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SEB Interim / Quarterly Report 2013

Jul 15, 2013

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Interim Report January – June 2013

STOCKHOLM 15 JULY 2013

" During the first six months, we continued to strengthen our franchise and made clear progress towards our financial targets."

Annika Falkengren

Interim report January - June 2013

First half year 2013 – SEK 8.5bn operating profit

(compared to the first half year 2012)

  • Operating profit up 13 per cent to SEK 8.5bn (7.5).
  • Operating income SEK 20.2bn (19.5). Operating expenses SEK 11.2bn (11.5).
  • Net interest income SEK 9.1bn (8.7), net fee and commission income SEK 7.1bn (6.7) and net financial income SEK 2.0bn (2.5).
  • Net credit provisions SEK 0.5bn (0.5) and a credit loss level of 0.08 per cent (0.07).
  • Net profit SEK 6.8bn (5.6).
  • Return on equity 12.5 per cent (10.8) and earnings per share SEK 3.10 (2.54).

Second quarter 2013 – SEK 4.8bn operating profit

(compared to the second quarter 2012)

  • Operating profit up 23 per cent to SEK 4.8bn (3.9).
  • Operating income SEK 10.6bn (9.9). Operating expenses SEK 5.6bn (5.8).
  • Net interest income SEK 4.7bn (4.5), net fee and commission income SEK 3.8bn (3.4) and net financial income SEK 1.1bn (1.1).
  • Net credit provisions SEK 0.3bn (0.3) and a credit loss level of 0.09 per cent (0.08).
  • Net profit SEK 3.8bn (3.0).
  • Return on equity 14.0 per cent (11.5) and earnings per share SEK 1.73 (1.35).

Volumes

  • Lending to the public amounted to SEK 1,290bn, an increase of SEK 54bn from year-end and 42bn from one year ago.
  • Deposits from the public amounted to SEK 898bn, up by SEK 36bn from year-end and SEK 39bn from one year ago.

Capital and funding

  • The core Tier 1 capital ratio was 16.1 per cent and the Tier 1 capital ratio was 17.4 per cent. The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio (Basel III) according to best estimate was 14.2 per cent.
  • The liquidity coverage ratio was 114 per cent.
  • The core liquidity reserve amounted to SEK 411bn and the total liquid resources amounted to SEK 686bn.

President's comment

Following the elevated market anxiety after the bail-out of Cyprus in the first quarter, economic data turned slightly more positive this quarter. Clearly, the central banks' unprecedented liquidity support has mitigated the risks in the real economy. This is slowly impacting the eurozone, even though the long-term political challenges remain for the structural reforms necessary to bring down debt levels. The Federal Reserve's indication to reduce its liquidity support as the economy recovers is therefore fundamentally a good sign. In SEB's main market, the Nordic region, the Swedish economy has rebounded somewhat although the export sector is still hampered by the low growth in Europe. In early July, the Council of the European Union invited Latvia as the second Baltic country to join the euro. Latvia must be acknowledged for the substantial measures undertaken to restructure the economy since the sharp downturn in 2008.

All in all, we see a cautiously more positive business sentiment among our customers with activity levels picking up.

Stronger franchise with more full-service customers

SEB reported an operating profit of SEK 4.8bn in the second quarter, up 29 per cent versus the first quarter. The strong result partly reflects the normal spring seasonality, but more importantly, it is a testimony to the investments we have made over the past years in our franchise and broader customer base. Corporate customers in the Nordic countries and Germany are inclined to do more ancillary business with us and we continue to attract new customers; 52 large corporates in the first six months. The number of full service customers in the SME and private segment in our Swedish retail banking business has also grown; since yearend by 6,100 and close to 10,000 respectively. In Private Banking, we attracted SEK 16bn in net new money during the first half of this year.

Higher profitability

We continue to increase our operating leverage and thus SEB's return on equity increased to 12.5 percent for the first six months of 2013. Operating income grew by 4 per cent to SEK 20.2bn. Costs were down by 3 per cent to SEK 11.2bn and remained on target. Both asset quality and capital generation remained strong. The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio (Basel III) was 14.2 per cent.

Regulatory framework yet to be finalised

Around the end of the quarter a host of announcements on the new regulatory framework was made public including revised leverage levels from the Basel Committee as well as a report on regulatory consistency of risk-weighted assets and bail-in debt levels within the EU Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive. The EU also finally passed the new directive on capital. In Sweden, the FSA decided on 15 per cent risk-weights on mortgage lending.

While we embrace the joint efforts to create a resilient global financial sector, the regulatory framework has grown more and more complex with different adaptations at the international, regional and national levels. The risk for the cumulative regulatory effects hampering economic growth cannot be ruled out.

Long-term direction remains

SEB's long-term direction as the leading Nordic bank for large corporates and institutions and top universal bank in Sweden and the Baltic countries remains. We never compromise on our balance sheet strength to remain a credible long-term financial partner. We have dedicated people in our bank and the whole SEB team stays true to our strong belief that long-term customer relationships drive competitive and sustainable profitability.

#1 arranger corporate bonds in Sweden Prospera 2013

SEK 16bn net inflow in Private Banking H1 2013

14.2% Common Equity Tier 1 ratio

Basel III, June 2013

Second quarter isolated

Operating profit amounted to SEK 4,783m (3,889). Net profit from continuing operations was SEK 3,808m (3,056). Net profit (after tax), including the net result from discontinued operations, amounted to SEK 3,791m (2,970).

Operating income

Total operating income amounted to SEK 10,648m (9,916). Net interest income increased to SEK 4,677m (4,530).

Q2 Q1 Q2
SEK m 2013 2013 2012
Customer-driven NII 4 127 4 067 3 959
NII from other activities 550 392 571
Total 4 677 4 459 4 530

The customer-driven net interest income increased by SEK 168m, or 4 per cent, compared to the second quarter in 2012. Higher volumes offset the negative effect from a full one per cent average lower short-term rates. Compared to the first quarter 2013, the customer-driven net interest income increased by SEK 60m, or 1 per cent, due to volume growth. Net margins were relatively stable reflecting stable short-term rates.

Net interest income from other activities decreased by SEK 21m compared with the corresponding quarter 2012 and was SEK 158m higher from the previous quarter. Funding costs decreased which reflected SEB's enhanced position as a strong issuer. In the previous quarter, the Bank pre-financed roll-overs in the second quarter which increased funding costs in the first quarter.

Net fee and commission income amounted to SEK 3,811m (3,449), an increase of 10 per cent year-on-year and 17 per cent during the quarter. The activity level overall was somewhat higher than a year ago. Combined with normal seasonality, e.g. in securities finance and the card business, income increased compared to the previous quarter.

Net financial income decreased by 4 per cent to SEK 1,087m (1,127). Compared to the first quarter, net financial income increased by 14 per cent. The contribution from the divisions increased to SEK 1.2bn, which is in line with the average level during the last years.

Net life insurance income decreased by 16 per cent compared to the second quarter 2012, to SEK 689m. Higher long-term interest rates and declining stock markets had a negative impact on the life portfolios during the quarter.

Net other income amounted to SEK 384m (-11). During the quarter, SEK 1bn of subordinated debt was repurchased which gave a net positive effect of SEK 201m. There were also gains from sales of securities and dividend income.

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses amounted to SEK 5,585m (5,754), a decrease of 3 per cent year-on-year.

Credit losses and provisions

Provisions for credit losses amounted to SEK 291m (269). The credit loss level for the total operations was 9 basis points. The provisions for credit losses for the Group, excluding the Baltic region, equalled a credit loss level of 7 basis points in the quarter. The provisions in the Baltic region increased and corresponded to a credit loss level of 31 basis points in the quarter.

Non-performing loans were unchanged from the first quarter and amounted to SEK 12.5bn, reflecting that asset quality continued to be strong. One year ago, the nonperforming loans amounted to SEK 16.4bn. In the second quarter, the declining trend in non-performing loans continued, but was partly offset by the weakening Swedish krona.

Individually assessed impaired loans amounted to SEK 7.2bn and the portfolio assessed loans past due >60 days amounted to SEK 4.9bn.

Income tax expense

Total income tax expense was SEK 975m (833) which corresponded to an effective tax rate of 20 per cent, in line with the estimated effective tax rate for the full year 2013.

Discontinued operations

The net result from discontinued operations was SEK -17m (-86).

Comparative numbers - in parenthesis - for the income statement refer to the corresponding period 2012. Business volumes are compared to 30 June 2012 unless otherwise defined.

The first half year

Operating profit increased by 13 per cent to SEK 8,500m (7,539).

Net profit from continuing operations was SEK 6,820m (5,913). Net profit (after tax), including the net result from discontinued operations, amounted to SEK 6,803m (5,581).

Operating income

Total operating income amounted to SEK 20,199m (19,505). Net interest income increased to SEK 9,136m (8,711).

Jan - Jun
SEK m 2013 2012 %
Customer-driven NII 8 194 7 860 4
NII from other activities 942 851 11
Total 9 136 8 711 5

The customer-driven net interest income increased by SEK 334m, or 4 per cent, compared to the first six months 2012. This was due to volume growth and stable net interest margins despite the lower short-term rates. Average volumes of loans to and deposits from the public grew by 6 and 3 per cent, respectively.

Net interest income from other activities increased by SEK 91m. Funding costs decreased. The yield in the liquidity portfolio decreased to a lesser degree.

Net fee and commission income was SEK 7,058m (6,713). Capital markets income and lending arrangement fees increased while advisory fees remained low.

Net financial income amounted to SEK 2,041m (2,506). The majority of the reduction is due to valuation gains on the liquidity portfolio in 2012. In addition, lower volatility resulted in lower income in 2013. Income in the trading operations, which is customer driven, continued to display a high level of stability with increased activity in the debt capital markets business.

Net life insurance income amounted to SEK 1,571m (1,736). Higher long-term interest rates and declining stock markets during the second quarter had a negative impact on traditional life portfolios. Income from unit-linked policies grew by 2 per cent.

Net other income increased to SEK 393m (-161) due to a net positive effect of SEK 201m from repurchased subordinated debt in 2013 and realised losses from the sale of securities classified as Available for sale in 2012.

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses decreased by 3 per cent compared to the first half year 2012, to SEK 11,173m. Staff costs were 2 per cent lower and the number of employees 5 per cent lower. Other expenses fell by 6 per cent.

Credit losses and provisions

Provisions for credit losses amounted to SEK 547m (475). The credit loss level amounted to 8 basis points for the first six months. The provisions for credit losses for the Group, excluding the Baltic region, equaled a credit loss level of 6 basis points for the first six months. The provisions in the

Baltic region increased compared with the same period 2012 and corresponded to a credit loss level of 35 basis points for the first six months.

Non-performing loans amounted to SEK 12.5bn, which was 24 per cent lower than one year ago.

Individually assessed impaired loans decreased by SEK 2.6bn compared to one year ago while the portfolio assessed loans past due >60 days decreased by SEK 1.2bn.

Income tax expense

Total income tax expense was SEK 1,680m (1,626) which corresponded to an effective tax rate of 20 per cent, in line with the estimated effective tax rate of 20 per cent for the full year 2013.

Discontinued operations

The net result from discontinued operations was SEK -17m (-332).

Business volumes

Total assets at 30 June 2013 amounted to SEK 2,596bn (2,370). Loans to the public increased to SEK 1,290bn, an increase of SEK 42bn during the last 12 months and of SEK 54bn since year-end.

Jun Dec Jun
SEK bn 2013 2012 2012
Public 56 55 58
Private individuals 483 467 450
Corporate 645 613 606
Repos 83 76 105
Debt instruments 23 25 29
Loans to the public 1 290 1 236 1 248

Deposits from the public amounted to SEK 898bn, up by SEK 36bn and SEK 39bn, from year-end and one year ago respectively.

SEB's total credit portfolio increased to SEK 1,858bn (1,743). At year-end, the credit portfolio amounted to SEK 1,777bn. Household volumes increased by SEK 22bn during the first six months. The combined corporate and property management portfolios grew by SEK 66bn in the same period, of which the currency effect was SEK 10bn.

At 30 June 2013, assets under management amounted to SEK 1,387bn (1,261). This was an increase from the year-end level of SEK 1,328bn. The net inflow of assets for the first half of 2013 was SEK 18bn and the market value increased by SEK 41bn. Assets under custody amounted to SEK 5,411bn (4,989).

Market risk

The trading business is customer flow-driven. This is confirmed by the fact that there were only two loss-making days during the first six months. During the first half of 2013, Value-at-Risk in the trading operations averaged SEK 159m. On average, the Group is not expected to lose more than this amount during a period of ten trading days, with 99 per cent probability.

Liquidity and long-term funding

SEB's loan-to-deposit ratio was 134 per cent (131), excluding repos and debt instruments. During the first half year, SEK 41bn of long-term funding matured and SEK 58bn were issued. 73 per cent of the new issuance was covered bonds.

The core liquidity reserve at the end of June 2013 amounted to SEK 411bn (339). The total liquid resources, including net trading assets and unutilised collateral in the cover pool, amounted to SEK 686bn (537). As of 1 January 2013, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority requires a Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), according to rules adapted for Sweden, of 100 per cent in total and in EUR and USD, separately. At the end of the period, the LCR was 114 per cent (108). The USD and EUR LCRs were 184 and 159 per cent, respectively.

SEB's internal structural liquidity measure, the Core Gap which measures the proportion of stable funding in relation to illquid assets, has been stable above 110 per cent in the last years reflecting the Bank's commitment to a stable funding base. SEB's structural liquidity measure according to the Swedish Central Bank in its Financial Stability Reports has been in the mid-eighties in the last years. The Basel Committee's Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) is still a crude measure in its current form and it remains subject to review internationally.

Capital position

The core Tier 1 capital ratio improved while the Tier 1 capital ratio decreased in the first six months. This was mainly due to a regulatory change to deduct investments in insurance companies by half from Tier 1 and half from Tier 2 capital, rather than from the total capital base which was the rule applied until the end of 2012. SEB's reported capital ratios at year-end 2012 were negatively impacted by the transition effect from the implementation of the amendments to IAS 19 Employee benefits for defined benefit plans, an unrealised effect of SEK 7.9bn.

During 2013 SEB continued to align the framework for capital allocation to the Basel III regulation. As a consequence, SEB allocated more capital, in the amount of SEK 23bn, to the divisions from the central function in the first quarter 2013.

Jun Dec Jun
2013 2012 2012
Basel II
Core Tier 1 capital ratio, % 16.1 15.1 15.3
Tier 1 capital ratio, % 17.4 17.5 17.5
RWA, SEK bn 593 586 632
Including transitional floor:
Core Tier 1 capital ratio, % 10.3 10.1 11.1
Tier 1 capital ratio, % 11.1 11.6 12.8
RWA, SEK bn 929 879 867

Basel III

Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio, %* 14.2 13.1

*SEB's estimate based on current knowledge of future regulation.

In May 2013, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority decided to implement a 15 per cent floor on the Swedish mortgage portfolio risk-weights. The floor will be implemented as a so-called Pillar 2 charge and the capital ratios which are reported according to Pillar 1 (in the adjacent table), will not be affected. SEB has already allocated additional capital to the residential mortgage business in line with the stipulated floor risk-weight.

As of 30 June , based on an average risk-weight of approximately 8 per cent for the Swedish residential mortgage lending under Pillar 1 and the Swedish Common Equity Tier 1 requirement of 12 per cent (from 2015), SEB would be required to hold additional Common Equity Tier 1 capital in the amount of approximately SEK 3bn. This corresponds to approximately 50 basis points on the Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio under Pillar 1.

Rating

SEB's long-term senior unsecured ratings are 'A1' (stable outlook) 'A+' (negative outlook) and 'A+' (stable outlook) by Moody's, Standard & Poor's and Fitch, respectively.

Long-term financial targets

SEB's long-term financial targets are to:

  • pay a yearly dividend that is 40 per cent or above of the earnings per share,
  • target a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio (Basel III) of 13 per cent, and

  • generate return on equity that is competitive with peers. This means that the Bank in the long-term aspires to reach a return on equity of 15 per cent.

As of 30 June 2013, the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio (Basel III) was 14.2 per cent and the return on equity for the first six months 12.5 per cent.

Risks and uncertainties

The macroeconomic environment is the major driver of risk to the Group's earnings and financial stability. In particular, it affects the asset quality and thereby the credit risk of the Group. The medium-term outlook for the global economy is characterised by uncertainty. The global policy measures to limit the risk of severe shocks to the economy have created more stability to the financial system. However, a prolonged period of weak economic growth cannot be ruled out.

SEB assumes credit, market, liquidity, operational and life insurance risks. The risk composition of the Group, as well as the related risk management, are further described in SEB's Annual Report.

The international Basel III regulatory framework in relation to capital, liquidity and funding standards could have longterm effects on asset and liability management and profitability of the banking sector. These aspects remain to be decided and implemented in Sweden, while the EU has adopted the regulatory framework.

Stockholm, 15 July 2013

The Board of Directors and the President declare that the Interim Accounts for January-June 2013 provide a fair overview of the Parent Company's and the Group's operations, their financial position and results and describe material risks and uncertainties facing the Parent Company and the Group.

Marcus Wallenberg Chairman

Urban Jansson
Deputy chairman

Jacob Wallenberg Deputy chairman

Samir Brikho Director

Johan H. Andresen Director

Winnie Fok Director

Birgitta Kantola Director

Signhild Arnegård Hansen Director

Tomas Nicolin Director

Sven Nyman Director

Magdalena Olofsson Director*

Jesper Ovesen Director

Pernilla Påhlman Director*

Annika Falkengren President and Chief Executive Officer

* appointed by the employees

Press conference and webcasts

The press conference at 8.30 am (CEST) on 15 July 2013 at Kungsträdgårdsgatan 8 with President and CEO Annika Falkengren can be followed live in Swedish on www.sebgroup.com/sv/ir. A simultaneous translation into English will be available on www.sebgroup.com/ir. A replay will also be available afterwards.

Access to telephone conference

The telephone conference at 3 pm (CEST) on 15 July 2013 with the President and CEO Annika Falkengren, the CFO Jan Erik Back and the Head of Investor Relations Ulf Grunnesjö, can be accessed by telephone, +44(0)20 7131 2799. Please quote conference id: 933313, not later than 10 minutes in advance. A replay of the conference call will be available on www.sebgroup.com/ir.

Financial information calendar

24 October 2013 Interim report Jan-Sep 2013
5 February 2014 Annual accounts 2013

Further information is available from:

Jan Erik Back, Chief Financial Officer Tel: +46 8 22 19 00 Ulf Grunnesjö, Head of Investor Relations Tel: +46 8 763 85 01, +46 70 763 85 01 Viveka Hirdman-Ryrberg, Head of Corporate Communications Tel: +46 8 763 85 77, +46 70 550 35 00

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) SE-106 40 Stockholm, Sweden Telephone: +46 771 62 10 00 www.sebgroup.com Corporate organisation number: 502032-9081

Additional financial information is available in SEB's Fact Book which is published quarterly on www.sebgroup.com/ir.

Accounting policies

This Interim Report is presented in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The Group's consolidated accounts have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations of these standards as adopted by the European Commission. The accounting follows the Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies (1995:1559) and the regulation and general guidelines issued by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority: Annual reports in credit institutions and securities companies (FFFS 2008:25). In addition, the Supplementary accounting rules for groups (RFR 1) from the Swedish Financial Reporting Board have been applied. The Parent company has prepared its accounts in accordance with Swedish Annual Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's regulations and general guidelines (FFFS 2008:25) on annual reports in credit institutions and securities companies and the supplementary accounting rules for legal entities (RFR 2) issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board.

As of the 2013 financial year, IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement comes into effect for application in the EU. The standard contains joint principles for fair value measurement of most assets and liabilities at fair value, and for which information about fair value must be disclosed. The application of IFRS 13 does not affect the reported values for financial instruments to any significant degree. In accordance with IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements the presentation of Comprehensive Income has been amended so that items that can be reclassified to profit or loss later are separated from the items that cannot. In addition to this, amendments in IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures and the introduction of IFRS 13 require further disclosures about off-setting of financial instruments and financial instruments at fair value. In all other material aspects, the Group's and the Parent company's accounting policies, basis for calculations and presentations are unchanged in comparison with the 2012 Annual Report.

In 2012, SEB opted for early adoption of the amendments in IAS 19 Employee Benefits for defined benefit plans. More information regarding the restatement of comparable figures can be found on page 33 in the Annual Accounts 2012 and in note 54 of the Annual Report 2012.

Review report

We have reviewed this report for the period 1 January 2013 to 30 June 2013 for Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ). The board of directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit institutions and Securities Companies. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

We conducted our review in accordance with the Standard on Review Engagements SÖG 2410, Review of Interim Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, ISA, and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit institutions and Securities Companies regarding the Group, and with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit institutions and Securities Companies, regarding the Parent Company.

Stockholm, 15 July 2013

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Peter Nyllinge Authorised Public Accountant Partner in charge

Magnus Svensson Henryson Authorised Public Accountant

The SEB Group

Income statement – SEB Group

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan - Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Net interest income 4 677 4 459 5 4 530 3 9 136 8 711 5 17 635
Net fee and commission income 3 811 3 247 17 3 449 10 7 058 6 713 5 13 620
Net financial income 1 087 954 14 1 127 -4 2 041 2 506 -19 4 579
Net life insurance income 689 882 -22 821 -16 1 571 1 736 -10 3 428
Net other income 384 9 - 11 393 - 161 - 439
Total operating income 10 648 9 551 11 9 916 7 20 199 19 505 4 38 823
Staff costs -3 613 -3 556 2 -3 704 -2 -7 169 -7 322 -2 -14 596
Other expenses -1 481 -1 581 -6 -1 590 -7 -3 062 -3 243 -6 -6 444
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
of tangible and intangible assets - 491 - 451 9 - 460 7 - 942 - 924 2 -2 612
Total operating expenses -5 585 -5 588 0 -5 754 -3 -11 173 -11 489 -3 -23 652
Profit before credit losses 5 063 3 963 28 4 162 22 9 026 8 016 13 15 171
Gains less losses from disposals of tangible
and intangible assets 11 10 10 - 4 21 - 2 1
Net credit losses - 291 - 256 14 - 269 8 - 547 - 475 15 - 937
Operating profit 4 783 3 717 29 3 889 23 8 500 7 539 13 14 235
Income tax expense - 975 - 705 38 - 833 17 -1 680 -1 626 3 -2 093
Net profit from continuing operations 3 808 3 012 26 3 056 25 6 820 5 913 15 12 142
Discontinued operations - 17 - 86 -80 - 17 - 332 -95 - 488
Net profit 3 791 3 012 26 2 970 28 6 803 5 581 22 11 654
Attributable to minority interests 1 3 -67 6 -83 4 11 -64 22
Attributable to shareholders 3 790 3 009 26 2 964 28 6 799 5 570 22 11 632
Continuing operations
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1.74 1.37 1.39 3.11 2.69 5.53
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 1.72 1.36 1.39 3.09 2.69 5.51
Total operations
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1.73 1.37 1.35 3.10 2.54 5.31
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 1.72 1.36 1.35 3.08 2.53 5.29

Statement of comprehensive income – SEB Group

Q2 Q1
Q2
Jan - Jun
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Net profit 3 791 3 012 26 2 970 28 6 803 5 581 22 11 654
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to the income statement:
Available-for-sale financial assets - 65 477 -114 - 66 -2 412 359 15 1 276
Cash flow hedges - 650 - 548 19 329 -1 198 - 258 581
Translation of foreign operations 972 - 643 - 85 329 - 225 - 670
Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement:
Defined benefit plans - 91 776 -112 - 984 -91 685 - 346 -2 003
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) 166 62 168 - 806 -121 228 - 470 - 149 - 816
Total comprehensive income 3 957 3 074 29 2 164 83 7 031 5 111 38 10 838
Attributable to minority interests 2 - 1 5 -60 1 16 -94 22
Attributable to shareholders 3 955 3 075 29 2 159 83 7 030 5 095 38 10 816

Balance sheet – SEB Group

30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun
SEK m 2013 2012 2012
Cash and cash balances with central banks 238 469 191 445 81 307
Other lending to central banks 5 146 17 718 105 693
Loans to other credit institutions1) 136 914 126 023 117 796
Loans to the public 1 290 222 1 236 088 1 248 166
Financial assets at fair value * 790 280 725 938 679 379
Available-for-sale financial assets * 46 594 50 599 51 308
Held-to-maturity investments * 84 82 128
Investments in associates 1 237 1 252 1 387
Tangible and intangible assets 29 246 28 494 29 632
Other assets 57 445 75 817 55 451
Total assets 2 595 637 2 453 456 2 370 247
Deposits from central banks and credit institutions 228 544 170 656 211 505
Deposits and borrowing from the public 898 461 862 260 859 576
Liabilities to policyholders 296 125 285 973 276 597
Debt securities 701 784 661 851 589 690
Other financial liabilities at fair value 254 308 237 001 228 944
Other liabilities 81 043 96 349 69 822
Provisions 3 186 5 572 6 985
Subordinated liabilities 22 806 24 281 22 979
Total equity 109 380 109 513 104 149
Total liabilities and equity 2 595 637 2 453 456 2 370 247
* Of which bonds and other interest bearing securities including derivatives. 462 075 460 423 438 886

1) Loans to credit institutions and liquidity placements with other direct participants in interbank fund transfer systems.

A more detailed balance sheet is included in the Fact Book.

Pledged assets, contingent liabilities and commitments – SEB Group

30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun
SEK m 2013 2012 2012
Collateral pledged for own liabilities1) 382 967 352 459 350 937
Assets pledged for liabilities to insurance policyholders 296 125 288 721 276 597
Collateral and comparable security pledged for own liabilities 679 092 641 180 627 534
Other pledged assets and comparable collateral2) 129 737 135 372 128 914
Contingent liabilities 97 038 94 175 95 190
Commitments 447 146 407 423 389 553

1) Of which collateralised for covered bonds SEK 321,404m (320,859 / 298,691).

2) Securities lending SEK 76,366m (66,675 / 41,108) and pledged but unencumbered bonds SEK 53,371m (68,697 / 87,806).

Key figures – SEB Group

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan - Jun Full year
2013 2013 2012 2013 2012 2012
Continuing operations
Return on equity, continuing operations, % 14.08 11.03 11.83 12.50 11.42 11.52
Basic earnings per share, continuing operations, SEK 1.74 1.37 1.39 3.11 2.69 5.53
Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations, SEK 1.72 1.36 1.39 3.09 2.69 5.51
Cost/income ratio, continuing operations 0.52 0.59 0.58 0.55 0.59 0.61
Number of full time equivalents, continuing operations1) 16 004 15 946 16 747 15 966 16 734 16 578
Total operations
Return on equity, % 14.02 11.03 11.50 12.47 10.78 11.06
Return on total assets, % 0.58 0.48 0.50 0.53 0.47 0.48
Return on risk-weighted assets, % 1.66 1.37 1.39 1.52 1.32 1.36
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1.73 1.37 1.35 3.10 2.54 5.31
Weighted average number of shares, millions2) 2 189 2 192 2 192 2 190 2 191 2 191
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 1.72 1.36 1.35 3.08 2.53 5.29
Weighted average number of diluted shares, millions3) 2 208 2 210 2 196 2 208 2 198 2 199
Net worth per share, SEK 55.93 54.94 53.38 55.93 53.38 56.33
Equity per share, SEK 49.93 48.53 47.38 49.93 47.38 49.92
Average shareholders' equity, SEK, billion 108.2 109.1 103.1 109.0 103.4 105.2
Credit loss level, % 0.09 0.07 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.08
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)4), % 114 111 108 114 108 113
Capital adequacy including transitional floor5)
:
Risk-weighted assets, SEK billion 929 901 867 929 867 879
Core Tier 1 capital ratio, % 10.28 9.88 11.12 10.28 11.12 10.05
Tier 1 capital ratio, % 11.12 10.82 12.79 11.12 12.79 11.65
Total capital ratio, % 11.29 11.20 12.31 11.29 12.31 11.47
Capital adequacy without transitional floor (Basel II):
Risk-weighted assets, SEK billion 593 583 632 593 632 586
Core Tier 1 capital ratio, % 16.10 15.26 15.25 16.10 15.25 15.09
Tier 1 capital ratio, % 17.43 16.71 17.54 17.43 17.54 17.48
Total capital ratio, % 17.70 17.30 16.88 17.70 16.88 17.22
Number of full time equivalents1) 16 023 15 966 16 813 15 985 17 364 16 925
Assets under custody, SEK billion 5 411 5 443 4 989 5 411 4 989 5 191
Assets under management, SEK billion 1 387 1 374 1 261 1 387 1 261 1 328
Discontinued operations
Basic earnings per share, discontinued operations, SEK -0.01 0.00 -0.04 -0.01 -0.15 -0.22
Diluted earnings per share, discontinued operations, SEK -0.01 0.00 -0.04 -0.01 -0.15 -0.22

1) Quarterly numbers are for last month of quarter. Accumulated numbers are average for the period.

2) The number of issued shares was 2,194,171,802. SEB owned 2,188,734 Class A shares for the employee stock option programme at year end 2012. During 2013 SEB has repurchased 15,000,000 shares and 12,926,577 shares have been sold as employee stock options have been exercised. Thus, as at 30 June 2013 SEB owned 4,262,157 Class A-shares with a market value of SEK 273m.

3) Calculated dilution based on the estimated economic value of the long-term incentive programmes.

4) According to Swedish FSA regulations for respective period.

5) 80 per cent of RWA in Basel I

In SEB's Fact Book, this table is available with nine quarters history.

Income statement on quarterly basis - SEB Group

Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2
SEK m 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012
Net interest income 4 677 4 459 4 458 4 466 4 530
Net fee and commission income 3 811 3 247 3 715 3 192 3 449
Net financial income 1 087 954 982 1 091 1 127
Net life insurance income 689 882 831 861 821
Net other income* 384 9 - 349 71 - 11
Total operating income 10 648 9 551 9 637 9 681 9 916
Staff costs -3 613 -3 556 -3 672 -3 602 -3 704
Other expenses -1 481 -1 581 -1 628 -1 573 -1 590
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible
and intangible assets** - 491 - 451 -1 224 - 464 - 460
Total operating expenses -5 585 -5 588 -6 524 -5 639 -5 754
Profit before credit losses 5 063 3 963 3 113 4 042 4 162
Gains less losses from disposals of tangible and
intangible assets 11 10 2 1 - 4
Net credit losses - 291 - 256 - 276 - 186 - 269
Operating profit 4 783 3 717 2 839 3 857 3 889
Income tax expense*** - 975 - 705 401 - 868 - 833
Net profit from continuing operations 3 808 3 012 3 240 2 989 3 056
Discontinued operations - 17 - 1 - 155 - 86
Net profit 3 791 3 012 3 239 2 834 2 970
Attributable to minority interests 1 3 7 4 6
Attributable to shareholders 3 790 3 009 3 232 2 830 2 964
Continuing operations
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1.74 1.37 1.47 1.36 1.39
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 1.72 1.36 1.47 1.36 1.39
Total operations
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1.73 1.37 1.47 1.29 1.35
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 1.72 1.36 1.47 1.29 1.35

* Repurchase of covered bonds has had a negative effect on Net other income of SEK 402m in Q4 2012. Repurchase of subordinated debt gave a net positive effect of SEK 201m in Q2 2013.

** As a result of the strategic review of the IT development portfolio, non-used parts of the portfolio have been derecognised as intangible assets. The cost, SEK 753m, arising from this has been recognised in Q4 2012.

*** The positive income tax expense in Q4 2012 is a result of the reduction of the Swedish corporate tax rate, which has had a one-off effect of SEK 1.1bn from revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Income statement by Division – SEB Group

Merchant Retail Wealth Other incl
Jan-Jun 2013, SEK m Banking Banking Management Life Baltic eliminations SEB Group
Net interest income 3 532 3 753 337 - 36 937 613 9 136
Net fee and commission income 2 594 1 976 1 653 474 361 7 058
Net financial income 1 855 194 90 190 - 288 2 041
Net life insurance income 2 242 - 671 1 571
Net other income 19 39 62 - 15 288 393
Total operating income 8 000 5 962 2 142 2 206 1 586 303 20 199
Staff costs -1 850 -1 513 - 614 - 589 - 313 -2 290 -7 169
Other expenses -2 217 -1 498 - 650 - 297 - 480 2 080 -3 062
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
of tangible and intangible assets - 76 - 36 - 19 - 467 - 44 - 300 - 942
Total operating expenses -4 143 -3 047 -1 283 -1 353 - 837 - 510 -11 173
Profit before credit losses 3 857 2 915 859 853 749 - 207 9 026
Gains less losses from disposals of tangible
and intangible assets 21 21
Net credit losses - 84 - 285 - 176 - 2 - 547
Operating profit 3 773 2 630 859 853 594 - 209 8 500

Wealth Management and Life are held in a new division: Life & Wealth Management, but are still presented separately.

Macroeconomic development

Nordic and euro-zone GDP

(year-on-year % change and SEB forecast)

  • In Sweden, SEB's biggest market, SEB expects the recovery to be supported by fiscal policy growth initiatives.
  • In Denmark growth remains weak, but SEB forecasts a gradual recovery.
  • The underlying momentum in the Norwegian economy has improved after the 2012 deceleration.
  • In Finland, SEB expects a mild recession in 2013.
  • The euro-zone crisis is not over, but SEB expects GDP to stabilise towards the end of this year.

Key interest rate development and SEB forecast

  • The accommodative and unconventional monetary policy in the euro-zone after the crises is continuing to create support for economic recovery.
  • No interest rate hikes in the euro-zone in the near future are forecast by SEB. On the contrary, the interest rate is expected to be lowered.
  • SEB expects the Swedish repo rate to remain at 1 per cent for an extended period.

Exchange rate development and SEB forecast

  • During the second quarter 2013, the Swedish krona weakened against both the euro and the US dollar, by 5 and 4 per cent respectively.
  • SEB expects a stronger Swedish krona, especially versus the euro, during 2013 and 2014.

Baltic GDP and SEB forecast

(year-on-year % change)

  • For the third consecutive year, the Baltic countries are expected to be the fastest growing economies in the EU.
  • Latvia is approved to join the euro-zone in 2014.

SEB's forecast reflects the view of the Bank's macroeconomists.

SEB's markets

SEB offers universal financial advice and services in Sweden and the Baltic countries. In Denmark, Finland, Norway and Germany, the bank's operations have a strong focus on corporate and investment banking based on a fullservice offering to corporate and institutional clients. In addition, SEB serves its corporate and institutional customers through its international network.

Profit per country

Distribution by country Jan - Jun Operating profit
Total operating income Total operating expenses Operating profit in local currency
SEK m 2013 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2013 2012 %
Sweden 12 097 10 996 10 -7 311 -7 245 1 4 520 3 519 28 4 520 3 519 28
Norway 1 530 1 723 - 11 - 606 - 699 - 13 898 1 003 - 10 792 855 - 7
Denmark 1 447 1 558 - 7 - 656 - 734 - 11 759 793 - 4 663 664 0
Finland 767 745 3 - 308 - 327 - 6 454 416 9 53 47 13
Germany* 1 558 1 550 1 - 836 - 872 - 4 725 646 12 85 72 18
Estonia** 548 612 - 10 - 255 - 277 - 8 330 369 - 11 39 42 - 7
Latvia** 472 508 - 7 - 244 - 266 - 8 87 115 - 24 7 9 - 22
Lithuania** 678 712 - 5 - 362 - 433 - 16 265 243 9 107 94 14
Other countries and eliminations 1 102 1 101 0 - 595 - 636 - 6 462 435 6
Total 20 199 19 505 4 -11 173 -11 489 - 3 8 500 7 539 13

*Excluding centralised Treasury operations

**Profit before credit losses increased in Latvia by 15 per cent and in Lithuania by 9 per cent, in Estonia there was a decrease with 7 per cent.

  • Sweden increased to a 53 per cent share of Group operating profit due to higher customer activity
  • Further strengthened corporate franchise in the Nordic countries and Germany

Comments on the first six months

Sweden's share of the Group's operating profit increased by 6 percentage points compared to the first six months 2012, to 53 per cent. Lending growth in both the private and corporate market drove the stronger net interest income. During spring the market activity was higher and a number of corporate transactions increased fee income. The cost base was stable with lower IT expense and lower staff costs as the number of staff decreased.

In Norway, the business with existing and new customers increased even at the lower level of economic activity. After a slow start of the year income increased, but did not reach the strong 2012 level. Markets and Investment Banking showed a strong development though. With focus on efficiency the costs were lower.

In Denmark, operating profit was flat compared to the same period last year. Adverse market development in the second quarter impacted Life negatively, whereas corporate banking activity and Wealth Management performed

positively. Total costs decreased by 7 per cent in local currency.

In Finland, operating profit increased by 13 per cent. Merchant Banking maintained a high client activity level. Wealth Management improved operating profit by 18 per cent.

In Germany, operating profit increased by 18 per cent. The main driver was Markets' result and there was continued strong progress in Investment Banking. The low interest rate environment hampered Transaction Banking. Customer activity was high and approximately 20 new clients were added. Overall, SEB's position in the German corporate banking market improved. Operating profit in Wealth Management increased.

In each of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania both operating income and expenses were lower year-on-year. See also the information on the Baltic division.

Merchant Banking

The Merchant Banking division offers commercial and investment banking services to large corporate and institutional clients, mainly in the Nordic region and Germany. Customers are also served through an extensive international presence.

Income statement

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan- Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Net interest income 1 801 1 731 4 1 788 1 3 532 3 593 - 2 6 966
Net fee and commission income 1 562 1 032 51 1 270 23 2 594 2 420 7 4 896
Net financial income 961 894 7 1 073 - 10 1 855 2 060 - 10 3 683
Net other income 18 1 71 - 75 19 181 - 90 292
Total operating income 4 342 3 658 19 4 202 3 8 000 8 254 - 3 15 837
Staff costs - 935 - 915 2 - 980 - 5 -1 850 -1 998 - 7 -3 945
Other expenses -1 122 -1 095 2 -1 125 0 -2 217 -2 250 - 1 -4 465
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of
tangible and intangible assets - 42 - 34 24 - 41 2 - 76 - 82 - 7 - 182
Total operating expenses -2 099 -2 044 3 -2 146 - 2 -4 143 -4 330 - 4 -8 592
Profit before credit losses 2 243 1 614 39 2 056 9 3 857 3 924 - 2 7 245
Gains less losses from disposals of tangible and
intangible assets - 6 - 100 - 6 - 100 - 6
Net credit losses - 59 - 25 136 - 30 97 - 84 - 111 - 24 - 130
Operating profit 2 184 1 589 37 2 020 8 3 773 3 807 - 1 7 109
Cost/Income ratio 0,48 0,56 0,51 0,52 0,52 0,54
Business equity, SEK bn 49,3 48,5 36,6 49,0 36,8 36,7
Return on business equity, % 13,7 10,1 16,3 11,9 15,3 14,3
Number of full time equivalents 2 228 2 240 2 414 2 273 2 410 2 418

Nota bene: The higher capital allocation in 2013 reflects the alignment to the future 12 per cent Common Equity Tier 1 requirement in the Basel III framework.

  • Pick-up in customer activity and solid asset quality
  • Disintermediation trend continued and SEB ranked #1 in Prospera's Debt Issuer survey in Sweden
  • Higher operating income and operating profit in the second quarter

Comments on the first six months

The sovereign debt crisis is gradually fading away from the news tickers, which led to a more positive market sentiment throughout the first six months of 2013. Activity levels picked up, although from a low base, and spurred the customer franchise in the second quarter. SEB continued to strenghten its customer relationships across the Nordic region and in Germany. Customer surveys confirmed SEB's attractive offering. An example of this was a # 1 ranking in Prospera's annual debt capital markets issuers survey in Sweden.

The customer franchise continued to be characterised by corporate customers with solid balance sheets and low utilisation levels, and financial institutions with a continuous search for yield across all asset classes. Mergers, acquisitions and equity capital market activities picked up from thin volumes during the first quarter. Corporate lending volumes increased marginally at the same time as corporate customers continued to utilise SEB to tap the bond market.

Operating income for the first six months decreased by 3 per cent compared with the same period 2012. Net interest income was stable reflecting a stable credit exposure. Net fee and commission income increased as a reflection of the pickup in customer activity levels especially in the second quarter. Operating expenses decreased by 4 per cent compared with the first six months of 2012. Operating profit amounted to SEK 3,773m, representing a decrease of 1 per cent year-onyear, but an increase of 8 per cent quarter-on-quarter. Asset quality remained strong resulting in low net credit losses.

The second phase of growth in the Nordic and German markets continued according to plan. The work to enlarge the business with the new customers continued and there was a continued focus on acquisition of new clients. During the first six months of 2013, 52 new customers were added.

As some 50 per cent of corporate refinancing takes place in the corporate bond markets, SEB has invested in new professionals to ensure that SEB can bring a larger number of issuers to the market and attract more investors both in the primary as well as secondary market. These growth initiatives have given, and will result in, a stronger local franchise and more visibility in landmark transactions.

Retail Banking

The Retail Banking division offers banking and advisory services to private individuals and small and medium-sized corporate customers in Sweden, as well as card services in the Nordic countries.

Income statement

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan- Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Net interest income 1 924 1 829 5 1 792 7 3 753 3 500 7 7 117
Net fee and commission income 1 007 969 4 919 10 1 976 1 805 9 3 648
Net financial income 106 88 20 96 10 194 174 11 339
Net other income 27 12 125 20 35 39 33 18 76
Total operating income 3 064 2 898 6 2 827 8 5 962 5 512 8 11 180
Staff costs - 752 - 761 - 1 - 777 - 3 -1 513 -1 538 - 2 -3 024
Other expenses - 743 - 755 - 2 - 822 - 10 -1 498 -1 634 - 8 -3 266
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of
tangible and intangible assets - 17 - 19 - 11 - 21 - 19 - 36 - 41 - 12 - 85
Total operating expenses -1 512 -1 535 - 1 -1 620 - 7 -3 047 -3 213 - 5 -6 375
Profit before credit losses 1 552 1 363 14 1 207 29 2 915 2 299 27 4 805
Gains less losses from disposals of tangible and
intangible assets
Net credit losses - 154 - 131 18 - 132 17 - 285 - 234 22 - 452
Operating profit 1 398 1 232 13 1 075 30 2 630 2 065 27 4 353
Cost/Income ratio 0,49 0,53 0,57 0,51 0,58 0,57
Business equity, SEK bn 20,2 20,3 14,8 20,2 14,8 14,4
Return on business equity, % 21,3 18,7 21,5 20,0 20,6 22,3
Number of full time equivalents 3 585 3 533 3 834 3 513 3 743 3 708

Nota bene: The higher capital allocation in 2013 reflects the alignment to the future 12 per cent Common Equity Tier 1 requirement in the Basel III framework.

  • 9,700 new private customers and 6,100 new corporate customers
  • Net growth in savings related products
  • 27 per cent increase in operating profit

Comments on the first six months

Retail Banking continued the positive trend from the first quarter despite the somewhat subdued macro environment. A strong operating income of SEK 5,962m (5,512) and cost focus led to an operating profit of SEK 2,630m for the first six months (2,065). The cost/income ratio decreased to 0.51 for the period. The credit loss level for the first six months was 10 basis points.

Retail Banking's strong result was primarily driven by strong net interest income and the continuous endeavours to grow the business with the existing customer base. Mortgage lending increased by 4 per cent during the first six months and the portfolio reached SEK 365bn. Portfolio margins were slightly up. Household customer deposits increased by SEK 2.9bn during the first six months.

The activity in the digital channels remained high and the number of visits in the mobile banking applications for private customers reached 4.4 million in June. For the first time the mobile banking applications outperformed the Internet bank in terms of number of customer interaction. In addition, mobile banking identification for the Internet bank was launched in June.

The strategic focus on the small and medium-sized corporate customers continued during the second quarter and intensified proactive work with customer relations resulted in 6,100 new full service customers for the first six months. Lending volumes increased by 6 per cent during the first six months and portfolio margins were up.

The Card business showed continued profit growth, primarily due to a stable funding situation and to efficiency initiatives. Turnover growth ensured stable income, even though margins were slightly lower. Credit losses declined.

Wealth Management

The Wealth Management operations offer a full spectrum of asset management and advisory services, including a Nordic private banking offering, to institutions and high net-worth individuals.

Income statement

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan- Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Net interest income 180 157 15 179 1 337 349 - 3 667
Net fee and commission income 832 821 1 820 1 1 653 1 585 4 3 244
Net financial income 52 38 37 15 90 36 150 97
Net other income 60 2 32 88 62 34 82 30
Total operating income 1 124 1 018 10 1 046 7 2 142 2 004 7 4 038
Staff costs - 297 - 317 - 6 - 337 - 12 - 614 - 652 - 6 -1 322
Other expenses - 349 - 301 16 - 363 - 4 - 650 - 718 - 9 -1 379
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of
tangible and intangible assets - 9 - 10 - 10 - 11 - 18 - 19 - 22 - 14 - 43
Total operating expenses - 655 - 628 4 - 711 - 8 -1 283 -1 392 - 8 -2 744
Profit before credit losses 469 390 20 335 40 859 612 40 1 294
Gains less losses from disposals of tangible and
intangible assets
Net credit losses - 1 1 - 200 1 - 100 - 5
Operating profit 468 391 20 335 40 859 613 40 1 289
Cost/Income ratio 0,58 0,62 0,68 0,60 0,69 0,68
Business equity, SEK bn 8,3 8,4 6,1 8,4 6,1 6,0
Return on business equity, % 17,3 14,3 16,2 15,8 14,8 16,0
Number of full time equivalents 890 896 948 907 961 940

Nota bene: The higher capital allocation in 2013 reflects the alignment to the future 12 per cent Common Equity Tier 1 requirement in the Basel III framework.

  • Higher average asset values and significant cost decrease
  • Continued strength in Private Banking led to 545 new customers and SEK 16bn in new volumes
  • Higher operating income and operating profit

Comments on the first six months

The operating profit of SEK 859m increased by 40 per cent compared with the same period last year. Income increased primarily from higher performance fees from discretionary mandates and amounted to SEK 120m (57). Base commissions were in line with last year, at a total of SEK 1,351m (1,353). Cost efficiency measures decreased operating expenses by 8 per cent to SEK 1,283m.

Customer interest in sustainability related products was high. During the second quarter a new product, the Microfinance fund, opened for institutional investors. It offers the clients a product with a social as well as a financial impact, that has a low correlation with other asset classes.

Both SEB and non-SEB managed funds contributed positively to an improved customer offer for SEB. Net inflows in externally managed funds increased to SEK 8bn.

Private Banking attracted 545 new clients as well as SEK 16bn in new volumes during the first six months of 2013. Both our new Family Office in Malmö, which provides services to high net worth families, and the newly opened London office were well received by customers.

The division's total assets under management amounted to SEK 1,302bn (1,173). This is an increase of 6 per cent from year-end.

Life

Life offers life insurance products with a focus on unit-linked insurance for private individuals and corporate customers, mainly in Sweden, Denmark and the Baltic countries.

Income statement

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan- Jun Jan-Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Net interest income - 18 - 18 0 - 24 - 25 - 36 - 48 - 25 - 86
Net life insurance income 1 024 1 218 - 16 1 140 - 10 2 242 2 379 - 6 4 707
Total operating income 1 006 1 200 - 16 1 116 - 10 2 206 2 331 - 5 4 621
Staff costs - 289 - 300 - 4 - 307 - 6 - 589 - 615 - 4 -1 214
Other expenses - 151 - 146 3 - 136 11 - 297 - 272 9 - 537
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of
tangible and intangible assets - 236 - 231 2 - 228 4 - 467 - 457 2 - 890
Total operating expenses - 676 - 677 0 - 671 1 -1 353 -1 344 1 -2 641
Profit before credit losses 330 523 - 37 445 - 26 853 987 - 14 1 980
Operating profit 330 523 - 37 445 - 26 853 987 - 14 1 980
Cost/Income ratio 0,67 0,56 0,60 0,61 0,58 0,57
Business equity, SEK bn 8,2 8,2 6,5 8,2 6,5 6,5
Return on business equity, % 14,0 22,1 23,8 18,1 26,4 26,5
Number of full time equivalents 1 349 1 333 1 303 1 340 1 306 1 320

Nota bene: The higher capital allocation in 2013 reflects the alignment to the future 12 per cent Common Equity Tier 1 requirement in the Basel III framework.

  • 1 ranking in Danish customer survey

  • Premium income grew by 13 per cent
  • Operating profit decreased, mainly due to lower income from the traditional life portfolios

Comments on the first six months

In Denmark, SEB Pension was again ranked first in the yearly customer survey conducted by Aalunds. The survey covers corporate clients with 10-499 employees. The online solutions in Denmark were developed further through the launch of a health portal for corporate clients. In Sweden, the importance of individual long-term savings is on the rise, which was underlined by several reports concerning the welfare sector.

After a solid first quarter, rising long-term interest rates and declining stock markets had a negative impact on traditional portfolios during the second quarter. The development of the unit-linked business remained stable. Operating profit for the first six months decreased by 14 per cent compared to last year. Unit-linked represents 63 per cent of total income and 88 per cent of sales. Income from unitlinked increased by 2 per cent whereas income from traditional and risk insurance decreased by 13 per cent. Expenses were virtually unchanged compared to last year.

In Sweden, Life continued to be one of the market leaders within the unit-linked segment. Recoveries of provisions in the traditional business were SEK 39m (26) and the entire provision is now recovered. Operating profit decreased due to lower income from traditional and risk insurance. The fund value related to the unit-linked segment amounted to SEK 144bn, which is 12bn higher than a year ago and up 6bn during the last six months.

Operating profit in Denmark decreased as a result of an unrealised value decline on investment assetsin traditional insurance and own account investments. In traditional insurance, the impact from the decline was amplified because the market rates were not symmetrical to the discount rate used for insurance liabilities. Therefore, the rising rates have not had the same positive impact from the revaluation of the insurance liabilities as the negative impact from the revaluation of assets.

Operating profit for International decreased mainly due to lower contribution from the Baltic operations. The result in the Irish operation was stable.

Total premium income relating to new and existing policies amounted to SEK 15.5bn which was 13 per cent higher than last year. The improvement is primarily a result of a strong growth in the Irish operation. Weighted sales volume of new policies decreased with 3 per cent from last year and amounted to SEK 19.7bn. The share of corporate paid policies was 72 per cent (74).

Total fund value in unit-linked amounted to SEK 217bn which is 22bn higher than a year ago and up 13bn since yearend. In the first half, net inflow was SEK 4bn and the appreciation in value was SEK 9bn or 4 per cent. Total assets under management amounted to SEK 455bn.

Baltic

The Baltic division provides banking and advisory services to private individuals and small and medium-sized corporate customers in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The Baltic real estate holding companies (RHC) are also part of the division. The full Baltic geographical segmentation, including other activities in the region, is reported in SEB's Fact Book.

Income statement

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan- Jun Jan-Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Net interest income 487 450 8 508 - 4 937 1 027 - 9 1 970
Net fee and commission income 243 231 5 230 6 474 440 8 919
Net financial income 110 80 38 109 1 190 221 - 14 423
Net other income - 11 - 4 175 3 - 15 - 4 - 11
Total operating income 829 757 10 850 - 2 1 586 1 684 - 6 3 301
Staff costs - 158 - 155 2 - 175 - 10 - 313 - 347 - 10 - 681
Other expenses - 240 - 240 0 - 259 - 7 - 480 - 511 - 6 -1 080
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of
tangible and intangible assets - 22 - 22 0 - 32 - 31 - 44 - 65 - 32 - 280
Total operating expenses - 420 - 417 1 - 466 - 10 - 837 - 923 - 9 -2 041
Profit before credit losses 409 340 20 384 7 749 761 - 2 1 260
Gains less losses from disposals of tangible and
intangible assets 11 10 10 2 21 3 9
Net credit losses - 78 - 98 - 20 - 108 - 28 - 176 - 132 33 - 351
Operating profit 342 252 36 278 23 594 632 - 6 918
Cost/Income ratio 0,51 0,55 0,55 0,53 0,55 0,62
Business equity, SEK bn 9,1 9,5 8,7 9,2 8,9 8,8
Return on business equity, % 13,4 9,5 11,8 11,5 13,1 9,7
Number of full time equivalents 2 793 2 792 2 990 2 799 3 021 2 960
Baltic Banking (excl RHC)
Operating profit 356 267 33 301 18 623 678 - 8 1 016
Cost/Income ratio 0,48 0,53 0,52 0,50 0,53 0,59
Business equity, SEK bn 8,7 9,2 8,6 8,9 8,8 8,7
Return on business equity, % 14,6 10,4 13,0 12,5 14,2 10,9

Nota bene: The higher capital allocation in 2013 reflects the alignment to the future 12 per cent Common Equity Tier 1 requirement in the Basel III framework.

  • Growth in corporate loan volumes during the first six months
  • Latvia approved to be the 18th member of the euro-zone from January 2014
  • SEB recognised as Most Attractive Employer in Lithuania for the fifth year in a row

Comments on the first six months

The Baltic countries are expected to be the fastest-growing economies in the EU in 2013. Private consumption has gradually rebounded following the crisis of 2008-2010 with a steady rise seen in consumer sentiment.

Baltic loans to the public, of SEK 100bn, grew in local currency terms in the first six months. Corporate loans grew 5 per cent in Estonia, 5 per cent in Latvia and decreased by 1 per cent in Lithuania. Mortgage loans grew 1 per cent in Estonia and decreased by 1 per cent in Lithuania and by 5 per cent in Latvia. Lending margins were relatively stable across the portfolio with slightly higher margins on new loans.

Baltic home banking customers increased by 30,000 yearon-year and deposit volumes, of SEK 70bn, were 1 per cent higher in local currency terms during the first six months. Deposit margins remained low in each of the Baltic countries

and net interest income has declined by 5 per cent in local currencies compared to the corresponding period in 2012.

Total operating expenses were 6 per cent lower than the first six months of 2012, excluding the currency effect. The six month operating profit decreased but the second quarter improved significantly. Non-performing loans declined by 27 per cent, in Swedish krona, year-on-year. The nonperforming loans coverage ratio was 63 per cent. The net credit loss level was 35 basis points for the first six months.

SEB was named Best Bank in Estonia by Euromoney and was recognised as the Most Attractive Employer in Lithuania, for the fifth straight year. SEB Latvia was named the Best Bank in Latvia by both Global Finance and EMEA Finance.

The real estate holding companies held assets at a total book value of SEK 2,632m (1,780).

The SEB Group

Net interest income – SEB Group

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan - Jun
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % Full year
2012
Interest income 12 567 12 321 2 13 815 - 9 24 888 27 827 - 11 53 794
Interest expense -7 890 -7 862 0 -9 285 - 15 -15 752 -19 116 - 18 -36 159
Net interest income 4 677 4 459 5 4 530 3 9 136 8 711 5 17 635

Net fee and commission income – SEB Group

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan - Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Issue of securities and advisory 161 65 148 142 13 226 313 - 28 646
Secondary market and derivatives 647 495 31 467 39 1 142 959 19 1 940
Custody and mutual funds 1 702 1 657 3 1 664 2 3 359 3 289 2 6 691
Payments, cards, lending, deposits,
guarantees and other 2 515 2 174 16 2 359 7 4 689 4 525 4 9 059
Whereof payments and card fees 1 516 1 421 7 1 545 - 2 2 937 2 981 - 1 5 952
Whereof lending 675 454 49 521 30 1 129 997 13 2 047
Fee and commission income 5 025 4 391 14 4 632 8 9 416 9 086 4 18 336
Fee and commission expense -1 214 -1 144 6 -1 183 3 -2 358 -2 373 - 1 -4 716
Net fee and commission income 3 811 3 247 17 3 449 10 7 058 6 713 5 13 620

Net financial income – SEB Group

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan - Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Equity instruments and related derivatives 7 - 40 -118 - 175 - 104 - 33 241 -114 518
Debt instruments and related derivatives 442 297 49 767 - 42 739 843 -12 972
Currency and related derivatives 650 721 -10 588 11 1 371 1 469 -7 3 163
Other - 12 - 24 -50 - 53 - 77 - 36 - 47 -23 - 74
Net financial income 1 087 954 14 1 127 - 4 2 041 2 506 -19 4 579

The result within Net financial income is presented on different rows based on type of underlying financial instrument. Treasury related activities are volatile due to changes in interest rates and credit spreads. The net effect from trading operations is fairly stable over time, although affected by seasonality, but shows volatility between lines.

Net credit losses – SEB Group

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan - Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Provisions:
Net collective provisions for individually
assessed loans 160 - 31 3 129 42 104
Net collective provisions for portfolio
assessed loans 90 230 -61 - 26 320 - 27 - 148
Specific provisions - 380 - 193 97 - 194 96 - 573 - 444 29 - 532
Reversal of specific provisions no longer required 83 75 11 142 -42 158 286 -45 557
Net provisions for off-balance sheet items 1 6 -83 4 -75 7 21 -67 23
Net provisions - 46 87 -153 - 71 -35 41 - 122 -134 4
Write-offs:
Total write-offs - 651 - 819 -21 - 704 -8 -1 470 -1 144 28 -2 892
Reversal of specific provisions utilized
for write-offs 378 440 -14 474 -20 818 736 11 1 814
Write-offs not previously provided for - 273 - 379 -28 - 230 19 - 652 - 408 60 -1 078
Recovered from previous write-offs 28 36 -22 32 -13 64 55 16 137
Net write-offs - 245 - 343 -29 - 198 24 - 588 - 353 67 - 941
Net credit losses - 291 - 256 14 - 269 8 - 547 - 475 15 - 937

Statement of changes in equity – SEB Group

Other reserves
SEK m Share
capital
Retained
earnings
Available
for-sale
financial
assets
Cash flow
hedges
Translation
of foreign
operations
Defined
benefit
plans
Total Share
holders'
equity
Minority
interests
Total
Equity
Jan-Jun 2013
Opening balance
Net profit
21 942 90 033
6 799
273 1 688 -2 422 -2 091 109 423
6 799
90
4
109 513
6 803
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) 412 -1 198 332 685 231 -3 228
Total comprehensive income 6 799 412 -1 198 332 685 7 030 1 7 031
Dividend to shareholders -6 004 -6 004 -63 -6 067
Employee share programme1) -1 137 -1 137 -1 137
Change in holdings of own shares 40 40 40
Closing balance 21 942 89 731 685 490 -2 090 -1 406 109 352 28 109 380
Jan-Dec 2012
Opening balance 21 942 82 272 -1 003 1 107 -1 752 -88 102 478 261 102 739
Net profit 11 632 11 632 22 11 654
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) 1 276 581 -670 -2 003 -816 -816
Total comprehensive income 11 632 1 276 581 -670 -2 003 10 816 22 10 838
Dividend to shareholders -3 795 -3 795 -3 795
Employee share programme1) -113 -113 -113
Minority interests -193 -193
Change in holdings of own shares 37 37 37
Closing balance 21 942 90 033 273 1 688 -2 422 -2 091 109 423 90 109 513
Jan-Jun 2012
Opening balance 21 942 82 272 -1 003 1 107 -1 752 -88 102 478 261 102 739
Net profit 5 570 5 570 11 5 581
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) 359 -258 -230 -346 -475 5 -470
Total comprehensive income 5 570 359 -258 -230 -346 5 095 16 5 111
Dividend to shareholders -3 795 -3 795 -3 795
Employee share programme1) 63 63 63
Change in holdings of own shares 31 31 31
Closing balance 21 942 84 141 -644 849 -1 982 -434 103 872 277 104 149

Amounts under Other reserves may be reclassified in the future to the income statement under certain circumstances, e.g. if they are related to the sale of Available for sale financial assets, dissolved Cash flow hedges or Translation of foreign operations when SEB ceases to consolidate a foreign operation. Amounts related to Defined benefit plans will not be reclassified to the income statement.

1) The acquisition cost for the purchase of own shares is deducted from shareholders' equity.

The item includes changes in nominal amounts of equity swaps used for hedging of stock option programmes.

Jan-Jun Jan-Dec Jan-Jun
Number of shares owned by SEB, million 2013 2012 2012
Opening balance 2,2 2,3 2,3
Shares repurchased for the long-term equity-based
programmes 15,0 12,0 10,2
Shares sold -12,9 -12,1 -10,5
Closing balance 4,3 2,2 2,0

Market value of shares owned by SEB, SEK m 273 121 91

In accordance with the decision by the Annual General Meeting, SEB holds own shares of Class A for the long-term equity-based programmes. The transactions may take place at one or serveral occasions during the year.

Cash flow statement – SEB Group

Jan - Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2012 % 2012
Cash flow from operating activities 24 047 - 67 409 - 136 - 6 653
Cash flow from investment activities - 1 431 - 1 208 18 - 1 278
Cash flow from financing activities - 7 609 - 5 904 29 - 4 682
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 15 007 - 74 521 - 120 - 12 613
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year 257 292 276 853 - 7 276 853
Exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents 6 379 224 - 6 948
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 15 007 - 74 521 - 120 - 12 613
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period1) 278 678 202 556 38 257 292

1) Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period is defined as Cash and cash balances with central banks, Other lending to central banks and Loans to other credit institutions payable on demand.

Financial assets and liabilities – SEB Group

30 Jun 2013 31 Dec 2012
Carrying Carrying
SEK m amount Fair value amount Fair value
Loans 1 625 766 1 630 341 1 519 759 1 539 032
Equity instruments 140 584 140 584 110 409 110 409
Debt instruments 338 563 338 105 340 894 340 326
Derivative instruments 184 613 184 613 169 679 169 679
Financial assets - policyholders bearing the risk 215 487 215 487 203 333 203 333
Other 28 514 28 514 58 712 58 712
Financial assets 2 533 527 2 537 644 2 402 786 2 421 491
Deposits 1 127 006 1 138 556 1 032 916 1 043 939
Equity instruments 37 563 37 563 34 161 34 161
Debt instruments 772 520 774 242 729 192 739 195
Derivative instruments 167 212 167 212 157 861 157 861
Liabilities to policyholders - investment contracts 206 641 206 641 195 620 195 620
Other 29 916 27 144 56 580 56 685
Financial liabilities 2 340 858 2 351 358 2 206 330 2 227 461

SEB has grouped its financial instruments by class taking into account the characteristics of the instruments. The fair value of each class of financial assets and liabilities are compared with its carrying amount. A description of the characteristics of the classes can be found in note 41 in the Annual Report 2012.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value – SEB Group

SEK m 30 Jun 2013 31 Dec 2012
Valuation
technique
Valuation
technique
Valuation
technique
Valuation
technique
Assets Quoted prices
in active
markets
(Level 1)
using
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
using non
observable
inputs
(Level 3)
Total Quoted prices
in active
markets
(Level 1)
using
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
using non
observable
inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Financial assets
- policyholders bearing the risk 209 466 4 360 1 661 215 487 189 480 12 294 1 559 203 333
Equity instruments 100 338 28 084 11 585 140 007 79 970 21 563 8 667 110 200
Debt instruments 119 279 174 603 1 706 295 588 131 674 158 654 1 867 292 195
Derivative instruments 1 017 182 526 1 070 184 613 110 167 741 1 828 169 679
Investment in associates1) 1 047 1 047 1 073 1 073
Investment properties 7 692 7 692 7 488 7 488
Total 430 100 389 573 24 761 844 434 401 234 360 252 22 482 783 968
Liabilities
Liabilities to policyholders
- investment contracts 200 867 4 181 1 593 206 641 182 293 11 827 1 500 195 620
Equity instruments 35 312 1 989 262 37 563 32 532 1 629 34 161
Debt instruments 40 091 7 857 47 948 35 403 7 657 43 060
Derivative instruments 246 165 494 1 469 167 209 501 154 716 2 644 157 861
Other issued securities2) 28 234 28 234 26 323 26 323
Total 276 516 207 755 3 324 487 595 250 729 202 152 4 144 457 025

1) Venture capital activities designated at fair value through profit and loss.

2) Equity index link bonds designated at fair value through profit and loss.

Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified in a fair value hierarchy according to the level of observability of prices or inputs used in a valuation technique. As part of the fair value measurement credit value adjustments (CVA) are incorporated into the derivative valuations for OTC-derivatives on a portfolio basis. The valuation techniques and inputs used for the fair value measurement are described in detail in the Annual Report 2012.

Financial assets - policyholders bearing the risk, Investment properties and Liabilities to policyholders - investment contracts are included in the table which is a change compared to the Annual Report 2012.

Risk control has the overall responsibility for classifying assets and liabilities as being in level 1, 2 or 3. The valuation process is the same for financial instruments in all levels. Market Risk Control is responsible for validating the prices used for valuation of financial instruments. In case of disagreement, there is an escalation process in place, whereby the product area head or equivalent can submit an escalation to the relevant pricing / valuation committee. The Valuation committee covers topics such as valuation of illiquid instruments, model validation findings, analysis of changes in fair value measurements and shocks on level 3 assets. The chairman of the Valuation Committee is appointed by the Head of Market Risk Control and the committee has permanent members from Divisional risk management, Group Finance and Market Risk Control.

Fair value gains and losses recognised in the income statement are included in the Net financial income, Net life insurance income and Net other income.

Transfers between levels may occur when there are indications that market conditions have changed, e.g. a change in liquidity. There have been no significant transfers between level 1 and level 2 during the period however there has been a reclassification of assets from level 2 to level 1 in the amount of SEK 10bn due to enhanced classification within the insurance business. There were changes in Level 3 financial instruments mainly due to valuation effects and from purchases and sales of Equity, Debt and Derivative instruments. In addition there has been a reclassification in the amount of SEK 2.2bn (11) of Equity instruments due to enhanced classification, from level 2 to level 3, within the insurance business.

Sensitivity of Level 3 assets and liabilities to unobservable inputs

The table below illustrates the potential Profit or Loss impact of the relative uncertainty in the fair value of assets and liabilities measured at fair value that for their valuation are dependent on unobservable inputs. The sensitivity to unobservable inputs is assessed by altering the assumptions to the valuation techniques, illustrated below by changes in index-linked swap spreads, implied volatilities, credit spreads or comparator multiples. It is unlikely that all unobservable inputs would be simultaneously at the extremes of their ranges of reasonably possible alternatives.

The largest open market risk within Level 3 assets and liabilities is found within the insurance business.There have been no significant changes of sensitivity during Q2 2013.

30 Jun 2013 31 Dec 2012
SEK m Assets Liabilities Net Sensitivity Assets Liabilities Net Sensitivity
Structured Derivatives - interest rate1) 454 -895 -441 62 951 -1 504 -553 58
Capital Markets2) 375 -35 340 17 351 -52 299 20
CPM Portfolio3) 70 70 12 139 139 15
Venture Capital holding and similar holdings4) 1 467 -262 1 205 254 1 183 1 183 224
Insurance holdings- Financial instruments5) 11 995 -536 11 459 1 753 9 867 -105 9 762 1 501
Insurance holdings - Investment properties6) 7 692 7 692 769 7 488 7 488 749

1) Sensitivity from a shift of index-linked swap spreads by 5 basis points (5) and implied volatilities by 5 percentage points (5).

2) Sensitivity from a shift of swap spreads by 5 basis points (5) .

3) Sensitivity from a shift of credit spreads by 100 basis points (100).

4) Valuation is estimated in a range of reasonable outcomes. Sensitivity analysis is based on a reasonable shift in valuation parameters.

5) Sensitivity analysis is based on a shift in private equity of 20 per cent (20), structured credits 10 per cent (10) and derivative market values of 10 per cent (10).

6) Sensitivity from a shift of investment properties fair values of 10 per cent (10).

Financial assets and liabilities subject to offsetting or netting arrangements – SEB Group
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Financial assets and liabilities subject to offsetting or netting arrangements Other
Related arrangements instruments in
balance sheet
Net amounts
in
Master netting Collaterals
received/
not subject to
netting
Total in
SEK m Gross amounts Offset balance sheet arrangements pledged Net amounts arrangements balance sheet
30 Jun 2013
Derivatives 163 304 -8 023 155 281 -113 678 -24 036 17 567 29 332 184 613
Reversed repo receivables 109 168 -6 073 103 095 -10 145 -92 713 237 24 003 127 098
Securities borrowing 41 172 -4 383 36 789 -2 081 -25 649 9 059 14 719 51 508
Client receivables 19 447 -19 447 9 656 9 656
Assets 333 091 -37 926 295 165 -125 904 -142 398 26 863 77 710 372 875
Derivatives 157 418 -8 023 149 395 -113 678 -13 467 22 250 17 817 167 212
Repo payables 28 363 -6 073 22 290 -10 145 -12 134 11 16 832 39 122
Securities lending 15 011 -4 383 10 628 -2 081 -7 382 1 165 30 142 40 770
Client payables 19 447 -19 447 9 293 9 293
Liabilities 220 239 -37 926 182 313 -125 904 -32 983 23 426 74 084 256 397
31 Dec 2012
Derivatives 167 184 -12 459 154 725 -103 738 -43 882 7 105 14 954 169 679
Reversed repo receivables 91 422 -5 926 85 496 -9 370 -75 682 444 21 028 106 524
Securities borrowing 39 637 -3 905 35 732 -834 -32 018 2 880 9 426 45 158
Client receivables 7 576 -7 576 34 889 34 889
Assets 305 819 -29 866 275 953 -113 942 -151 582 10 429 80 297 356 250
Derivatives 159 697 -12 459 147 238 -103 738 -20 652 22 848 10 623 157 861
Repo payables 19 060 -5 926 13 134 -9 370 -3 764 15 701 28 835
Securities lending 28 362 -3 905 24 457 -834 -22 271 1 352 8 937 33 394
Client payables 7 576 -7 576 31 012 31 012
Liabilities 214 695 -29 866 184 829 -113 942 -46 687 24 200 66 273 251 102
30 Jun 2012
Derivatives 158 159 -3 406 154 753 -116 167 -31 147 7 439 4 921 159 674
Reversed repo receivables 104 261 -9 271 94 990 -6 460 -88 500 30 33 064 128 054
Securities borrowing 59 423 -15 475 43 948 -5 463 -35 347 3 138 43 948
Client receivables 12 362 -12 362 11 542 11 542
Assets 334 205 -40 514 293 691 -128 090 -154 994 10 607 49 527 343 218
Derivatives 147 711 -3 406 144 305 -116 167 -22 841 5 297 1 672 145 977
Repo payables 24 388 -9 271 15 117 -6 460 -8 656 1 19 449 34 566
Securities lending 46 389 -15 475 30 914 -5 463 -23 835 1 616 30 914
Client payables 12 362 -12 362 12 130 12 130
Liabilities 230 850 -40 514 190 336 -128 090 -55 332 6 914 33 251 223 587

The table shows financial assets and liabilities that are presented net in the statement of financial position or with potential rights to off-set associated with enforceable master netting arrangements or similar arrangements, together with related collateral. The Net amounts show the exposure in the case of normal business as well as in the events of default or bankruptcy.

Financial assets and liabilities are presented net in the statement of financial position when SEB has legally enforceable rights to set-off, in the ordinary cause of business and in the case of bankruptcy, and intends to settle on a net basis or to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously. Repos with central counterparty clearing houses that SEB has agreements with and client receivables and client payables are examples of instruments that are presented net in the statement of financial position.

Financial assets and liabilities subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar arrangements that are not presented net in the statement of financial position are arrangements that are usually enforceable in the case of bankruptcy or default but not in the ordinary course of business or arrangements where SEB does not have the intention to settle the instruments simultaneously.

Assets and liabilities that are not subject to offsetting or netting arrangements, i.e those that are only subject to collateral agreements, are presented as Other instruments in balance sheet.

Reclassified portfolios – SEB Group

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan - Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Reclassified
Opening balance 26 193 29 342 -11 35 333 -26 29 342 42 169 -30 42 169
Amortisations -2 248 - 645 - 576 -2 893 -1 297 123 -2 862
Securities sold -2 009 -1 806 11 -1 766 14 -3 815 -7 101 -46 -8 656
Accrued coupon - 14 37 -138 - 15 -7 23 16 44 9
Exchange rate differences 1 226 - 735 231 491 - 580 -185 -1 318
Closing balance* 23 148 26 193 - 12 33 207 - 30 23 148 33 207 -30 29 342
* Market value 22 555 25 604 -12 31 824 -29 22 555 31 824 -29 28 423
Fair value impact - if not reclassified
In Equity (AFS origin) 119 177 -33 226 -47 157 565 -72 1 117
In Income Statements (HFT origin) - 6 4 - 11 -45 10 96 -90 217
Total 113 181 -38 215 -47 167 661 -75 1 334
Effect in Income Statements**
Net interest income 75 88 -15 165 -55 163 374 -56 602
Net financial income 635 - 311 367 73 324 - 295 - 639
Other income - 8 -100 - 111 -100 - 8 - 387 -98 - 391
Total 710 - 231 421 69 479 - 308 - 428

** The effect in the Income Statement is the profit or loss transactions from the reclassified portfolio reported gross. Net interest income is the interest income from the portfolio without taking into account the funding costs. Net financial income is the foreign currency effect related to the reclassified portfolio but does not include the off-setting foreign currency effects from financing activities. Other income is the realised gains or losses from sales in the portfolio.

Non-performing loans – SEB Group

SEK m
2013
2012
2012
Individually assessed impaired loans
Impaired loans, past due > 60 days
6 631
7 234
8 809
Impaired loans, performing or past due < 60 days
584
767
988
Total individually assessed impaired loans
7 215
8 001
9 797
Specific reserves
- 3 881
- 4 165
- 5 135
for impaired loans, past due > 60 days
- 3 534
- 3 783
- 4 637
for impaired loans, performing or past due < 60 days
- 347
- 382
- 498
Collective reserves
- 1 684
- 1 790
- 1 855
Impaired loans net
1 650
2 046
2 807
Specific reserve ratio for individually assessed impaired loans
53.8%
52.1%
52.4%
Total reserve ratio for individually assessed impaired loans
77.1%
74.4%
71.3%
Net level of impaired loans
0.23%
0.28%
0.34%
Gross level of impaired loans
0.50%
0.58%
0.71%
Portfolio assessed loans
Portfolio assessed loans past due > 60 days
4 890
5 389
6 064
Restructured loans
394
450
494
Collective reserves for portfolio assessed loans
- 2 553
- 2 914
- 3 051
Reserve ratio for portfolio assessed loans
48.3%
49.9%
46.5%
Reserves
Specific reserves
- 3 881
- 4 165
- 5 135
Collective reserves
- 4 237
- 4 704
- 4 906
Reserves for off-balance sheet items
- 296
- 299
- 351
Total reserves
- 8 414
- 9 168
- 10 392
Non-performing loans
Non-performing loans*
12 499
13 840
16 355
NPL coverage ratio
67.3%
66.2%
63.5%
NPL % of lending
0.87%
1.01%
1.19%
30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun

* Impaired loans + portfolio assessed loans past due > 60 days + restructured portfolio assessed loans

Seized assets – SEB Group

30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun
SEK m 2013 2012 2012
Properties, vehicles and equipment 2 847 2 251 1 885
Shares 48 49 49
Total seized assets 2 895 2 300 1 934

Discontinued operations – SEB Group

Income statement

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan - Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Total operating income 3 34 -91 126 -98 37 123 -70 305
Total operating expenses - 21 - 42 -50 - 208 -90 - 63 - 459 -86 - 645
Profit before credit losses - 18 - 8 125 - 82 -78 - 26 - 336 -92 - 340
Net credit losses - 20 - 1 - 20 - 2 - 181
Operating profit - 38 - 8 - 83 -54 - 46 - 338 -86 - 521
Income tax expense 21 8 163 - 3 29 6 33
Net profit from discontinued operations - 17 0 - 86 -80 - 17 - 332 -95 - 488

Assets and liabilities held for sale

30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun
SEK m 2013 2012 2012
Loans to the public
Other assets
Total assets held for sale 0 0 0
Deposits from credit institutions
Deposits and borrowing from the public
Other liabilities
Total liabilities held for sale 0 0 0

Cash flow statement

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan - Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Cash flow from operating activities - 43 - 25 72 - 7 - 68 - 14 65
Cash flow from investment activities 47 38 - 100 38
Cash flow from financing activities 43 25 72 72 68 169 - 60 87
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
from discontinued operations 0 0 112 0 193 - 100 190

Discontinued operations includes the work to finalise the operational separation of the divested retail operations in Germany and the divestment of the Ukrainian retail operations.

SEB financial group of undertakings

Capital base of the SEB financial group of undertakings

30 Jun 31 Dec
SEK m 2013 2012
Total equity according to balance sheet 109 380 109 513
Dividend (excl repurchased shares) -3 011 -6 028
Investments outside the financial group of undertakings -66 -64
Other deductions outside the financial group of undertakings -1 758 -4 451
= Total equity in the capital adequacy 104 545 98 970
Adjustment for hedge contracts 1 325 -473
Net provisioning amount for IRB-reported credit exposures 0 0
Unrealised value changes on available-for-sale financial assets -1 031 -597
Exposures where RWA is not calculated -779 -802
Goodwill -4 106 -4 147
Other intangible assets -2 565 -2 559
Deferred tax assets -1 887 -2 003
= Core Tier 1 capital 95 502 88 389
Tier 1 capital contribution (non-innovative) 4 391 4 300
Tier 1 capital contribution (innovative) 9 996 9 704
Investments in insurance companies -6 538
= Tier 1 capital 103 351 102 393
Dated subordinated debt 6 654 6 515
Deduction for remaining maturity -53 -39
Perpetual subordinated debt 680 1 890
Net provisioning amount for IRB-reported credit exposures 537 485
Unrealised gains on available-for-sale financial assets 1 183 990
Exposures where RWA is not calculated -779 -802
Investments outside the financial group of undertakings -66 -64
Investments in insurance companies -6 538
= Tier 2 capital 1 618 8 975
Investments in insurance companies 0 -10 501
= Capital base 104 969 100 867

The deduction for investments in insurance companies, which was earlier made from the total capital base, has been changed from 2013 so that half is deducted from Tier 1 capital and the remaining half from Tier 2 capital.

On 30 June 2013 the parent company's core Tier 1 capital was SEK 87,449m (86,990 at June 2012) and the reported core Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.3 per cent (13.5 at June 2012).

Risk-weighted assets for the SEB financial group of undertakings

Risk-weighted assets 30 Jun 31 Dec
SEK m 2013 2012
Credit risk IRB approach
Institutions 22 653 23 879
Corporates 340 056 326 666
Securitisation positions 5 068 5 177
Retail mortgages 42 204 42 896
Other retail exposures 10 187 9 365
Other exposure classes 1 440 1 461
Total credit risk IRB approach 421 608 409 444
Further risk-weighted assets
Credit risk, Standardised approach 73 630 68 125
Operational risk, Advanced Measurement approach 40 103 40 219
Foreign exchange rate risk 4 963 14 042
Trading book risks 52 764 54 009
Total risk-weighted assets 593 068 585 839
Summary
Credit risk 495 238 477 569
Operational risk 40 103 40 219
Market risk 57 727 68 051
Total 593 068 585 839
Adjustment for flooring rules
Addition according to transitional flooring 336 354 293 398
Total reported 929 422 879 237
Capital adequacy analysis for the SEB financial group of undertakings
--------------------------- --------------------------------------------- --
30 Jun 31 Dec
Capital adequacy 2013 2012
Capital resources
Core Tier 1 capital 95 502 88 389
Tier 1 capital 103 351 102 393
Capital base 104 969 100 867
Capital adequacy without transitional floor (Basel II)
Risk-weighted assets 593 068 585 839
Expressed as capital requirement 47 445 46 867
Core Tier 1 capital ratio 16.1% 15.1%
Tier 1 capital ratio 17.4% 17.5%
Total capital ratio 17.7% 17.2%
Capital base in relation to capital requirement 2.21 2.15
Capital adequacy including transitional floor
Transitional floor applied 80% 80%
Risk-weighted assets 929 422 879 237
Expressed as capital requirement 74 354 70 339
Core Tier 1 capital ratio 10.3% 10.1%
Tier 1 capital ratio 11.1% 11.6%
Total capital ratio 11.3% 11.5%
Capital base in relation to capital requirement 1.41 1.43
Capital adequacy with risk-weighting according to Basel I
Risk-weighted assets 1 153 390 1 091 468
Expressed as capital requirement 92 271 87 317
Core Tier 1 capital ratio 8.3% 8.1%
Tier 1 capital ratio 9.0% 9.4%
Total capital ratio 9.1% 9.2%
Capital base in relation to capital requirement 1.14 1.16

RWA development

Overall Basel II risk-weighted assets (RWA) before the effect of transitional flooring increased by 1.2 per cent, or SEK 7bn, since year-end.

Risk-weighted assets SEK bn
Balance 31 December 2012 586
Volume changes 21
Currency effect 5
RWA processes / regulatory changes 1
Risk class migration -3
Risk-weight changes -6
Market risk changes -10
Other -1
Balance 30 June 2013 593

Un-floored Basel II RWA was 49 per cent lower than Basel I RWA. The ultimate target is to use IRB reporting for all credit exposures except those to central governments, central banks and local governments and authorities and a small number of insignificant portfolios.

The Basel III framework

The Basel III framework is in the process of being incorporated into EU legislation through the CRD IV package for implementation 1 January 2014. Due to delays in the EU process, the planned implementation date of 1 January 2013 was not met and as a consequence, the Swedish transition rules, which limit the effect on the RWA, were extended to include 2013.

The CRD IV package establishes explicit minimum levels for Common Equity Tier 1 and Tier 1 capital and requires banks to hold more and higher quality capital. RWA will mainly be affected by an additional so-called credit value adjustment requirement for OTC-derivatives, new requirements for exposures on central counterparties, and an increase in risk weights for exposures on financial institutions.

In 2011, the Swedish government proposed stricter Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio requirements than under Basel III; 12 per cent from 2015 (with capital and RWA defined according to fully implemented CRD IV / Basel III framework). The new directive will need to be incorporated into Swedish law and the existing Swedish legislation has to be adapted to the EU regulation.

The following table summarises average risk weights (Risk-Weighted Assets, RWA, divided by Exposure At Default, EAD) for exposures where RWA is calculated following the internal ratings based (IRB) approach. Repos and securities

lending transactions are excluded from the analysis since they carry low risk-weight and can vary considerably in volume, thus making numbers less comparable.

IRB reported credit exposures (less repos and securities lending) 30 Jun 31 Dec
Average risk-weight 2013 2012
Institutions 17.4% 15.9%
Corporates 40.1% 40.8%
Securitisation positions 36.0% 34.7%
Retail mortgages 9.8% 10.4%
Other retail exposures 38.4% 37.4%

On 21 May 2013 the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority decided to implement a 15 per cent floor for Swedish mortgage risk weights on portfolio level. The risk weight floor will be handled under Pillar 2 and does not affect the risk weights under Pillar 1.

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)

Income statement – Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)

In accordance with FSA regulations Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan - Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Interest income 9 055 8 692 4 9 694 -7 17 747 19 412 -9 38 470
Leasing income 1 407 1 399 1 1 460 -4 2 806 2 988 -6 5 817
Interest expense -5 778 -5 594 3 -6 779 -15 -11 372 -13 863 -18 -26 809
Dividends 1 950 1 452 34 1 950 1 452 34 2 214
Fee and commission income 2 548 2 175 17 2 302 11 4 723 4 416 7 8 963
Fee and commission expense - 434 - 339 28 - 402 8 - 773 - 747 3 -1 523
Net financial income 988 824 20 977 1 1 812 2 146 -16 4 046
Other income 380 165 130 187 103 545 199 174 159
Total operating income 10 116 7 322 38 8 891 14 17 438 16 003 9 31 337
Administrative expenses -3 507 -3 418 3 -3 710 -5 -6 925 -7 130 -3 -15 077
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
of tangible and intangible assets -1 273 -1 252 2 -1 229 4 -2 525 -2 507 1 -5 446
Total operating expenses -4 780 -4 670 2 -4 939 -3 -9 450 -9 637 -2 -20 523
Profit before credit losses 5 336 2 652 101 3 952 35 7 988 6 366 25 10 814
Net credit losses - 155 - 97 60 - 91 70 - 252 - 230 10 - 385
Impairment of financial assets - 1 - 1 - 2 -1 114
Operating profit 5 180 2 554 103 3 861 34 7 734 6 136 26 9 315
Appropriations 143 327 -56 400 -64 470 679 -31 -3 175
Income tax expense - 382 - 857 -55 - 722 -47 -1 239 -1 487 -17 -1 289
Other taxes 2 - 15 -113 - 9 -122 - 13 - 86
Net profit 4 943 2 009 146 3 530 40 6 952 5 328 30 4 765

Statement of comprehensive income – Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)

Q2 Q1 Q2 Jan - Jun Full year
SEK m 2013 2013 % 2012 % 2013 2012 % 2012
Net profit 4 943 2 009 146 3 530 40 6 952 5 328 30 4 765
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to the income statement:
Available-for-sale financial assets - 34 486 - 195 -83 452 31 693
Cash flow hedges - 651 - 547 19 329 -1 198 - 257 584
Translation of foreign operations 12 - 12 - 15 -100 - 72
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) - 673 - 73 134 - 746 - 241 1 205
Total comprehensive income 4 270 1 936 121 3 664 17 6 206 5 087 22 5 970
Balance sheet -
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)
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Condensed 30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun
SEK m 2013 2012 2012
Cash and cash balances with central banks 197 558 165 994 66 685
Loans to credit institutions 220 204 200 189 231 894
Loans to the public 991 852 937 734 936 776
Financial assets at fair value 469 789 426 326 397 821
Available-for-sale financial assets 17 439 17 610 16 844
Held-to-maturity investments 84 1 636 1 666
Investments in associates 1 015 1 044 1 179
Shares in subsidiaries 51 596 50 671 52 311
Tangible and intangible assets 41 964 43 026 43 103
Other assets 43 354 64 823 39 569
Total assets 2 034 855 1 909 053 1 787 848
Deposits from credit institutions 270 746 199 711 238 818
Deposits and borrowing from the public 653 735 637 721 590 982
Debt securities 691 174 641 413 566 021
Financial liabilities at fair value 240 133 232 062 222 358
Other liabilities 57 445 74 097 48 383
Provisions 132 160 54
Subordinated liabilities 22 738 24 213 22 912
Untaxed reserves 26 347 26 346 25 049
Total equity 72 405 73 330 73 271
Total liabilities, untaxed reserves and shareholders' equity 2 034 855 1 909 053 1 787 848

Pledged assets, contingent liabilities and commitments - Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)

30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun
SEK m 2013 2012 2012
Collateral and comparable security pledged for own liabilities 310 628 294 990 370 100
Other pledged assets and comparable collateral 103 181 119 577 41 108
Contingent liabilities 81 331 78 565 80 055
Commitments 338 410 315 157 298 300

This is SEB

Mission To help people and businesses thrive by providing quality advice and financial
resources.
Vision To be the trusted partner for customers with aspirations.
Customers and markets 2,800 large corporates and institutions, 400,000 SMEs and 4 million private customers
bank with SEB. They are mainly located in eight markets around the Baltic Sea.
Brand promise Rewarding relationships.
Corporate objectives The leading Nordic bank for corporates and institutions.
The top universal bank in Sweden and the Baltic countries.
Strategic value-driving priorities Long-term customer relationships – build and develop relationships based on the
customers' long-term needs with a holistic perspective.
Growth in areas of strength – pursue growth in three selected core areas – large
corporations and financial institutions in the Nordic countries and Germany, small and
medium-sized companies in Sweden, and a holistic savings offering.
Resilience and flexibility – ensure the financial strength needed to demonstrate
stability and resilience as well as the flexibility to adapt operations in a cost-efficient
manner to the prevailing market conditions.
People 16,000 highly skilled people serving customers from locations in some 20 countries;
covering different time zones, securing reach and local market knowledge.
Values Guided by our Code of Business Conduct and our core values: professionalism,
commitment, mutual respect and continuity.
History Over 150 years of business, building trust and sharing knowledge. The Bank has always
acted responsibly in society promoting entrepreneurship, international outlook and
long-term relationships.

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