease. If the economic substance of the lease concerns the financing of a purchase or an asset, the lease is classified as a finance lease. If the economic substance of the lease is comparable to a rental agreement, the lease is classified as an operating lease. The key factor in assessing the economic substance of the lease is whether it transfers substantially all risks and economic benefits incidental to ownership of the asset from the lessor to the lessee.
Interest income and interest expense presented in
value through profit or loss.
- Tier 1 capital Tier 1 capital comprises Common Equity Tier 1 capital and other Tier 1 capital. In December 2019, Resurs Holding AB issued Additional Tier 1 Capital of a nominal SEK 300 million. This Additional Tier 1 Capital is subordinated debt that meets some of the requirements to be eligible as Tier 1 capital when calculating the amount of the capital base. The accounting principle chosen means that the Additional Tier 1 Capital is to be classified as equity and payment to holders of these instruments, such as interest, is recognised in equity. The standard for Revenue from agreements with customers, IFRS 15, is applied for various types of services which are mainly reported in the income statement as commission income. IFRS 15 also applies to certain services that are found in the item Other income. Fee & commission income and expense Fee & commission income and expense that are an integral part of the effective interest rate are not interest income. This is comprised of opening fees for loans and fees for the provision of credit or other
Leases agreements where the Group is lessee are recognised in accordance with IFRS 16 as right-of-use together with a corresponding liability to the lessor on the day that the leased assets become available for use by the Group. The right-of-use and lease liability are recognised as property, plant & equipment and other liabilities, respectively. Each lease payment is distributed between depreciation of liability and interest expense. The interest expense is distributed over the lease term so that each reporting period is charged with an amount equivalent to a fixed interest rate for the liability recognised for each period. The right-of-use asset is depreciated straight-line over the identified right-of-use period. Assets and liabilities arising on leases are initially recognised at
profit or loss comprise: - Interest on financial assets and liabilities measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, including interest on doubtful receivables. - Interest on financial assets and liabilities at fair Dividend income Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established.
Revenue recognition
Leases and recognition of lease income The item net income/expense from financial transactions includes realised and unrealised changes in value arising from financial transactions. Net income/expense consists of: - capital gains from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - unrealised changes in value from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - realised and unrealised changes in the value of derivative instruments that are economic hedging instruments but do not qualify for hedge accounting - exchange-rate differences - Ineffective part of the hedge accounting in the fair value hedge.
recognised under fee & commission income, but under types of loan commitments for which it is likely that the credit facility will be utilised. Commission and fees received on financial services are recognised in the period during which the service is expected to be provided when the credit product does not have different partial payment options. Opening fees for other credit products (comprising products with which the customer has the option of switching between different repayment plans) are recognised immediately, since the credit maturity is shorter and there is greater uncertainty about credit maturity.
Fee & commission expenses are the costs of services received, to the extent they are not considered to be interest and are comprised of loan commission. Transaction costs, which are taken into account when calculating the effective interest rate, reduce interest income. Fee & commission expense in the insurance operations comprises remuneration to partners, retail and insurance brokers for the sale of insurance products. Such fee & commission expense are recognised in the financial statements on a separate line under total operating income.
Net income/expense from financial transactions
Premium income refers to the compensation an insurance company receives from the policy holder for accepting the transfer of insurance risk. Premium income is recognised through profit or loss when the risk transfer commences in accordance with the insurance contract. If the contracted premium for the insurance period is divided into several sub-amounts, the entire premium is nevertheless recognised from the start of the period.
Premium earned
The portion of premium income that is attributable to the accounting period is recognised as premiums earned. The portion of premium income from the insurance contract that pertains to periods after the closing date is reserved in the premium reserve in the balance sheet. Provisions to the premium reserve are normally calculated by allocating premium income strictly based on the term of the underlying insurance contract. Risk-adjusted allocation – meaning in relation to expected claims outcome – takes place for certain insurance products, particularly those with terms of more than one year.
Ceded reinsurance
Premiums for ceded reinsurance comprise amounts paid during the financial year or amounts recognised as a liability to insurance companies that assumed reinsurance according to signed reinsurance contracts, including portfolio premiums. The premiums are allocated so that the cost is distributed to the period to which the insurance cover pertains. Ceded reinsurance is recognised in the net amount in the financial statements under premiums earned.
Insurance compensation
Total insurance compensation includes insurance compensation paid during the period, changes in provisions for claims outstanding and claimsadjustment expenses. Insurance compensation paid includes payments to policy holders during under financial year based on insurance contracts or incurred insurance claims, regardless of when the claim occurred.
Other operating income
The item primarily comprises monitoring fees and withdrawal fees and originate from Lending to the public
General administrative expenses
General administrative expenses include personnel expenses, postage, communication and notification costs, IT costs, consulting fees, premises costs and certain other costs related to the business
Employee benefits
Personnel expenses Personnel expenses, such as salaries, payroll overhead and variable remuneration, are recognised through profit or loss during the period in which the employee rendered service to the Group. A provision for variable remuneration is recognised when the Group has a legal or constructive obligation to make such payments as a result of the services in question having been rendered by the employees, and when the amount can be measured reliably.
Pensions
The Group primarily has defined contribution pension plans, which are recognised through profit or loss in the period during which the employee rendered service to the Group. Defined contribution plans are plans under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate legal entity. The Group has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions if the legal entity does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employee benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
Termination benefits
Termination benefits are only recognised if the Group is demonstrably committed, without realistic possibility of withdrawal, to terminate employment
before the normal retirement date and has a detailed formal plan for termination.
Recognition of assets and liabilities
Assets are defined as resources controlled by the company as a result of past events and which are likely to generate future economic benefits. These are recognised in the statement of financial position when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the asset will flow to the Group and when the value/cost of the resource can be measured reliably.
Liabilities are current obligations arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow of resources from the Group. A liability is recognised in the statement of financial position when it is probable that an outflow of resources from the Group will result from the settlement of a present obligation and the amount at which the settlement will take place can be measured reliably.
Financial instruments
Financial instruments recognised under assets in the statement of financial position include treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing, loan receivables, bonds and other interest-bearing securities, subordinated loans, other assets, and derivatives. The heading liabilities, provisions and equity includes loans, issued securities, subordinated debt, derivatives and trade payables.
Financial instruments - Recognition in and derecognition from the statement of financial position
A financial asset or financial liability is recognised in the statement of financial position when the Group becomes a party under the instrument's contractual terms. Financial assets are derecognised from the balance sheet when the contractual rights to the cash flows deriving from the asset cease or when all significant risks and benefits associated with the assets are transferred to another party. This also applies to part of a financial asset. A financial liability is derecognised when the contractual obligation is discharged or extinguished in some other way. This also applies to part of a financial liability. A financial asset and a financial liability may be offset and the net amount recognised in the statement of financial position only when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts and the intention is either to settle on a net basis, or to simultaneously realise the asset and settle the liability. Acquisitions and divestments of financial assets are recognised on the trade date, the date on which the Group commits itself to acquire or divest the asset.
Loan receivables are recognised in the statement of financial position when the loan amount is paid to the borrower.
Financial instruments - Classification and measurement
In accordance with IFRS 9, all financial assets are allocated to measurement categories: Amortised cost, Fair value through other comprehensive income or Fair value through profit or loss. Profit or loss is then divided into two sub-categories, mandatory and Fair Value Option (FVO). Financial instruments in the mandatory category, are continously valued to fair value with the changes reported in profit or loss.
Financial instruments are initially measured at their fair value plus transaction costs. Transaction costs are direct costs attributable to the acquisition or issue of the financial asset or financial liability. Derivatives and instruments classified as financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value, excluding transaction costs. A financial instrument is classified on initial recognition according to the purpose for which it was acquired. Classification determines how a financial instrument is measured subsequent to initial recognition, as described below.
Financial instruments - Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
If a financial asset does not meet the conditions for measurement at amortised cost or for measurement at fair value through other comprehensive income, it must be valued at fair value through profit or loss. The category comprises two sub-categories, the mandatory and the Fair Value Option. In the first category, we have derivatives and financial instruments held for trading.
Unrealised and realised changes in the fair value of financial instruments that are measured at fair value through profit or loss are recognised under Net income/expense from financial transactions.
The second measurement category includes equity index bonds and structured products, which contain both an interest bearing and a derivative component The Group has decided to include equity index bonds and structured products in the category Fair Value Option.
In the balance sheet, these are represented by the items: Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing, Bonds and other interest-bearing securities, Subordinated loans, Shares and participations and Derivatives.
Financial instruments - Financial assets measured at amortised cost
Loan receivables purchased receivables and accounts receivable are financial assets that are not derivative instruments, that have fixed or fixable payments and that are not listed on an active market. These receivables are represented by the balance sheet items Cash and balances at central banks, Lending to credit institutions, Lending to the public, Other assets and accrued income. These assets are measured at amortised cost. Amortised cost is calculated based on the effective interest rate used at initial recognition.
Accounts receivable and loan receivables are recognised at the amounts expected to be received, in accordance to IFRS 9. Purchased receivables, comprised of a portfolio of non-performing consumer loans, were purchased at a price significantly lower than the nominal value. Recognition follows the effective interest model, with the carrying amount of the portfolio corresponding to the present value of future cash flows, discounted using the effective interest rate applicable on initial acquisition of the portfolio, based on the relationship between cost and the projected cash flows at the time of acquisition. The projected cash flows are regularly reviewed during the year and updated to reflect collection results, agreements on repayment plans signed with debtors and macroeconomic information. All updated information is gathered and processed in the Group's models according to IFRS 9.
Financial instruments - Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
If a financial liability does not meet the conditions for measurement at amortised cost or for measurement at fair value through other comprehensive income, it must be valued at fair value through profit or loss. The category comprises two sub-categories, the mandatory and the Fair Value Option. In the balance sheet the mandatory category includes Derivatives. Both unrealised and realised changes in the fair value are recognised under Net income/expense from financial transactions.
Financial instruments - Liabilities at amortised cost
When liabilities arise, these are valued at amortised cost and accrued interest expenses are accrued on an ongoing basis according to the effective interest method. In the balance sheet the liabilities are represented by the balance sheet items Liabilities to credit institutions, Deposits and borrowing from the public, Issued securities, Subordinated debts, Other liabilities and Accrued expenses.
Hedging of net investments in foreign operations The Group hedges its net investments in foreign subsidiaries. The hedged item comprises the sum of the subsidiary's equity at the acquisition date, other contributions after the acquisition and deductions for dividends paid. The portion of gains or losses on a hedging instrument that is deemed to be an effective hedge is recognised in other comprehensive income. Profit or loss attributable to the ineffective portion is recognised through profit or loss. The hedging of net investments in foreign operations ceased in connection with the merger of yA Bank in November
- For foreign operations carried out in the form of a branch, the Group's treasury function manages the net investment in each currency and reduces currency risk through other positions in the same currency and through currency derivatives. Translation differences are recognised through profit or loss. Accumulated gains and losses in equity are recognised through profit or loss when the foreign operations are fully or partly divested.
Methods of determining fair value
Financial instruments listed on an active market The fair value of financial instruments listed on an active market is determined on the basis of the asset's listed bid price on the closing date without additions for transaction costs (for example, brokerage) at the time of acquisition. A financial instrument is deemed to be listed on an active market if listed prices are readily available from a stock exchange, dealer, broker, trade association, pricing service or regulatory agency and those prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on commercial terms. Any future transaction costs on disposal are not taken into consideration. The fair value of financial liabilities is based on the quoted selling price. Instruments that are listed on an active market are recognised under Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing, Bonds and other interest-bearing securities, Subordinated debt and Shares and
participations.
Financial instruments not listed on an
active market If the market for a financial instrument is not active, the fair value is determined by applying various measurement techniques that are based on market data as far as possible. The fair value of currency forwards is calculated by discounting the difference between the contracted forward rate and the forward rate that can be utilised on the closing date for the remaining contract period. Discounting is at a riskfree interest rate based on government bonds. The fair value of interest swaps is based on discounting anticipated future cash flows in accordance with contractual terms and maturities using the market rate. The fair value of non-derivative financial instruments is based on future cash flows and current market rates on the closing date. The discount rate used reflects market-based interest rates for similar instruments on the closing date. Information about fair value recognised in the statement of financial position based on a measurement technique is provided in Note G44 Financial instruments. The Group measures derivatives at fair value solely based on input data that is directly or indirectly observable on the market. Instruments that are not listed on an active market are recognised under Lending to credit institutions,
Deposits and lending from the public, Derivatives and Other assets and liabilities.
Credit losses and impairment of financial assets
Credit losses comprise confirmed credit losses during the year less amounts received for previous years' confirmed credit losses and changes in the provision for expected credit losses. Loans are recognised net of confirmed credit losses and the provision for expected credit losses (ECL)
In accordance to IFRS 9, the Group assesses expected credit losses together with future-oriented factors for all financial instruments, within the category of amortised cost. Expected balance from loan commitments are also considered. The Group reports the possible losses on each reporting occasion.
The assessment of ECL should reflect: An objective and a probability-weighted amount determined through the evaluation of a number of potential outcomes; with consideration given to money's time value and to all reasonable and verifiable information available on the reporting date without unreasonable expense or exertion. The assessment also take into account historical, current and forecasts for future economic conditions.
To determine whether there is a significant increase in risk, and thus a transfer to stage 2, the bank starts by assessing the change in the expected life PD of the credit. In order for there to be a significant increase in risk, a change in start PD must amount to the total of a given threshold and a percentage change in the start PD.
The calculation of credit losses is based on expected credit losses under IFRS 9 and will be calculated by multiplying the PD with the Exposure at Default (EAD) multiplied by the Loss Given Default (LGD). This means that the calculation of expected credit losses is based on the bank's total lending volumes, including credits without any increased credit risk. For provisions for credit losses pertaining to leasing in factoring, an individual assessment is made as to whether a provision is to be established or impairment (leased equipment) is to be recognised. Testing for these contractual groups is performed only at individual level since no group is deemed to meet the requirements for being treated as a homogeneous group. A provision or impairment is reversed when there is verifying information that the impairment requirement no longer exists. Confirmed credit losses include losses for which the amounts are determined through bankruptcy, settlements, a statement from the enforcement authority or exemption from payment granted in some other way.
In addition, the bank also uses an absolute change in PD that entails that if a lifetime PD increases by a given percentage point, which varies depending on product category, then it is attributable to stage 2.
Alongside the significant PD changes described above, the bank uses a "back stop," meaning that a credit that is between 30 and 90 days past due is attributable to stage 2 even if there is no significant increase in PD.
The impairment model includes a three-stage model based on changes in the credit quality of financial assets. Under this three-stage model, assets are divided into three different stages depending on how credit risk has changed since the asset was initially recognised in the balance sheet. Stage 1 encompasses assets for which there has not been a significant increase in credit risk, stage 2 encompasses assets for which there has been a significant increase in credit risk, while stage 3 encompasses defaulted assets, That is assets which have been transferred to debt collection or are past due 90 days or more. The Group has no outstanding loan commitments. All unutilised credit facilities granted are terminable with immediate effect to the extent allowed under the Swedish Consumer Credit Act. Unutilised credit is recognised as a commitment. Intangible assets Goodwill Goodwill arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries and other business combinations and is the amount by which the purchase consideration exceeds the
The calculation of the lifetime for credit cards and other revolving credits is based on predictive models about the future limit use and statistical repayment plans. The models are based on internal historical data where different models are used for homogeneous groups of credits with similar explanatory variables.
The provision of expected credit losses for assets is governed by the category to which the assets belong. Provisions are made under stage 1 for expected credit losses within 12 months, while provisions for stage 2 and 3 are made for expected credit losses under the full lifetime of the assets. participation in the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquired company or business plus the fair value of the non-controlling influence in the acquired company. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to cash-generating units or groups of cashgenerating units that are expected to benefit from synergies
The lending to credit institutions are deemed to have very low credit risk and are not considered to have
A central factor impacting the amount of expected credit losses is the rule governing the transfer of an asset between stage 1 and 2. The Group makes use of change in the lifetime Probability of Default (PD) to determine the significant increase in risk, with the change assessed by a combination of absolute and relative changes in the lifetime PD. Furthermore, all credits for which payments are more than 30 days late are attributed to stage 2, regardless of whether or not there is a significant increase in risk. from the acquisition. Each unit or group of units to which goodwill has been allocated represents the lowest level in the Group at which the goodwill in question is monitored for internal control purposes. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate possible impairment. The carrying amount of goodwill is compared with its recoverable amount, which is the higher of value in use and fair value less selling expenses. Any impairment is recognised as an expense immediately and is not reversed.
been exposed to increased credit risk, which is why lending to credit institutions has not been impaired.
Loan commitments and unutilised credit
Calculations of expected credit losses under IFRS 9 include forward-looking information based on the macroeconomic outlook. The Group has decided to base the forward-looking calculations on a macroeconomic variable (unemployment level) that from a historical perspective has proven to correlate well with changes in the Group's credit losses and partly on an evaluated effect of the regulatory changes in Norway. are available to complete the development and to utilise the intangible asset, and - The expenditure associated with the intangible asset during its development can be measured reliably. Completed development projects are recognised at the costs incurred, less accumulated amortisation and impairment.
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets have finite useful lives and are recognised at cost less accumulated amortisation. They are amortised on a straight-line basis to distribute the cost over their 4-5 year estimated useful life. In connection to the merger of yA Bank additional other intangible assets referring to customer relations were added. The amortisation period for these are 10-15 year.
Other intangible assets include in-house development of IT software. Maintenance costs for IT software are expensed as incurred. Development costs directly attributable to the development of software products controlled by the Group are recognised as intangible assets when the following criteria are met: -It is technically feasible to complete the software so
that it can be utilised,
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It is the company's intention to complete and utilise the software,
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There are opportunities to utilise the software, - The way in which the software will generate probable future economic benefits can be demonstrated, - Adequate technical, economic and other resources
Property, plant & equipment
Items of property, plant & equipment are recognised at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes expenses directly attributable to the acquisition of an
G3 RISK MANAGEMENT
standardised process for risk identification, risk assessment and risk reporting and has implemented this processes throughout the operations. The Group companies work actively on creating a high level of risk awareness and efficient risk management. Risk management is based on the view of three lines of defence where the combination of these lines will ensure efficient risk management in the day-to-day operations.
The first line of defence is at the operational level. Operational personnel have the best opportunity to identify, monitor and control specific risks arising in the day-to-day operations.
The second line of defence comprises the control function in each Group company, Compliance and Risk Control, which independently and autonomously controls the Group's operations and reports regularly, both in writing and verbally, to the respective CEO, board and certain board committees.
CREDIT RISK
The Board of each Group company has established a risk propensity for specific risks based on qualitative and quantitative valuations. Risk propensity indicates the level of risk that the Group can accept in order to achieve its strategic objectives. These risk limits are well-defined boundaries that regulate the desired risk exposure and are applicable, for example, in defining levels within the various risk categories. The Group has a The borrower's anticipated repayment capacity is the crucial credit assessment component in every credit lending decision. The Group follows a policy, adopted by the Board, that specifies the framework for the operations' credit strategy, credit risk management, credit risk reporting and credit rules to be applied in credit assessment. It is in the Group's interest that the Group's credit lending does not entail that the borrower takes unnecessary risk. Borrowers' short and long-term repayment capacity is determined based on their financial situation and resilience.
Credit risk is the risk of a counterparty or debtor failing to fulfil its contractual obligations and the risk that pledged collateral does not cover claims. The Group's credit risks are attributable to the credit portfolio, investments and derivative instruments.
The Group is exposed to credit risks in the credit portfolio. Credit risks in the credit portfolio include the risk of borrowers failing to meet their payment obligations. Responsible credit lending is a prerequisite for well-functioning banking operations. The Group's credit lending is characterised by ambitious objectives and goals in terms of ethics, quality and control. Credit risks are to identify and assess borrowers' payment capacity before credits are granted. An internally developed risk classification tool is in place to assist with credit lending.
The third line of defence is an independent internal audit function. This function regularly examines the Group's operations, including activities in the first and second lines of defence, to evaluate that these lines of defence are adequately managed from a risk perspective. The internal audit function reports regularly to the Board, both in writing and verbally. Credit risks in investments arise in the banking operations' liquidity portfolio that partly comprises a liquidity reserve that is to serve as a separate reserve for high quality liquid assets, and partly other liquidity that is not related to the liquidity reserve. The liquidity portfolio comprises bank balances and investments in interestbearing securities. In the insurance operations, credit risks arise in the investment portfolio that comprises bank balances and investments in interest-bearing securities and investments in equities. To reduce credit risks in investments, the Group follows the established policies of each Group company which regulate, among other things, the type of investment and the limits applicable to each individual counterparty.
The Group endeavours to ensure a highly diversified credit portfolio with pricing based on risk exposure through a broad base of customers with relatively low exposure amounts per customer.
The Group's credit exposure primarily comprises credit risks that arise in connection with credit lending and entail the risk of incurring a loss due to borrowers' failure to meet their payment obligations for various reasons. Credit risk exposure also includes risks related to the concentration of the credit portfolio. Concentration risks are measured based on the level of exposure to individual counterparties/customers, industries and regions. Credit risks in the credit portfolio Credit risk exposure in financial instruments is named counterparty risk and refers to the risk that the counterparty will be unable to fulfil its contractual obligations or will choose not to fulfil its obligations in the future pursuant to the same or similar conditions. Since a large share of the banking operations' liabilities are in SEK and significant assets are denominated in NOK, EUR and DKK, counterparty risks arise when the Group hedges its currency exposures. The banking operations manage counterparty risk by signing agreements on derivative instruments with several different financial counterparties. Trading in derivative instruments in the banking operations is governed by ISDAs and the collateral by CSA agreements. Derivative instruments can be used in the insurance operations to manage risks in the investment portfolio. Derivative instruments in the insurance operations are used to a minor extent and trading is governed by ISDAs.
To maintain a highly diversified credit portfolio with a balanced risk profile and to strike a favourable balance between risk and return, the Group works actively on understanding borrowers' prerequisites and macroeconomic changes that could potentially impact the risk profile. The Group continuously monitors borrowers' repayment capacity. Risks are proactively managed by performing continuous analyses of the credit portfolio to ascertain whether it will be impacted by future macroeconomic changes. These analyses are used, for example, as supporting material for governance and management of the Group's banking operations.
Credit risks in investments
COUNTERPARTY RISKS
The Group is exposed to a number of risks that are typical for companies within the industry that are of a similar size, with a corresponding product range and that operate within the same geographical markets. The Group generally has a low risk tolerance and employs a cautious approach concerning the risks that arise in its operations and prioritises identifying and preventing risk.
The Group's ability to manage risks and effectively maintain capital is crucial to its profitability. Various types of risks arise in the operations. The following main categories of risk have been identified and can be actualised in different ways for each company. - Credit risks (including those attributable to the credit portfolio, liquidity and investment portfolio, credit-related concentration risks and counterparty risks)
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Market risks (interest rate risk, currency risk and other exchange risks)
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Liquidity risks
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Operational risks (including process risks, personnel risks, IT and systemic risks and external risks) - Other business risks (including strategic risks, business risks, cyclical risks and reputational risks) - Insurance risks (only relevant to the insurance operations).
Credit risks, liquidity risks and operational risks that arise within the framework of its banking operations are deemed to comprise the most significant risks for the Group. Insurance risk is the most significant risk in the insurance operations.
The risk management framework is an integrated part of its operations and aligns the Group's strategic objectives with its risk management. The risk management framework includes the Group's functions, strategies, processes, procedures, policies, risk propensity, risk indicators, risk limits, risk mandates, and control and reporting procedures necessary for identifying, measuring, monitoring, managing and reporting risks.
In order to balance the Group's risk exposure and to limit and control risks, the Group companies have produced policies in a 3-tiered hierarchy. External regulatory frameworks and policies comprise the basis for the Group's control environment and management of risks that arise in the operations. The policies also outline the delegation of authorities within specific areas of risk.
The board of each Group company stipulates the risk management policies. A person is appointed in each organisation to take responsibility for each policy who regularly reviews the policy, manages reporting and proposes necessary adjustments to it.
Guidelines comprising the level under policies are determined by the CEO or the person responsible for the specific risk area that the guidelines regulate in the specific Group company. These guidelines contain more detailed information about risk management in a specific risk area. At the operational level, company managers establish the procedures that apply for specific groups of employees. The procedures are more detailed in terms of the management of specific work duties in the daily operations.
Risk propensity, risk indicators and risk limits are regularly monitored and reported to the Board.
asset. Subsequent expenditure is added to the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset (whichever is more suitable) only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the asset will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced component is derecognised from the statement of financial position. All other types of repair and maintenance are recognised as an expense through profit and loss in the period in which they arise.
Depreciation of property, plant & equipment for the Group's own use is applied on a straight-line basis in order to allocate cost or revalued amount down to residual value over the estimated useful life. Assets are depreciated over their estimated useful life of 3-5 years from the date of acquisition. In 2019, depreciation on capitalised property, plant & equipment according to IFRS 16 was added. For more information about the impact on the consolidated income statement and balance sheet, refer to the above section on IFRS 16 Leases.
Residual values and useful lives of property, plant & equipment are reviewed on each closing date and adjusted if necessary. The carrying amount of an asset is also immediately impaired to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. The recoverable amount refers to either the net selling price or the value in use, whichever is higher. The recoverable amount is calculated as soon as there is an indication that the carrying amount is too high. The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is derecognised from the statement of financial income on disposal, divestment or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal/divestment. Gains or losses arising from the disposal/divestment of property, plant and equipment comprise the difference between the sales price and the asset's carrying amount less direct selling expenses.
Impairment of non-financial assets
Assets that have an indefinite useful life, such as goodwill or intangible assets not ready for use, are not amortised but are tested annually for impairment. Assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is taken for the amount whereby the carrying amount of the asset exceeds recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset's fair value less selling expenses and its value in use. In impairment testing, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are separate identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units). For assets other than goodwill that were previously impaired, a test for reversal is performed every closing date.
Provisions
A provision is recognised in the statement of financial position when there is a present obligation (legal or constructive) due to a past event and it is probable that an outflow of financial resources will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are calculated by discounting anticipated future cash
flows using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, if applicable, the risks specific to the liability.
Technical provisions
Technical provisions are based on estimates made and assumptions regarding future claim costs, which entails that there is always an element of uncertainty associated with estimates. Estimates are based on historic statistics regarding previous claims outcomes that are available when the annual accounts are prepared. The uncertainty associated with estimates is generally greater when estimating new insurance portfolios. Estimates of technical provisions include the following: amount of unpaid claims, claims trends, changes in legislation, legal judgements and the general economic climate.
Provision for unearned premiums and unexpired risks
In the statement of financial position, this item comprises provisions corresponding to the company's commitments for insurance cases, administration costs and other expenses for the remainder of the contract period for ongoing insurance contracts. Provision for unearned premiums are calculated individually for each insurance contract. Premiums are earned using experience-based factors calculated based on when claim and operating costs arise in an insurance period. This means that earnings are not shown pro rata for all products. A large part of the portfolio has a term of more than one year.
Compared with strictly straight-line recognition of earnings, costs during the first year of the insurance contract are assumed to be lower than for the remainder of the contract period, based on a one-year guarantee period for the products encompassed by the insurance policies.
A provision is made for unexpired risks if the premium level is deemed to be insufficient to cover expected claim costs and operating costs. The change for the period in the provision for unearned premiums and unexpired risks is recognised through profit or loss. Changes attributable to the translation of the provision items to the exchange-rate on the closing date are recognised as exchange-rate gains or exchange-rate losses.
Costs for insurance contracts
Direct costs that have a distinct link to signed insurance contracts are recognised as assets (gross). Direct costs mainly refer to fee & commission expense and are subsequently allocated over the term of the insurance contract.
Taxes
Income tax consists of current tax and deferred tax. Income taxes are recognised through profit or loss except in cases where the underlying transaction is recognised directly in other comprehensive income or equity.
The Group's foreign branch offices in Norway, Denmark, Finland and Switzerland are taxed on their income in their own countries. In Sweden, the Group is liable to pay tax on all its income, including earnings from its foreign branch offices. To the extent that the company pays tax in Sweden on its foreign income, a deduction is normally allowed for the foreign tax paid, in order to avoid double taxation. Current tax is the amount of income tax payable or recoverable for the current year, calculated using tax rates applicable on the closing date, and includes any adjustments relating to prior periods.
Deferred tax is based on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their corresponding tax bases. Deferred tax assets on deductible temporary differences and tax loss carryforwards are only recognised to the extent it is probable they will be utilised.
Deferred tax assets and tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current liabilities and when deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority, on either the same or different taxable entities, where there is an intention to settle on a net basis.
Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is recognised when a possible obligation may arise based on past events and the existence of the liability will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events, or when there is an obligation that is not recognised as a liability or provision because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation.
Cash flow statement
The cash flow statement for the Group and the Parent Company are prepared in accordance with the indirect method. Recognised cash flows only include transactions involving cash inflows and outflows. Cash transactions are classified under operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. Cash and balances at central banks including Lending to credit institutions.
Repossessed assets
Assets repossessed to safeguard claims are recognised in the statement of financial position together with similar assets already held by the Group. All assets taken over to safeguard claims are initially measured at fair value, and any difference between the loan's carrying amount and the fair value of the repossessed asset is recognised under Credit losses, net. Fair value at the reporting date is the asset's cost or amortised cost, whichever is applicable. In subsequent periods, assets taken over to safeguard claims are measured in accordance with the measurement principles for the asset class. Income and expenses related to repossessed assets are allocated in the same way as other income and expenses in profit or loss.
As of 31 December 2019, the value of property repossessed to safeguard claims amounted to SEK 0.
CREDIT QUALITY, LOAN AND LEASE RECEIVABLES
| 31/12/2019 | Credit risk exposure, |
Impair ments |
|---|---|---|
| gross | ||
| Lending to the public, retail customers | ||
| Performing | ||
| Stage 1 | 23,343,497 | -170,988 |
| Stage 2 | 5,187,002 | -419,305 |
| Non-performing | ||
| Stage 3 | 5,221,067 -2,236,322 | |
| Total lending to the public, retail customers | 33,751,566 -2,826,615 | |
| Lending to the public, corporate customers | ||
| Performing | ||
| Stage 1 | 344,188 | -3,615 |
| Stage 2 | 72,499 | -2,625 |
| Non-performing | ||
| Stage 3 | 55,174 | -45,785 |
| Total lending to the public, corporate customers | 471,861 | -52,025 |
| 31/12/2018 | Credit risk exposure, gross |
Impair ments |
|---|---|---|
| Lending to the public, retail customers | ||
| Performing | ||
| Stage 1 | 22,198,221 | -165,419 |
| Stage 2 | 3,326,966 | -312,054 |
| Non-performing | ||
| Stage 3 | 4,613,819 -2,073,793 | |
| Total lending to the public, retail customers | 30,139,006 -2,551,266 | |
| Lending to the public, corporate customers | ||
| Performing | ||
| Stage 1 | 312,931 | -2,428 |
| Stage 2 | 50,724 | -345 |
| Non-performing | ||
| Stage 3 | 41,952 | -33,998 |
| Total lending to the public, corporate customers | 405,607 | -36,771 |
| Total lending to the public | 30,544,613 -2,588,037 |
| 31/12/2019 | Credit risk exposure, gross |
Impair ments |
|---|---|---|
| Lending to the public, retail customers | ||
| Performing | ||
| Stage 1 | 23,343,497 | -170,988 |
| Stage 2 | 5,187,002 | -419,305 |
| Non-performing | ||
| Stage 3 | 5,221,067 -2,236,322 | |
| Total lending to the public, retail customers | 33,751,566 -2,826,615 | |
| Lending to the public, corporate customers | ||
| Performing | ||
| Stage 1 | 344,188 | -3,615 |
| Stage 2 | 72,499 | -2,625 |
| Non-performing | ||
| Stage 3 | 55,174 | -45,785 |
| Total lending to the public, corporate customers | 471,861 | -52,025 |
| Total lending to the public | 34,223,427 -2,878,640 | |
| 31/12/2018 | Credit risk exposure, gross |
Impair ments |
| Lending to the public, retail customers | ||
| Performing | ||
| Stage 1 | 22,198,221 | -165,419 |
| Stage 2 | 3,326,966 | -312,054 |
| Non-performing | ||
| Stage 3 | 4,613,819 -2,073,793 | |
| Total lending to the public, retail customers | 30,139,006 -2,551,266 | |
| Lending to the public, corporate customers | ||
| Performing | ||
| Stage 1 | 312,931 | -2,428 |
| Stage 2 | 50,724 | -345 |
| Non-performing | ||
| Stage 3 | 41,952 | -33,998 |
| Total lending to the public, corporate customers | 405,607 | -36,771 |
Assessments of the credit quality of consumer loans that are non-performing are based on the IFRS 9 structure and the three stages in which a credit is categorised.
The Group assesses the credit quality of lease receivables and lending to the public, corporate customers, on the basis of the individual borrower's ability to pay.
To safeguard the Group's credit quality, the Group continuously monitors and reports on corporate credit lending commitments in accordance with
specific guidelines.
In collaboration with established credit rating agencies, the Group regularly tracks the situation of individual credit commitments in order to monitor customers' repayment capacity.
CREDIT RISK EXPOSURE, GROSS AND NET
| 31/12/2019 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit risk exposure, gross |
Impair ments |
Value of collateral |
Credit risk exposure, net |
Credit risk exposure, gross |
Impair ments |
Value of collateral |
Credit risk exposure, net |
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| Cash and balances at central banks | ||||||||
| AAA/Aaa | 65,885 | 65,885 | 63,215 | 63,215 | ||||
| AA+/Aa1 | 154,914 | 154,914 | 0 | |||||
| Total cash and balances at central banks | 220,799 | 0 | 0 | 220,799 | 63,215 | 0 | 0 | 63,215 |
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | ||||||||
| AAA/Aaa | 529,316 | 529,316 | 401,033 | 401,033 | ||||
| AA+/Aa1 | 929,577 | 929,577 | 557,976 | 557,976 | ||||
| Unrated 1) | 299,942 | 299,942 | 50,012 | 50,012 | ||||
| Total treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing |
1,758,835 | 0 | 0 1,758,835 | 1,009,021 | 0 | 0 1,009,021 | ||
| Lending to credit institutions | ||||||||
| AA+/Aa1 | 26,701 | 26,701 | ||||||
| AA-/Aa3 | 2,410,823 | 2,410,823 | 1,413,231 | 1,413,231 | ||||
| A+/A1 | 769,301 | 769,301 | 1,301,910 | 1,301,910 | ||||
| A/A2 | 816,914 | 816,914 | 856,947 | 856,947 | ||||
| Unrated 2) | 131,915 | 131,915 | 104,861 | 104,861 | ||||
| Total lending to credit institutions | 4,128,953 | 0 | 0 4,128,953 | 3,703,650 | 0 | 0 3,703,650 | ||
| Lending to the public | ||||||||
| Lending to the public - Retail | 33,751,566 -2,826,615 | 30,924,951 | 30,139,006 -2,551,266 | 27,587,740 | ||||
| Lending to the public - Corporate | 471,861 | -52,025 | -172,948 | 246,888 | 405,607 | -36,771 | -144,097 | 224,739 |
| Total lending to the public | 34,223,427 -2,878,640 | -172,948 31,171,839 | 30,544,613 -2,588,037 | -144,097 27,812,479 | ||||
| Bonds | ||||||||
| AAA/Aaa | 902,119 | 902,119 | 869,657 | 869,657 | ||||
| A+/A1 | 6,053 | 6,053 | 6,062 | 6,062 | ||||
| A/A2 | 0 | 20,510 | 20,510 | |||||
| A-/A3 | 22,212 | 22,212 | 122,114 | 122,114 | ||||
| BBB+/Baa1 | 14,183 | 14,183 | 13,829 | 13,829 | ||||
| BBB/Baa2 | 40,553 | 40,553 | 8,067 | 8,067 | ||||
| BBB-/Baa3 | 21,408 | 21,408 | 22,691 | 22,691 | ||||
| BB+/Ba1 | 18,457 | 18,457 | 0 | |||||
| BB/Ba2 | 8,008 | 8,008 | 10,382 | 10,382 | ||||
| B+/B1 | 9,359 | 9,359 | 7,070 | 7,070 | ||||
| Unrated 3) | 175,994 | 175,994 | 114,779 | 114,779 | ||||
| Total bonds | 1,218,346 | 0 | 0 1,218,346 | 1,195,161 | 0 | 0 1,195,161 | ||
| Other interest-bearing securities | ||||||||
| Fixed income funds | 40,009 | 40,009 | 36,827 | 36,827 | ||||
| Structured products | 30,599 | 30,599 | 30,580 | 30,580 | ||||
| Total other interest-bearing securities Subordinated loans |
70,608 | 0 | 0 | 70,608 | 67,407 | 0 | 0 | 67,407 |
| A/A2 | 18,947 | 18,947 | 18,515 | 18,515 | ||||
| A-/A3 | 3,446 | 3,446 | 0 | |||||
| BBB+/Baa1 | 0 | 3,423 | 3,423 | |||||
| BBB/Baa2 | 5,897 | 5,897 | 5,379 | 5,379 | ||||
| Total subordinated loans | 28,290 | 0 | 0 | 28,290 | 27,317 | 0 | 0 | 27,317 |
| Derivatives | ||||||||
| AA-/Aa3 | 49,160 | 49,160 | 90,418 | 90,418 | ||||
| A/A2 | 61,547 | 61,547 | 99,757 | 99,757 | ||||
| Total derivatives | 110,707 | 0 | 0 | 110,707 | 190,175 | 0 | 0 | 190,175 |
| Total credit risk exposure in the balance sheet | 41,759,965 -2,878,640 | -172,948 38,708,377 | 36,800,559 -2,588,037 | -144,097 34,068,425 | ||||
| Commitments | ||||||||
| Unutilised credit facilities granted 4) | 27,546,215 | 27,546,215 | 27,533,519 | 27,533,519 | ||||
| Total credit risk exposure | 69,306,180 -2,878,640 | -172,948 66,254,592 | 64,334,078 -2,588,037 | -144,097 61,601,944 |
In the event credit ratings differ, the lowest is used.
1) The item 'unrated treasury and other bills elegible for refinancing' is comprised of holdings in a Swedish municipality that are not rated.
2) The item 'lending to credit institutions - unrated' is comprised of lending to other banks. The Group also runs a deposit co-operative with Avanza Bank, a bank listed on Nasdaq Stockholm; the SEK 117 million (105) of liquidity produced therefrom is invested to manage daily flows arising from the deposit co-operative.
3) The item 'bonds unrated' is comprised of bonds investments from Solid Försäkringar´s investment portfolio. The largest counterparties are SAAB SEK 20 million, Peab SEK 20 million and Scania SEK 15 million. The rest SEK 121 million, is devided on 10 additional counterparts.
4) All granted but unutilised credit facilitities are terminable to the extent permitted under the Swedish Consumer Credit Act.
FIXED INTEREST INTEREST RATE RISK
| 31/12/2019 | Less than 1 month |
1-3 months |
3-12 months |
More than 1 year |
Interest free |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||||
| Cash and balances at central banks | 220,799 | 220,799 | ||||
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | 280,344 | 1,051,953 | 224,776 | 201,762 | 1,758,835 | |
| Lending to credit institutions | 4,128,953 | 4,128,953 | ||||
| Lending to the public | 30,255,487 | 135,139 | 489,572 | 464,589 | 31,344,787 | |
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 213,462 | 857,326 | 218,166 | 1,288,954 | ||
| Subordinated loans | 5,985 | 12,962 | 3,446 | 5,897 | 28,290 | |
| Shares and participations | 95,823 | 95,823 | ||||
| Intangible assets | 2,063,405 | 2,063,405 | ||||
| Property, plant & equipment | 139,871 | 139,871 | ||||
| Other assets | 679,031 | 679,031 | ||||
| Total assets | 35,105,030 | 2,057,380 | 717,794 | 890,414 | 2,978,130 41,748,748 | |
| Liabilities | ||||||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 94,900 | 94,900 | ||||
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | 19,659,250 | 2,495,072 | 1,853,588 | 401,122 | 24,409,032 | |
| Other liabilities | 1,247,776 | 1,247,776 | ||||
| Technical provisions | 585,557 | 585,557 | ||||
| Issued securities | 2,899,991 | 4,772,356 | 7,672,347 | |||
| Subordinated debt | 298,771 | 299,119 | 597,890 | |||
| Equity | 297,033 | 6,844,213 | 7,141,246 | |||
| Total liabilities | 22,952,912 | 7,863,580 | 1,853,588 | 401,122 | 8,677,546 41,748,748 | |
| Difference, assets and liabilities | 12,152,118 -5,806,200 | -1,135,794 | 489,292 -5,699,416 | 0 |
in the market interest rate, net interest income for the next 12 months would increase/decrease by SEK 67 million (54), based on interest-bearing assets and liabilities on the closing date. A one (1) percentagepoint parallel shift in the yield curve and by applying the discounted future cash flow, interest rate risk on equity on the closing date was +/- SEK 14 million (6).
Overall interest rate risk is deemed to be limited. This given the relatively high credit turnover rate and the fact that interest rates can be adjusted within two months according to credit agreements and applicable consumer credit legislation in several markets. Most lending and deposits take place at variable interest rates. Interest swap agreements may also be signed to limit interest rate risk. The Treasury Department continually measures, checks and manages interest rate risk on interest-bearing assets and liabilities by applying a variety of models and the Board has established limits for maximum interest rate risk. In a calculation of a one (1) percentage-point change The financing via deposits at variable interest rates has a contractual and theoretical very short fixed interest term of only one day. The pattern, unlike the contractual, has historically been significantly longer than one day. In legal terms, the Group's interest rate risk associated with lending is limited since the majority of the interest rate terms are variable. In reality, however, it is not as easy for market reasons to fully offset a change in interest rates, and this may have an impact on net interest income, depending on the active position. Higher interest expenses can be countered promptly by amending the terms for new lending. In view of the relatively high credit turnover rate, overall interest rate risk is deemed limited. Most borrowers in the Payment Solutions segment are also able to switch between various partial payment options during the credit period.
Interest rate risk is primarily defined as a risk of incurring expenses, meaning the risk that the Group's net interest income will decrease due to disadvantageous market interest rates. Interest rate risk normally arises as a result of companies having different maturities or fixed interest terms for their assets and liabilities. Interest rate risk increases if the terms for assets deviate from the terms for liabilities. Interest rate risk mainly affects companies in the form of gradual changes in net interest income, which can thus affect operating income and both short and long-term capital ratios.
Interest rate risk pertains to changes in interest rates and the structure of the interest rate curve.
Most of the Group's interest rate risks are structural and arise within the Group's banking operations where fixed interest terms for assets and liabilities do not always coincide.
The Group endeavours to ensure sound matching between fixed and variable interest rates in its statement of financial position, and can relatively quickly mitigate interest rate rises by changing the terms of new loans.
The Group manages operational risks, for example, by applying a risk management framework that includes measures for risk identification, assessment, training, control and reporting operational risks. Focus is on managing significant risks by analysing and documenting processes and procedures and by applying risk-mitigating measures. The Group's processes have been mapped with controls to ensure that identified risks are managed and monitored effectively.
The Group has a procedure for approving new or significant changes in existing products/services, markets, processes or other major changes in the business operations. The procedure is aimed at enabling the Group to effectively and efficiently manage risks that may arise in connection with, for example, new or significantly changed products or services.
MARKET RISKS
Market risks in the financial operations primarily comprise interest rate risk, currency risk and share price risk. The Board adopts policies that control these risk, for example, by setting limits that restrict risk levels. No positions are held in the trading book.
Risks attributable to foreign exchange-rates arise on the differences between assets and liabilities in different currencies. Interest rate risks arise on the difference between interest-rate terms for assets and liabilities.
INSURANCE RISKS
Insurance risk is the risk of a change in value due to deviations between actual and expected insurance costs. This means the risk that actual outcome deviates from the expected outcome due to, for example, a higher claims frequency, larger average claims costs, one or more major claims or higher outcome of insurance costs compared with estimated provisions.
Insurance risk primarily comprises premium and reserve level risk and disaster risk.
Premium risk
Premium risk is the risk of losses due to incorrect pricing, risk concentration, taking out wrong or insufficient reinsurance or a random fluctuation in the claims frequency and/or claims amount. The risk in the portfolio of the Group's insurance operations is well-balanced and mainly comprises a large number of insurance with low, individual risks. Concentration risk in the overall portfolio is also considered to be low since the Group's insurance portfolio is highly diversified in terms of both products and geography.
The Group manages and limits premium and disaster risk by the Board issuing policies regulating, for example, maximum retention and a framework for premium pricing. The Group carries out regular detailed reviews of premium pricing and continuously assesses the profitability of established insurance arrangements and changes in tariffs and premiums levels. To further limit premium and disaster risk, reinsurance has been taken out in the risk portfolios with a higher risk exposure to major and chainreaction claims. Reinsurers are selected based on factors including expertise and financial position and comply with the policies established by the board of the insurance company. The Group continuously reviews the entire reinsurance programme to ensure that all risks are covered as required.
Reserve level risk
Reserve level risk refers to the risk of variations in the time and amount of claims payments. Provisions for unearned premiums is intended to cover the expected claim costs and operating costs for the remaining term of valid insurance contracts. As compensation is only paid after a loss has occurred, it is also necessary to make provisions for claims outstanding. Technical provisions are the total of unearned premiums and unexpired risks, and claims outstanding. Technical provisions always contain a certain degree of uncertainty as the provisions include an estimate of the size and frequency of future claim payments. The uncertainty of technical provisions is usually higher for new portfolios for which complete settlement statistics are not yet available and for portfolios in which final adjustment of claims takes place following a long period of time.
Solid Försäkring manages and minimises reserve level risk by means of the Board's policies on reserve level risk and technical provision risks and provisioning instructions that govern the calculation of technical provisions. The actuarial assumptions for determining the provisions for claims outstanding are based on historical claims and exposures that are known at the reporting date. The models used are clearly recognised actuarial models such as chain ladder or other loss development factor models. The outcome corresponds to a provision that covers the expected future payments for all claims incurred, even claims that have not yet been reported. Provision for unearned premiums are calculated individually for each insurance contract. The computation uses experience-based factors, the starting point being how the claim costs are incurred over the period of insurance.
A straight-line (pro rata) earnings model is used for insurance risks with a term of 12 months or less. A provision for unexpired risks is made if the provision for unearned premiums is deemed to be insufficient to cover the Group's liabilities for the remaining terms of valid insurance contracts.
There is always some uncertainty associated with estimates of technical provisions. The estimates are based on facts relating to historical claims and assessments of future trends. Because the majority of the Group's claims are short-term in nature (for most portfolios, claims are concluded within 2 to 12 months from the claim date), the risk of negative developments due to factors such as future claims inflation is reduced.
The Group's Actuary function reports directly to the Board annually or more frequently in connection with the preparation of the annual accounts.
Disaster risk
Disaster risk is the risk that a single event would generate claims on a large number of policies. This risk is considered less likely since the insurance portfolio is well diversified. The Group's largest proportion of insurance is individual product insurance policies for consumer goods, which do not have any exposure to natural disasters, such as hurricanes, flooding, hail, earthquakes or subsidence.
OPERATIONAL RISKS
Operational risks refer to the risk of loss due to incorrect or non-appropriate internal processes and procedures, human errors, incorrect systems or external events, including legal risks. Operational risks include the following main categories of risk: - Process risks, which arise due to process weaknesses, unclear distribution of responsibilities, shortcomings in internal control, etc. - Personnel risks, which arise on, for example, changes in personnel; weaknesses in project management, corporate culture and communication; errors by personnel; risks attributable to remuneration systems, etc.
- IT/systemic risks, which arise due to shortcomings in IT systems, inadequate systems support, etc. - External risks, which arise in the event of criminal actions, shortcomings among suppliers, disasters, etc. - Legal risks, which arise, for example, when an agreement is not fully or partially enforceable, lawsuits, adverse judgements or other legal processes that disrupt or adversely impact the business. Legal risks also include compliance risk, which arises as a result of failure to comply with laws, rules, regulations, agreements, prescribed practices and ethical standards, and which can lead to current or future risks as regards earnings and capital.
Security risks are included in operational risks and refer to the risk of inadequate or incorrect internal processes or external events, including cyber attacks or in sufficient physical security, that can negatively affect the availability, integrity and confidentiality of information and communication systems or the information used to provide services.
CURRENCY RISK
CURRENCY EXPOSURE
year before tax
Exchange-rate risk is the risk that the value of assets and liabilities, including derivatives, may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations or other relevant risk factors.
Currency risk arises when the value of assets and liabilities in foreign currency translated to SEK change because exchange rates fluctuate. The main currencies for the operations are: SEK, NOK, DKK and EUR. There are also currency flows in, for example, GBP, CHF and USD.
| 31/12/2019 | DKK | EUR | NOK | CHF | GBP | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign currency assets, presented in SEK thousand | |||||||
| Cash and balances with central banks | 154,914 | 65,885 | 220,799 | ||||
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | 30,158 | 196,399 | 228,992 | 455,549 | |||
| Lending to credit institutions | 66,864 | 721,948 | 934,985 | 8,204 | 4,729 | 2,735 | 1,739,465 |
| Lending to the public | 4,065,796 4,290,402 | 8,754,773 | 17,110,971 | ||||
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 198,358 | 228,768 | 40,009 | 467,135 | |||
| Subordinated loans | 3,446 | 3,446 | |||||
| Shares and participations | 2,514 | 6,036 | 8,550 | ||||
| Intangible assets | 7 1,085,012 | 1,085,019 | |||||
| Property, plant & equipment | 892 | 2,830 | 3,058 | 6,780 | |||
| Other assets | 23,988 | 51,301 | 213,953 | 21,821 | 2,059 | 228 | 313,350 |
| Total assets | 4,190,212 5,619,605 11,521,462 | 70,034 | 6,788 | 2,963 21,411,064 | |||
| Foreign currency liabilities, presented in SEK thousand | |||||||
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | 6,640,330 | 6,517,643 | 13,157,973 | ||||
| Other liabilities | 51,936 | 126,144 | 225,034 | 4,153 | 475 | 19 | 407,761 |
| Technical provisions | 734 | 52,008 | 240,280 | 48,180 | 6,133 | 209 | 347,544 |
| Other provisions | 1,426 | 3,082 | 8,498 | 13,006 | |||
| Total liabilities | 54,096 6,821,564 6,991,455 | 52,333 | 6,608 | 228 13,926,284 | |||
| Net assets | 4,136,116 -1,201,959 | 4,530,007 | 17,701 | 180 | 2,735 | ||
| Nominal amount, currency hedges | -4,141,512 | 1,173,319 -3,570,413 | |||||
| Difference between assets and liabilities incl. nominal amount of currency hedges |
-5,396 | -28,640 | 959,594 | 17,701 | 180 | 2,735 | |
| Sensitivity analysis | |||||||
| Total financial assets | 4,175,183 5,590,105 10,334,199 | 50,823 | 6,462 | 2,862 | |||
| Total financial liabilities | -50,654 -6,738,917 -6,673,132 | -3,221 | -308 | ||||
| Nominal amount, currency hedges | -4,141,512 | 1,173,319 -3,570,413 | |||||
| Total | -16,983 | 24,507 | 90,654 | 47,602 | 6,154 | 2,862 | |
| Exchange-rate fluctuation, 5% on comprehensive income of the | -849 | 1,225 | 4,533 | 2,380 | 308 | 143 |
| DKK | EUR | NOK | CHF | GBP | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign currency assets, presented in SEK thousand | |||||||
| Cash and balances with central banks | 154,914 | 65,885 | 220,799 | ||||
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | 30,158 | 196,399 | 228,992 | 455,549 | |||
| Lending to credit institutions | 66,864 | 721,948 | 934,985 | 8,204 | 4,729 | 2,735 | 1,739,465 |
| Lending to the public | 4,065,796 4,290,402 | 8,754,773 | 17,110,971 | ||||
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 198,358 | 228,768 | 40,009 | 467,135 | |||
| Subordinated loans | 3,446 | 3,446 | |||||
| Shares and participations | 2,514 | 6,036 | 8,550 | ||||
| Intangible assets | 7 1,085,012 | 1,085,019 | |||||
| Property, plant & equipment | 892 | 2,830 | 3,058 | 6,780 | |||
| Other assets | 23,988 | 51,301 | 213,953 | 21,821 | 2,059 | 228 | 313,350 |
| Total assets | 4,190,212 5,619,605 11,521,462 | 70,034 | 6,788 | 2,963 21,411,064 | |||
| Foreign currency liabilities, presented in SEK thousand | |||||||
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | 6,640,330 | 6,517,643 | 13,157,973 | ||||
| Other liabilities | 51,936 | 126,144 | 225,034 | 4,153 | 475 | 19 | 407,761 |
| Technical provisions | 734 | 52,008 | 240,280 | 48,180 | 6,133 | 209 | 347,544 |
| Other provisions | 1,426 | 3,082 | 8,498 | 13,006 | |||
| Total liabilities | 54,096 6,821,564 6,991,455 | 52,333 | 6,608 | 228 13,926,284 | |||
| Net assets | 4,136,116 -1,201,959 | 4,530,007 | 17,701 | 180 | 2,735 | ||
| Nominal amount, currency hedges | -4,141,512 | 1,173,319 -3,570,413 | |||||
| Difference between assets and liabilities incl. nominal amount of currency hedges |
-5,396 | -28,640 | 959,594 | 17,701 | 180 | 2,735 | |
| Sensitivity analysis | |||||||
| Total financial assets | 4,175,183 5,590,105 10,334,199 | 50,823 | 6,462 | 2,862 | |||
| Total financial liabilities | -50,654 -6,738,917 -6,673,132 | -3,221 | -308 | ||||
| Nominal amount, currency hedges | -4,141,512 | 1,173,319 -3,570,413 | |||||
| Total | -16,983 | 24,507 | 90,654 | 47,602 | 6,154 | 2,862 | |
| Exchange-rate fluctuation, 5% on comprehensive income of the |
The vast majority of the Group's exchange-rate risk is of a strategic and structural nature.
The Group's exposure to currency risks that impact earnings is managed continuously.
So as to minimise exchange-rate risk, efforts are made to match assets and liabilities in the respective currencies as far as possible, and part of earnings in currencies other than SEK are exchanged on a regular basis. The Treasury Department manages the currency exposures arising in the banking operations by using currency hedges to reduce the net value of assets and liabilities (including derivatives) in one single currency. Derivatives in the banking operations are regulated via ISDA and CSA agreements. acquisition and deductions for dividends paid. The Group applies hedge accounting for this net investment. Exchange-rate differences attributable to currency hedges of investments in foreign subsidiaries are recognised in "Other comprehensive income." Transactions in foreign branch offices are translated to SEK using the average exchange-rate during the period in which the income and expenses have occurred.
The Group hedged the net investment in yA Bank AS before the operation was merged in November 2018. The hedged item comprises the sum of the subsidiary's equity at the acquisition date, other contributions after the
Exchange-rate gains and losses arising on settlement of these transactions and from translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities using the closing rate are recognised through profit or loss.
FIXED INTEREST
| 31/12/2018 | Less than 1 month |
1-3 months |
3-12 months |
More than 1 year |
Interest free |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||||
| Cash and balances at central banks | 63,215 | 63,215 | ||||
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | 174,752 | 785,296 | 24,337 | 24,636 | 1,009,021 | |
| Lending to credit institutions | 3,703,650 | 3,703,650 | ||||
| Lending to the public | 27,116,865 | 77,890 | 256,004 | 505,817 | 27,956,576 | |
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 287,482 | 913,442 | 61,644 | 1,262,568 | ||
| Subordinated loans | 5,835 | 12,680 | 8,802 | 27,317 | ||
| Shares and participations | 68,556 | 68,556 | ||||
| Intangible assets | 1,973,681 1,973,681 | |||||
| Property, plant & equipment | 56,228 | 56,228 | ||||
| Other assets | 834,660 | 834,660 | ||||
| Total assets | 31,351,799 1,789,308 | 280,341 | 600,899 | 2,933,125 36,955,472 | ||
| Liabilities | ||||||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 149,900 | 149,900 | ||||
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | 19,027,169 | 224,465 | 1,096,719 | 229,800 | 20,578,153 | |
| Other liabilities | 1,216,406 1,216,406 | |||||
| Technical provisions | 532,115 | 532,115 | ||||
| Issued securities | 3,476,520 4,355,666 | 7,832,186 | ||||
| Subordinated debt | 298,171 | 298,171 | ||||
| Equity | 6,348,541 6,348,541 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 22,951,760 4,580,131 | 1,096,719 | 229,800 8,097,062 36,955,472 | |||
| Difference, assets and liabilities | 8,400,039 -2,790,823 | -816,378 | 371,099 -5,163,937 | 0 |
FUNDING - CONSOLIDATED SITUATION
A core component of financing efforts is maintaining a well-diversified financing structure with access to several sources of financing. Access to a number of sources of financing means that it is possible to use the most appropriate source of financing at any particular time.
Work on diversifying financing remained in focus during the year. Currency hedges are used to manage the currency risk associated with lending in currencies other than the currencies found in the financing operations. These derivatives are covered and regulated by ISDA and CSA agreements established with numerous counterparties.
The main type of financing is deposits from the public. This type of financing is offered to customers in Sweden, Norway and Germany. Deposits, which are analysed on a regular basis, totalled SEK 24,647 million (20,773), of which SEK 11,391 million (14,056) was in Sweden, an equivalent of SEK 6,601 million (6,337) was in Norway and an equivalent of SEK 6,655 million (381) was in Germany. The lending to the public/deposits from the public ratio for the consolidated situation is 127 per cent (135).
Deposit products are covered by the deposit insurance scheme, the purpose of which is to strengthen the protection of deposits received from the public and contribute to the stability of the financial system. The state deposit insurance scheme in Sweden totals SEK 950,000 per person and institution, with the option of applying to extend this amount under certain circumstances. The deposits offered to customers in Germany are covered by the Swedish deposit insurance scheme. In Norway, the state deposit insurance totals NOK 2,000,000 per person. The majority of deposits from the public are covered by the state deposit insurance scheme.
Resurs Bank produced a base prospectus in order to issue bonds, with a programme that amounts to SEK 8,000 million (8,000). Resurs Bank has worked successfully on continuously issuing bonds under this programme and sees itself as an established issuer in the market. On the closing date, the programme had 11 issues outstanding of a nominal SEK 5,450 million (4,250). Of the 11 issues, nine are senior unsecured bonds and two issues are Tier 2 capital of SEK 600 million (300). Outside the programme, Resurs Bank also issued Tier 2 capital (T2) of a nominal SEK 200 million (200).
Resurs Holding issued Additional Tier 1 Capital of a nominal SEK 300 million (0).
In May 2019, rating agency Nordic Credit Rating awarded Resurs Bank AB the credit rating of BBBwith a stable outlook. There was no change in the credit rating as per the closing date. Nordic Credit Rating's analyses are available on the website www.nordiccreditrating.com.
Resurs Bank has completed a securitisation of loan receivables, a form of structured financing, referred to as Asset Backed Securities (ABS). This took place by transferring loan receivables to Resurs Bank's wholly owned subsidiaries Resurs Consumer Loans 1 Limited. The acquisition of loan receivables by Resurs Consumer Loans was financed by an international financial institution. In June 2019, an agreement was signed to extend the existing financing and Resurs Bank has, for a period of 18 months (revolving period), the right to continue sale of certain additional loan receivables to Resurs Consumer Loans. At 31 december 2019 a total of appoximately SEK 3.6 billion in loan receivables had been transferred to Resurs Consumer Loans. Monthly reports that include information on the financial situation, liquidity forecast and risk measures are submitted to the Treasury Committee. Policies adopted by the Board are continuously monitored, while the Treasury Committee may also establish requirements that must be followed. Regular reports are also submitted to the Board. The Group's liquidity risk is controlled and audited by independent functions. There must always be liquid assets that can be used immediately to manage daily cash flows arising the business. There must also be preparedness for uneven cash flows, which can be handled by means of a quick redistribution of liquidity or disposal of investments. There must be preparedness for a rapid strengthening of liquidity through various actions.
Liquidity risks – consolidated situation Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will be unable to discharge its payment obligations on the due date without borrowing at highly unfavourable rates. The consolidated situation, comprised of the Parent
Company Resurs Holding AB and the Resurs Bank AB Group, must maintain a liquidity reserve and have access to an unutilised liquidity margin in the event of irregular or unexpected liquidity flows.
Managing liquidity risk is centralised and the Treasury Department is responsible for continuously monitoring, analysing, forecasting, managing and reporting liquidity risks. The department is led by the Head of Treasury, who in turn organisationally reports to the CFO. The Group's liquidity risk is managed through policies that specify limits, responsibilities and monitoring and include a contingency plan. The purpose of the contingency plan is to prepare for various courses of action should liquidity trend unfavourably. This plan includes risk indicators that could trigger the contingency plan and action plans to strengthen liquidity.
Resurs Bank and Resurs Consumer Loans have provided security for the assets that form part of the securitisation. At the balance sheet date, the external financing amounted to SEK 2.9 billion (2.9) of the ABS financing. Resurs Bank has the right to amortise (reduce) the funding every month. Since the bank has this option, collateral is linked to the securitisation that pays a central role in the monthly interest payments. A compulsory requirement for a net stable funding ratio (NSFR) will be applied in 2021 via an EU regulation. The NSFR is expressed as a percentage and is to amount to a minimum of 100 per cent. This shows that the institute has sufficiently stable financing to cover its financing needs for a period of one year under normal or stressed circumstances. Work on preparing the reporting is under way and the assessment is that the NSFR for the consolidated situation exceeds 100 per cent. Banking operations are characterised by financing which, for the most part, consists of long-term savings together with ABS and MTN bonds. Lending operations primarily comprises short-term lending (Credit Cards and Retail Finance). This is a major difference from general banking operations in the Nordic region, which have historically been based on shorter financing than loans (such as mortgages), creating a negative cash flow. Structural liquidity risk is limited since the operations of the Group have a fundamentally positive cash flow. In the liquidity exposure table with maturity times, deposits from the public at variable interest rates are placed in the payable on demand category. However, assessment and historical outcomes show that customer behaviour – as opposed to the contractual – is significantly longer than this. The company believes that deposits from the public are a longterm and stable source of financing. Investments must be of a high credit and liquidity quality and consideration is continuously given to maintaining a sufficient amount of liquid assets.
The banking operations prepare a funding and liquidity plan whenever required, at least once annually. Stress tests are carried out regularly to ensure that liquidity is in place for circumstances that deviate from normal conditions. One recurring stress test evaluates significant outflows of deposits from the public. Stress scenarios combining a variety of events and circumstances are implemented on a regular basis. Examples of combined events are disruptions in the capital market and deterioration in customers' repayment behaviour.
CURRENCY EXPOSURE
| 31/12/2018 | DKK | EUR | NOK | CHF | GBP | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign currency assets, presented in SEK thousand | |||||||
| Cash and balances with central banks | 63,215 | 63,215 | |||||
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | 24,337 | 24,636 | 188,968 | 237,941 | |||
| Lending to credit institutions | 61,915 | 120,274 | 843,314 | 4,056 | 3,973 | 2,414 1,035,946 | |
| Lending to the public | 3,507,362 | 2,775,132 | 8,857,731 | 15,140,225 | |||
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 44,264 | 131,401 | 36,827 | 212,492 | |||
| Subordinated loans | 3,423 | 3,423 | |||||
| Shares and participations | 5,801 | 5,801 | |||||
| Intangible assets | 20 | 1,114,158 | 1,114,178 | ||||
| Property, plant & equipment | 188 | 3,655 | 4,433 | 8,276 | |||
| Other assets | 97,020 | 50,892 | 310,168 | 3,494 | 3,079 | 166 | 464,819 |
| Total assets | 3,690,822 3,022,296 11,519,189 | 44,377 | 7,052 | 2,580 18,286,316 | |||
| Foreign currency liabilities, presented in SEK thousand | |||||||
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | 380,951 6,337,350 | 6,718,301 | |||||
| Other liabilities | 55,337 | 85,804 | 330,553 | 3,075 | 100 | 474,869 | |
| Technical provisions | 1,138 | 49,323 | 213,953 | 33,677 | 6,584 | 120 | 304,795 |
| Other provisions | 1,487 | 1,076 | 11,672 | 14,235 | |||
| Issued securities | 988,564 | 988,564 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 57,962 | 517,154 7,882,092 | 36,752 | 6,684 | 120 8,500,764 | ||
| Net assets | 3,632,860 2,505,142 | 3,637,097 | 7,625 | 368 | 2,460 | ||
| Nominal amount, currency hedges | -3,625,760 -2,496,898 -2,607,353 | ||||||
| Difference between assets and liabilities incl. nominal amount of currency hedges |
7,100 | 8,244 | 1,029,744 | 7,625 | 368 | 2,460 | |
| Sensitivity analysis | |||||||
| Total financial assets | 3,654,471 3,039,495 10,178,489 | 43,594 | 6,160 | 2,494 | |||
| Total financial liabilities | -63,067 | -470,426 -7,633,861 | -2,632 | -100 | |||
| Nominal amount, currency hedges | -3,625,760 -2,496,898 -2,607,353 | ||||||
| Total | -34,356 | 72,171 | -62,725 | 40,962 | 6,060 | 2,494 | |
| Exchange-rate fluctuation, 5% on comprehensive income of the year before tax |
-1,718 | 3,609 | -3,136 | 2,048 | 303 | 125 |
LIQUIDITY AND LIQUIDITY RESERVE - CONSOLIDATED SITUATION
LIQUIDITY RESERVE
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidity reserve as per FFFS 2010:7 definition | |||||
| Securities issued by sovereigns | 184,378 | 49,117 | |||
| Securities issued by municipalities | 830,219 | 729,974 | |||
| Lending to credit institutions | 250,000 | ||||
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 903,264 | 870,196 | |||
| Summary liquidity reserve as per FFFS 2010:7 | 1,917,861 1,899,287 | ||||
| Other liquidity portfolio | |||||
| Cash and balances at central banks | 220,799 | 63,215 | |||
| Securities issued by municipalities | 699,902 | 100,033 | |||
| Lending to credit institutions | 4,061,272 | 3,425,045 | |||
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 100,043 | ||||
| Total other liquidity portfolio | 4,981,973 3,688,336 | ||||
| Total liquidity portfolio | 6,899,834 | 5,587,623 | |||
| Other liquidity-creating measures | |||||
| Unutilised credit facilities | 52,895 | 51,225 | |||
| In evaluating liquid assets for LCR reporting, the following assessment of liquid asset quality is made before each value judgement in accordance with the EU Commission's delegated regulation (EU) 575/2013 Valuations of interest-bearing securities in the above table are measured at market value and accrued interest. |
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| LIQUIDITY COVERAGE RATIO (LCR) - LIQUID ASSETS | |||||
| 31/12/2019 | Total | SEK | EUR | DKK | NOK |
| Level 1 assets | |||||
| Cash and balances with central banks | 193,433 | 127,548 | 65,885 | ||
| Securities or guaranteed by sovereigns, central banks, MDBs and international org. | 184,378 | 120,318 | 30,211 | 33,849 | |
| Securities issued by municipalites | 1,530,121 | 1,273,617 | 76,652 | 179,852 | |
| Covered bonds | 374,185 | 196,880 | 177,305 | ||
| Level 2 assets | |||||
| Covered bonds | 529,079 | 529,079 | |||
| Total liquid assets | 2,811,196 | 1,802,696 | 521,398 | 30,211 | 456,891 |
| 31/12/2018 | Total | SEK | EUR | DKK | NOK |
| Level 1 assets | |||||
| Cash and balances with central banks | 63,215 | 63,215 | |||
| Securities or guaranteed by sovereigns, central banks, MDBs and international org. | 49,117 | 24,662 | 24,455 | ||
| Securities issued by municipalites | 729,974 | 556,093 | 173,881 | ||
| Covered bonds | 188,624 | 100,099 | 42,498 | 46,027 | |
| Level 2 assets | |||||
| Covered bonds | 572,680 | 531,730 | 40,950 | ||
| Total liquid assets | 1,603,610 | 1,187,922 | 67,160 | 24,455 | 324,073 |
| Level 1 is comprised of assets with the highest quality and level 2 of very high-quality assets according to the Liquidity Coverage Ratio regulations. | |||||
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | |||||
| Total liquid assets | 2,811,196 1,603,610 | ||||
| Net liquidity outflow | 1,025,759 | 1,031,174 |
LCR measure 264% 146%
The report on liquidity generally describes the consolidated situation and not the Group. The consolidated situation includes the Parent Company Resurs Holding AB and the Resurs Bank AB Group.
The liquidity reserve, totalling SEK 1,918 million (1,899), is in accordance with Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority regulations on liquidity risk management (FFFS 2010:7) and applicable amendments thereto for the consolidated situation. Accordingly, assets are segregated, unutilised and of high quality. The liquidity reserve largely comprises assets with the highest credit quality rating. In addition to the liquidity reserve, the consolidated Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) for the consolidated situation is reported to the authorities on a monthly basis. The LCR shows the ratio between high qualitative assets and net outflow during a 30-day stressed period. A ratio of 100 per cent means that the assets met the stressed scenario, and this is also the minimum ratio from the authorities. As at 31 December 2019, the ratio for the consolidated situation was 264 per cent (146). For the period January to December 2019, the average LCE measures 200 per cent for the consolidated situation.
Liquidity comprises both a liquidity reserve and another liquidity portfolio that is monitored on a daily basis. The main liquidity risk is deemed to arise in the event multiple depositors simultaneously withdraw their deposited funds. An internal model is used to set minimum requirements for the amount of the liquidity reserve, calculated based on deposit volumes, the proportion covered by deposit insurance and relationship to depositors. The model also takes into account the future maturities of issued securities. The Board has stipulated that the liquidity reserve may never fall below SEK 1,300 million. Apart from the liquidity reserve, there is an intraday liquidity requirement of at least 4 per cent of deposits from the public, or a minimum SEK 700 million. There are also other liquidity requirements regulating and controlling the business.
situation has other liquid assets primarily comprised of cash balances with other banks. These assets are of high credit quality and total SEK 4,982 million (3,688) for the consolidated situation. Total liquidity amounted SEK 6,900 million (5,588). Total liquidity corresponded to 28 per cent (27 per cent) of deposits from the public. The Group also has unutilised credit facilities of NOK 50 million (50). All valuations of interest-bearing securities were made at market values that take into accout accrued interest.
LIQUIDITY EXPOSURE, UNDISCOUNTED CASH FLOWS - GROUP
| 31/12/2019 | Payable on demand |
< 3 months | 3-12 months |
1-5 years | >5 years | No duration |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | |||||||
| Cash and balances at central banks | 193,433 | 27,366 | 220,799 | ||||
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | 680,649 | 302,551 | 716,926 | 73,583 | 1,773,709 | ||
| Lending to credit institutions | 3,890,528 | 71,049 | 90,000 | 73,858 | 3,518 4,128,953 | ||
| Lending to the public | 4,820,535 6,946,413 | 19,151,756 13,305,945 3,461,865 47,686,514 | |||||
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 113,797 | 217,708 | 829,959 | 105,116 | 40,009 1,306,589 | ||
| Subordinated loans | 62 | 3,856 | 25,589 | 29,507 | |||
| Shares and participations | 95,823 | 95,823 | |||||
| Other financial assets | 227,753 | 12,950 | 240,703 | ||||
| Total | 4,083,961 5,913,845 | 7,573,478 | 20,798,088 13,484,644 3,628,581 55,482,597 | ||||
| Financial liabilities | |||||||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 94,900 | 94,900 | |||||
| Deposits and borrowing from the public 1) | 19,558,828 | 2,087,831 | 1,928,474 | 854,651 | 24,429,784 | ||
| Issued securities | 294,448 | 1,573,661 | 4,465,767 1,452,032 | 7,785,908 | |||
| Subordinated debt | 6,564 | 19,836 | 104,671 | 685,075 | 816,146 | ||
| Additional Tier 1 instruments 3) | 4,222 | 12,760 | 367,790 | 384,772 | |||
| Other financial liabilities | 662,117 | 82,300 | 744,417 | ||||
| Total | 19,558,828 | 3,055,182 | 3,711,931 | 5,792,879 | 2,137,107 | 0 34,255,927 | |
| Net assets | -15,474,867 | 2,858,663 | 3,861,547 | 15,005,209 11,347,537 | 3,628,581 | 21,226,670 | |
| Derivatives, received | 4,000,664 | 3,797,618 | 7,798,282 | ||||
| Derivatives, paid | -3,914,423 -3,797,502 | -7,711,925 | |||||
| Difference per time interval 2) | -15,474,867 | 2,944,904 | 3,861,663 | 15,005,209 | 11,347,537 | 3,628,581 | 21,313,027 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 149,900 | 149,900 | ||||
| Deposits and borrowing from the public 1) | 19,025,446 | 226,486 1,105,095 | 233,399 | 20,590,426 | ||
| Issued securities | 17,724 1,608,323 | 5,097,074 1,220,596 | 7,943,717 | |||
| Subordinated debt | 3,002 | 8,907 | 47,665 | 338,791 | 398,365 | |
| Other financial liabilities | 713,791 | 79,878 | 793,669 | |||
| Total | 19,025,446 | 961,003 2,952,103 | 5,378,138 1,559,387 | 0 29,876,077 | ||
| Net assets | -15,511,766 | 3,909,682 | 3,773,422 | 13,800,093 | 9,202,311 | 3,425,712 18,599,454 |
| Derivatives, received | 6,037,479 | 2,870,459 | 8,907,938 | |||
| Derivatives, paid | -5,904,770 -2,825,298 | -8,730,068 |
The cash flow for securities is calculated applying the coupon-rate for each security at that point of time.
| 31/12/2018 | Payable on demand |
< 3 months | 3-12 months |
1-5 years | >5 years | No duration |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | |||||||
| Cash and balances at central banks | 63,215 | 63,215 | |||||
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | 270,991 | 27,359 | 673,601 | 46,667 | 1,018,618 | ||
| Lending to credit institutions | 3,450,465 | 57,558 | 90,000 | 75,644 | 29,983 3,703,650 | ||
| Lending to the public | 4,178,366 6,453,403 | 17,420,866 10,695,858 3,290,346 42,038,839 | |||||
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 101,784 | 141,463 | 979,030 | 19,173 | 36,827 | 1,278,277 | |
| Subordinated loans | 41 | 400 | 29,090 | 29,531 | |||
| Shares and participations | 68,556 | 68,556 | |||||
| Other financial assets | 261,945 | 12,900 | 274,845 | ||||
| Total | 3,513,680 4,870,685 | 6,725,525 | 19,178,231 10,761,698 | 3,425,712 48,475,531 |
Interest attributable to Deposits from the public with variable interest rates are not reflected in the above tables.
1) Interest attributable to Deposits from the public with fixed interest rates is capitalised annually; in the model, however, it is deemed paid in full at maturity.
2) Amounts payable on demand amounted to SEK -15,512 million. Contractual and expected terms are deemed to deviate for deposits from the public of SEK 19,025 million. The pattern, unlike the contractual terms, has historically been significantly lower than one day.
The cash flow for securities is calculated applying the coupon-rate for each security at that point of time. Interest attributable to Deposits from the public with variable interest rates are not reflected in the above tables.
1) Interest attributable to deposits from the public with fixed interest rates largely comprises interest that is capitalised and paid at maturity. The model assumes that deposits with fixed interest terms of less than 12 months are capitalised and paid at maturity. For deposits with fixed interest terms of more than 12 months, interest is capitalised and paid annually and at maturity. 2) Amounts payable on demand amounted to SEK -15,475 million. Contractual and expected terms are deemed to deviate for deposits from the public of SEK 19,559 million. The pattern, unlike the contractual terms, has historically been significantly lower than one day.
3) Additional Tier 1 Capital refers to AT1 bonds that are recognised as equity in the balance sheet.
CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
CAPITAL RATIO AND CAPITAL BUFFERS
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riskweighted exposure amount |
Capital require ment |
Riskweighted exposure amount |
Capital require ment |
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| Credit risks | |||||
| Exposures to central governments or central banks | |||||
| Exposures to regional governments of local authorities | |||||
| Exposures to public sector entities | |||||
| Exposures to multilateral development banks | |||||
| Exposures to international organisations | |||||
| Exposures to institutions | 830,818 | 66,465 | 748,532 | 59,883 | |
| Exposures to corporates | 412,282 | 32,983 | 366,130 | 29,290 | |
| Retail exposures | 21,171,101 1,693,688 19,027,139 | 1,522,171 | |||
| Exposures secured by property mortgates | |||||
| Exposures in default | 3,095,205 | 247,616 2,666,279 | 213,302 | ||
| Exposures with particularly high risk | |||||
| Exposures in the form of covered bonds | 90,122 | 7,210 | 86,879 | 6,950 | |
| Items related to securitisation positions | |||||
| Exposures to institutions and companies with short-term credit ratings | 99,943 | 7,995 | |||
| Exposures in the form of units or shares in collective instrument undertakings (funds) | |||||
| Equity exposures | 96,404 | 7,712 | 80,001 | 6,400 | |
| Other items | 513,701 | 41,096 | 545,212 | 43,618 | |
| Total credit risk | 26,209,633 2,096,770 23,620,115 1,889,609 | ||||
| Credit valuation adjustment risk | 30,589 | 2,447 | 45,050 | 3,604 | |
| Market risk | |||||
| Currency risk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Operational risk | 4,849,713 | 387,977 | 5,552,748 | 444,220 | |
| Total riskweighted exposure and total capital requirement | 31,089,935 | 2,487,194 29,217,913 | 2,337,433 |
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|
| Common Equity Tier 1 ratio, % | 13.6 | 13.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 ratio, % | 14.6 | 13.4 |
| Total capital ratio, % | 16.3 | 14.7 |
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital requirement incl. buffer requirement, % | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| - of which, capital conservation buffer requirement, % | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| - of which, countercyclical buffer requirement, %* | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital available for use as buffer, % | 7.3 | 6.7 |
*Geographical allocation of the countercyclical buffer requirement
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit risk exposure |
Counter cyclical buffer requirement |
Weighted counter cyclical buffer requirement |
Credit risk exposure |
Counter cyclical buffer requirement |
Weighted counter cyclical buffer requirement |
|
| Sweden | 11,844,776 | 2.5% | 1.2% 10,795,867 | 2.0% | 0.9% | |
| Norway | 6,919,265 | 2.5% | 0.7% | 7,016,402 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Finland | 3,436,264 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2,271,143 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Denmark | 3,178,509 | 1.0% | 0.1% | 2,788,172 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total 1) | 25,378,814 | 2.0% 22,871,584 | 1.5% |
1) The calculation exclude the exposures towards institute according to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's regulations regarding prudential requirements and capital buffers (FFFS 2014:12).
In addition to the treatment of Pillar 1 risks above, 1.0 % (1.0) of the consolidated situation's risk-weighted assets are allocated for Pillar 2 requirements as at 31 December 2019.
G4 CAPITAL ADEQUACY - CONSOLIDATED SITUATION
Capital adequacy
| CAPITAL BASE | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | ||
| Equity | ||
| Equity, Group | 6,841,246 6,348,541 | |
| Additional Tier 1 instruments classified as equity | 300,000 | |
| Equity according to balance sheet | 7,141,246 6,348,541 | |
| Proposed dividend | -420,000 | -390,000 |
| Additional/deducted equity in the consolidated situation | -463,076 | -413,335 |
| Equity, consolidated situation | 6,258,170 5,545,206 | |
| Adjustments according to transition rules IFRS 9: | ||
| Initial revaluation effect | 287,930 | 321,804 |
| Less: | ||
| Additional value adjustments | -2,743 | -2,039 |
| Intangible fixed assets | -2,020,278 -1,945,773 | |
| Additional Tier 1 instruments classified as equity | -300,000 | |
| Shares in subsidiaries | -120 | -120 |
| Total Common Equity Tier 1 capital | 4,222,959 3,919,078 | |
| Tier 1 capital | ||
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | 4,222,959 3,919,078 | |
| Additional Tier 1 instruments | 300,000 | |
| Total Tier 1 capital | 4,522,959 3,919,078 | |
| Tier 2 capital | ||
| Dated subordinated loans | 548,003 | 362,227 |
| Total Tier 2 capital | 548,003 | 362,227 |
Total capital base 5,070,962 4,281,305
Capital adequacy regulation is the legislator's requirement for how much capital, known as the capital base, a credit institution must have in relation to the level of risks the institution takes. Capital requirements are calculated in accordance with European Parliament and Council Regulation EU 575/2013 (CRR) and Directive 2013/36 EU (CRD IV). The Directive was incorporated via the Swedish Capital Buffers Act (2014:966), and the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's (SFSA) regulations regarding prudential requirements and capital buffers (FFFS 2014:12). The capital requirement calculation below comprises the statutory minimum capital requirement for credit risk, credit valuation adjustment risk, market risk and operational risk.
The regulatory consolidation (known as "consolidated situation") comprises the Resurs Bank AB Group and its Parent Company Resurs Holding AB. See note G1 for further information.
The combined buffer requirement for the consolidated situation comprises a capital conservation buffer and a countercyclical capital buffer. The capital conservation buffer requirement amounts to 2.5 per cent of the riskweighted assets. The countercyclical capital buffer requirement is weighted according to geographical requirements, which amounts to 2,5 per cent of the riskweighted assets for Swedish and Norwegian exposures. The countercyclical capital buffer requirements increased from 2 per cent to 2.5 per cent for Norwegian exposures from 31 December 2019. For Danish exposures a countercyclical capital buffer requirement of 1 per cent of risk-weighted assets is effective from 30 September 2019 and to 1,5 per cent from June 2020 and is proposed at 2 per cent from 30 December 2020. The Group currently does not need to take into a buffer requirement for its business areas in Finland.
The Board's guidelines specify that the consolidated situation must maintain a capital base that, by a sound margin, covers statutory minimum capital requirements and the capital requirements calculated for other risks identified in the operations according to the
internal capital adequacy assessment process (ICAAP).
The ongoing review of the internal capital adequacy assessment process is an integral part of the Group's risk management. The internal capital adequacy assessment process is performed annually and the internally assessed capital requirement is updated quarterly based on established models. The Group's capital target is to achieve a Total capital ratio and Common Equity Tier 1 ratio exceeding 15% and 11.5%, respectively. Capital targets can be seen as an overall risk propensity. Information about risk management in the Group can be found in Note G3 Risk management.
Capital base
The capital base is the total of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital less deductions in accordance with the Capital Requirements Regulation 575/2013 EU (CRR). Deductions made by the consolidated situation are presented in the table below and deducted from Common Equity Tier 1 capital.
Common Equity Tier 1 capital
Common Equity Tier 1 capital comprises share capital, paid-in capital, retained earnings and other reserves of the companies included in the consolidated situation. Profit for the year may only be included after approval by the SFSA.
Tier 1 capital
Tier 1 capital comprises Common Equity Tier 1 capital and other Tier 1 capital. In December 2019, Resurs Holding AB issued Additional Tier 1 Capital of a nominal SEK 300 million.
Tier 2 capital
Tier 2 capital comprises dated or perpetual subordinated loans. When the remaining maturity of a subordinated loan is less than 5 years, it is no longer included as Tier 2 capital in the capital ratio calulcations. Tier 2 capital is subordinate to the bank's deposits from the public and liabilities to nonpreferential creditors.
In the event of default or bankruptcy, subordinated loans are repaid after other liabilities. See note G40 Subordinated debt, for further information.
Capital requirement
The consolidated situation calculates the capital requirement for credit risk, credit valuation adjustment risk, market risk and operational risk. Credit risk is calculated by applying the standardised method under which the asset items of the consolidated situation are weighted and divided between 17 different exposure classes. The total riskweighted exposure amount is multiplied by 8 per cent to obtain the minimum capital requirement for credit risk. The credit valuation adjustment risk is also calculated according to the standardised method and is applied to calculate the counterparty risk arising when the consolidated situation hedges currency exposures by using derivative instruments. The capital requirement for operational risk is from 20 September 2019 calculated by the standardised method. Under this method, the capital requirement for operational risks is 12 per cent of the income indicator (meaning average operating income for the past three years). Three different credit rating companies are used to calculate the bank's capital base requirement for bonds and other interest-bearing securities.
Transition rules IFRS 9
Resurs Bank has applied to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority for permission to apply the transition rules decided at EU level in December 2017. Under the transition rules, a gradual phase-in of the effect of IFRS 9 on capital adequacy is permitted, regarding both the effect of the transition from IAS 39 as at 1 January 2018 and the effect on the reporting date that exceeds the amount when IFRS 9 is first applied to stage 1 and stage 2. The phase-in period is as follows:
2018: 5%, 2019: 10%, 2020: 15%, 2021: 20%, 2022: 25%, 2023: 25%
SEGMENT REPORTING
2) Reconciliation of expenses excluding credit losses against income statement
As per segment reporting
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| As per segment reporting | ||
| Expenses excluding credit losses as regards Insurance segment | -97,281 | -94,110 |
| Not broken down by segment | ||
| Expenses excluding credit losses as regards banking operations | -1,349,786 -1,321,613 | |
| Total | -1,447,067 -1,415,723 | |
| As per income statement | ||
| General administrative expenses | -1,200,762 -1,178,239 | |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of intangible and tangible fixed assets | -87,642 | -49,039 |
| Other operating expenses | -158,663 | -188,445 |
| Total | -1,447,067 -1,415,723 |
As per income statement
3) Reconciliation of operating profit against income statement
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| As per segment reporting | ||
| Operating profit, Insurance | 127,452 | 83,413 |
| Not broken down by segment | ||
| Operating profit as regards banking operations | 1,435,245 | 1,403,147 |
| Total | 1,562,697 1,486,560 | |
| As per income statement | ||
| Operating profit | 1,562,697 1,486,560 | |
| Total | 1,562,697 1,486,560 | |
G6 GEOGRAPHIC INCOME DISTRIBUTION AND OTHER DATA BY COUNTRY
| 2019 | Sweden | Denmark | Norway | Finland Switzerland | Other countries |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross income 1)2) | 2,014,072 | 637,404 1,324,503 | 588,397 | 30,739 | 18,481 4,613,595 | ||
| Profit before tax | 887,626 | 154,261 | 289,285 | 225,847 | 5,679 | 1,562,697 | |
| Income tax expense | -167,358 | -42,559 | -87,468 | -48,921 | -82 | -346,387 | |
| 2018 | Sweden | Denmark | Norway | Finland Switzerland | Other countries |
Total | |
| Payment Solutions |
Consumer Loans |
Insurance Total Group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending to the public | |||
| 31/12/2019 | 11,425,811 19,918,976 | 31,344,787 | |
| 31/12/2018 | 10,507,819 17,448,757 | 27,956,576 |
| 2018 | Sweden | Denmark | Norway | Finland Switzerland | Other countries |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross income 1)2) | 1,829,619 | 602,929 1,296,151 | 499,367 | 23,175 | 13,784 4,265,025 | ||
| Profit before tax | 608,752 | 195,196 | 484,895 | 196,411 | 1,306 | 1,486,560 | |
| Income tax expense | -156,570 | -50,712 | -92,673 | -43,144 | -46 | -343,145 |
1) Gross income includes interest income, fee and commission income, net income/expense from financial transactions, premium revenue net, and other operating income. 2) Gross income for Sweden also includes cross-boarder business within the Insurance segment totalling SEK 66.1 million (61.5) Danmark, SEK 194.9 million (170.8) Norway, SEK 54.7 million (55.9) Finland, SEK 0 million (1.9) Great Britain and SEK 18.5 million (11.9) other countries.
Branches: Resurs Bank Danmark reg.no. 36 04 10 21, Resurs Bank Norge reg. no 984150865, Resurs Bank Finland reg. no 2110471-4, Branches: Solid Försäkrings AB Schweiz reg no. 170 9 000 698-8, Solid Försäkrings AB Norge reg. no. 988 263 796 and Solid Försäkrings AB Finland reg. no. 1714344-6. The Group has no single customer that generates 10% or more of total revenues..
LEVERAGE RATIO
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 capital | 4,522,959 3,919,078 | |
| Leverage ratio exposure | 42,031,894 37,406,727 | |
| Leverage ratio, % | 10.8 | 10.5 |
G5 SEGMENT REPORTING
| 2019 | Payment Solutions |
Consumer Loans Insurance Intra-Group | adjustment | Total Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 1,200,330 | 2,103,848 | 15,283 | -8,877 3,310,584 | |
| Interest expense | -116,177 | -301,578 | -32 | 8,877 | -408,910 |
| Provision income | 357,070 | 111,616 | -245,993 | 222,693 | |
| Fee & commission expense, banking operations | -60,442 | -60,442 | |||
| Premium earned, net | 898,481 | -1,972 | 896,509 | ||
| Insurance compensation, net | -222,941 | -222,941 | |||
| Fee & commission expense, insurance operations | -485,560 | 243,476 | -242,084 | ||
| Net income/expense from financial transactions | -17,848 | -23,513 | 18,932 | -107 | -22,536 |
| Other operating income | 166,394 | 52,793 | 570 | -13,412 | 206,345 |
| Total operating income | 1,529,327 | 1,943,166 | 224,733 | -18,008 3,679,218 | |
| of which, internal 1) | 140,615 | 110,021 | -232,628 | -18,008 | 0 |
| Credit losses, net | -212,520 | -456,934 | -669,454 | ||
| Operating income less credit losses | 1,316,807 | 1,486,232 | 224,733 | -18,008 3,009,764 | |
| Expenses excluding credit losses 2) | -97,281 | ||||
| Operating profit, Insurance 3) | 127,452 |
| 2018 | Payment Solutions |
Consumer Loans Insurance Intra-Group | adjustment | Total Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest income | 1,121,384 | 1,935,502 | 12,629 | -6,661 3,062,854 | |
| Interest expense | -107,272 | -223,362 | -52 | 6,661 | -324,025 |
| Provision income | 325,477 | 119,331 | -226,972 | 217,836 | |
| Fee & commission expense, banking operations | -57,090 | -57,090 | |||
| Premium earned, net | 828,678 | -2,524 | 826,154 | ||
| Insurance compensation, net | -226,211 | -226,211 | |||
| Fee & commission expense, insurance operations | -429,776 | 209,431 | -220,345 | ||
| Net income/expense from financial transactions | -21,182 | -19,694 | -7,745 | 692 | -47,929 |
| Other operating income | 163,937 | 52,082 | -9,909 | 206,110 | |
| Total operating income | 1,425,254 | 1,863,859 | 177,523 | -29,282 | 3,437,354 |
| of which, internal 1) | 117,630 | 111,898 | -200,246 | -29,282 | 0 |
| Credit losses, net | -186,442 | -348,629 | -535,071 | ||
| Operating income less credit losses | 1,238,812 | 1,515,230 | 177,523 | -29,282 2,902,283 | |
| Expenses excluding credit losses 2) | -94,110 | ||||
| Operating profit, Insurance 3) | 83,413 |
The leverage ratio is a non-risk-sensitive capital requirement defined in Regulation (EU) no 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The ratio states the amount of equity in relation to the bank's total assets including
Supervisory Authority, but will have a quantitative requirement of 3 per cent in 2021 when the updates to CRR come into effect.
items that are not recognised in the balance sheet and is calculated by the Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the total exposure measure. The consolidated situation currently only has a reporting requirement to the Swedish Financial
1) Inter-segment revenues mostly comprise mediated payment protection insurance, but also remuneration for Group-wide functions that are calculated according to the OECD's guidelines on internal pricing.
The CEO of Resurs Holding AB is the chief operating decision maker for the Group. Management has established segments based on the information that is dealt with by the Board of Directors and used as supporting information for allocating resources and evaluating results.
Segment reporting is based on the same principles as those used for the consolidated financial statements. Assets monitored by the CEO refer to lending to the public.
The CEO assesses the performance of Payment Solutions, Consumer Loans and Insurance. The CEO evaluates segment development based on net operating income less credit losses, net. The Insurance segment is evaluated at the operating profit/loss level, as this is part of the segment's responsibility.
G10 INSURANCE COMPENSATION, NET
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Claims paid, gross | -202,585 | -205,003 |
| Less reinsurance share | 7,810 | 7,829 |
| Total claims paid, net | -194,775 | -197,174 |
| Change in provision for losses incurred and reported, gross | -4,270 | -11,343 |
| Less/additional reinsurance share | -445 | -224 |
| Total change in provision for losses incurred and reported, net | -4,715 | -11,567 |
| Change in provision for losses incurred but not reported (IBNR), gross | -411 | 1,634 |
| Total change in provision for losses incurred but not reported (IBNR), net | -411 | 1,634 |
| Operating expenses for claims adjustment, gross | ||
| Less reinsurance share | -23,446 406 |
-19,484 380 |
| -23,040 | -19,104 | |
| Total operating expenses for claims adjustment, net Total insurance compensation, net |
-222,941 | -226,211 |
| G11 NET INCOME/EXPENSE FROM FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS | ||
| 2019 | 2018 | |
| 2,621 | 3,425 | |
| 10,472 | -7,471 | |
| Dividend Net income/expense from shares and participations Net income/expense from bonds and other interest-bearing securities |
6,981 | 184 |
| -204,510 | -263,593 | |
| Derivatives Exchange-rate difference |
161,900 | 219,526 |
| Total net income/expense from financial transactions | -22,536 | -47,929 |
| -184,420 | -267,446 | |
| Net gains/losses by measurement category 1) Financial assets at FVTPL Financial assets at FVTPL, designated |
||
| Financial assets at FVTPL, held for trading Loan receivables and account receivables |
161,884 | 219,517 |
G12 OTHER OPERATING INCOME
| Other income, lending to the public |
|---|
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Other income, lending to the public | 174,787 | 170,069 |
| Other operating income | 31,558 | 36,041 |
| Total operating income | 206,345 | 206,110 |
1) There is no ineffectiveness in the hedges of net investments in foreign operations that have been recognised in profit or loss or in comprehensive income. Net gain and net loss relate to realised and unrealised changes in value.
G7 NET INTEREST INCOME/EXPENSE
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Interest income | ||
| Lending to credit institutions | 2,333 | 3,357 |
| Lending to the public 1) | 3,294,988 3,052,213 | |
| Interest-bearing securities | 13,263 | 7,284 |
| Total interest income | 3,310,584 3,062,854 | |
| Of which, interest income calculated using the effective interest method | 3,297,321 | 3,055,570 |
| Interest expense | ||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | -9,162 | -7,316 |
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | -297,370 | -234,512 |
| Issued securities | -80,182 | -68,429 |
| Subordinated debt | -20,553 | -10,815 |
| Other liabilities | -1,643 | -2,953 |
| Total interest expense | -408,910 | -324,025 |
| Of which, expense for deposit guarantee scheme and resolution fee | -33,519 | -26,946 |
| Of which, interest expense calculated using the effective interest method | -408,910 | -324,025 |
| 1) Amount includes interest income on impaired receivables of | 218,354 | 209,886 |
G8 FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE, BANKING OPERATIONS
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee & commission income | ||
| Lending commissions | 91,139 | 84,386 |
| Credit card commissions | 70,124 | 65,943 |
| Compensation, mediated insurance | 1,896 | |
| Other commissions | 61,430 | 65,611 |
| Total fee & commission income | 222,693 | 217,836 |
| Fee & commission expenses | ||
| Lending commissions 1) | -6,620 | |
| Credit card commissions | -60,442 | -50,470 |
| Total fee & commission expenses | -60,442 | -57,090 |
No commission income or commission expense is attributable to balance sheet items at fair value.
1) Loan commission is reported as interest income from 2019. Comparative figures have not been changed.
G9 PREMIUM EARNED, NET
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Premium earned | 937,163 | 912,807 |
| Premiums for specified reinsurance | -24,207 | -25,075 |
| Change in provision for unearned premiums and unexpired risks | -16,441 | -61,466 |
| Reinsurers' share in change in provision for unearned premiums and unexpired risks | -6 | -112 |
| Total premium earned, net | 896,509 | 826,154 |
G14 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| General administrative expenses | ||
| Personnel expenses (also see Note G15) | -620,420 | -607,086 |
| Postage, communication and notification costs | -132,890 | -129,171 |
| IT costs | -184,604 | -185,332 |
| Premises costs | -20,522 | -41,244 |
| Consulting expenses | -64,819 | -79,681 |
| Other | -177,507 | -135,725 |
| Total general administrative expenses | -1,200,762 -1,178,239 | |
| The item Other in the classification of General administrative expenses includes fees and remuneration to auditors as set out below. | ||
| 2019 | 2018 | |
| Auditors fee and expenses | ||
| Ernst & Young AB | ||
| Audit services | -4,962 | -5,834 |
| Other assistance arising from audit | -1,367 | -1,797 |
| Tax advisory services | -1,125 | -1,037 |
| Other services | -923 | -1,383 |
| Total | -8,377 | -10,051 |
| Mazars SA | ||
| Audit services | -845 | -334 |
| Total | -845 | -334 |
Total auditors fees and expenses -9,222 -10,385
Audit services comprise the examination of the annual financial statements and accounting records and the administration of the Board of Directors and CEO. They also include other procedures required to be carried out by the Group's and parent company's auditors, as well as advice or other assistance arising from observations made during the audit or while performing such other procedures.
G13 LEASES
Resurs Holding Group as lessor
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-cancellable lease payments: | ||
| Within one year | 7,573 | 15,341 |
| Between one and five years | 11,440 | 17,271 |
| After five years | 1,183 | 1,690 |
| Total non-cancellable lease payments | 20,196 | 34,302 |
| Reconciliation of gross investment and present value of receivables relating to future minimum lease payments | ||
| Gross investment | 38,231 | 66,000 |
| Less unearned financial income | -20,196 | -34,302 |
| Net investment in finance agreements | 18,035 | 31,698 |
| Provision for doubtful receivables relating to lease payments | 591 | 799 |
At 31 December 2019, the majority of the Group's gross and net investments had a remaining maturity of less than five years.
Resurs Holding Group as lessee 2019
Resurs Holding Group as lessee 2018 (IAS 17)
| 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Non-cancellable lease payments: | |
| Within one year | 28,079 |
| Between one and five years | 82,268 |
| After five years 1) | 5,821 |
| Total non-cancellable lease payments | 116,168 |
1) The termination clause allows the lease to be terminated three years prior to the end of the contract for half an annual rent.
Operating leases are part of Resurs Holding Group's
On 1 January 2019, the Group introduced IFRS 16 Leases, which replaced IAS 17. This means that leases for which the Group is lessee are recognised as rightof-use assets and a corresponding liability to the lessor on the day that the leased asset becomes available for use by the Group.
in the statement of financial position, in accordance with IFRS. The leased assets are primarily comprised of machinery and other equipment. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases fall due as follows:
The Group will be primarily affected by the right-ofuse assets attributable to leases for premises and vehicle leases. The right-of-use asset has initially been measured at an amount corresponding to the lease liability, adjusted for any prepaid or accrued lease fees related to the lease agreement.
There are no variable fees. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases fall due as follows:
The right-of-use asset is reported in the item
normal operations and are primarily attributable to office space leases, with a small share attributable to car leases. Most office leases have maturities of ten years, and car leases three years. Expensed leasing fees in 2018, totalled SEK 38.3 million (36.6).
lease liability is reported in the item other liabilities in the statement of financial position. The liability for unutilised lease obligations on 1
January 2019 amounts SEK 107 million and for rightof-use assets SEK 112 million. Equity has not been affected by the transition to IFRS 16.
property, plant and equipment, see note G29, and the amounts to SEK 91 million and for right-of-use assets SEK 95 million.
The average margin loan rate as at 1 January 2019 is 1.3 per cent. As at 31 December 2019, the liability for unutilised lease obligations
The income statement has been affected by interest expense, SEK 1,355 thousand and depreciation amounting SEK 29,576 thousand. The tax effect has a positive impact of SEK 147 thousand. The total impact on the financial result is SEK 496 thousand. As at 31 December 2019 the average margin loan rate amounted to 1,3 per cent.
In the banking operations, the Group owns assets that are leased to customers under finance leases. These assets are reported as Lending to the public
PERSONNEL
Senior executives' use of credit facilities in banking operations
Reconciliation of outstanding warrants in accordance to the incentive program in Resurs Holding AB
Issued warrants, total
| New 2019/2022 warrant programme | 2,840,000 |
|---|---|
| End of 2016/2019 warrant programme | -4,000,000 |
| Opening number of warrants issued | 8,000,000 8,000,000 |
Issued warrants, outstanding
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Issued warrants, total | ||
| Opening number of warrants issued | 8,000,000 8,000,000 | |
| End of 2016/2019 warrant programme | -4,000,000 | |
| New 2019/2022 warrant programme | 2,840,000 | |
| Issued warrants, total | 6,840,000 8,000,000 | |
| Issued warrants, outstanding | ||
| Opening number of outstanding warrants | 6,180,000 6,860,000 | |
| Less, repurchased warrants in ended 2016/2019 programme | -3,090,000 | |
| Warrants subscribed for during the year | 1,375,678 | |
| Less, warrants repurchased during the year | -240,163 | -680,000 |
| Total subscribed warrants outstanding | 4,225,515 6,180,000 | |
| Whereof subscribed by CEO | 1,365,979 1,500,000 | |
| Whereof subscribed by other senior executive members | 682,988 1,500,000 | |
| Whereof subscribed by other personnel | 2,176,548 3,180,000 |
Executive management and employees who can influence the Group's risk level were paid variable remuneration corresponding to approximately 0.6 per cent (3.2) of basic salary. The corresponding figure for the Parent Company is about 0.0 per cent (0.0).
Warrants
On 31 December 2019, Resurs Holding AB had two active warrant programmes as part of the incentive programmes for management and employees. The 2016/2019 warrant programme ended in 2019.
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit | Unutilised | Credit | Unutilised | |
| limits | credit | limits | credit | |
| CEO | 216 | 11 | 220 | 196 |
| Board members | 502 | 67 | 541 | 27 |
| Other senior executives in the Group | 762 | 523 | 830 | 578 |
| Lending terms correspond to terms normally applied in credit lending to other personnel. The Group has not pledged security or assumed contingent liabilities for above-named executives. |
| Average numbers of employees | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||
| Men | Women | Total | Men | Women | Total | |
| Sweden | 234 | 268 | 502 | 228 | 273 | 501 |
| Denmark | 43 | 39 | 82 | 45 | 47 | 92 |
| Norway | 44 | 51 | 95 | 48 | 64 | 111 |
| Finland | 17 | 51 | 68 | 18 | 52 | 70 |
| Total | 338 | 409 | 747 | 339 | 436 | 774 |
No cost in accordance with IFRS 2 has arisen since management and the employees paid a market price for the warrants.
The Board of the banking operations has established a remuneration policy in accordance with Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's FFFS 2011:1 Regulations regarding remuneration structures in credit institutions, investment firms and fund management companies licensed to conduct discretionary portfolio management, recently updated through FFFS 2014:22. The Board of the insurance operations has established a remuneration policy in accordance with the Supervisory Authority's FFFS 2011:2 General guidelines regarding remuneration policy in insurance undertakings, fund management companies, exchanges, clearing organisations and institutions for the issuance of electronic money. The Board has instituted a Remuneration Committee, which is responsible for preparing significant remuneration decisions and the Group has a control function which, when appropriate and at least annually, independently reviews how the Group's management of remuneration matters corresponds to the regulatory framework. The Chairman and members of the Board are paid the fees resolved by the Annual General Meeting. Remuneration of executive management and heads of the Group's control functions is determined by the Board. Remuneration comprises a basic salary, other benefits and pension.
The Annual General Meeting in April 2019 resolved to offer holders of warrants of series 2016/2019 the opportunity to sell back their warrants of series 2016/2019 and to offer these holders the opportunity to use the proceeds received from the sale of warrants of series 2016/2019 to invest in a new series, the 2019/2022 programme, with the same share of warrants that the holders had in the 2016/2019 programme. No holder of series 2016/2019 warrants decided to exercise their right to subscribe for new shares. 1.03 shares. The options can be utilised during three subscription periods in 2020 and three subscription periods in 2022, respectively. Pensions The Group's pension obligations for the CEO and other senior executives are covered by defined contribution plans and are based on basic salary. In addition to occupational and statutory pension, a provision for pension benefits of SEK 445 thousand (445) in an endowment insurance policy has been made for the CEO. The corresponding figure for other senior executives, in addition to occupational and statutory pension, is SEK 0
The 2016/2019 warrant programme was repurchased in accordance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting in April 2019 and the total purchase price amounted to SEK 7.2 million. A new warrant programme was resolved at the Annual General Meeting in April 2019 and 1,375,678 warrants were subscribed for at a total value of SEK 4.0 million. Warrants were subsequently repurchased in 2019 at a value of SEK 0.6 million. In total, the company charged equity with SEK 3.8 million for net changes to the warrant programme in 2019. thousand (40) in an endowment insurance policy. Termination conditions and benefits In the event of termination of employment by the bank, the CEO and the Executive Vice President are entitled to salary during the notice period (18 months and 12 months, respectively). The notice period for other senior executives is 6-8 months. No termination benefits are paid.
Senior executives are not paid a bonus or variable remuneration. Information on remuneration in the subsidiaries Resurs Bank AB and Solid Försäkrings AB is published on www.resurs.se and www.solidab.com.
In 2019, variable remuneration was paid in excess of SEK 100 thousand to employees who can influence the Group's risk level. Accordingly, the Group needs to make deferred payments for variable remuneration that are spread evenly over three years, with the last payment in 2022.
The total number of subscribed warrants on 31 December 2019 that can be converted by participants through exercising the warrants corresponds to approximately 2.5 per cent of Resurs Holding's total number of ordinary shares outstanding after the implementation of the offer.
On 31 December 2019, the warrant programmes had been issued in two separate series with different terms (Series 2016/2020 and Series 2019/2022). Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase shares at a predetermined price. A warrants of series 2016/2020 give the right to buy 1.23 shares and the 2019/2022 series gives the right to buy
G15 PERSONNEL
Remuneration and other benefits
| 2019 | Basic salary/ |
Variable remune ration |
Other benefits |
Pensions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board fees | |||||
| Board and CEO | |||||
| Martin Bengtsson, Chairman | -710 | -710 | |||
| Jan Samuelson, (resigned 02/10/2019, former Chairman) | -1,065 | -1,065 | |||
| Christian Frick (resigned 02/10/2019) | -367 | -367 | |||
| Lars Nordstrand 3) | -890 | -890 | |||
| Fredrik Carlsson 3) | -577 | -577 | |||
| Anders Dahlvig | -440 | -440 | |||
| Mariana Burenstam Linder | -582 | -582 | |||
| Marita Odélius Engström | -594 | -594 | |||
| Mikael Wintzell | -440 | -440 | |||
| Johanna Berlinde (elected 09/04/2019) | -293 | -293 | |||
| Kenneth Nilsson, CEO | -4,697 | -214 | -1,063 | -5,974 | |
| Other senior executives (6 individuals) | -12,413 | -802 | -2,758 | -15,973 | |
| Other employees that may effect the Bank's risk level (22 individuals) | -31,531 | -345 | -1,904 | -6,634 | -40,414 |
| Total remuneration and other benefits | -54,599 | -345 | -2,920 | -10,455 | -68,319 |
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries | -426,841 | -415,631 |
| Social insurance costs | -119,280 | -117,292 |
| Pension costs | -48,921 | -52,294 |
| Other personnel expenses | -25,378 | -21,869 |
| Total personnel expenses | -620,420 | -607,086 |
| Salaries and other benefits | ||
| Board, CEO and other senior executives | -23,068 | -20,484 |
| Other employees | -403,773 | -395,147 |
| Total salaries and other benefits | -426,841 | -415,631 |
| Remuneration of Board members paid to companies and included in the above amounts is reported under General administrative expenses in the Group and in Personnel expenses in the Parent |
| 2018 | Basic salary/ Board fees |
Variable remune ration |
Other benefits |
Pensions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board and CEO | |||||
| Jan Samuelson, Chairman 1) | -1,516 | -1,516 | |||
| Christian Frick | -477 | -477 | |||
| Martin Bengtsson | -460 | -460 | |||
| Lars Nordstrand 1) 3) | -795 | -795 | |||
| Fredrik Carlsson 1) 3) | -651 | -651 | |||
| Anders Dahlvig 1) | -469 | -469 | |||
| Mariana Burenstam Linder 1) | -607 | -607 | |||
| Marita Odélius Engström | -552 | -552 | |||
| Mikael Wintzell | -293 | -293 | |||
| Kenneth Nilsson, CEO | -4,773 | -163 | -1,030 | -5,966 | |
| Other senior executives (6 individuals) 2) | -9,893 | -681 | -2,386 | -12,960 | |
| Other employees that may effect the Bank's risk level (32 individuals) | -36,002 | -1,795 | -4,191 | -6,963 | -48,951 |
| Total remuneration and other benefits | -56,486 | -1,795 | -5,035 | -10,379 | -73,696 |
| Pension costs | |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Board, CEO and other senior executives | -3,821 | -3,416 |
| Other employees | -45,100 | -48,878 |
| Total | -48,921 | -52,294 |
Board members and senior executives at the end of the year
| 2019 | 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Of which, men |
Number | Of which, | |
| men | ||||
| Board members | 8 | 63% | 9 | 78% |
| CEO and senior executives | 7 | 43% | 7 | 57% |
1) Payment was made to Board members company; amount includes compensation for additional taxes.
2) The item also includes amounts invoiced by individuals for their services to the company. The Group recognises these as general administrative expenses and the Parent Company recognises them as other external expenses.
3) Recognised fees refers to total remuneration received by a Board member for board assignment in the company and its subsidiries.
Company income statement. The Group management has changed during the year.
G19 TAXES
| 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|
Change in deferred tax
Tax effects attributable to temporary differences, property, plant & equipment -18 -795 Tax effects attributable to temporary differences, intangible assets -14,803 -12,696 Tax effects attributable to temporary differences, lending to the public 6,991 9,165 Tax effects attributable to temporary differences, pensions -1,754 412 Tax effects attributable to temporary differences, other 3,139 1,128 Total deferred tax 1) -6,445 -2,786
| 2019 | 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current tax expense | ||||
| Current tax for the year | -342,978 | -340,166 | ||
| Adjustment of tax attributable to previous year's | 3,036 | -193 | ||
| Current tax expense | -339,942 | -340,359 | ||
| Deferred tax on temporary differences 1) | -6,445 | -2,786 | ||
| Total tax expense reported in income statement | -346,387 | -343,145 | ||
| 2019 | 2018 | |||
| Reconciliation of effective tax | ||||
| Profit before tax | 1,562,697 | 1,486,560 | ||
| Tax at prevailing tax rate | -21.4% | -334,417 | -22.0% | -327,043 |
| Non-deductible expenses/non-taxable income | -0.9% | -13,589 | -0.5% | -8,120 |
| Tax attributable to differing tax rates for foreign branch offices and subsidiaries | -0.1% | -1,182 | -0.5% | -7,618 |
| Tax attributable to prior years | 0.2% | 3,036 | 0.0% | -193 |
| Standard interest, tax allocation reserve | 0.0% | -235 | 0.0% | -171 |
| Recognised effective tax | -22.2% | -346,387 | -23.0% | -343,145 |
Deferred tax assets
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax assets | ||
| Deferred tax assets for property, plant & equipment | 3,280 | 3,857 |
| Deferred tax assets for lending to the public | 29,504 | |
| Deferred tax assets for pensions, net | 5,326 | 5,034 |
| Deferred tax assets, other | 5,529 | 10,003 |
| Total deferred tax asset 1) | 14,135 | 48,398 |
| Offset by country | -8,898 | -21,703 |
| Net deferred tax assets | 5,237 | 26,695 |
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax liabilities | ||
| Deferred tax liabilities, intangible assets | 45,208 | 48,506 |
| Deferred tax liabilities for lending to the public | 50,792 | 36,736 |
| Deferred tax liabilities for untaxed reserves | 154,179 | 154,982 |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | 250,179 | 240,224 |
| Offset by country | -8,898 | -21,703 |
| Net deferred tax liabilities | 241,281 | 218,521 |
1) Adjustment in relation to IFRS 9 totalling SEK 37.0 million, has been recognised directly through equity, see note G2.1. in the annual report for 2018.
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and amortisation | ||
| Tangible assets | -51,917 | -20,858 |
| Intangible assets | -35,725 | -28,181 |
| Total depreciation and amortisation | -87,642 | -49,039 |
| Total depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible assets | -87,642 | -49,039 |
G17 OTHER OPERATING COSTS
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | -151,936 | -183,614 |
| Insurance | -5,896 | -4,272 |
| Other | -831 | -559 |
| Total other operating expenses | -158,663 | -188,445 |
G18 CREDIT LOSSES
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provision of credit losses | ||
| Stage 1 | -3,746 | 15,288 |
| Stage 2 | -105,351 | 19,114 |
| Stage 3 | -150,186 | -235,908 |
| Total | -259,283 | -201,506 |
| Provision of credit losses off balance (unutilised limit) | ||
| Stage 1 | -2,272 | 2,490 |
| Stage 2 | 4,318 | -416 |
| Stage 3 | ||
| Total | 2,046 | 2,074 |
| Write-offs of confirmed credit losses | -437,791 | -354,004 |
| Recoveries of previously confirmed credit losses | 25,574 | 18,365 |
| Total | -412,217 | -335,639 |
| Total credit losses for the year | -669,454 | -535,071 |
| off which lending to the public | -671,500 | -537,145 |
G16 DEPRECIATION, AMORTISATION AND IMPAIRMENT OF TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETTS
G22 LENDING TO CREDIT INSTITUTIONS
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Loans in SEK | 2,389,488 2,678,959 | |
| Loans in DKK | 66,864 | 61,154 |
| Loans in NOK | 934,985 | 841,478 |
| Loans in EUR | 721,948 | 119,564 |
| Loans in other currencies | 15,668 | 2,495 |
| Total lending to credit institutions | 4,128,953 3,703,650 |
G23 LENDING TO THE PUBLIC
| Receivables outstanding, gross |
|---|
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Receivables outstanding, gross | ||
| Loans in SEK | 15,111,405 13,806,413 | |
| Loans in DKK | 4,768,230 | 4,057,458 |
| Loans in NOK | 9,625,322 9,564,908 | |
| Loans in EUR | 4,718,470 3,115,833 | |
| Total lending to the public | 34,223,427 30,544,612 | |
| Retail sector | 33,549,423 29,915,303 | |
| Net value of acquired non-performing consumer loans 1) | 202,143 | 223,702 |
| Corporate sector 2) 3) | 471,861 | 405,607 |
| Total lending to the public | 34,223,427 30,544,612 | |
| Less provision for expected credit losses 4) | -2,878,640 -2,588,036 | |
| Total net lending to the public | 31,344,787 27,956,576 | |
| 1) Acquired non-performing consumer loans as follows: | ||
| Opening net value of acquired non-performing consumer loans | 223,702 | 255,201 |
| Amortisation for the year | -22,723 | -36,858 |
| Currency effect | 1,164 | 5,359 |
| Net value of acquired non-performing consumer loans | 202,143 | 223,702 |
Geographic distribution of net lending to the public
| Sweden | 14,233,816 12,816,351 | |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 4,065,796 | 3,507,362 |
| Norway | 8,754,773 | 8,857,731 |
| Finland | 4,290,402 | 2,775,132 |
| Total net lending to the public | 31,344,787 27,956,576 |
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 14,233,816 12,816,351 | |
| Denmark | 4,065,796 | 3,507,362 |
| Norway | 8,754,773 | 8,857,731 |
| Finland | 4,290,402 | 2,775,132 |
| Total net lending to the public | 31,344,787 27,956,576 | |
| Expected credit losses | ||
| Stage 1 | -174,601 | -167,847 |
| Stage 2 | -421,929 | -312,399 |
| Stage 3 | -2,282,110 -2,107,790 | |
| Total expected credit losses | -2,878,640 -2,588,036 |
Expected credit losses
| Total expected credit losses | -2,878,640 -2,588,036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 3 | -2,282,110 -2,107,790 | ||
| Stage 2 | -421,929 | -312,399 | |
| Stage 1 | -174,601 | -167,847 | |
2) Amount includes acquired invoice receivables of SEK 353.0 million (273.3). 3) Amount includes finance leases of SEK 18.0 million (32.6) for which Resurs Bank is lessor. 4) Amount includes lending to retail and corporate sectors.
G20 EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic and diluted earnings per share, SEK
Share capital and number of shares
G21 TREASURY AND OTHER BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR REFINANCING
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit for the year | 1,216,310,000 | 1,143,415,000 |
| Portion attributable to Resurs Holding AB shareholders | 1,213,343,000 | 1,143,415,000 |
| Portion attributable to additional Tier 1 capital holders | 2,967,000 | |
| Profit for the year | 1,216,310,000 | 1,143,415,000 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding | 200,000,000 | 200,000,000 |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share | 6.07 | 5.72 |
| 2019 | 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares |
Share capital |
Number of shares |
Share capital |
|
| Opening numbers beginning of the year | 200,000,000 | 1,000,000 200,000,000 | 1,000,000 | |
| Closing numbers at the end of the year | 200,000,000 | 1,000,000 200,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
1) Unrated treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing' is comprised of holdings in a Swedish municipality that are not rated.
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal amount |
Fair value Carrying value | Nominal amount |
Fair value | Carrying value |
||
| Issued by | ||||||
| Swedish government and municipalities | 1,603,696 | 1,617,103 | 1,617,103 | 902,283 | 908,836 | 908,836 |
| Foreign governments and municipalities | 137,191 | 141,732 | 141,732 | 98,867 | 100,185 | 100,185 |
| Total | 1,740,887 1,758,835 | 1,758,835 1,001,150 1,009,021 1,009,021 | ||||
| Of which, listed | 1,740,887 1,758,835 | 1,758,835 | 1,001,150 1,009,021 1,009,021 | |||
| Remaining maturity | ||||||
| 0-1 years | 973,881 | 974,092 | 974,092 | 293,392 | 294,422 | 294,422 |
| 1-3 years | 199,895 | 202,576 | 202,576 | 344,205 | 345,351 | 345,351 |
| More than 3 years | 567,111 | 582,167 | 582,167 | 363,553 | 369,248 | 369,248 |
| Total | 1,740,887 1,758,835 | 1,758,835 1,001,150 1,009,021 1,009,021 | ||||
| Issuer's rating | ||||||
| AAA/Aaa | 522,075 | 529,316 | 529,316 | 398,720 | 401,033 | 401,033 |
| AA+/Aa1 | 918,812 | 929,577 | 929,577 | 552,430 | 557,976 | 557,976 |
| Unrated 1) | 300,000 | 299,942 | 299,942 | 50,000 | 50,012 | 50,012 |
| Total | 1,740,887 1,758,835 | 1,758,835 1,001,150 1,009,021 1,009,021 |
2018 During the January - December 2018 period, there were a total of 200,000,000 shares with a quotient value of SEK 0.005. Share capital totalled SEK 1 million. No changes in either the number of outstanding shares or the quotient value took place in 2018. No dilution effect exists as of 31 December 2018.
2019
During the January - December 2019 period, there were a total of 200,000,000 shares with a quotient value of SEK 0.005. Share capital totalled SEK 1 million. No changes in either the number of outstanding shares or the quotient value took place in 2019. No dilution effect exists as of 31 December 2019.
Basic earnings per share, before diluting, is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to Parent Company shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.
Change in gross volume, Lending to the public 31/12/2019 Non doubtful
| 31/12/2019 | Non doubtful receivables |
Non doubtful receivables |
Doubtful receivables |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Total | |
| Carrying amount gross 1 January 2019 | 22,511,152 | 3,377,690 | 4,655,770 30,544,612 | |
| Changes in risk factors (PD/EAD/LGD) | 2,541,836 | 1,193,710 | 1,322 3,736,868 | |
| Transfers between stages | ||||
| from 1 to 3 | -1,978,518 | 1,974,663 | -3,855 | |
| from 2 to 1 | -507,425 | 456,208 | -51,217 | |
| from 2 to 3 | 778,888 | -989,586 | -210,698 | |
| from 3 to 2 | -374,751 | 267,583 | -107,168 | |
| from 3 to 1 | 37,009 | -40,315 | -3,306 | |
| from 3 to 1 | 25,552 | -128,526 | -102,974 | |
| Exchange-rate differences | 316,202 | 40,767 | 64,196 | 421,165 |
| Carrying amount gross 31 December 2019 | 23,687,687 5,259,502 5,276,238 34,223,427 |
| receivables | |
|---|---|
| Transfers between stages | |
| 31/12/2018 | Non doubtful receivables |
| Transfers between stages | |
| 31/12/2018 | Non doubtful receivables |
Non doubtful receivables |
Doubtful receivables |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Total | |
| Carrying amount gross 1 January 2018 | 19,364,496 2,830,968 3,840,632 26,036,096 | |||
| New and derecognised financial assets | 3,832,520 | 893,416 | -194,344 | 4,531,592 |
| Transfers between stages | ||||
| from 1 to 2 | -1,069,269 | 1,104,558 | 35,289 | |
| from 1 to 3 | -516,494 | 537,476 | 20,982 | |
| from 2 to 1 | 772,763 | -976,086 | -203,323 | |
| from 2 to 3 | -510,443 | 489,356 | -21,087 | |
| from 3 to 2 | 15,951 | -16,740 | -789 | |
| from 3 to 1 | 20,393 | -43,333 | -22,940 | |
| Exchange-rate differences | 106,742 | 19,327 | 42,723 | 168,792 |
| Carrying amount gross 31 December 2018 | 22,511,151 | 3,377,691 | 4,655,770 30,544,612 |
Loans to the public, split by stage and provision, retail
Stage 1
| Carrina amount |
|---|
| Provisions |
| Carrying amount, gross |
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | ||
| Carrying amount, gross | 23,343,496 22,198,221 | |
| Provisions | -170,988 | -165,419 |
| Carrying amount | 23,172,508 22,032,802 | |
| Stage 2 | ||
| Carrying amount, gross | 5,187,002 | 3,326,966 |
| Provisions | -419,305 | -312,054 |
| Carrying amount | 4,767,697 | 3,014,912 |
| Total performing at year end | 28,530,498 25,525,187 | |
| Total provision, perfoming at year end | -590,293 | -477,473 |
| Stage 3 | ||
| Carrying amount, gross | 5,221,067 | 4,613,818 |
| Provisions | -2,236,322 -2,073,792 | |
| Carrying amount | 2,984,745 | 2,540,026 |
| Total performing at year end | 33,751,565 30,139,005 | |
| Total provision perfoming at end of the year | -2,826,615 -2,551,265 |
Stage 3
Change in provision, Lending to the public
| 31/12/2019 | Non doubtful receivables |
Non doubtful receivables |
Doubtful receivables |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Total | |
| Carrying amount gross | ||||
| Carrying amount gross 1 January 2019 | 22,511,152 | 3,377,690 | 4,655,770 30,544,612 | |
| Carrying amount gross 31 December 2019 | 23,687,685 5,259,502 | 5,276,240 34,223,427 | ||
| Provision | ||||
| Provision at 1 January 2019 | -167,847 | -312,399 -2,107,790 -2,588,036 | ||
| New and derecognised financial assets | -24,395 | -57,230 | -39,888 | -121,513 |
| Changes in risk factors (PD/EAD/LGD) | 875 | -2,615 | 119,211 | 117,471 |
| Changes in macroeconomic scenarios | -1,196 | -3,510 | -3,162 | -7,868 |
| Changes due to expert assessments (individual assessments, manual adjustments) | -3,294 | -7,267 | -24,439 | -35,000 |
| Transfers between stages | ||||
| from 1 to 2 | 24,221 | -155,848 | -131,627 | |
| from 1 to 3 | 9,509 | -177,913 | -168,404 | |
| from 2 to 1 | -8,909 | 78,867 | 69,958 | |
| from 2 to 3 | 48,366 | -97,855 | -49,489 | |
| from 3 to 2 | -5,729 | 15,360 | 9,631 | |
| from 3 to 1 | -507 | 63,363 | 62,856 | |
| Exchange-rate differences | -3,058 | -4,564 | -28,997 | -36,619 |
| Provision at 31 December 2019 | -174,601 | -421,929 -2,282,110 -2,878,640 | ||
| Carrying amount | ||||
| Opening balance at 1 January 2019 | 22,343,305 3,065,291 2,547,980 27,956,576 | |||
| Closing balance at 31 December 2019 | 23,513,084 | 4,837,573 2,994,130 31,344,787 | ||
| 31/12/2018 | Non doubtful | Non doubtful | Doubtful | |
| receivables | receivables | receivables | ||
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Total | |
| Carrying amount gross | ||||
| Carrying amount gross 1 January 2018 | 19,364,496 2,830,968 3,840,632 26,036,096 | |||
| Carrying amount gross 31 December 2018 | 22,511,152 | 3,377,690 | 4,655,770 30,544,612 | |
| Provision | ||||
| Provision at 1 January 2018 | -181,320 | -322,150 -1,884,804 -2,388,274 | ||
| New and derecognised financial assets | -37,888 | -60,998 | 130,593 | 31,707 |
| Changes in risk factors (PD/EAD/LGD) | 24,808 | 8,722 | 14,763 | 48,293 |
| Changes in macroeconomic scenarios | 2,028 | 4,733 | 17,725 | 24,486 |
| Transfers between stages | ||||
| from 1 to 2 | 18,750 | -103,073 | -84,323 | |
| from 1 to 3 | 15,226 | -209,781 | -194,555 | |
| from 2 to 1 | -5,109 | 88,767 | 83,658 | |
| from 2 to 3 | 76,170 | -186,373 | -110,203 | |
| from 3 to 2 | -1,912 | 8,778 | 6,866 | |
| from 3 to 1 | -386 | 22,502 | 22,116 | |
| Exchange-rate differences | -4,385 | -2,658 | -20,764 | -27,807 |
| Provision at end of year | -168,276 | -312,399 -2,107,361 -2,588,036 | ||
| Carrying amount | ||||
| Opening balance at 1 January 2018 | 19,183,176 2,508,818 1,955,828 23,647,822 | |||
| Closing balance at 31 December 2018 | 22,342,876 3,065,291 2,548,409 27,956,576 |
Provision of credit losses during the period were impacted by several different factors, as described below:
-
Transfers between Stage 1 and Stage 2 or Stage 3 depending on whether the loan has significantly increased (or decreased) in risk or if it has defaulted during the period and thus transferred between 12 month and full lifetime ECL.
-
New loans during the period and also loans removed from the portfolio in the same period. (Increases due to issue and purchase and decline due to derecognition from the statement of financial position)
-
Changes in risk factors (PD/EAD/LGD), arising because the model has been updated with new amounts (Changes due to changed credit risk, net).
-
Changes in macroeconomic scenarios based on macroeconomic factors, that from a historical perspective has proven to correlate well with changes in the Group's credit losses and also partly on an assessed effect of regulatory changes in Norway.
-
Exchange-rate differences
G24 BONDS AND OTHER INTEREST-BEARING SECURITIES
| Bonds | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |||||
| Nominal amount |
Fair value Carrying value | Nominal amount |
Fair value | Carrying value |
||
| Corporate bonds | 312,866 | 316,226 | 316,226 | 225,109 | 225,462 | 225,462 |
| Swedish mortgage institutions | 752,601 | 760,006 | 760,006 | 869,081 | 878,159 | 878,159 |
| Foreign mortgage institutions | 142,090 | 142,114 | 142,114 | 91,103 | 91,540 | 91,540 |
| Total | 1,207,557 1,218,346 | 1,218,346 1,185,293 1,195,161 1,195,161 | ||||
| Of which, listed | 1,207,557 1,218,346 | 1,218,346 1,185,293 1,195,161 1,195,161 | ||||
| Remaining maturity | ||||||
| 0-1 years | 298,290 | 299,300 | 299,300 | 234,613 | 234,825 | 234,825 |
| 1-3 years | 467,645 | 473,369 | 473,369 | 639,224 | 647,406 | 647,406 |
| More than 3 years | 441,622 | 445,677 | 445,677 | 311,456 | 312,930 | 312,930 |
| Total | 1,207,557 1,218,346 | 1,218,346 1,185,293 1,195,161 1,195,161 | ||||
| Issuer's rating | ||||||
| AAA/Aaa | 894,690 | 902,119 | 902,119 | 860,184 | 869,657 | 869,657 |
| A+/A1 | 6,000 | 6,053 | 6,053 | 6,000 | 6,062 | 6,062 |
| A/A2 | 20,490 | 20,510 | 20,510 | |||
| A-/A3 | 22,000 | 22,212 | 22,212 | 122,000 | 122,114 | 122,114 |
| BBB+/Baa1 | 14,000 | 14,183 | 14,183 | 14,000 | 13,829 | 13,829 |
| BBB/Baa2 | 40,232 | 40,553 | 40,553 | 8,098 | 8,067 | 8,067 |
| BBB-/Baa3 | 21,158 | 21,408 | 21,408 | 23,000 | 22,691 | 22,691 |
| BB+/Ba1 | 18,000 | 18,457 | 18,457 | |||
| BB/Ba2 | 8,000 | 8,008 | 8,008 | 10,000 | 10,382 | 10,382 |
| B+/B1 | 9,087 | 9,359 | 9,359 | 7,000 | 7,070 | 7,070 |
| Unrated | 174,390 | 175,994 | 175,994 | 114,521 | 114,779 | 114,779 |
| Total | 1,207,557 1,218,346 | 1,218,346 1,185,293 1,195,161 1,195,161 | ||||
| In the event the credit ratings differ, the lowest is used. |
The credit rating of the lending programme is used for covered bonds.
Other interest-bearing securities
G25 SUBORDINATED LOANS
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal amount |
Fair value Carrying value | Nominal amount |
Fair value | Carrying value |
||
| Fixed income funds | 39,907 | 40,009 | 40,009 | 37,932 | 36,827 | 36,827 |
| Structured products | 30,000 | 30,599 | 30,599 | 30,000 | 30,580 | 30,580 |
| Total | 69,907 | 70,608 | 70,608 | 67,932 | 67,407 | 67,407 |
| Total bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 1,277,464 1,288,954 | 1,288,954 | 1,253,225 1,262,568 1,262,568 |
Remaining maturity
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal amount |
Fair value | Carrying value |
Nominal amount |
Fair value | Carrying value |
|
| Subordinated loans | 28,129 | 28,290 | 28,290 | 27,991 | 27,317 | 27,317 |
| Total subordinated loans | 28,129 | 28,290 | 28,290 | 27,991 | 27,317 | 27,317 |
| Remaining maturity | ||||||
| 0-1 years | 3,391 | 3,446 | 3,446 | |||
| 1-3 years | 5,738 | 5,897 | 5,897 | 3,339 | 3,423 | 3,423 |
| More than 3 years | 19,000 | 18,947 | 18,947 | 24,652 | 23,894 | 23,894 |
| Total subordinated loans | 28,129 | 28,290 | 28,290 | 27,991 | 27,317 | 27,317 |
| Issuer's rating | ||||||
| A/A2 | 19,000 | 18,947 | 18,947 | 19,000 | 18,515 | 18,515 |
| A-/A3 | 3,391 | 3,446 | 3,446 | |||
| BBB+/Baa1 | 3,339 | 3,423 | 3,423 | |||
| BBB/Baa2 | 5,738 | 5,897 | 5,897 | 5,652 | 5,379 | 5,379 |
| Total subordinated loans | 28,129 | 28,290 | 28,290 | 27,991 | 27,317 | 27,317 |
In the event the credit ratings differ, the lowest is used.
Loans to the public, split by stage and provision, corporate sector
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | ||
| Carrying amount, gross | 344,189 | 312,931 |
| Provisions | -3,615 | -2,428 |
| Carrying amount | 340,574 | 310,503 |
| Stage 2 | ||
| Carrying amount, gross | 72,499 | 50,724 |
| Provisions | -2,625 | -345 |
| Carrying amount | 69,874 | 50,379 |
| Total performing at year end | 416,688 | 363,655 |
| Total provision, perfoming at year end | -6,240 | -2,773 |
| Stage 3 | ||
| Carrying amount, gross | 55,174 | 41,952 |
| Provisions | -45,785 | -33,998 |
| Carrying amount | 9,389 | 7,954 |
| Total performing at year end | 471,862 | 405,607 |
| Total provision, perfoming at year end | -52,025 | -36,771 |
Totals
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Carrying amount gross, stage 1 | 23,687,685 22,511,152 | |
| Carrying amount gross, stage 2 | 5,259,502 | 3,377,690 |
| Carrying amount gross, stage 3 | 5,276,240 | 4,655,770 |
| Carrying amount, gross | 34,223,427 30,544,612 | |
| Provision stage 1 | -174,601 | -167,847 |
| Provision stage 2 | -421,929 | -312,399 |
| Provision stage 3 | -2,282,110 -2,107,790 | |
| Total provisions | -2,878,640 -2,588,036 | |
| Carrying amount | 31,344,787 27,956,576 | |
| Share of loans in stage 1, gross% | 69.21% | 73.70% |
| Share of loans in stage 2, gross% | 15.37% | 11.06% |
| Share of loans in stage 3, gross% | 15.42% | 15.24% |
| Share of loans in stage 1, net% | 75.01% | 79.92% |
| Share of loans in stage 2, net% | 15.43% | 10.96% |
| Share of loans in stage 3, net% | 9.55% | 9.11% |
| Reserve ratio loans in stage 1 | 0.74% | 0.75% |
| Reserve ratio loans in stage 2 | 8.02% | 9.25% |
| Reserve ratio loans in stage 3 | 43.25% | 45.27% |
| Reserve ratio performing loan | 2.06% | 1.86% |
| Total reserve ratio loans | 8.41% | 8.47% |
G28 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
| 31/12/2019 | Goodwill | Internally developed software |
Acquired customer relations |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cost | 1,733,866 | 243,274 | 142,386 2,119,526 | |
| Investments during the year | 20,000 | 67,042 | 87,042 | |
| Divestments/disposals during the year | -58,603 | -58,603 | ||
| Exchange-rate difference | 34,452 | 3,358 | 3,664 | 41,474 |
| Total cost at year-end | 1,788,318 | 255,071 | 146,050 2,189,439 | |
| Opening amortisation | -88,038 | -42,997 | -131,035 | |
| Amortisation of divested/disposed assets | 58,603 | 58,603 | ||
| Amortisation for the year | -22,350 | -13,375 | -35,725 | |
| Exchange-rate difference | -2,300 | -767 | -3,067 | |
| Total accumulated amortisation at year-end | 0 | -54,085 | -57,139 | -111,224 |
| Opening impairment | -14,810 | -14,810 | ||
| Total accumulated impairment at year-end | -14,810 | 0 | 0 | -14,810 |
| Carrying amount | 1,773,508 | 200,986 | 88,911 2,063,405 | |
| 31/12/2018 | Goodwill | Internally developed software |
Acquired customer relations |
Total |
| Opening cost | 1,709,728 | 144,188 | 139,819 | 1,993,735 |
| Investments during the year | 97,182 | 97,182 | ||
| Exchange-rate difference | 24,138 | 1,904 | 2,567 | 28,609 |
| Total cost at year-end | 1,733,866 | 243,274 | 142,386 2,119,526 | |
| Opening amortisation | -72,162 | -29,597 | -101,759 | |
| Amortisation for the year | -14,853 | -13,328 | -28,181 | |
| Exchange-rate difference | -1,023 | -72 | -1,095 | |
| Total accumulated amortisation at year-end | 0 | -88,038 | -42,997 | -131,035 |
| Opening impairment | -14,810 | -14,810 | ||
| Total accumulated impairment at year-end | -14,810 | 0 | 0 | -14,810 |
| Carrying amount | 1,719,056 | 155,236 | 99,389 1,973,681 |
The following is a summary of goodwill allocated to each operating segment
average return. The discount rate for this year's impairment test was 8.4 per cent (9.2) after tax. The corresponding rate before tax was 10.0 per cent (11.6) for Consumer Loans and 10.8 per cent (11.7) for Payment Solutions.
The calculated value in use of goodwill is sensitive to a number of variables that are significant to anticipated cash flows and the discount rate. The variables most significant to the calculation are assumptions about interest rate and economic trends, future margins and cost effectiveness.
No reasonably possible change in the key assumptions would affect the carrying amount of goodwill.
The forecasts are based primarily on an internal assessment based on historical performance and market development of future income and cost trends, economic conditions, anticipated interest rate trend and anticipated effects of future regulations. A forecast is conducted over the first five years based on
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening carrying value |
Acquisitions Exchange | rate difference |
Closing carrying value |
Opening carrying value |
Exchange rate difference |
Closing carrying value |
|
| Payment Solutions | 355,664 | 4,823 | 360,487 | 352,285 | 3,379 | 355,664 | |
| Consumer Loans | 1,351,525 | 29,629 | 1,381,154 1,330,766 | 20,759 | 1,351,525 | ||
| Insurance | 11,867 | 20,000 | 31,867 | 11,867 | 11,867 | ||
| Total | 1,719,056 | 20,000 | 34,452 | 1,773,508 1,694,918 | 24,138 1,719,056 |
a long-term growth rate assumption. The assessment is
market's
Impairment testing of goodwill
based on long-term assumptions about market growth beyond the forecast period and the business's actual performance in relation to such growth. This year's impairment test is based on the assumption of a 2 (2) per cent long-term growth rate. Anticipated cash flows have been discounted using an interest rate based on a riskfree rate and risk adjustment corresponging to the are based on forecasts of risk-weighted volumes, income,
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment annually. The recoverable amount is determined based on estimates of value in use using a discounted cash flow model with a five-year forecast period. The valuation is performed for each cashgenerating unit: Resurs Group segments, Consumer Loans, Payment Solutions and Insurance. Goodwill is allocated to the segments based on expected future benefit.
Anticipated future cash flows
During the first five years, anticipated future cash flows
expenses, credit losses and anticipated future capital
requirements.
G26 SHARES AND PARTICIPATIONS
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 94,406 | 78,542 |
| Of which, listed | 76,986 | 78,071 |
| Carrying value | 95,823 | 68,556 |
| Of which, listed | 78,402 | 68,084 |
| Fair value | 95,823 | 68,556 |
| Of which, listed | 78,402 | 68,084 |
| See note G44 Financial Instruments for additional information. |
G27 DERIVATIVES
| 31/12/2019 | Nominal amount Remaining maturity |
Positive market |
Negative market |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 1 year | 1-5 years | > 5 years | Total | values | values | |
| Derivatives instruments, no hedge accounting | ||||||
| Currency related contracts | ||||||
| Swaps | 7,711,925 | 5,652 | 7,717,577 | 110,707 | 25,358 | |
| Total | 7,711,925 | 5,652 | 0 | 7,717,577 | 110,707 | 25,358 |
| Total derivatives | 7,711,925 | 5,652 | 0 | 7,717,577 | 110,707 | 25,358 |
| 31/12/2018 | Nominal amount Remaining maturity |
Positive market |
Negative market |
|||
| < 1 year | 1-5 years | > 5 years | Total | values | values | |
| Derivatives instruments, no hedge accounting | ||||||
| Currency related contracts | ||||||
| Swaps | 8,730,010 | 5,567 | 8,735,577 | 190,175 | 12,984 | |
| Total | 8,730,010 | 5,567 | 0 | 8,735,577 | 190,175 | 12,984 |
| Total derivatives | 8,730,010 | 5,567 | 0 | 8,735,577 | 190,175 | 12,984 |
The Group views these shareholdings as strategic and the assets were recognised at a total amount of SEK 17,421 thousand on the closing date. The shareholdings largely comprise shares from Solid Försäkringar's investment portfolio. Resurs Bank has shareholdings comprising shares in Vipps AS, Dicopay AB, Trademate ApS and in Kivra Oy.
G34 DEPOSITS AND BORROWING FROM THE PUBLIC
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deposits and borrowing in SEK | 11,251,060 13,859,852 | |
| Deposits and borrowing in NOK | 6,517,642 | 6,337,350 |
| Deposits and borrowing in EUR | 6,640,330 | 380,951 |
| Total deposits and borrowing from the public | 24,409,032 20,578,153 | |
| Retail sector | 22,679,038 17,507,318 | |
| Corporate sector | 1,729,994 | 3,070,834 |
| Total deposits and borrowing from the public | 24,409,032 20,578,153 | |
| Maturity |
The majority of deposits from the public are payable on demand; see also Note G3, Risk management.
G35 OTHER LIABILITIES
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|
| 62,916 | 72,914 |
| 15,469 | 17,949 |
| 2,241 | 1,633 |
| 694,487 | 680,616 |
G36 ACCRUED EXPENSES AND DEFERRED INCOME
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|
| Accrued interest expenses | 35,864 | 10,616 |
|---|---|---|
| Accrued personnel-related expenses | 97,677 | 95,149 |
| Accrued administrative expenses | 69,487 | 68,466 |
| Deferred income, leasing | 715 | 1,973 |
| Other deferred income | 8,118 | 6,876 |
| Total accrued expenses and deferred income | 211,861 | 183,080 |
G37 TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
| Trade payables | 62,916 | 72,914 |
|---|---|---|
| Liabilities to representatives | 264,079 | 349,386 |
| Preliminary tax, interest on deposits | 15,469 | 17,949 |
| Provision for loyalty programmes | 31,366 | 32,198 |
| Liabilities for reinsurance | 2,241 | 1,633 |
| Other | 318,416 | 206,536 |
| Total other liabilities | 694,487 | 680,616 |
| Unearned premiums and unexpired risks |
|---|
| Unsettled claims |
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Unearned premiums and unexpired risks | ||
| Opening balance | 512,220 | 423,574 |
| Insurance written during the year | 939,135 | 915,331 |
| Premiums earned during the year | -922,694 | -853,865 |
| Exchange-rate difference | 9,657 | 5,242 |
| Closing balance | 538,318 | 490,282 |
| Unsettled claims | ||
| Opening balance | 41,833 | 31,549 |
| Settled claims from previous financial years | -25,264 | -20,933 |
| Change in anticipated expense for claims incurred during previous years | -3,996 | -1,800 |
| Exchange-rate difference | -726 | -573 |
| Provision of the year | 35,392 | 33,590 |
| Closing balance | 47,239 | 41,833 |
| Total technical provisions at the end of the year | 585,557 | 532,115 |
G29 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | ||
| Cost at beginning of the year | 116,143 | 86,248 |
| Additional right-of-use assets in accordance with IFRS 16 | 111,707 | |
| Purchases during the year 1) | 24,689 | 39,200 |
| Divestments/disposals during the year | -14,476 | -12,497 |
| Reclassifications | 6,203 | 2,554 |
| Exchange-rate difference | 956 | 638 |
| Total cost at year-end | 245,222 | 116,143 |
| Accumulated depreciation at beginning of the year | -59,915 | -46,294 |
| Accumulated depreciation of divested/disposed assets | 13,402 | 10,099 |
| Depreciation for the year | -51,917 | -20,858 |
| Reclassifications | -6,203 | -2,554 |
| Exchange-rate difference | -718 | -308 |
| Total accumulated depreciation at year-end | -105,351 | -59,915 |
| Carrying amount 2) | 139,871 | 56,228 |
1) Includes adjustment for IFRS 16 with SEK 7.7 million.
2) The carrying amount includes assets in an amount of SEK 95,403 thousand (0) for leases capitalised in accordance with IFRS 16.
G30 REINSURER'S SHARE OF TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Unearned premiums and unexpired risks | 3,460 | 3,453 |
| Unsettled claims | 416 | 814 |
| Total reinsurers' share of technical provisions | 3,876 | 4,267 |
G31 OTHER ASSETS
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Receivables, leasing activities | 302 | 1,299 |
| Receivables, factoring activities | 2,317 | 3,854 |
| Receivables, insurance brokers and representatives | 50,058 | 68,543 |
| Other | 38,803 | 25,426 |
| Total other assets 1) | 91,480 | 99,122 |
G32 PREPAID EXPENSES AND ACCRUED INCOME
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prepaid expenses | 73,687 | 60,820 |
| Prepaid acquisition expenses, insurance operations | 198,124 | 167,119 |
| Accrued interest | 14,496 | 10,219 |
| Accrued income, lending activities 1) | 135,322 | 169,507 |
| Total prepaid expenses and accrued income | 421,629 | 407,665 |
G33 LIABILITIES TO CREDIT INSTITUTIONS
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Loans in SEK | 94,900 | 149,900 |
| Total liabilities to credit institutions | 94,900 | 149,900 |
1) Receivables from sales of debt collection have been reclassified to accrued income in the lending operations, refer to Note G32. The comparative figure for 2018 has been updated in accordance with this policy.
1) Receivables from sales of debt collection of SEK 115.6 million (96.6) have been reclassified from other assets to accrued income in the lending operations. The comparative figure for 2018 has been updated in accordance with this policy.
G38 OTHER PROVISIONS
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 22,861 | 24,660 |
| Provisions made during the year | -2,128 | -1,881 |
| Exchange-rate difference | -396 | 82 |
| Closing balance | 20,337 | 22,861 |
| Provision of credit reserves, unutilised limit, Stage 1 | 11,925 | 9,762 |
| Provision of credit reserves, unutilised limit, Stage 2 | 1,719 | 6,016 |
| Other provisions | 6,693 | 7,083 |
| Closing balance | 20,337 | 22,861 |
G39 ISSUED SECURITIES
| 31/12/2018 | Currency Nominal amount Interest rate | Carrying amount |
Fair value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resurs Bank MTN 102 31/08/2019 | SEK | 400,000 | Variable | 399,734 | 402,160 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 103 24/02/2020 | SEK | 300,000 | Variable | 299,827 | 301,134 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 104 16/03/2021 | SEK | 500,000 | Variable | 499,172 | 503,500 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 105 29/05/2020 | SEK | 600,000 | Variable | 599,577 | 601,794 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 106 07/12/2020 | SEK | 350,000 | Variable | 349,661 | 349,913 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 107 31/08/2020 | SEK | 600,000 | Variable | 599,502 | 601,380 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 108 16/06/2021 | SEK | 500,000 | Variable | 499,402 | 500,450 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 109 30/08/2021 | SEK | 700,000 | Variable | 699,068 | 699,650 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 301 20/05/2019 | NOK | 400,000 | Variable | 409,722 | 410,456 |
| Resurs Consumer Loans 1 Ltd ABS | SEK | 2,900,000 | Variable 2,897,678 2,910,108 | ||
| Resurs Bank 17/19 FRN 03/04/2019 | NOK | 400,000 | Variable | 409,800 | 410,456 |
| Resurs Bank 17/19 FRN 25/10/2019 | NOK | 165,000 | Variable | 169,043 | 169,532 |
| Total issued securities | 7,832,186 7,860,533 |
Of the 11 issues, nine are senior unsecured bonds and two issues are Tier 2 capital of SEK 600 million (300).
Outside the programme, Resurs Bank also issued Tier 2 capital (T2) of a nominal SEK 200 million (200) to the fellow subsidiary Solid Försäkringar. This subordinated loan is recognised by Resurs Bank and Solid Försäkringar but eliminated at Resurs Holding level.
| 31/12/2019 | Currency Nominal amount Interest rate | Carrying amount |
Fair value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resurs Bank MTN 103 24/02/2020 | SEK | 300,000 | Variable | 275,977 | 276,323 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 104 16/03/2021 | SEK | 500,000 | Variable | 499,547 | 504,230 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 105 29/05/2020 | SEK | 600,000 | Variable | 549,877 | 551,496 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 106 07/12/2020 | SEK | 350,000 | Variable | 349,836 | 351,670 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 107 31/08/2020 | SEK | 600,000 | Variable | 599,800 | 602,124 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 108 16/06/2021 | SEK | 500,000 | Variable | 499,645 | 503,280 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 109 30/08/2021 | SEK | 700,000 | Variable | 699,418 | 704,732 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 110 31/05/2022 | SEK | 600,000 | Variable | 599,276 | 603,546 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 111 29/08/2022 | SEK | 700,000 | Variable | 698,980 | 701,022 |
| Resurs Consumer Loans 1 Ltd ABS | SEK | 2,900,000 | Variable 2,899,991 | 2,915,700 | |
| Total issued securities | 7,672,347 | 7,714,123 |
Resurs Bank has completed a securitisation of loan receivables, a form of structured financing, referred to as Asset Backed Securities (ABS). This took place by transferring loan receivables to Resurs Bank's wholly owned subsidiaries Resurs Consumer Loans 1 Limited In June 2019, an agreement was signed to extend the existing financing and Resurs Bank has, for a period of 18 months (revolving period), the right to continue selling certain additional loan receivables to Resurs Consumer Loans.
Resurs Holding issued Additional Tier 1 Capital of a nominal SEK 300 million (0). This Additional Tier 1 Capital is recognised under equity. and sees itself as an established issuer on the market.
On 31 December 2019, approximately SEK 3.6 billion in loan receivables had been transferred to Resurs Consumer Loans. Resurs Bank and Resurs Consumer Loans have provided security for the assets that form part of the securitisation.
At the closing date, the external financing amounted to SEK 2.9 billion (2.9) of the ABS financing. Because significant risks and benefits associated with the loan receivables sold, these were not transferred to the subsidiary and are still reported in the bank's balance sheet and profit and loss in accordance with IFRS 9.
Resurs Bank has a funding programme for issuing bonds, the programme amounts to SEK 8,000 million (8,000). Within the programme, Resurs Bank has been working successfully to issue bonds on a regular basis
On the closing date, the programme had 11 issues outstanding allocated over a nominal SEK 5,450 million (4,250).
The parent company and Resurs Bank have entered into an endowment insurance agreement for safeguarding pension obligations. The endowment insurance and obligations have been netted. The amount in other provisions, consists of payroll tax that are not covered in the insurance agreement SEK 2.2 million (2.0). The market value of the endowment insurance is SEK 16.5 million (14.8).
Through the merger with Finaref AS, Resurs Bank AB's Norwegian branch office has defined-benefit pension plans. The provision is calculated annually on an actuarial basis to ensure the correct amount is allocated. The provision amounts to SEK 4.5 million (5).
G40 SUBORDINATED DEBT
G41 EQUITY
Change in translation reserve
31/12/2019 31/12/2018 Opening translation reserve 33,044 -14,192 Translation difference for the year, foreign operations 33,162 85,787 Hedge accounting reserve -38,551 Closing translation reserve 66,206 33,044
G42 PLEDGED ASSETS, CONTINGENT LIBILITIES AND COMMITMENTS
| 31/12/2019 | Currency Nominal amount Interest rate | Carrying amount |
Fair value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resurs Bank MTN 201 17/01/2027 1) | SEK | 300 000 | Variable | 298,771 | 307,341 |
| Resurs Bank MTN 202 12/03/2029 2) | SEK | 300 000 | Variable | 299,119 | 306,006 |
| Total subordinated debt | 597,890 | 613,347 | |||
| 31/12/2018 | Currency Nominal amount Interest rate | Carrying | Fair value | ||
| amount | |||||
| Resurs Bank MTN 201 17/01/2027 1) | SEK | 300 000 | Variable | 298,171 | 305,973 |
| Total subordinated debt | 298,171 | 305,973 |
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lending to credit institutions 1) | 161,910 | 166,728 | ||
| Lending to the public 2) | 3,556,373 | 3,617,840 | ||
| Assets for which policyholders have priority rights 3) | 1,045,193 | 940,173 | ||
| Restricted bank deposits 4) | 30,887 | 28,190 | ||
| Total collateral pledged for own liabilities | 4,794,363 | 4,752,931 | ||
| Contingent liabilities | ||||
| Guarantees | 311 | |||
| Total contingent liabilities | 0 | 311 | ||
| Other commitments | ||||
| Unutilised credit facilities granted | 27,546,215 27,533,519 | |||
Other commitments
1) Lending to credit institutions refers to funds pledged as collateral for the fulfilment of commitments to payment intermediaries. 2) Relating to securitisation, Issued securities see Note G39,
3) Technical provisions, net, amounts to SEK -583.9 million (-527.8), which means that total surplus of registered assets amounts to SEK 461.3 million (412.3). 4) As at 31 December 2019, SEK 27.4 million (26.7) in reserve requirement account at the Bank of Finland and, SEK 0.2 million (2.0) in tax account at Norwegian DNB, and SEK 3.3 million (-0.5) in tax account at Danske Bank.
1) The issuer is entitled to early repayment of the bonds from "First Call Date"17/01/2022, provided that the issuer receives the approval of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
The insurance operation's has registered assets as per Ch. 7 § 11 of the Insurance Business Act. In the event of insolvency, policyholders have priority in the registered assets. In the course of its business, the company has the right to register and deregister assets as long as all insurance commitments are covered pursuant to the Insurance Business Act.
Unutilised credit granted refers to externally granted credit. All unutilised credit facilities granted are terminable with immediate effect to the extent allowed under the Swedish Consumer Credit Act.
Shares
The number of shares in the Parent Company is 200,000,000, with a quotient value of SEK 0.005. Quotient value is defined as share capital divided by number of shares. See Note G20 for details on events during the year.
Profit or loss brought forward Refers to profit or loss carried forward from previous years less profit distribution.
Translation reserve
Includes translation differences on consolidation of
the Group's foreign operations. Additional Tier 1 Capital
11/12/2024, redemption requires an approval from the
Financial Supervisory Authority.
In December 2019, Resurs Holding issued SEK 300 million Additional Tier 1 Capital notes. First call date See the statement of changes in equity for details on changes in equity during the year.
The notes pay a floating rate coupon of 3 months STIBOR + 5.50%.
Changes in equity
2) The issuer is entitled to early repayment of the bonds from "First Call Date" 12/03/2024, provided that the issuer receives the approval of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
G44 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Assets
| 31/12/2019 | Fair value at amortised cost |
Fair value through profit or loss |
Fair value through other compre hensive income |
Total carrying amount |
Fair value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||||
| Financial assets | |||||
| Cash and balances at central banks | 220,799 | 220,799 | 220,799 | ||
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | 1,758,835 | 1,758,835 | 1,758,835 | ||
| Lending to credit institutions | 4,128,953 | 4,128,953 4,128,953 | |||
| Lending to the public | 31,344,787 | 31,344,787 31,900,633 | |||
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 1,288,954 | 1,288,954 1,288,954 | |||
| Subordinated loans | 28,290 | 28,290 | 28,290 | ||
| Shares and participations | 95,823 | 95,823 | 95,823 | ||
| Derivatives | 110,707 | 110,707 | 110,707 | ||
| Other assets | 90,886 | 90,886 | 90,886 | ||
| Accrued income | 149,817 | 149,817 | 149,817 | ||
| Total financial assets | 35,935,242 | 3,282,609 | 0 39,217,851 39,773,697 | ||
| Intangible assets | 2,063,405 | ||||
| Property, plant & equipment | 139,871 | ||||
| Other non-financial assets | 327,621 | ||||
| Total assets | 35,935,242 | 3,282,609 | 0 41,748,748 | ||
Liabilities
| Financial liabilities |
|---|
| 31/12/2019 | Fair value through profit or loss |
Fair value at amortised cost |
Total carrying amount |
Fair value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities | ||||
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 94,900 | 94,900 | 94,900 | |
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | 24,409,032 24,409,032 24,409,563 | |||
| Derivatives | 25,358 | 25,358 | 25,358 | |
| Other Liabilities | 572,107 | 572,107 | 572,107 | |
| Accrued expenses | 172,310 | 172,310 | 172,310 | |
| Issued securities | 7,672,347 | 7,672,347 | 7,714,123 | |
| Subordinated debt | 597,890 | 597,890 | 613,347 | |
| Total financial liabilities | 25,358 33,518,586 33,543,944 33,601,708 | |||
| Provisions | 20,337 | |||
| Other non-financial liabilities | 1,043,221 | |||
| Equity | 7,141,246 | |||
| Total liabilities and equity | 25,358 33,518,586 41,748,748 |
31/12/2019
31/12/2019
G43 RELATED PARTIES
Ownership
Related parties - Key Resurs Holding AB personnel
| Kenneth Nilsson | CEO Resurs Holding AB |
|---|---|
| Jan Samuelson | Chairman of the Board of Resurs Holding AB, stepped down at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 2 October 2019 |
| Martin Bengtsson | Chairman of the Board of Resurs Holding AB, took office at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 2 October 2019 |
| Johanna Berlinde | Director of Resurs Holding AB, took office at the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2019 |
| Christian Frick | Director of Resurs Holding AB, stepped down at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 2 October 2019 |
| Anders Dahlvig | Director of Resurs Holding AB |
| Fredrik Carlsson | Director of Resurs Holding AB |
| Lars Nordstrand | Director of Resurs Holding AB |
| Mariana Burenstam Linder | Director of Resurs Holding AB |
| Marita Odélius Engström | Director of Resurs Holding AB |
| Mikael Wintzell | Director of Resurs Holding AB |
| Key personnel |
Information about transactions between related party key personnel and remuneration of these individuals can be found in Note G15, Personnel.
Transactions with other companies with significant influence
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction costs | -256,616 | -452,009 |
| Interest expenses, deposits and borrowing from the public | -4,956 | -6,390 |
| Fee & commission income | 18,525 | 36,912 |
| Fee & commission expenses | -45,034 | -45,921 |
| General administrative expenses | -13,845 | -27,232 |
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Other assets | 10,407 | |
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | -207,362 | -953,166 |
| Other liabilities | -32,644 | -114,386 |
Transactions with key personnel
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Interest expenses, deposits and borrowing from the public | -237 | |
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 |
Deposits and borrowing from the public -11,907 -39,827
Group structure
Resurs Holding AB, corporate identity number 556898- 2291, is owned at 31 December 2019 to 28.9 per cent by Waldakt AB. Of the remaining owners, no single owner holds 20 per cent or more. Cidron Semper S.A.R.L (Nordic Capital) had positions on the Board of Resurs Holding and was included in the Note Related-party transactions up to and including 2 October 2019.
Related parties - Group companies
The Group is comprised of the operating companies Resurs Holding AB, which are the parent company in the Group, and the subsidiaries Resurs Bank AB, Solid Försäkrings AB and Resurs Förvaltning Norden AB. Please see below for complete Group structure.
Group companies are reported according to the acquisition method, with internal transactions eliminated at the Group level.
and therefore has significant influence over the company. The SIBA Invest Group includes NetOnNet AB. SIBA Invest AB is owned by the Bengtsson family, which also controls SIBA Fastigheter AB (formerly AB Remvassen).
All assets/liabilites items for related companies are interest bearing.
Transactions with these companies are reported below under the heading Other companies with control or significant influence. Transaction costs in the table refer to market-rate compensation for the negotiation of credit to related companies' customers. had a significant influence over Resurs Holding AB. Ellos
Assets and liabilities, and dividends between Resurs Holding AB (parent company) and other Group companies, are specified in the respective notes to the
statement of financial position.
Related parties - Other companies with controlling or
significant influence
Nordic Capital Fund VII via Cidron Semper S.A.R.L has
Group AB is another company controlled by Nordic Capital Funds VII and with which the Group has conducted transactions. Cidron Semper S.A.R.L sold its holdings to Ellos Group AB at the start of July 2019. The table below includes transactions with Ellos Group AB
until 30 June 2019.
SIBA Invest AB (formerly Waldir AB) owns 28.9 per cent of Resurs Holding AB directly and indirectly via Waldakt AB
Resurs Holding AB

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial assets valued through fair value
Changes within level 3
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares and participations | ||
| Opening balance | 1,002 | 979 |
| Additions during the yeasr | 16,966 | |
| Divestments during the year | -514 | |
| Exchange-rate difference | -33 | 23 |
| Closing balance | 17,421 | 1,002 |
Financial instruments measured at fair value for disclosure purposes
Transfer between levels
Transfer between levels There has not been any transfer of financial instruments between the levels.
Financial assets and liabilities that are offset or subject to netting agreements
Levels are defined as follows: - Listed prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1)
| The table below shows financial instruments | - Other observable inputs for assets or liabilities |
|---|---|
| measured at fair value, based on classification in the | other than listed prices included in level 1 directly |
| fair value hierarchy. | (i.e., price quotations) or indirectly (i.e., derived from |
| price quotations) (level 2) |
- Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (i.e., unobservable inputs) (level 3)
| 31/12/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: | ||||||
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | 1,758,835 | 1,009,021 | ||||
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 1,288,954 | 1,262,568 | ||||
| Subordinated loans | 28,290 | 27,317 | ||||
| Shares and participations | 78,402 | 17,421 | 67,554 | 1,002 | ||
| Derivatives | 110,707 | 190,175 | ||||
| Total | 3,154,481 | 110,707 | 17,421 2,366,460 | 190,175 | 1,002 | |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss: | ||||||
| Derivatives | -25,358 | -12,984 | ||||
| Total | 0 | -25,358 | 0 | 0 | -12,984 | 0 |
Note G2, Accounting policies provides details on the determination of fair value for financial assets and liabilities at fair value through the statement of financial position. Carrying amounts for current receivables, current liabilities and deposits and loans to the public are deemed to reflect fair value.
| Related agreements 31/12/2019 | Related agreements 31/12/2018 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross amount in the balance sheet |
Master netting agreement |
Collateral received/ pledged |
Net amount Gross amount in the balance sheet |
Master netting agreement |
Collateral received/ pledged |
Net amount | ||
| Derivatives | 110,707 | -110,707 | 0 | 190,175 | -12,984 | -149,900 | 27,291 | |
| Total assets | 110,707 | -110,707 | 0 | 0 | 190,175 | -12,984 | -149,900 | 27,291 |
| Derivatives | -25,358 | 110,707 | -94,900 | -9,551 | -12,984 | 12,984 | 0 | |
| Total liabilities | -25,358 | 110,707 | -94,900 | -9,551 | -12,984 | 12,984 | 0 | 0 |
| The carrying amount of variable rate deposits and borrowing from the public is deemed to reflect fair value. |
based on valuation at the listing marketplace. Fair value has been classified as level 1. |
|---|---|
| For fixed rate deposits and borrowing from the public, fair value is calculated based on current market rates, with the initial credit spread for deposits kept |
Fair value of issued securities (MTN) is calculated based on the listing marketplace. Fair value has been classified as level 1. |
| constant. Fair value has been classified as level 2. | For issued securities (ABS), fair value is calculated by assuming that duration ends at the close of the |
| Fair value of subordinated debt is calculated | revolving period. Fair value has been classified as level 3. |
The fair value of the portion of lending that has been sent to debt recovery and purchased non-performing consumer loans is calculated by discounting calculated cash flows at the estimated market interest rate instead of at the original effective interest rate. Fair value has been classified as level 2.
The carrying amount of current receivables and liabilities and variable rate loans is deemed to reflect fair value.
Most of the derivatives at 31 December 2019 (also applied 31/12/2018) were covered by the ISDA Credit Support Annex, which means that Derivative agreement has been made under the ISDA agreement. The amounts are not offset in the statement of financial position.
collateral is obtained and provided in the form of bank deposits between the parties.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
| 31/12/2018 | Fair value at amortised cost |
Fair value through profit or loss |
Fair value through other compre hensive income |
Total carrying amount |
Fair value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||||
| Financial assets | |||||
| Cash and balances at central banks | 63,215 | 63,215 | 63,215 | ||
| Treasury and other bills eligible for refinancing | 1,009,021 | 1,009,021 1,009,021 | |||
| Lending to credit institutions | 3,703,650 | 3,703,650 3,703,650 | |||
| Lending to the public | 27,956,576 | 27,956,576 28,575,822 | |||
| Bonds and other interest-bearing securities | 1,262,568 | 1,262,568 1,262,568 | |||
| Subordinated loans | 27,317 | 27,317 | 27,317 | ||
| Shares and participations | 68,556 | 68,556 | 68,556 | ||
| Derivatives | 190,175 | 190,175 | 190,175 | ||
| Other assets | 95,119 | 95,119 | 95,119 | ||
| Accrued income | 179,726 | 179,726 | 179,726 | ||
| Total financial assets | 31,998,286 | 2,557,637 | 0 34,555,923 35,175,169 | ||
| Intangible assets | 1,973,681 | ||||
| Property, plant & equipment | 56,228 | ||||
| Other non-financial assets | 369,640 | ||||
| Total assets | 31,998,286 | 2,557,637 | 0 36,955,472 |
| 31/12/2018 | Fair value through Fair value at profit or loss amortised cost |
Total carrying amount |
Fair value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities | |||
| Financial liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 149,900 | 149,900 | 149,900 |
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | 20,578,153 20,578,153 20,576,353 | ||
| Derivatives | 12,984 | 12,984 | 12,984 |
| Other Liabilities | 648,507 | 648,507 | 648,507 |
| Accrued expenses | 145,162 | 145,162 | 145,162 |
| Issued securities | 7,832,186 7,832,186 7,860,533 | ||
| Subordinated debt | 298,171 | 298,171 | 305,973 |
| Total financial liabilities | 12,984 29,652,079 29,665,063 29,699,412 | ||
| Provisions | 22,861 | ||
| Other non-financial liabilities | 919,007 | ||
| Equity | 6,348,541 | ||
| Total liabilities and equity | 12,984 29,652,079 36,955,472 |
Statements and notes - Parent company
KEY RATIOS
| SEK thousand | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 24,865 | 25,511 | 20,050 | 23,762 | 18,502 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 706,175 | 768,257 | 629,201 | 455,921 | -61,485 |
| Balance sheet total | 2,927,344 2,616,976 | 2,476,467 2,695,767 2,200,354 | |||
| Equity/Assets ratio (%) | 99.3 | 99.4 | 99.6 | 99.6 | 97.7 |
| Average number of employees | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT
| SEK thousand | Note | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | P3 | 24,865 | 25,511 |
| Operating expenses | |||
| Personnel expenses | P6 | -20,444 | -19,506 |
| Other external expenses | P4,P5 | -28,561 | -25,487 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible assets of non-current assets | -57 | ||
| Total operating expenses | -49,005 | -45,050 | |
| Operating profit/loss | -24,140 | -19,539 | |
| Profit/loss from financial items | |||
| Profit/loss from participations in Group companies | P7 | 731,200 | 787,219 |
| Other interest income and similar profit/loss items | 135 | 674 | |
| Interest expenses and similar profit/loss items | -1,020 | -97 | |
| Total profit/loss from financial items | 730,315 | 787,796 | |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 706,175 | 768,257 | |
| Appropriations | P9 | 62,000 | 65,000 |
| Tax on profit for the year | P8 | -8,139 | -10,034 |
| Profit/loss for the year | 760,036 | 823,223 | |
| Portion attributable to Resurs Holding AB shareholders | 757,069 | 823223 | |
| Portion attributable to additional Tier 1 capital holders | 2,967 | ||
| Profit/loss for the year | 760,036 | 823,223 |
| SEK thousand | Note | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | P3 | 24,865 | 25,511 |
| Operating expenses | |||
| Personnel expenses | P6 | -20,444 | -19,506 |
| Other external expenses | P4,P5 | -28,561 | -25,487 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible assets of non-current assets | -57 | ||
| Total operating expenses | -49,005 | -45,050 | |
| Operating profit/loss | -24,140 | -19,539 | |
| Profit/loss from financial items | |||
| Profit/loss from participations in Group companies | P7 | 731,200 | 787,219 |
| Other interest income and similar profit/loss items | 135 | 674 | |
| Interest expenses and similar profit/loss items | -1,020 | -97 | |
| Total profit/loss from financial items | 730,315 | 787,796 | |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 706,175 | 768,257 | |
| Appropriations | P9 | 62,000 | 65,000 |
| Tax on profit for the year | P8 | -8,139 | -10,034 |
| Profit/loss for the year | 760,036 | 823,223 | |
| Portion attributable to Resurs Holding AB shareholders | 757,069 | 823223 | |
| Portion attributable to additional Tier 1 capital holders | 2,967 | ||
| Profit/loss for the year | 760,036 | 823,223 |
PARENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| SEK thousand | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit/loss for the year | 760,036 | 823,223 |
| Other comprehensive income that may be reversed to profit/loss | ||
| Total comprehensive income | 760,036 | 823,223 |
| Portion attributable to Resurs Holding AB shareholders | 757,069 | 823,223 |
| Portion attributable to additional Tier 1 capital holders | 2,967 | |
| Comprehensive income for the year | 760,036 | 823,223 |
G45 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
G46 KEY ESTIMATES AND ASSESSMENTS
Other provisions
The amount recognised as a provision is the best, estimate of the expenditure required to settle a present obligation at the reporting date. Earnings may be affected if an estimate has been made that is not consistent with the actual outcome.
Technical provisions
Technical provisions are based on estimates and assumptions made regarding future claims costs and, accordingly, are always associated with uncertainty. Estimates are based on historical statistics on earlier claims outcomes that are available at the preparation of the annual accounts. The uncertainty associated with estimates is generally greater in estimates of new insurance portfolios. In estimating technical provisions, the amount of unpaid claims, claims trend, changes in legislation, court rulings and the general economic trend are taken into account.
Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on a regular basis. Changes to estimates are recognised in the period of the change if the change affects only that period. Changes are recognised in the period of the change and future periods if the change affects both.
When preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRS and generally accepted accounting principles, management needs to proactively make certain estimates, assumptions and evaluations. These are based on historical experience and current factors, which are considered fair and reasonable. The results of these professional estimates and assessments affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses in the financial statements. Actual outcomes may differ from these estimates and assumptions. The Group has made the following critical estimates in applying significant accounting policies:
- classification and measurement of financial instruments
- impairment testing of goodwill and other assets
- impairment of credit losses
- other provisions
- technical provisions
Classification and measurement of financial instruments
The accounting policies in Note G2 define the way in which assets and liabilities are to be classified in the various categories. Fair value measurement of financial instruments may lead to some uncertainty, as prevailing interest rates and market conditions may change quickly and affect the value of the asset.
Impairment testing of goodwill and other assets
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually when the annual accounts are prepared or as soon as changes indicate that impairment is required,
for example, a changed business climate or decision to divest or discontinue operations. Impairment is recognised if the estimated value in use exceeds the carrying amount. A description of impairment testing for the year is provided in Note G28.
Impairment of credit losses
The calculation of credit losses is based on calculating the expected credit losses. The impairment model includes a three-stage model based on changes in the credit quality of financial assets. The assets are divided into three different stages depending on how credit risk has changed since the asset was initially recognised in the balance sheet. Stage 1 encompasses assets for which there has not been a significant increase in credit risk, stage 2 encompasses assets for which there has been a significant increase in credit risk, while stage 3 encompasses defaulted assets.
The provision of expected credit losses for assets is governed by the category to which the assets belong. Provisions are made under stage 1 for expected credit losses within 12 months, while provisions for stage 2 and 3 are made for expected credit losses under the full lifetime of the assets. Calculations of expected credit losses include forward-looking information based on the macroeconomic outlook. The Group has decided to base the forward-looking calculations on a macroeconomic variable that from a historical perspective has proven to correlate well with changes in the Group's credit losses.
There is a risk that COVID-19 with have a negative financial impact for Resurs Holding. There is an immediate risk of lower sales in the retail sector, and in the slightly longer term, the risk of higher unemployment and thus a reduced ability to pay. The scope of the financial and macroeconomic effects depends on the extent and length of the course of events. Resurs Holding has solid procedures for monitoring and contingency planning for economic fluctuations. We are continuously following, analysing and mitigating current developments and our procedures have been sharpened in this uncertain situation.
PARENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| capital | Share premium reserve |
Additional Tier 1 instruments |
Profit/loss brought forward |
Profit for the year |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousand | Share capital |
Share premium reserve |
Additional Tier 1 instruments |
Profit/loss brought forward |
Profit for the year |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity at 1 January 2018 | 1,000 1,785,613 | 0 | 0 | 680,316 2,466,929 | ||
| Owner transactions | ||||||
| Dividends paid | -360,000 | -360,000 | ||||
| Dividends according to Extraordinary General Meeting | -9,684 | -320,316 | -330,000 | |||
| Appropriation of profits according to resolution by Annual General Meeting | 680,316 | -680,316 | 0 | |||
| Profit for the year | 823,223 | 823,223 | ||||
| Equity at 31 December 2018 | 1,000 1,775,929 | 0 | 0 | 823,223 2,600,152 | ||
| Equity at 1 January 2019 | 1,000 1,775,929 | 0 | 0 | 823,223 2,600,152 | ||
| Owner transactions | ||||||
| Dividends paid | -390,000 | -390,000 | ||||
| Dividends according to Extraordinary General Meeting | -360,000 | -360,000 | ||||
| Issued additional Tier 1 instruments | 300,000 | 300,000 | ||||
| Cost additional Tier 1 instruments | -2,967 | -2,967 | ||||
| Appropriation of profits according to resolution by Annual General Meeting | 823,223 | -823,223 | 0 | |||
| Profit for the year | 760,036 | 760,036 | ||||
| Equity at 31 December 2019 | 1,000 1,775,929 | 300,000 | 70,256 | 760,036 2,907,221 | ||
| See Note P13 for additional information on equity. |
PARENT COMPANY CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| SEK thousand | Note | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | |||
| Operating profit/loss | -24,140 | -19,539 | |
| Adjustment for non-cash items in operating profit/loss | 120 | 195 | |
| Interest paid | -1,021 | -97 | |
| Interest received | 135 | 674 | |
| Income taxes paid | -9,733 | -1,844 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities | -34,639 | -20,611 | |
| Cash flow from working capital change | |||
| Other assets | 51,823 | 55,235 | |
| Other liabilities | 4,773 | -1,041 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 21,957 | 33,583 | |
| Investing activities | |||
| Shareholders' contribution | -200,000 | ||
| Dividend received | P7 | 690,000 | 819,999 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | 490,000 | 819,999 | |
| Financing activities | |||
| Dividends paid | -750,000 | -690,000 | |
| Additional Tier 1 instruments | 297,033 | ||
| Cash flow from financing activities | -452,967 | -690,000 | |
| Cash flow for the year | 58,990 | 163,582 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 165,603 | 2,021 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at year-end | 224,593 | 165,603 | |
| Adjustment for non-cash items | |||
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of assets | 57 | ||
| Other provisions | 120 | 138 | |
| Total adjustment for non-cash items | 120 | 195 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | |
|---|---|
| Other ligbilities | |
| JUHEL USSEIS |
Liquid assets consist of cash and bank balances.
PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
| SEK thousand | Note | 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Financial non-current assets | |||
| Participations in Group companies | P10 | 2,253,410 2,053,410 | |
| Total non-current assets | 2,253,410 2,053,410 | ||
| Current assets | |||
| Current receivables | |||
| Receivables from Group companies | 439,397 | 397,180 | |
| Deferred tax asset | P8 | 571 | 449 |
| Other current receivables | 8,418 | ||
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | P11 | 955 | 334 |
| Total current receivables | 449,341 | 397,963 | |
| Cash and bank balances | 224,593 | 165,603 | |
| Total current assets | 673,934 | 563,566 | |
| Total assets | 2,927,344 2,616,976 | ||
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Equity | P13 | ||
| Restricted equity | |||
| Share capital | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Non-restricted equity | |||
| Share premium reserve | 1,775,929 | 1,775,929 | |
| Additional Tier 1 instruments | 300,000 | ||
| Profit or loss brought forward | 70,256 | ||
| Profit for the year | 760,036 | 823,223 | |
| Total non-restricted equity | 2,906,221 2,599,152 | ||
| Total equity | 2,907,221 2,600,152 | ||
| Provisions | |||
| Other provisions | 519 | 399 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Trade payables | 2,153 | 294 | |
| Liabilities to Group companies | 490 | 500 | |
| Current tax liabilities | 10,291 | 11,885 | |
| Other current liabilities | 434 | 700 | |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | P12 | 6,236 | 3,046 |
| Total current liabilities | 19,604 | 16,425 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 2,927,344 2,616,976 |
For information on pledged assets, contingent liabilities and commitments, see Note P14.
Notes
P1 PARENT COMPANY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
P2 RISK MANAGEMENT
P3 INTRA-GROUP PURCHASES AND SALES
One hundred per cent (100) of total revenue for the year is attributable to sales to other Group companies.
Costs in this table are provided for market-rate remuneration in line with administration costs.
Transactions with subsidiaries
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| General administrative expenses | -4,351 | -4,697 |
P4 OTHER EXTERNAL EXPENSES
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultancy expenses | -6,912 | -3,691 |
| Other external expenses | -21,649 | -21,796 |
| Total other external expenses | -28,561 | -25,487 |
P5 AUDITORS FEE AND EXPENSES
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young AB | ||
| Audit services | -722 | -800 |
| Other assistance arising from audit | -103 | -165 |
| Total auditors fee and expenses | -825 | -965 |
Audit services comprise the examination of the annual financial statements and accounting records and the administration of the Board of Directors and CEO. They also include other procedures required to be carried out by the Parent Company's auditors, as well as advice or other assistance arising from observations made during the audit or while performing such other procedures.
The Parent Company applies the same accounting principles as the Group, any differences between the accounting principles are described below. The differences compared with the consolidated financial statements that apply in the Parent Company's income statement and balance sheet mainly comprise the recognition of financial income, expenses and assets. The Parent Company recognises its leases in accordance with the exemption allowed in RFR 2.
The Parent Company prepares its annual report in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554) and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. The regulations in RFR 2 stipulate that the Parent Company, in the annual accounts for the legal entity, is to apply all IFRSs and statements adopted by the EU to the extent that this is possible within the framework of the Annual Accounts Act with consideration to the relationship between accounting and taxation.
The deviations arising between the Parent Company's and the Group's accounting principles are due to the limitations on the possibility of applying IFRS in the Parent Company, as a result of the Annual Accounts Act and the Pension Obligations Vesting Act.
For the Parent Company, the terms balance sheet and cash flow statements are used for reports that are referred to as statement of financial position and statement of cash flows in the Group. The income
statement and the balance sheet for the Parent Company are presented according to the format of the Annual Accounts Act, while the statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement are based on IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IAS 7 Statement of Cash flows.
The consolidated financial statements and the annual report are presented in SEK thousand unless otherwise indicated.
Changed accounting principles in the Parent Company
No changes to accounting principles that are to be applied to financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2019 or later have had, or are deemed to have, a material effect on the Parent Company.
Shares and participations in Group companies
Shares and participations in Group companies are recognised according to the cost method. Dividends received are recognised as income when the right to receive payment is deemed certain.
There are no additional risks in the Parent Company other than those found in the Group. The Group's risk management is detailed in Note G3.
Transaction costs associated with acquisitions are added to the cost in the Parent Company and are eliminated in the Group.
Income
Service assignments are recognised in the Parent Company's income statement in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 4 of the Annual Accounts Act when the service has been completed.
Appropriations
Appropriations comprise provisions, reversals of untaxed reserves and Group contributions. Group contributions and shareholders' contributions are recognised in accordance with the alternative rule in RFR 2. This means that both received and paid Group contributions are recognised as appropriations through profit or loss.
P6 PERSONNEL
Salaries -13,419 -12,530 Social insurance costs -4,413 -4,601 Pension costs -1,559 -1,688 Other personnel expenses -1,053 -687
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries | -13,419 | -12,530 |
| Social insurance costs | -4,413 | -4,601 |
| Pension costs | -1,559 | -1,688 |
| Other personnel expenses | -1,053 | -687 |
| Total personnel expenses | -20,444 | -19,506 |
| Salaries and other benefits | ||
| Board, CEO and other senior executives | -13,419 | -12,530 |
| Total salaries and other benefits | -13,419 | -12,530 |
Salaries and other benefits
Remuneration and other benefits
| Board and CEO |
|---|
| 2019 | Basic salary/ Board fees |
Variable remune ration |
Other benefits |
Pensions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board and CEO | |||||
| Martin Bengtsson, Chairman | -710 | -710 | |||
| Jan Samuelson (resigned 02/10/2019, former Chairman) | -1,065 | -1,065 | |||
| Christian Frick (resigned 02/10/2019) | -367 | -367 | |||
| Lars Nordstrand | -723 | -723 | |||
| Fredrik Carlsson | -465 | -465 | |||
| Anders Dahlvig | -440 | -440 | |||
| Mariana Burenstam Linder | -582 | -582 | |||
| Marita Odélius Engström | -594 | -594 | |||
| Mikael Wintzell | -440 | -440 | |||
| Johanna Berlinde (elected 09/04/2019) | -293 | -293 | |||
| Kenneth Nilsson, CEO | -4,697 | -214 | -1,063 | -5,974 | |
| Other senior executives (1 individuals) 2) | -4,215 | -129 | -379 | -4,723 | |
| Total remuneration and other benefits | -14,591 | 0 | -343 | -1,442 | -16,376 |
| 2018 | Basic salary/ Board fees |
Variable remune ration |
Other benefits |
Pensions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board and CEO | |||||
| Jan Samuelson, Chairman 1) | -1,516 | -1,516 | |||
| Christian Frick | -477 | -477 | |||
| Martin Bengtsson | -460 | -460 | |||
| Lars Nordstrand 1) | -745 | -745 | |||
| Fredrik Carlsson 1) | -469 | -469 | |||
| Anders Dahlvig 1) | -469 | -469 | |||
| Mariana Burenstam Linder 1) | -607 | -607 | |||
| Marita Odélius Engström | -552 | -552 | |||
| Mikael Wintzell | -293 | -293 | |||
| Kenneth Nilsson, CEO | -4,773 | -163 | -1,030 | -5,966 | |
| Other senior executives (1 individuals) | -2,894 | -124 | -471 | -3,490 | |
| Total remuneration and other benefits | -13,254 | 0 | -288 | -1,500 | -15,042 |
| Board and CEO | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Samuelson, Chairman 1) | -1,516 | -1,516 | ||
| Christian Frick | -477 | -477 | ||
| Martin Bengtsson | -460 | -460 | ||
| Lars Nordstrand 1) | -745 | -745 | ||
| Fredrik Carlsson 1) | -469 | -469 | ||
| Anders Dahlvig 1) | -469 | -469 | ||
| Mariana Burenstam Linder 1) | -607 | -607 | ||
| Marita Odélius Engström | -552 | -552 | ||
| Mikael Wintzell | -293 | -293 | ||
| Kenneth Nilsson, CEO | -4,773 | -163 | -1,030 | -5,966 |
| Other senior executives (1 individuals) | -2,894 | -124 | -471 | -3,490 |
Pension costs
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Board, CEO and other senior executives | -1,559 | -1,688 |
| Total | -1,559 | -1,688 |
Amounts invoiced by individuals for their services to the company is in the Group recognised as general administrative expenses and in the Parent Company as personnel expenses. The Management has changed during the year.
1) Payment was made to Board members company; amount includes compensation for additional taxes. 2) The item also includes amounts invoiced by individuals for their services to the company. The Group recognises these as general administrative expenses and the Parent Company recognises them as other external expenses.
Board members and senior executives at the end of the year
Average numbers of employees
P7 PROFT/LOSS FROM PARTICIPATIONS IN GROUP COMPANIES
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend from Resurs Bank AB | 360,000 | 330,000 |
| Dividend from Solid Försäkrings AB | 129,999 | |
| Anticipated dividend from Resurs Bank AB | 375,000 | 330,000 |
| Impairment of receivable Resurs Förvaltning Norden AB | -3,800 | -2,780 |
| Total | 731,200 | 787,219 |
P8 TAXES
Current tax expense
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current tax for the year | -8,112 | -10,151 |
| Adjustment of tax relating to prior years | -149 | -38 |
| Current tax expense | -8,261 | -10,189 |
| Deferred tax on temporary differences | 122 | 155 |
| Total tax expense reported in income statement | -8,139 | -10,034 |
| 2019 | 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Of which, men |
Number | Of which, men |
|
| Board members | 8 | 63% | 9 | 78% |
| CEO and other senior executives 1) | 6 | 50% | 7 | 57% |
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Total | Men | Women | Total | |
| Sweden | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Total | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Reconciliation of effective tax
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax effects attributable to temporary differences, pensions | 122 | 155 |
| Total deferred tax | 122 | 155 |
Deferred tax assets
| 2019 | 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit before tax | 768,175 | 833,257 | ||
| Tax at prevailing tax rate | -21.4% | -164,389 | -22.0% | -183,317 |
| Non-deductible expenses/non-taxable income | 20.4% | 156,399 | 20.8% | 173,321 |
| Tax attributable to prior years | 0.0% | -149 | 0.0% | -38 |
| Recognised effective tax | -1.1% | -8,139 | -1.2% | -10,034 |
| Change in deferred tax |
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax assets for pensions, net | 571 | 449 |
| Total deferred tax assets | 571 | 449 |
P9 APPROPRIATIONS
| 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Group contribution, received | 62,000 | 65,000 |
| Total | 62,000 | 65,000 |
1) The number refers to all other senior executives and not only the number who received a salary from the Parent Company.
Additional details on remuneration policy, pensions and terms are provided in Note G15.
P10 PARTICIPATIONS IN GROUP COMPANIES
Subsidiaries and indirect subsidiaries
| Share of | Share of voting |
Number | Book value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corp. ID no. | Domicile | equity | power | of shares | 31/12/2019 | |
| Resurs Bank AB | 516401-0208 | Helsingborg | 100 | 100 | 500,000 2,221,690 | |
| - Resurs Norden AB | 556634-3280 | Helsingborg | 100 | 100 | ||
| - Resurs Consumer Loans 1 Ltd | 559768 | Dublin | 100 | 100 | ||
| Solid Försäkrings AB | 516401-8482 | Helsingborg | 100 | 100 | 30,000 | 31,600 |
| Resurs Förvaltning Norden AB | 559067-0690 | Helsingborg | 100 | 100 | 100,000 | 120 |
| Total book value, participations in Group companies | 2,253,410 |
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Opening acquisition cost | 2,053,410 2,053,390 | |
| Share capital Resurs Förvaltning Norden AB | 20 | |
| Shareholders contributions Resurs Bank AB | 200,000 | |
| Total accumulated amortisation at year-end | 2,253,410 2,053,410 | |
| Closing residual value according to plan | 2,253,410 2,053,410 |
| Share of | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of | voting | Number | Book value | |||
| Corp. ID no. | Domicile | equity | power | of shares | 31/12/2018 | |
| Resurs Bank AB | 516401-0208 | Helsingborg | 100 | 100 | 500,000 2,021,690 | |
| - Resurs Norden AB | 556634-3280 | Helsingborg | 100 | 100 | ||
| - Resurs Consumer Loans 1 Ltd | 559768 | Dublin | 100 | 100 | ||
| Solid Försäkrings AB | 516401-8482 | Helsingborg | 100 | 100 | 30,000 | 31,600 |
| Resurs Förvaltning Norden AB | 559067-0690 | Helsingborg | 100 | 100 | 100,000 | 120 |
| Total book value, participations in Group companies | 2,053,410 |
P11 PREPAID EXPENSES AND ACCRUED INCOME
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prepaid expenses | 955 | 334 |
| Total prepaid expenses and accrued income | 955 | 334 |
P12 ACCRUED EXPENSES AND DEFERRED INCOME
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accrued interest | 928 | |
| Accrued personnel-related expenses | 1,583 | 1,912 |
| Accrued administrative expenses | 3,725 | 1,134 |
| 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accrued interest | 928 | |
| Accrued personnel-related expenses | 1,583 | 1,912 |
| Accrued administrative expenses | 3,725 | 1,134 |
| Total accrued expenses and deferred income | 6,236 | 3,046 |
Johanna Berlinde Mariana Burenstam Linder Fredrik Carlsson Member of the Board Member of the Board Member of the Board
Anders Dahlvig Lars Nordstrand Marita Odélius Engström
Member of the Board Member of the Board Member of the Board
Mikael Wintzell Member of the Board
Our audit report was submitted on 17 March 2020
Ernst & Young AB
Niklas Paulsson Authorized Public Accountant
SIGNATURES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CEO
The Board of Directors and the CEO give their assurance that the annual accounts have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in Sweden, and the consolidated accounts in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as referenced by the European Parliament and the Council directive (EC) 1606/2002 dated 19 July 2002 on the application of international accounting standards. The annual accounts and consolidated accounts give a true and fair view of the Parent Company's and the Group's financial position and results of operations. The Administration Reports for the Parent Company and the Group give a true and fair view of the development of the Parent Company's and the Group's operations, position and results and describe the significant risks and uncertainties to which the Parent Company and the Group companies are exposed.
As specified above, the Parent Company's and the Group's annual accounts were approved for publication by the Board of Directors on 17 March 2020. The income statements and balance sheets will be presented to the Annual General Meeting for approval on 29 April 2020.
Helsingborg 17 March 2020
Kenneth Nilsson Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors,
Martin Bengtsson Chairman of the Board
P13 EQUITY
Proposed allocation of profits
Unappropriated earnings in the Parent Company at the disposal of the Annual General Me
Share premium reserve Profit/loss brought forward Net profit for the year
Total
The Board of Directors propose that these earnings be appropriated as follows (SEK):
P14 PLEDGED ASSETS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS
Resurs Holding AB has no pledged assets. Accourding to the Board's assessment, Resurs Holding AB has no contingent liabilities.
Shares The number of shares in the Parent Company totals 200,000,000, with a quotient value of SEK 0.005. Quotient value is defined as share capital divided by the number of shares. See Note G20 for additional information.
Profit/loss carried forward
Refers to profit or loss carried forward from previous
years less profit distribution.
| Total | 2,606,220,425 | 2,599,151,325 |
|---|---|---|
| Carried forward | 2,186,220,425 | 2,209,151,325 |
| Dividends to shareholders SEK 2.10 (1.95) per share | 420,000,000 | 390,000,000 |
Changes in equity For details on changes in equity during period, see the Parent Company's statement of changes in equity.
2,599,151,325
70,255,719 -9,684,411
31/12/2019 1,775,928,446 31/12/2018
The Board believes that the proposed dividend is justifiable with respect to the requirements that the nature, scope and risks of the operations impose on the size of the Parent Company's and the Group's equity, consolidation requirements, liquidity and financial position.
1,785,612,857
823,222,879
760,036,260 2,606,220,425
THIS IS A TRANSLATION FROM THE SWEDISH ORIGINAL
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To the general meeting of the shareholders of Resurs Holding AB (publ), corporate identity number 556898-2291
Report on the annual accounts and consolidated accounts
Opinions
We have audited the annual accounts and consolidated accounts of Resurs Holding AB (publ) except for the corporate governance statement on pages 51-57 for the year 2019. The annual accounts and consolidated accounts of the company are included on pages 40-115 in this document.
In our opinion, the annual accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the parent company as of 31 December 2019 and its financial performance and cash flow for the year then ended in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act. The consolidated accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the group as of 31 December 2019 and their financial performance and cash flow for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the EU, and the Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies. Our opinions do not cover the corporate governance statement on pages 49- 55. The statutory administration report is consistent with the other parts of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts.
We therefore recommend that the general meeting of shareholders adopts the income statement and balance sheet for the parent company and the group.
Our opinions in this report on the annual accounts and consolidated accounts are consistent with the content of the additional report that has been submitted to the parent company's audit committee in accordance with the Audit
Regulation (537/2014) Article 11.
Basis for Opinions
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities section. We are independent of the parent company and the group in accordance with professional ethics for accountants in Sweden and have otherwise fulfilled our ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. This includes that, based on the best of our knowledge and belief, no prohibited services referred to in the Audit Regulation (537/2014) Article 5.1 have been provided to the audited company or, where applicable, its parent company or
its controlled companies within the EU.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinions.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters of the audit are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of, and in forming our opinion thereon, the annual accounts and consolidated accounts as a whole, but we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.
We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying financial statements.
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Lending to the public and provision for credit losses
Detailed information and description of the area is presented in the annual consolidated accounts. Credit risk exposure and how it is managed is described in note G3 section Credit risk. The group's reported credit losses are specified in note G18 and the provision for credit losses is specified in note G23. Regarding the area relevant accounting policies for the group, these can be found in note G2, section Credit losses and impairment of financial assets.
Description How our audit addressed this key audit matter
As of 31 December 2019, lending to the public amounts to SEK 31 345 SEK million for the group. Lending to public consists of outstanding gross receivables at the amount of SEK 34 223 million less provision for expected credit losses of SEK 2 879 million. The Group's model for credit losses is based on IFRS 9.
The model for credit losses implies that lending to the public are categorized into three stages depending on the grade of increase of credit risk. In stage 1 the provision for credit losses correspond to expected credit losses the coming 12 months. In stage 2 and 3 the provision for credit losses correspond to expected credit losses during the remaining duration of the credit.
The model for credit losses is prospective which implies that the group estimate the credit risk in each exposure and the loss that could be realized. The model requires the Group to perform judgements and estimates for example of criteria's for defining a significant increase of the credit risk and methods for calculating expected credit losses. As part of the groups estimate also macro-economic factors and other factors not reflected by the model should be included.
Lending to the public and provision for credit losses amount to significant amounts. There is a risk that credits are accepted on faulty grounds which could lead to an unwanted credit exposure. Further the calculation of expected credit losses means that the group performs judgements and estimates. This means that identifying doubtful credits and estimation of impairments have a significant influence on the results and position of the group. We have therefore considered lending to the public to be a key audit matter of the audit.
We have reviewed the group's process of granting and accepting credits. This review includes policies and guidelines, as well as the configuration of the processes focusing on identifying significant risks of errors and controls in order to prevent and detect those kinds of errors. We have evaluated the effectiveness of significant controls and verified that they operate as intended by testing a selection of transactions.
We have assessed whether the group's model for calculating credit losses is in accordance with IFRS 9.
We have, among other things, with support from our modelling specialists, evaluated if the company's model of calculating provisions is operating according to the requirements of IFRS 9. We have also tested for the group relevant controls relating to input to model data, the model and the result of the calculations.
We have also, by testing samples assessed the reasonableness of the grouping of lending to public into the different stages. We have also tested the input data to the models.
We have assessed supporting assumptions and calculations related to macro-economic factors and other factors not reflected by the model.
We have also assessed the disclosures in the financial statements regarding lending to public and provision for credit losses are appropriate.
Goodwill and impairment test
Detailed information and description of the area is presented in the annual consolidated accounts. The group's reported goodwill is specified in note G28. Regarding the area relevant accounting policies for the group, these can be found in note G2, section Goodwill. Estimates and assessments are described in note G2, section Judgements and estimates in the financial statements and also in note G46.
Description How our audit addressed this key audit matter
The goodwill as of December 31 2019 amounts to SEK 1 734 million. The company tests the book value of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount might not be recoverable. The recoverable amount per cash generating unit is determined based on estimates of value in use using a discounted cash flow model with a five-year forecast period. Anticipated future cash flows are based on the first five years of forecasts of riskweighted volumes, income, expenses, credit losses and anticipated future capital requirements. The forecasts are based primarily on an internal assessment of the company based on historical performance, market development of future revenue and cost trends, economic conditions, anticipated interest rate and anticipated effects of future regulations. In addition, a forecast is conducted after the first five-year forecast period based on a long-term growth rate assumption. The impairment test in 2019 did not result in an impairment. The calculated recoverable amount is dependent on a number of different variables. The most important variables are the assumption of capital requirement, interest rate and economic trends, future margins, credit losses and cost effectiveness. Considering that goodwill constitutes a significant amount and that the valuation is dependent on judgement we have considered goodwill to be key audit matter of the audit.
In our audit we have evaluated and tested the company´s process for impairment testing, by analyzing earlier accuracy in forecasts and assumptions. We have together with our valuations specialists reviewed the company´s model and method applied for the impairment test and we have evaluated the company's own sensitivity analyses. We have also together with our valuation specialists examined whether the assumptions of the interest rate and the long-term growth are based on marketable assumptions. We have evaluated whether the information in the annual report is appropriate.
THIS IS A TRANSLATION FROM THE SWEDISH ORIGINAL
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Other Information than the annual accounts and consolidated accounts
This document also contains other information than the annual accounts and consolidated accounts and is found on pages 2- 39. The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for this other information.
Our opinion on the annual accounts and consolidated accounts does not cover this other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion regarding this other information.
In connection with our audit of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts, our responsibility is to read the information identified above and consider whether the information is materially inconsistent with the annual accounts and consolidated accounts. In this procedure we also take into account our knowledge otherwise obtained in the audit and assess whether the information otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If we, based on the work performed concerning this information, conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for the preparation of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts and that they give a fair presentation in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and, concerning the consolidated accounts, in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU. The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are also responsible for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of annual accounts and consolidated accounts that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the annual accounts and consolidated accounts, The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for the assessment of the company's and the group's ability to continue as a going concern. They disclose, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting. The going concern basis of accounting is however not applied if the Board of Directors and the Managing Director intends to liquidate the company, to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The Audit Committee shall, without prejudice to the Board of Director's responsibilities and tasks in general, among other things oversee the company's financial reporting process.
Auditor's responsibility
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the annual accounts and consolidated accounts as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinions. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs and generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these annual accounts and consolidated accounts.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
► Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinions. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
- ► Obtain an understanding of the company's internal control relevant to our audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company's internal control.
- ► Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Board of Directors and the Managing Director.
- ► Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors' and the Managing Director's use of the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual accounts and consolidated accounts. We also draw a conclusion, based on the audit evidence obtained, as to whether any material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company's and the group's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the annual accounts and consolidated accounts or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion about the annual accounts and consolidated accounts. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause a company and a group to cease to continue as a going concern.
- ► Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts, including the disclosures, and whether the annual accounts and consolidated accounts represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
- ► Obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the group to express an opinion on the consolidated accounts. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our opinions.
We must inform the Board of Directors of, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit. We must also inform of significant audit findings during our audit, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identified.
We must also provide the Board of Directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the Board of Directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts, including the most important assessed risks for material misstatement, and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in the auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes disclosure about the matter
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Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
Opinions
In addition to our audit of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts, we have also audited the administration of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director of Resurs Holding AB (publ) for the year 2019 and the proposed appropriations of the company's profit or loss.
We recommend to the general meeting of shareholders that the profit be appropriated in accordance with the proposal in the statutory administration report and that the members of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director be discharged from liability for the financial year.
Basis for opinions
We conducted the audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities section. We are independent of the parent company and the group in accordance with professional ethics for accountants in Sweden and have otherwise fulfilled our ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinions.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director
The Board of Directors is responsible for the proposal for appropriations of the company's profit or loss. At the proposal of a dividend, this includes an assessment of whether the dividend is justifiable considering the requirements which the company's and the group's type of operations, size and risks place on the size of the parent company's and the group's equity, consolidation requirements, liquidity and position in general.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the company's organization and the administration of the company's affairs. This includes among other things continuous assessment of the company's and the group's financial situation and ensuring that the company's organization is designed so that the accounting, management of assets and the company's financial affairs otherwise are controlled in a reassuring manner. The Managing Director shall manage the ongoing administration according to the Board of Directors' guidelines and instructions and among other matters take measures that are necessary to fulfill the company's accounting in accordance with law and handle the management of assets in a reassuring manner.
Auditor's responsibility
Our objective concerning the audit of the administration, and thereby our opinion about discharge from liability, is to obtain audit evidence to assess with a reasonable degree of assurance whether any member of the Board of Directors or the Managing Director in any material respect:
- ► has undertaken any action or been guilty of any omission which can give rise to liability to the company, or
- ► in any other way has acted in contravention of the Companies Act, the Annual Accounts Act or the Articles of Association.
Our objective concerning the audit of the proposed appropriations of the company's profit or loss, and thereby our opinion about this, is to assess with reasonable degree of assurance whether the proposal is in accordance with the Companies Act.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden will always detect actions or omissions that can give rise to liability to the company, or that the proposed appropriations of the company's profit or loss are not in accordance with the Companies Act.
As part of an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. The examination of the administration and the proposed appropriations of the company's profit or loss is based primarily on the audit of the accounts. Additional audit procedures performed are based on our professional judgment with starting point in risk and materiality. This means that we focus the examination on such actions, areas and relationships that are material for the operations and where deviations and violations would have particular importance for the company's situation. We examine and test decisions undertaken, support for decisions, actions taken and other circumstances that are relevant to our opinion concerning discharge from liability. As a basis for our opinion on the Board of Directors' proposed appropriations of the company's profit or loss we examined the Board of Directors' reasoned statement and a selection of supporting evidence in order to be able to assess whether the proposal is in accordance with the Companies Act.
The auditor's examination of the corporate governance statement
The Board of Directors is responsible for that the corporate governance statement on pages 51-57 has been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.
Our examination of the corporate governance statement is conducted in accordance with FAR´s auditing standard RevU 16 The auditor´s examination of the corporate governance statement. This means that our examination of the corporate governance statement is different and substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. We believe that the examination has provided us with sufficient basis for our opinions.
A corporate governance statement has been prepared. Disclosures in accordance with chapter 6 section 6 the second paragraph points 2-6 of the Annual Accounts Act and chapter 7 section 31 the second paragraph the same law are consistent with the other parts of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts and are in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.
Ernst & Young AB was appointed auditor of Resurs Holding AB (publ) by the general meeting of the shareholders on the 25 April 2019 and has been the company's auditor since the 29 April 2013.
Helsingborg 17 March 2020 Ernst & Young AB
Niklas Paulsson Authorized Public Accountant
RESURS HOLDING
This is Resurs Holding's third Sustainability Report. It pertains to the entire Group. The report has been developed in accordance with the precautionary principle, and it has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards at Core level. This report constitutes the formal sustainability reporting according to Chapter 6, Section 11 of the Annual Accounts Act. This report is included as part of the Group's Annual Report, and is a part of the Board of Directors' Report. The auditor's review of the report is attached and is limited to a statement that the report has been prepared, which appears on page 26.
The contents of this Sustainability Report are based on the materiality analysis performed in 2017, which continues to guide the selection of the Group's most material sustainability topics. Resurs issues the Sustainability Report annually, and it covers one calendar year. The
the Swedish Bankers' Association, FAR, Finance Norway, the Danish Chamber of Commerce and the Finnish Commerce Federation.
STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE
Resurs continuously engages in dialogue with various stakeholder groups. Such engagement provides insight into the expectations of stakeholders and the external environment for the operations, which offers important guidance for the Group's priorities and activities relating to various sustainability topics. The stakeholders considered to be the most concerned or directly affected by the operations are retail finance partners, customers, employees and owners. Dialogue takes place through several channels and at different frequencies depending on topic and stakeholder group.
MATERIALITY ANALYSIS
The materiality analysis helps the Group understand the sustainability topics that are of greatest importance to stakeholders and their expectations for the
About the Sustainability Report
tions' sustainability data going forward, thereby increasing data quality, traceability and follow up over time.
CONTACT
For questions concerning the Group's Sustainability Report, please contact Eva Brike, Resurs's Chief Human Resources Officer and Sustainability Director by e-mail at: [email protected]
PARTICIPATION IN TRADE AND
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Resurs is a member of several associations, thereby complying with current industry requirements in the markets in which the Group conducts banking operations, as well as ensuring a responsible approach to both retail finance partners and customers, as well as employees and society. Resurs is a member of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise,
partners, owners and members of Group Management. The selection criteria were that they should have a mutual relationship with the Group, as well as being significantly affected by the business. They completed a web-based survey, to which 1,324 stakeholders from the Group's four main markets (Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland) responded. The Group's perspective was represented by Group Management, which in its responses also emphasised the importance of the Group's environmental and social impact. Their responses were as then combined with the results of the stakeholder survey. The result was then analysed at a second internal workshop where a validation was performed based on Resurs's overall business strategy perspective. The appraisal also took into account the importance of sustainability topics in a global context, as well as the ability of Resurs's operations to directly or indirectly influence these issues.
most recent Sustainability Report, for 2018, was published on 19 March 2019. The report also constitutes Resurs's report to the UN Global Compact, the Communication on Progress.
The primary target group for the Sustainability Report is Resurs's shareholders. Other important stakeholders such as retail finance partners, customers, employees and investors as well as society at large, should also be able to find explanations of the most important issues in this report.
This Sustainability Report drawn up according to GRI Standards has not be the subject of an external third-party review.
POSITION GREEN
In 2019, implementation began of Position Green, our new tool for reporting sustainability data. It entails a more systematic management of the opera-

business. In addition, the results of the analysis provide information about the impact of operations on the economy, society, people and the environment. Resurs applies the principles and guidelines of the GRI Standards to determine what its Sustainability Report will cover. The results of the materiality analysis performed in 2017 in order to identify the Group's most crucial sustainability topics are still considered relevant. The analysis process began by defining the most important sustainability topics in the banking and finance industry. This helped to clarify relevant issues to bring up at the Group's first internal workshop. The issues were selected based on GRI's list of sustainability topics, as well as from a business strategy perspective. In order to ensure that the survey addressed the entire Group's operations, representatives from a number of Group functions participated. Guided by the workshop results, twelve sustainability topics were selected to ask stakeholders about. The stakeholders consisted of
| Stakeholder group | Engagement channel | Key topics and concerns raised by stakeholders |
Resurs Bank's management of key topics |
are of greatest importance to stake holders and their expectations for the |
about. The stakeholders consisted of customers, employees, retail finance |
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| CUSTOMERS | Customer meetings Customer service Social media Surveys |
Digital services, such as e-invoices, bank app, omni-solution Invoicing and questions on fees Paper print-outs Customer experience Security |
Development of new services that give customers greater ability to manage their banking themselves. Open and clear communication Transition from paper print-outs to digital information, for example, through Kivra Consolidation of systems for better and quicker customer service Identification via mobile BankID in stores and via telephone |
A MATERIALS B ENERGY CONSUMPTION CLIMATE IMPACT C D OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY E TRAINING AND |
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| EMPLOYEES | Materiality analysis Employee appraisals Internet Introduction for new employees Employee surveys |
Occupational health and safety Professional development and career Diversity and equal treatment Sustainability work |
Internal and external training Management training Work environment training Dedicated HR role focusing on sustainability, diversity and health Diversity and health Sustainability council Guidelines/policy for diversity and equal treatment Health-promoting measures |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT F CUSTOMER PRIVACY G DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY H ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT I SOCIALLY SUSTAINABLE PRO J CUREMENT |
OTHER STAKEHOLDERS H C B |
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| PARTNERS Partners (e.g. retailers) End customers |
Materiality analysis Correspondence (e-mail, post, etc.) Customer meetings |
Offering of payment and financing solutions to end customers, focusing on digitisation, simplification and security. The new rules and regulations that affect the services that partners use or broker via Resurs Bank. Digital services, such as e-invoices, bank app, omni-solution |
Further development of existing products and services, with a particular focus on digitisation and automation. Authentication and signing using electronic ID. Adjustments to and evaluation of effects and opportunities linked to new regula tions (e.g. GDPR, PSD2, money laundering), Development of new services that give customers greater ability to manage their banking themselves. |
RESPONSIBLE K CREDIT LENDING L ANTI-CORRUPTION FINANCIAL RESULTS COMMENTS ON THE MATERIALITY ANALYSIS |
The results of the materiality analysis demonstrate clear agreement between what the Group and its key stakeholders consider to be the most important topics. This indicates that the Group's |
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| OWNERS Shareholders, investors and analysts |
Materiality analysis Investor meetings Roadshows Capital Market Day Annual General Meetings Presentation of quarterly reporting |
Sustainable growth and return Risk management and financial stability Sustainability work |
Work on clear and open communication to enhance understanding among the investor collective. Arranged Capital Market Day to further enhance communication. |
sustainability efforts conform well to the expectations of others. In the analysis, the greatest importance was attributed to the sustainability topics Customer privacy, Anti-Corruption, Responsible credit lending and Diversity and equal opportunity. For the 2018 report, Employees and Diversity and equal opportunity were combined, and Social responsi bility and the Environment were added as new material sustainability topics. For the 2019 report, Resurs included two new performance indicators to improve validating development in Responsible credit lending and Social responsibility. |
COMMENTS ON THE MATERIALITY ANALYSIS
The results of the materiality analysis demonstrate clear agreement between what the Group and its key stakeholders consider to be the most important topics. This indicates that the Group's sustainability efforts conform well to the expectations of others.
In the analysis, the greatest importance was attributed to the sustainability topics Customer privacy, Anti-Corruption, Responsible credit lending and Diversity and equal opportunity. For the 2018 report, Employees and Diversity and equal opportunity were combined, and Social responsibility and the Environment were added as new material sustainability topics. For the 2019 report, Resurs included two new performance indicators to improve validating development in Responsible credit lending and Social responsibility.
Resurs's operation as a banking and insurance group poses demands for conduct according to business ethics, as well as the assumption of responsibility for the operation's impact on people, society and the environment.
The Group's approach is based on following the laws and regulations of each country where it operates, such as competition law, environmental regulations, labour market regulations and collective agreements that affect the operation. Resurs respects international conventions on human rights, which guide its own business. Child labour and labour that is forced or performed under the threat of violence is not tolerated under any circumstances. Resurs makes target efforts to oppose all forms of corruption.
Its shared corporate culture is based on the Group's values – Driven, Open, Innovative and Trustworthy – which have support throughout the Group.
MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND RESPONSIBILITY
The overall strategic direction of Resurs's sustainability efforts is determined by Group Management. Resurs's CEO is ultimately responsible for sustainability topics. Resurs's sustainability committee functions as a link between the operative and approved actions. The Group's processes for approving new or significant changes in existing products/services, markets, processes or other major changes in the business operations are intended to effectively and efficiently manage identified risks in the process.
MANAGEMENT APPROACH: RESPONSIBLE CREDIT LENDING
The limits for credit lending operations are based on the overall policy set by the Board. This policy defines the credit strategy to be followed by the Group and is based on the Group's products and business segments, laws and regulations, and the longterm sustainable level of credit losses that the business is prepared to accept.
The strategy is implemented in operational activities by being translated into scoring models and award criteria, which are then followed up and checked by several bodies. Reports are made to the risk committee and the results of the control functions' examinations are also reported to the Board.
The national credit managers use monthly sampling checks to review the work based on prevailing criteria and regulations. The Risk Control function then examines parts of the credit lending process by measuring credit losses and following up on the product portfolios' credit risks. In addition, an internal audit of the credit lending operation is also continuously carried out.
MANAGEMENT APPROACH: EMPLOYEES, DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The function of HR Specialist Sustainability, Diversity & Health is dedicated to driving, developing and monitoring efforts in the areas of sustainability, diversity and health. The role includes working on sustainability projects and following up on them. The Group furthermore has a Compensation & Benefit Manager, who manages compensation and benefits. This role is primarily responsible for reviewing remuneration levels and an annual salary survey, as well as developing policies and guidelines for salaries, pensions, benefits and company cars.
and strategic sustainability work and is responsible for initiating, driving and following up operational sustainability efforts, with the objective of ensuring compliance with the Group's long-term commitments. The Group's sustainability committee comprises a total of ten employees from Customer Experience, Marketing, HR, Customer Service, Facility, Consumer Market, Legal and Finance. The committee meets four times per year and reports directly to the Chief Human Resources and the Sustainability Director. In 2019 a local sustainability committee was also initiated in Finland.
CODE OF CONDUCT – RESURS'S OVERALL MANAGEMENT TOOL
Resurs has been a member of the UN's sustainable business initiative, the Global Compact, since 2018. This means that the Group is both in favour of the initiative and supports and furthers its ten principles. Resurs's Code of Conduct, which is based on these ten principles, clarifies issues including the Group's views on business ethics, working conditions, diversity, equality and equal opportunity. Resurs's Code of Conduct encompasses the entire Group and all of its employees. It must guide how everyone, regardless of their function and role within the Group, acts according to business ethics and in a way that inspires trust on the part of retail finance partners, customers, authorities and other stakeholders. The
Code of Conduct is available on the intranet, as well as on Resurs's external websites, so that retail finance partners, customers and investors can read about the fundamental guidelines according to which the Group operates.
MANAGEMENT APPROACH: ANTI-CORRUPTION
Resurs has three levels of control functions, the three lines of defence, to manage corruption risks in the operation and ensure that the Group is doing business and entering into business relationships based on value creation and ethically proper grounds. The first body focuses on the risks that may arise in operations, consisting of control functions within the Group's various departments, as well as the Group's Legal and Anti-Corruption Compliance Officer, who coordinates and is responsible for operational anti-corruption efforts. The second body consists of each Group company's Compliance and Risk Control function, as well as the Actuarial function within insurance operations, which continually and independently control the operations. The third control body is Resurs' internal audit function, which independently examines the Group's operations and evaluates how the other control functions manage and assess risks.
MANAGEMENT APPROACH: CUSTOMER PRIVACY
The Group's control functions consist of the Internal Audit function, the Compliance and Risk Control function and the insurance operation's Actuarial function. They are independent and report regularly verbally and in writing to their respective company CEOs, risk committees, the Board and certain Board committees. The Internal Audit function's review of the Group's operations includes reviewing activities in operations to determine whether the business is being adequately managed from a risk perspective.
The Risk Committees, in which senior executives participate, monitor and identify risks in the business as well as proactively addressing potential risks and following up on previously identified risks
Management of Resurs's sustainability efforts
DRIVEN OPEN INNOVATIVE TRUSTWORTHY
- Guidelines for diversity and equal treatment.
- Policy against victimisation in the workplace
- Physical security guidelines
- Salary guidelines
- Policy for governance risk management and control
- Policy for information security
- Whistle-blowing policy
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- Policy on anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism
- Data protection policy
- Competition policy
- Policy on trade sanctions
- Complaint management policy
- Remuneration policy
- Insider policy
- Code of Conduct
A SELECTION OF POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
| Number | Disclosure | Page | Comments | ||
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| GRI 101 FOUNDATION | |||||
| GRI 102 GENERAL DISCLOSURES (CORE) (2016) | |||||
| 102-1 | Name of the organisation | Cover | |||
| 102-2 | Activities, brands, products, and services | 3, 23 | |||
| 102-3 | Location of headquarters | 62 | |||
| 102-4 | Location of operations | 3 | |||
| 102-5 | Ownership and legal form | 3, 46 | |||
| 102-6 | Markets served | 3, 16-17 | |||
| 102-7 | Scale of the organisation | 3, 16-17, 29, 42-43, 48-49 |
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| 102-8 | Information on employees | 29, 31 | |||
| 102-9 | Supply chain | 22 | |||
| 102-10 | Significant changes to the organisation and its supply chain | 4-5 | |||
| 102-11 | Precautionary Principle | 120 | |||
| 102-12 | External initiatives | 8, 27 | |||
| 102-13 | Membership of associations | 120 | |||
| 102-14 | Statement from senior decision-maker | 7-10 | |||
| 102-15 | Key impacts, risks, and opportunities | 31, 35, 36, 37, 45, 67-77 |
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| 102-16 | Values, principles, standards, and norms of behaviour | 28, 122 | |||
| 102-18 | Governance structure | 27, 51-55, 122-123 |
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| 102-40 | List of stakeholder groups | 14, 120 | |||
| 102-41 | Collective bargaining agreements | 31 | |||
| 102-42 | Identifying and selecting stakeholders | 14, 120 | |||
| 102-43 | Approach to stakeholder engagement | 14, 120 | |||
| 102-44 | Key topics and concerns raised | 14, 120 | |||
| 102-45 | Entities included in the consolidated financial statements | 42 | |||
| 102-46 | Defining report content and topic Boundaries | 121 | |||
| 102-47 | List of material topics | 121 | |||
| 102-48 | Restatements of information | – | |||
| 102-49 | Changes in reporting | 121 | |||
| 102-50 | Reporting period | 120 | |||
| 102-51 | Date of most recent report | 120 | |||
| 102-52 | Reporting cycle | 120 | |||
| 102-53 | Contact point for questions regarding the report | 120 | |||
| 102-54 | Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards | 120 | |||
| 102-55 | GRI content index | 124 - 125 | |||
| 102-56 | External assurance | – | The Group's Sustainability Report has not been externally assured in accordance with GRI |
TOPIC-SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES
INDEX FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT ACCORDING TO CHAPTER 6 SECTION 11 OF THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS ACT
GRI content index
| DISCLOSURE | PAGE REFERENCE | |
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| Overview | Business model | 22 |
| Social conditions and personnel | Approach and policies Risks, management and performance |
122-123 28-31 |
| Respect for human rights | Approach and policies Risks, management and performance |
122-123 32-33 |
| Anti-corruption | Approach and policies Risks, management and performance |
122-123 37 |
| Environment | Approach and policies Risks, management and performance |
122-123 32-33 |
| Number | Disclosure | Page | Comments |
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| GRI 103 MANAGEMENT APPROACH (2016) See topic-specific disclosures | |||
| GRI 205: ANTI-CORRUPTION (2016) | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundaries | 26, 37, 120-121 |
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| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | 122-123 | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | 122-123 | |
| 205-2 | Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures |
37 | |
| GRI 405: DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (2016) | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundaries | 26, 30, 120-121 |
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| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | 122-123 | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | 122-123 | |
| 405-1 | Diversity of governance bodies and employees | 31 | |
| GRI 418: CUSTOMER PRIVACY (2016) | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundaries | 26, 36, 120-121 |
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| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | 122-123 | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | 122-123 | |
| 418-1 | Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data |
36 | Complete information is not avail able. Resurs does not presently measure/monitor complaints from a strict privacy perspective. |
| (OWN SUSTAINABILITY TOPIC) RESPONSIBLE CREDIT LENDING | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundaries | 26, 34, 120-121 |
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| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | 122-123 | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | 122-123 | |
| Own | the total percentage of payment arrangements paid by customers | 35 | |
| (OWN SUSTAINABILITY TOPIC) SOCIAL COMMITMENT | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundaries | 26, 32, 120-121 |
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| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | 122-123 | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | 122-123 | |
| Own | Number of employees who choose to contribute as volunteers | 32 | Only Resurs in Sweden is included in the yearly numbers. |
Dividends
Information about Annual General Meeting 2020
Shareholders who wish to attend the Annual General Meeting shall, firstly, be entered in the share register maintained by Euroclear Sweden on Wednesday, 23 April 2020, secondly give notice of their attendance no later than on 23 April 2020.
dividend payments, dividends of SEK 1.80 per share (1.65) were paid in autumn 2019. Accordingly, The final date for trading in the company's shares including the right to receive dividend is Thursday, 29 April 2020. The record date is proposed as 4 May 2020 and the dividend will be paid on 7 May 2019. The Board proposes that the Annual General Meeting adopts a dividend of SEK 2.10 (1.95) per share. According to the company's model of semi-annual
Notice to attend is to be made:
Notice to attend the Annual General Meeting is available on Resurs Holding's website www.resursholding.se
Helsingborg on April 29, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Resurs Holding's Annual General Meeting 2020 will be held at Dunkers Kulturhus in
Domestic shareholders can also give notice on Resurs Holding's website www.resursholding.se.
- by telephone to +46 8 402 91 71, weekdays between 10:00 a.m and 16:00 p.m, or
- by mail to Resurs Holding AB "Annual General Meeting", c/o Euroclear Sweden, Box 191 SE-101 23 Stockholm
Auditor's report on the statutory sustainability statement
To the general meeting of the shareholders of Resurs Holding AB (publ), corporate identity number 556898-2291
Engagement and responsibility
It is the Board of Directors who is responsible for the statutory sustainability statement for the year 2019 on pages 22, 28-31, 33, 37 samt 122-123 and that it has been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.
The scope of the audit
Our examination has been conducted in accordance with FAR's auditing standard RevU 12 The auditor's opinion regarding the statutory sustainability statement. This means that our examination of the corporate governance statement is different and substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. We believe that the examination has provided us with sufficient basis for our opinions.
Opinions
A statutory sustainability statement has been prepared.
Helsingborg 17 March 2020 Ernst & Young AB
Niklas Paulsson Authorized Public Accountant

Resurs Holding AB PO Box 22 209 SE-250 24 Helsingborg, Sweden E-mail: [email protected]
www.resursholding.se