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SEB Interim / Quarterly Report 2015

Oct 21, 2015

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Interim Report January – September 2015

STOCKHOLM 21 OCTOBER 2015

"In the prevailing economic environment, our customers have been cautious, refraining from new investments but increasing their demand for risk management services. We continue to strengthen our balance sheet and capital to secure our long-term role to support all our customers."

Annika Falkengren

Interim report January–September 2015

First nine months 2015

(Numbers compared with the first nine months 2014)

  • Operating profit SEK 15.4bn (16.8). Net profit SEK 12.0bn (13.5).
  • Operating income SEK 32.8bn (34.2) and operating expenses SEK 16.6bn (16.4).
  • Net credit losses SEK 0.7bn (1.0). Credit loss level 0.06 per cent (0.10).
  • Return on equity 11.9 per cent (14.6) and earnings per share SEK 5.47 (6.19).

Third quarter 2015

(Numbers compared with the third quarter 2014)

  • Operating profit SEK 4.3bn (6.7). Net profit SEK 3.4bn (5.5).
  • Operating income SEK 10.1bn (12.7) and operating expenses SEK 5.5bn (5.5).
  • Net credit losses SEK 0.3bn (0.5). Credit loss level 0.07 per cent (0.13).
  • Return on equity 10.1 per cent (17.3) and earnings per share SEK 1.55 (2.50).

Volumes

(Numbers compared with 31 December 2014)

  • Lending to the public SEK 1,394bn (1,356).
  • Deposits from the public SEK 975bn (943).
  • Assets under management SEK 1,631bn*(1,708).

Capital and liquidity

(Numbers compared with 31 December 2014)

  • Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio 17.8 per cent (16.3).
  • Leverage ratio 4.5 per cent (4.8).
  • Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) 116 per cent (115).
  • Core liquidity reserve SEK 486bn (410).

*The divestment of SEB Asset Management AG decreased AuM by SEK 75bn.

President's comment

All through 2015 we have seen a continued hesistant development of the world economy. Record low interest rates and monetary support from central banks have not proven to be enough stimulus to capital spending, as in a more normal business cycle. In the past quarter, we saw sharply increased volatility in the financial markets following the slowdown in China and increased uncertainty around when the Federal Reserve will start to hike interest rates for the first time since 2006. Equity markets dropped in the range of 8 to 25 per cent and corporate credit spreads widened sharply following increased volatility in the commodities and automotive sectors. In Sweden, the central bank lowered its policy rate further to -0.35 per cent; a sign in itself that economic relationships have turned upside down. An environment like this continues to call for caution and a sound scepticism to the prevailing risk-reward balance.

Increased market uncertainty impacted customer activity levels

The increased market uncertainty impacted activity levels in all customer segments. The seasonality of the third quarter was accentuated this year and operating income fell by 9 per cent between the third and the strong second quarter. The impact of negative interest rates remains challenging. Excluding one-off items, operating income for the first nine months increased by 3 per cent, operating profit increased by 5 per cent to SEK 16bn and return on equity was 12.8 per cent.

In the prevailing environment, large corporate customers remained cautious refraining from investments in new capacity. This was also evidenced by the lack of major Nordic M&A transactions and low corporate credit demand leading to increased competition. Institutional clients continued to focus on implementing new US and EU regulatory frameworks. On the back of the heightened volatility levels, both corporate and institutional customers' demand for hedging risks across different asset classes increased further.

In Sweden, we continue to increase the number of full-service customers in the SME segment, up by 7,015 SMEs year-to-date. Demand for working capital has remained low although we have seen a slight pick-up in SME lending volumes over the last quarters. Swedish private customers have increased their long-term savings with SEB and net savings inflows including funds, life insurance and deposits increased by SEK 21bn since year-end. The increased volatility in equity markets reinforces the importance of advising customers on long-term savings. Customers have become more risk-avert, scaling down equity-related savings and increasing deposits. SEB has for a long time been in the forefront to create a stronger amortisation culture in Sweden in order to increase households' economic resilience. Today more than 90 per cent of all new mortgages with loan-to-values above 70 per cent amortise.

We continue to enhance our customer offerings. During the third quarter several upgrades in our digital offerings have been made, e. g. offering SMEs FX functionality in the internet bank and private individuals an enhanced mobile app also including savings and pensions. Close to 50 per cent of all life insurance advisory services are now remote and customers are supported through digital signing and screen-sharing. During the quarter, SEB won awards for Best Consumer Digital Bank in all Baltic countries.

Strong asset quality and improved capital position

We continue to strengthen our balance sheet so that we can secure our vital long-term role to support corporate and private customers. Asset quality remains strong; for the first nine months the credit loss level was 6 basis points. In October, we received the result of the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) designating a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement of 15.4 per cent. Our current CET1 ratio is 17.8 per cent. This is above our own target which includes a management buffer of 1.5 per cent above the regulatory requirement.

Banking is all about taking a long-term perspective. The whole SEB team is deeply committed to meeting our customers's needs with convenient services and proactive advice at all times.

The Group

Third quarter isolated

Operating profit amounted to SEK 4,318m (6,665) and net profit (after tax) amounted to SEK 3,403m (5,473).

Operating income

Total operating income amounted to SEK 10,079m (12,653).

Net interest income decreased by 9 per cent to SEK 4,683m (5,172). Net interest income in the third quarter reflected the impact of the negative repo rate in Sweden, which was lowered further to -0.35 per cent in the beginning of the third quarter.

Q3 Q2 Q3
SEK m 2015 2015 2014
Customer-driven NII 4 595 4 510 4 738
NII from other activities 88 122 434
Total 4 683 4 632 5 172

Customer-driven net interest income increased by SEK 85m compared to the second quarter and decreased by SEK 143m compared to the third quarter 2014. Net interest income from other activities decreased by SEK 34m from the second quarter and by SEK 346m compared to the third quarter last year. The character of SEB's interest rate sensitivity has changed with increased deposit volumes and in the negative interest rate environment. This continued to put pressure on net interest income both in terms of deposit margins and relating to net interest income from other activities.

Net fee and commission income amounted to SEK 3,748m which was roughly in line with the corresponding quarter last year (3,814). Compared to the strong second quarter, fee and commission income decreased by 22 per cent. This was partly due to third quarter seasonal effects, however, the seasonality was accentuated this year. Specifically, both advisory and lending fees were down and the large number of initial public offerings seen in the first half of the year was absent in the third quarter. Performance and transaction fees decreased in the current stock market environment.

Net financial income amounted to SEK 928m (654). In the current market environment there was strong demand for hedging and risk management products within foreign exchange and equity trading. The net unrealised valuation adjustment from counterparty risk (CVA) and own credit standing in derivatives (DVA) and own credits (OCA) was SEK 6m in the quarter versus SEK 342m in the second quarter.

Net life insurance income decreased year-on-year to SEK 706m (829). While underlying net sales increased, volatility in the interest rates and declining stock markets had a negative effect in both the traditional and unit-linked insurance areas.

Net other income amounted to SEK 14m (2,184). The third quarter 2014 reflected capital gains from a number of venture capital deals as well as a one-off capital gain of SEK 1,321m, before tax, from the sale of shares in MasterCard Inc. As announced on 1 September, the divestment of SEB Asset Management AG, including its main subsidiary SEB Investment GmbH, to Savills plc was completed. Goodwill related to the transaction decreased net other income by SEK 187m.

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses were stable at SEK 5,452m (5,495) and decreased by 3 per cent compared to the second quarter and by 1 per cent year-on-year.

Credit losses and provisions

Net credit losses amounted to SEK 256m (473). The credit loss level was 7 basis points (13).

Income tax expense

Total income tax expense was SEK 915m (1,192) and the effective tax rate was 21 per cent.

Other comprehensive income

The other comprehensive income amounted to SEK -24m in total (-220).

The net revaluation of the defined benefit pension plans had a negative effect of SEK 345m in the third quarter. The decrease in the return on plan assets exceeded the effect from the remeasurement of the pension obligation. In the third quarter, the discount rate was increased to 2.6 per cent in Sweden from 2.2 per cent in the second quarter. In Germany it was decreased from 2.4 per cent to 2.3 per cent.

The net effect from the valuation of balance sheet items that may subsequently be reclassified to the income statement, e.g. cash-flow hedges and available-for-sale financial assets, was positive in the amount of SEK 321m (-352). The main reason for the difference year-on-year was the revaluation of the available-for sale financial assets.

Comparative numbers - in parenthesis - for the income statement refer to the corresponding period 2014. Business volumes are compared to year-end 2014, unless otherwise stated.

The first nine months excluding one-off items

The following table shows the result for the first nine months excluding two one-off items:

1. In the second quarter 2015, a Swiss withholding tax refund application in the amount of SEK 902m dating back to 2006- 2008 was denied, resulting in a one-off reduction of operating income. The amount is added back in the table.

2. In the third quarter 2014, SEB sold its shares in MasterCard Inc. at a gain of SEK 1,321m. The gain is deducted from operating income in the table. The related tax expense of SEK 182m is added back to income tax expense.

2015 2014 %
33 677 32 852 3
-16 616 -16 352 2
17 061 16 500 3
-799 -1 050 -24
16 262 15 450 5
-3 380 -3 058 11
12 882 12 392 4
Jan - Sep

The first nine months

Operating profit amounted to SEK 15,360m (16,771) and net profit (after tax) amounted to SEK 11,980m (13,531).

Operating income

Total operating income amounted to SEK 32,775m (34,173). Net interest income decreased by 5 per cent to SEK 14,261 (14,933).

Jan - Sep
SEK m 2015 2014 %
Customer-driven NII 13 663 14 128 -3
NII from other activities 598 805 -26
Total 14 261 14 933 -5

Customer-driven net interest income decreased by SEK 465m. The step-by-step lowering of the Swedish repo rate during the year put pressure on net interest income. The positive effect from lending volumes and margins could not fully compensate for the deposit-related development.

Net interest income from other activities decreased by SEK 207m compared with the first nine months 2014. This included an interest expense in the amount of SEK 82m related to the Swiss withholding tax decision.

Net fee and commission income increased by 9 per cent to SEK 12,834m (11,753). The first six months displayed a high level of event-driven corporate activity (initial public offerings-IPOs) resulting in higher fee income. Performance and transaction fees for the first nine months increased by SEK 325m to SEK 504m year-on-year. The effect from the generally lower activity level in the third quarter was more than met by the result of the first six months when the stock market appreciated and the volumes of assets under management increased.

Net financial income increased to SEK 2,949m (2,578). Client demand for hedging and risk management products within fixed income and currency trading operations was high in a market with high volatility. The net unrealised valuation

adjustment from counterparty risk (CVA) and own credit standing in derivatives (DVA) and own credits (OCA) was positive, at SEK 482m, because of widening credit spreads (-265). The cost relating to the Swiss withholding tax decision in the amount of SEK 820m is reflected in the second quarter result.

Net life insurance income decreased somewhat year-onyear to SEK 2,378m (2,491). The decrease was mainly related to lower income in traditional insurance in Denmark and risk insurance in Sweden. Underlying net sales and income from unit-linked increased.

Net other income amounted to SEK 353m (2,418) and consisted of hedge accounting effects, capital gains, dividend income and other items. Specifically, the 2014 income included a positive effect from the sale of shares in MasterCard Inc. at an amount of SEK 1,321m. In 2015, there was a negative effect from the goodwill relating to the divestment of SEB Asset Management AG amounting to SEK 187m.

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses amounted to SEK 16,616m (16,352), an increase of 2 per cent compared to the corresponding period 2014, mainly because of higher salary and pension costs as well as foreign exchange effects.

The operating expenses are in line with the cost cap of below SEK 22.5bn annually, which is applicable for this year and 2016.

Credit losses and provisions

Asset quality remained robust and the overall credit loss level was low. Net credit losses amounted to SEK 664m (1,014). The credit loss level was 6 basis points (10).

Non-performing loans (NPL) amounted to SEK 8,519m (10,599). Non-performing loans consist of individually assessed impaired loans which amounted to SEK 5,088m (6,791), portfolio assessed loans past due >60 days which amounted to SEK 3,228m (3,534) and restructured loans which amounted to SEK 203m (274).

The total reserve ratio for individually assessed impaired loans and the NPL coverage ratio was 70 (62) per cent and 63 (59) per cent, respectively.

Income tax expense

Total income tax expense was SEK 3,380m (3,240), corresponding to an effective tax rate of 22 per cent.

Other comprehensive income

The other comprehensive income amounted to SEK 902 (545).

The net revaluation of the defined benefit pension plans had a positive effect of SEK 1,442m compared to a negative effect of SEK -1,710m for the first nine months 2014. The revaluation change was a net of the effect from increased discount rates and the revaluation of the plan assets.

The net effect from the valuation of balance sheet items that may subsequently be reclassified to the income statement, e.g. cash-flow hedges and available-for-sale

financial assets, was negative in the amount of SEK -540m (2,255). The main reason was a revaluation effect from cash flow hedges.

Business volumes

Total assets at the end of the period were SEK 2,743bn (2,641). Loans to the public amounted to SEK 1,394bn, an increase of SEK 38bn since year-end.

Sep Dec Sep
SEK bn 2015 2014 2014
General governments 49 50 53
Households 531 519 515
Corporates 708 689 687
Repos 88 76 86
Debt securities 18 22 22
Loans to the public 1 394 1 356 1 363

SEB's total credit portfolio (which includes both on- and off-balance sheet volumes) amounted to SEK 2,123bn (2,094). Since year-end, total household loans and commitments increased by 4 per cent. The combined corporate and property management credit portfolio was virtually unchanged.

Deposits from the public amounted to SEK 975bn, an increase of SEK 32bn compared to year-end.

Sep Dec Sep
SEK bn 2015 2014 2014
General governments 57 62 84
Households 266 246 242
Corporates 629 629 704
Repos 23 6 15
Deposits and borrowings from the public 975 943 1 045

Since year-end, deposits from private individuals increased by SEK 20bn while corporate deposits were flat.

At 30 September 2015, assets under management amounted to SEK 1,631bn (1,708). The net inflow of assets during the first nine months was SEK 48bn and the market value decreased by SEK 50bn. The divestment of SEB Asset Management AG led to a decrease of assets under management in the amount of SEK 75bn.

Assets under custody amounted to SEK 7,401bn (6,763).

Market risk

The trading business is customer flow-driven. Value-at-Risk (VaR) in the trading operations averaged SEK 120m in 2015 (2014 average 98). 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. Very high market volatilities relating to the development of interest rates and stock markets led to the increase in VaR during the first nine months.

Liquidity and long-term funding

During the first nine months, SEK 72bn of long-term funding matured (of which SEK 8bn was hybrid tier 1 capital, SEK 49bn covered bonds and SEK 15bn senior debt) and SEK 65bn was

issued (of which SEK 38bn constituted covered bonds and SEK 27bn senior debt).

The core liquidity reserve at the end of the period amounted to SEK 486bn (410).

The Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), according to the rules adapted for Sweden by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, must be at least 100 per cent in total and in EUR and USD, separately. At the end of the period, the LCR was 116 per cent (115). The USD and EUR LCRs were 205 and 129 per cent, respectively.

The Bank is committed to a stable funding base. SEB's internal structural liquidity measure, which measures the proportion of stable funding in relation to illiquid assets, Core Gap, was 108 per cent.

Rating

Moody's rates SEB's long-term senior unsecured debt at Aa3 with a stable outlook.

Fitch rates SEB's long-term senior unsecured bonds at A+ with a positive outlook. The positive outlook reflects SEB's strong domestic franchise, particularly in corporate banking, its solid capitalisation, sound asset quality and robust revenue generation.

SEB's long-term senior unsecured rating of A+ by Standard & Poor's is on negative outlook. This outlook reflects their view on the implicit government support of Swedish and European banks. The outlook on SEB's stand-alone credit worthiness remains stable.

Capital position

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority announced the result of the annual Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process in October. The assessed Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio requirement on SEB by the end of 2015 was 15.4 per cent. Of the total requirement, 10.4 per cent represents a so-called Pillar 1 requirement and 5.0 per cent a so-called Pillar 2 requirement. At 30 September SEB's Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 17.8 per cent.

The following table shows the risk exposure amount and capital ratios according to Basel III.

Sep Dec Sep
Own funds requirement, Basel III 2015 2014 2014
Risk exposure amount, SEK bn 604 617 598
Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio, % 17.8 16.3 16.2
Tier 1 capital ratio, % 20.1 19.5 18.1
Total capital ratio, % 22.7 22.2 20.8
Leverage ratio, % 4.5 4.8 4.1

The risk exposure amount (REA) was SEK 13bn lower than at year-end. A decrease in REA from a shift in corporate exposures towards lower average risk-weights was counteracted by an increase in market risk caused by the increased volatility in the financial markets.

The Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio improved by 1.5 percentage points since year-end partly driven by the lower REA but, primarily, by the net profit.

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,
  • maintain a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of around 150 bps above the requirement from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, and
  • generate a return on equity that is competitive with peers.

In the long term, SEB aspires to reach a sustainable return on equity of 15 per cent.

Risks and uncertainties

SEB assumes credit, market, liquidity, IT and operational as well as life insurance risks. The risk composition of the Group, as well as the related risk, liquidity and capital management, are described in SEB's Annual Report for 2014 (see pp 28-33) and in the Capital Adequacy and Risk Management report for 2014. Further information is presented in the Fact Book on a quarterly basis.

The macroeconomic development remains uncertain, the large global economic imbalances remain and the potential reduction of liquidity support to financial markets from central banks may create direct and indirect effects that are difficult to assess. The market uncertainty has been impacted by the unfolding geopolitical development, the uncertainty around the development of oil prices and the potential ramifications of the stock market development in China. In addition, there is uncertainty around the effects in the case that the current low or negative interest rates are prolonged, in particular around the financial ramifications.

Realignment of management accounting

In order to ensure that the Basel III requirements are fully integrated throughout the organisation, SEB has since 2012 gradually adjusted the management accounting. In 2012, 2013 and 2014, SEK 16bn, 23bn and 10bn of additional capital, respectively, was allocated to the divisions from the central function – in total SEK 49bn. In 2015, another SEK 17bn was allocated.

Executive management changes

As announced on 17 September, David Teare, the current Head of the Baltic Division, has been named Chief Risk Officer and ordinary member of the Group Executive Committee. Johan Andersson, the current Chief Risk Officer, has been named Head of SEB Germany and additional member of the Group Executive Committee. Fredrik Boheman will leave the Group Executive Committee. These changes will take effect as of 1 January 2016.

Subsequent events

The following additional members of the Group Executive Committee were named as ordinary members of the committee as of 20 October 2015: Joachim Alpen and Johan Torgeby, co-heads of the Merchant Banking division; Peter Dahlgren, head of division Life, and Christoffer Malmer, head of division Wealth Management. In addition, Rasmus Järborg, chief strategy officer, was named additional member of the Group Executive Committee.

Stockholm 21 October 2015

The President declares that the Interim Accounts for January – September 2015 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.

Annika Falkengren President and Chief Executive Officer

Press conference and webcasts

The press conference at 12 noon (CEST) on 21 October 2015, at Kungsträdgårdsgatan 8 with the 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 be available afterwards.

Access to telephone conference

The telephone conference at 1.30 pm (CEST) on 21 October 2015 with the President and CEO Annika Falkengren, the CFO Jan Erik Back and the Head of Investor Relations Jonas Söderberg, can be accessed by telephone, +44(0)20 7162 0077 or +46(0)8 5052 0110. Please quote conference id: 954849, and call at least 10 minutes in advance. A replay of the conference call will be available on www.sebgroup.com/ir.

Further information is available from:

Jan Erik Back, Chief Financial Officer Tel: +46 8 22 19 00 Jonas Söderberg, Head of Investor Relations Tel: +46 8 763 83 19, +46 73 521 02 66 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.

Financial information calendar

4 February 2016 Annual Accounts 2015 The silent period starts 11 January.
1 March 2016 Annual report 2015
22 March 2016 Annual general meeting
27 April 2016 Interim report January-March 2016 The silent period starts 7 April.
14 July 2016 Interim report January-June 2016 The silent period starts 7 July.
21 October 2016 Interim report January-September 2016 The silent period starts 7 October.

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.

From the financial year 2015 clarifications of several standards come into force. IAS 19 Employee Benefits has been amended regarding employee contributions in defined benefit plans, and an interpretation from IFRIC clarifies when to recognise a liability to pay a levy accounted for according to IAS 37 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets. Several standards have also been clarified within the Annual Improvements 2010-2012 and 2011-2013 Cycles. These changes have not had a material impact on the financial statements of the Group or on capital adequacy and large exposures.

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 2014 Annual Report.

Review report

We have reviewed this report for the period 1 January 2015 to 30 September 2015 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 International Standard on Review Engagements, ISRE 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 21 October 2015

PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

Authorised Public Accountant Authorised Public Accountant Partner in charge

Peter Nyllinge Magnus Svensson Henryson

The SEB Group

Income statement – SEB Group

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan - Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Net interest income 4 683 4 632 1 5 172 -9 14 261 14 933 -5 19 943
Net fee and commission income 3 748 4 812 -22 3 814 -2 12 834 11 753 9 16 306
Net financial income 928 766 21 654 42 2 949 2 578 14 2 921
Net life insurance income 706 732 -4 829 -15 2 378 2 491 -5 3 345
Net other income 14 142 -90 2 184 -99 353 2 418 -85 4 421
Total operating income 10 079 11 084 -9 12 653 -20 32 775 34 173 -4 46 936
Staff costs -3 602 -3 754 -4 -3 392 6 -10 912 -10 346 5 -13 760
Other expenses -1 323 -1 347 -2 -1 549 -15 -4 193 -4 529 -7 -6 310
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
of tangible and intangible assets - 527 - 505 4 - 554 -5 -1 511 -1 477 2 -2 073
Total operating expenses -5 452 -5 606 -3 -5 495 -1 -16 616 -16 352 2 -22 143
Profit before credit losses 4 627 5 478 -16 7 158 -35 16 159 17 821 -9 24 793
Gains less losses from tangible and
intangible assets - 53 - 6 - 20 165 - 135 - 36 - 121
Net credit losses - 256 - 220 16 - 473 -46 - 664 -1 014 -35 -1 324
Operating profit 4 318 5 252 -18 6 665 -35 15 360 16 771 -8 23 348
Income tax expense - 915 -1 326 -31 -1 192 -23 -3 380 -3 240 4 -4 129
Net profit 3 403 3 926 -13 5 473 -38 11 980 13 531 -11 19 219
Attributable to minority interests 1 -100 1 -100 1
Attributable to shareholders 3 403 3 926 -13 5 472 -38 11 980 13 530 -11 19 218
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1.55 1.79 2.50 5.47 6.19 8.79
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 1.54 1.78 2.48 5.44 6.15 8.73

Statement of comprehensive income – SEB Group

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan - Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Net profit 3 403 3 926 -13 5 473 -38 11 980 13 531 -11 19 219
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to the income statement:
Available-for-sale financial assets - 39 - 388 -90 - 844 -95 - 332 - 143 132 - 11
Cash flow hedges 140 - 743 616 -77 - 105 2 149 3 094
Translation of foreign operations 220 - 96 - 124 - 103 249 647
Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement:
Defined benefit plans - 345 2 554 132 1 442 -1 710 -2 700
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) - 24 1 327 - 220 -89 902 545 66 1 030
Total comprehensive income 3 379 5 253 - 36 5 253 -36 12 882 14 076 - 8 20 249
Attributable to minority interests 1 -100 2 -100
Attributable to shareholders 3 379 5 253 -36 5 252 -36 12 882 14 074 -8 20 249

Balance sheet – SEB Group

30 Sep 31 Dec 30 Sep
SEK m 2015 2014 2014
Cash and cash balances with central banks 211 462 103 098 277 806
Other lending to central banks 24 094 16 817 5 752
Loans to other credit institutions1) 77 152 90 945 141 565
Loans to the public 1 394 041 1 355 680 1 362 932
Financial assets at fair value2) 903 740 936 844 922 133
Available-for-sale financial assets2) 40 143 46 014 47 970
Held-to-maturity investments2) 91 88
Assets held for sale 936 841 719
Investments in associates 1 120 1 251 1 284
Tangible and intangible assets 26 369 27 524 28 083
Other assets 63 512 62 141 52 164
Total assets 2 742 569 2 641 246 2 840 496
Deposits from central banks and credit institutions 158 979 115 186 205 455
Deposits and borrowing from the public 974 543 943 114 1 045 268
Liabilities to policyholders 366 777 364 354 347 248
Debt securities 709 595 689 863 730 124
Other financial liabilities at fair value 269 718 280 763 260 568
Liabilities held for sale 1 064
Other liabilities 91 735 70 257 89 420
Provisions 2 042 2 868 2 747
Subordinated liabilities 32 718 40 265 29 995
Total equity 136 462 134 576 128 607
Total liabilities and equity 2 742 569 2 641 246 2 840 496
1) Loans to credit institutions and liquidity placements with other direct participants in interbank fund transfer systems.
2) Whereof bonds and other interest bearing securities. 329 457 343 964 382 020

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

Pledged assets, contingent liabilities and commitments – SEB Group

30 Sep 31 Dec 30 Sep
SEK m 2015 2014 2014
Collateral pledged for own liabilities1) 523 114 437 991 477 531
Assets pledged for liabilities to insurance policyholders 366 777 364 354 347 247
Collateral and comparable security pledged for own liabilities 889 891 802 345 824 778
Other pledged assets and comparable collateral2) 144 050 127 792 137 817
Contingent liabilities 109 674 116 566 112 537
Commitments 617 358 559 575 616 722

1) Of which collateralised for covered bonds SEK 342,371m (359,276/357,107).

2) Securities lending SEK 65,516m (51,722/65,221) and pledged but unencumbered bonds SEK 69,084m (73,496/70,296).

Key figures – SEB Group

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan - Sep
2015 2015 2014 2015 2014 Full year
2014
Return on equity, % 10.08 12.04 17.34 11.93 14.55 15.25
Return on equity excluding one-off items1), % 10.01 14.75 13.76 12.78 13.34 13.07
Return on total assets, % 0.47 0.53 0.80 0.54 0.67 0.71
Return on risk exposure amount, % 2.21 2.54 3.65 2.58 3.04 3.23
Cost/income ratio 0.54 0.51 0.43 0.51 0.48 0.47
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1.55 1.79 2.50 5.47 6.19 8.79
Weighted average number of shares2), millions 2 192 2 191 2 190 2 191 2 185 2 187
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 1.54 1.78 2.48 5.44 6.15 8.73
Weighted average number of diluted shares3), millions 2 203 2 202 2 203 2 203 2 201 2 202
Net worth per share, SEK 68.90 67.91 65.03 68.90 65.03 68.13
Equity per share, SEK 62.24 60.84 58.70 62.24 58.70 61.47
Average shareholders' equity, SEK, billion 135.1 130.5 126.2 133.9 124.0 126.1
Credit loss level, % 0.07 0.06 0.13 0.06 0.10 0.09
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)4), % 116 123 122 116 122 115
Own funds requirement, Basel III
Risk exposure amount, SEK m 604 206 614 063 598 063 604 206 598 063 616 531
Expressed as own funds requirement, SEK m 48 337 49 125 47 845 48 337 47 845 49 322
Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio, % 17.8 17.2 16.2 17.8 16.2 16.3
Tier 1 capital ratio, % 20.1 19.4 18.1 20.1 18.1 19.5
Total capital ratio, % 22.7 21.7 20.8 22.7 20.8 22.2
Number of full time equivalents5) 15 497 15 773 15 777 15 661 15 671 15 714
Assets under custody, SEK bn 7 401 7 621 6 732 7 401 6 732 6 763
Assets under management6), SEK bn 1 631 1 780 1 632 1 631 1 632 1 708

2) The number of issued shares was 2,194,171,802. SEB owned 5,495,862 Class A shares for the equity based programmes at year end 2014. During 2015 SEB has purchased 3,370,000 shares and 7,185,038 shares have been sold. Thus, as at September 30 2015 SEB owned 1,680,824 Class A-shares with a market value of SEK 150m. 1) Divestments of shares in Master Card in Q3 2014, divestments of Euroline in Q4 2014 and Swiss withholding tax decision in Q2 2015.

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) Quarterly numbers are for last month of quarter. Accumulated numbers are average for the period. The number of FTEs decreased by approximately 140 in Q3 2015 due to the divestment of SEB Asset Management AG.

6) Assets under management decreased by approximately SEK 75bn in Q3 2015 due to the divestment of SEB Asset Management AG.

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

Income statement on quarterly basis - SEB Group

Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
SEK m 2015 2015 2015 2014 2014
Net interest income 4 683 4 632 4 946 5 010 5 172
Net fee and commission income 3 748 4 812 4 274 4 553 3 814
Net financial income 928 766 1 255 343 654
Net life insurance income 706 732 940 854 829
Net other income 14 142 197 2 003 2 184
Total operating income 10 079 11 084 11 612 12 763 12 653
Staff costs -3 602 -3 754 -3 556 -3 414 -3 392
Other expenses -1 323 -1 347 -1 523 -1 781 -1 549
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible
and intangible assets - 527 - 505 - 479 - 596 - 554
Total operating expenses -5 452 -5 606 -5 558 -5 791 -5 495
Profit before credit losses 4 627 5 478 6 054 6 972 7 158
Gains less losses from tangible and intangible assets - 53 - 6 - 76 - 85 - 20
Net credit losses - 256 - 220 - 188 - 310 - 473
Operating profit 4 318 5 252 5 790 6 577 6 665
Income tax expense - 915 -1 326 -1 139 - 889 -1 192
Net profit 3 403 3 926 4 651 5 688 5 473
Attributable to minority interests 1
Attributable to shareholders 3 403 3 926 4 651 5 688 5 472
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1.55 1.79 2.12 2.60 2.50
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 1.54 1.78 2.11 2.58 2.48

Income statement by Division – SEB Group

Merchant Retail Wealth
Jan-Sep 2015, SEK m Banking Banking Management Life Baltic Other Eliminations SEB Group
Net interest income 5 959 5 767 425 - 30 1 533 638 - 31 14 261
Net fee and commission income 4 491 3 362 3 239 823 35 884 12 834
Net financial income 2 849 261 157 186 - 504 2 949
Net life insurance income 3 666 -1 288 2 378
Net other income 280 22 44 31 - 13 - 11 353
Total operating income 13 579 9 412 3 865 3 636 2 573 156 - 446 32 775
Staff costs -2 800 -2 074 - 961 - 914 - 542 -3 656 35 -10 912
Other expenses -3 627 -2 182 - 963 - 368 - 732 3 268 411 -4 193
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
of tangible and intangible assets - 83 - 50 - 79 - 754 - 53 - 492 -1 511
Total operating expenses -6 510 -4 306 -2 003 -2 036 -1 327 - 880 446 -16 616
Profit before credit losses 7 069 5 106 1 862 1 600 1 246 - 724 16 159
Gains less losses from tangible and
intangible assets 1 - 139 3 - 135
Net credit losses - 209 - 368 - 89 2 - 664
Operating profit 6 861 4 738 1 862 1 600 1 018 - 719 15 360

SEB's markets

In Sweden and the Baltic countries, SEB offers universal financial advice and a wide range of financial services. In Denmark, Finland, Norway and Germany, the operations focus on a full-service offering to corporate and institutional clients. SEB also serves its corporate and institutional customers through its international network.

Profit per country

Distribution by country Jan - Sep Operating profit
Total operating income Total operating expenses Operating profit in local currency
SEK m 2015 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2015 2014 %
Sweden 19 521 19 882 - 2 -10 474 -10 407 1 8 477 8 684 - 2 8 477 8 684 - 2
Norway 2 446 3 068 - 20 - 876 - 859 2 1 524 2 143 - 29 1 432 1 963 - 27
Denmark1) 1 730 2 349 - 26 - 962 - 936 3 812 1 271 - 36 646 1 049 - 38
Finland 1 379 1 397 - 1 - 553 - 520 6 820 871 - 6 88 96 - 8
Germany2) 2 405 2 481 - 3 -1 219 -1 272 - 4 1 230 1 293 - 5 131 143 - 8
Estonia 960 910 5 - 424 - 403 5 550 497 11 59 55 7
Latvia 694 720 - 4 - 370 - 382 - 3 208 248 - 16 22 27 - 19
Lithuania 1 107 1 206 - 8 - 570 - 535 7 412 633 - 35 44 70 - 37
International network and eliminations 2 533 2 160 17 -1 168 -1 038 13 1 327 1 131 17
Total 32 775 34 173 - 4 -16 616 -16 352 2 15 360 16 771 - 8

1) Including the negative one-off effect from Swiss withholding tax decision.

2) Excluding Treasury operations.

  • Targeted expansion in the Nordic countries and Germany continued
  • Most geographies were affected by the accentuated seasonal downturn in business activity
  • Operating profit in the international network increased by 17 per cent

Comments on the first nine months

The global economic uncertainty continued and the general fear of a slowdown was renewed by the Chinese stock market turbulence. The eurozone continued its moderate recovery, while the US economy showed signs of strength. The US interest rate development was a concern. The Nordic economies stayed relatively stable but with country specific challenges. The Swedish central bank lowered its key rate three times during the first nine months from zero to -0.35 per cent.

In Sweden, operating profit decreased by SEK 207m yearon-year. A one-time effect from the divestment of shares in MasterCard Inc. was included in 2014. Excluding this effect, operating profit increased by SEK 438m or 5 per cent as a combination of higher income and lower credit loss provisions. Both private and corporate customers increased their lending volumes compared to year-end and there was an increase of private deposits. Fees and financial income were higher while there are less capital gains in 2015.

In Norway, operating profit year-to-date increased by 3 per cent, excluding the one-off effect from the divestment of shares in MasterCard Inc. Strong income levels in the two first quarters were partially offset by a third quarter more challenging than would be seasonally expected. The economy was impacted by lower contribution from the oil and off-shore industry.

In Denmark, the operating profit amounted to SEK 812m1 (1,271). The underlying business performed well and operating profit increased by 11 per cent year-on-year, mainly due to higher income in Merchant Banking. SEB Pension however displayed a lower result in a period with volatile interest rates and stock markets.

In Finland, the steady underlying income with some eventdriven deals during the first nine months upheld the operating income level. Operating profit was 6 per cent lower than previous year.

In Germany, the operating profit was down by 5 per cent. The Merchant Banking business continued to deliver in an increasingly competitive market with an operating profit that was 4 per cent higher than 2014. The divestment of SEB Asset Management AG was completed.

Estonia benefited from the relatively steady economic development in the past few years with loan portfolio growth, good margins and low credit provisions while Latvia's growth has been challenged and Lithuania had lower income in the wake of the Euro conversion and low interest rates. See also the information on the Baltic division.

In the international network, SEB's offer to international customers led to an increase in operating profit.

1 See page 5 for information on a withholding tax decision made by the Swiss Supreme court. It related to a former entity of SEB Denmark and has no effect on SEB's current business.

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.

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan- Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Net interest income 2 019 1 870 8 2 073 - 3 5 959 6 310 - 6 8 315
Net fee and commission income 1 194 2 011 - 41 1 201 - 1 4 491 4 358 3 6 169
Net financial income 983 639 54 623 58 2 849 2 376 20 2 817
Net other income 132 85 55 642 - 79 280 706 - 60 808
Total operating income 4 328 4 605 - 6 4 539 - 5 13 579 13 750 - 1 18 109
Staff costs - 921 - 947 - 3 - 911 1 -2 800 -2 732 2 -3 654
Other expenses -1 199 -1 233 - 3 -1 165 3 -3 627 -3 475 4 -4 624
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of
tangible and intangible assets - 37 - 23 61 - 30 23 - 83 - 93 - 11 - 126
Total operating expenses -2 157 -2 203 - 2 -2 106 2 -6 510 -6 300 3 -8 404
Profit before credit losses 2 171 2 402 - 10 2 433 - 11 7 069 7 450 - 5 9 705
Gains less losses from tangible and intangible assets 1 - 100 1 - 12 - 108 - 13
Net credit losses - 90 - 26 - 322 - 72 - 209 - 518 - 60 - 604
Operating profit 2 081 2 377 -12 2 111 -1 6 861 6 920 - 1 9 088
Cost/Income ratio 0.50 0.48 0.46 0.48 0.46 0.46
Business equity, SEK bn 60.8 62.2 53.5 61.5 52.3 52.3
Return on business equity, % 10.5 11.8 12.2 11.4 13.6 13.4
Number of full time equivalents1) 2 224 2 221 2 211 2 221 2 210 2 212

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

  • Operating profit improved by 12 per cent year-on-year, excluding the effect from the Swiss withholding tax decision2
  • Accentuated seasonal downturn in overall business activity
  • Market turbulence driven by developments in China and volatile commodity prices

Comments on the first nine months

In the current uncertain and volatile markets, there was high client demand for risk management services. The seasonal pattern of lower levels of corporate activity in the third quarter was somewhat accentuated this year. With the continued high levels of uncertainty, low capacity utilisation and high return requirements, corporate capital spending was subdued. Pricing increasingly reflected the negative interest rate environment.

Operating income amounted to SEK 14,481m2 (13,750). Operating expenses increased by 3 per cent to SEK 6,510m, mainly related to currency effects. Net credit losses amounted to SEK 209m reflecting a continued high asset quality equivalent to credit losses of 4 basis points. Operating profit increased by 12 percent2 year-on-year.

Markets' operating income2 outperformed the corresponding period last year with high client activity in the foreign exchange business. Fixed income was challenged by a somewhat lower activity level caused by decreased liquidity. Volatility in the equity market was high and performance in the equities business increased year-on-year.

Transaction Banking's result was stable compared to the first nine months last year. Volume growth compensated for low and negative interest rates which continued to impact the business. Assets under custody amounted to SEK 7,401bn (6,763).

Corporate & Investment Banking reported a lower income level compared to the first nine months last year. Growth within some financing areas did not compensate for a decline in larger event-based transactions in light of the deferred corporate activity and low interest rates.

SEB continued to be in the forefront of enabling environmentally friendly investments by providing a green loan to Skanska which financed the construction of sustainable housing.

2 See page 5 for information on a withholding tax decision made by the Swiss Supreme Court. Operating income and operating profit are commented upon excluding the effects of the decision.

Retail Banking

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

Income statement

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan- Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Net interest income 1 973 1 896 4 1 984 - 1 5 767 6 165 - 6 8 141
Net fee and commission income 1 078 1 141 - 6 1 072 1 3 362 3 107 8 4 232
Net financial income 81 91 - 11 75 8 261 237 10 318
Net other income 7 11 - 36 22 - 68 22 90 - 76 121
Total operating income 3 139 3 139 0 3 153 0 9 412 9 599 - 2 12 812
Staff costs - 672 - 697 - 4 - 674 0 -2 074 -2 021 3 -2 701
Other expenses - 690 - 769 - 10 - 693 0 -2 182 -2 169 1 -2 943
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of
tangible and intangible assets - 16 - 16 0 - 17 - 6 - 50 - 46 9 - 63
Total operating expenses -1 378 -1 482 - 7 -1 384 0 -4 306 -4 236 2 -5 707
Profit before credit losses 1 761 1 657 6 1 769 0 5 106 5 363 - 5 7 105
Gains less losses from tangible and intangible assets
Net credit losses - 141 - 122 16 - 95 48 - 368 - 365 1 - 483
Operating profit 1 620 1 535 6 1 674 - 3 4 738 4 998 - 5 6 622
Cost/Income ratio 0.44 0.47 0.44 0.46 0.44 0.45
Business equity, SEK bn 34.4 34.6 24.5 34.3 24.4 24.6
Return on business equity, % 14.5 13.7 21.1 14.2 21.0 20.7
Number of full time equivalents1) 3 303 3 412 3 398 3 310 3 363 3 370

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

  • Operating profit decreased by 5 per cent primarily due to lower deposit margins
  • Total savings volumes increased by SEK 21bn
  • Development of the internet corporate bank and private mobile banking app

Comments on the first nine months

The stock exchange volatility and declining equity markets were reflected in both private and corporate activity levels. Customers' willingness to invest as well as demand for financing were relatively low due to market uncertainties.

Since year-end, corporate lending increased by SEK 7.4bn to 176bn and SEB strengthened its market position. During the same period 7,015 new full-service corporate customers chose SEB. The growth should be seen in light of the cautious market environment. Compared to the same period last year, the trend was positive. Margins continued to decrease as a result of the low interest rates and intense competition in the market.

On the private customer side, the mortgage loan portfolio grew by SEK 14bn to 409bn since year-end and portfolio margins rose. SEB has for several years been in the forefront to increase households' economic resilience by fostering an amortisation culture. Today, more than 90 per cent of all new mortgages with LTVs above 70 percent are amortising. Since year-end, the number of full-service customers increased by 5,100 to some 482,000. Customers increased their long-term

savings with SEB and net savings inflows, including funds, life insurance, and accounts increased by SEK 21bn.

The internet bank for corporate customers was further developed with improved functionality for currency transactions. The digital offering to private customers was enhanced and the private mobile banking app now allows customers to also manage their savings and pensions.

Operating profit decreased by 5 per cent compared with the same period last year. Net interest income fell by 6 per cent mainly due to lower margins on deposits. Operating expenses amounted to SEK 4.3bn, a slight increase compared with the same period last year, primarily due to increased pension costs. Loan losses amounted to SEK 368m, corresponding to a credit loss level of 8 basis points.

The Card operating profit was up driven by increased turnover, especially in the corporate market. The business also benefited from low interest rates and cost efficiency.

Wealth Management

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

Income statement

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan- Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Net interest income 140 137 2 162 - 14 425 539 - 21 685
Net fee and commission income 890 1 060 - 16 943 - 6 3 239 2 687 21 3 884
Net financial income 37 68 - 46 27 37 157 123 28 152
Net other income - 2 37 - 105 126 - 102 44 190 - 77 193
Total operating income 1 065 1 302 - 18 1 258 - 15 3 865 3 539 9 4 914
Staff costs - 298 - 323 - 8 - 274 9 - 961 - 886 8 -1 216
Other expenses - 306 - 324 - 6 - 344 - 11 - 963 - 994 - 3 -1 382
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of
tangible and intangible assets - 66 - 4 - 12 - 79 - 31 155 - 39
Total operating expenses - 670 - 651 3 - 630 6 -2 003 -1 911 5 -2 637
Profit before credit losses 395 651 - 39 628 - 37 1 862 1 628 14 2 277
Gains less losses from tangible and intangible assets
Net credit losses - 1 - 100 - 17 - 100 - 17 - 100 - 19
Operating profit 395 650 - 39 611 - 35 1 862 1 611 16 2 258
Cost/Income ratio 0.63 0.50 0.50 0.52 0.54 0.54
Business equity, SEK bn 9.4 9.7 8.4 9.6 8.6 8.6
Return on business equity, % 12.9 20.7 22.4 19.8 19.2 20.3
Number of full time equivalents1) 737 904 887 879 883 882

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

  • Operating profit increased by 16 per cent
  • The divestment of SEB Asset Management AG was finalised
  • High client activity in volatile equity markets and sustained low interest rates

Comments on the first nine months

Customers were challenged by the volatile equity markets as well as sustained low interest rates, especially in the third quarter. Nonetheless, customers' interest in savings products and fund products, in particular, remained strong. Many customers reduced their exposure to equity funds for the benefit of balanced funds as well as fixed income funds in order to reduce overall portfolio risk.

Total assets under management amounted to SEK 1,559bn (1,635). Increased net inflows were offset by a decrease in market value. The reduction in assets is mainly attributable to the divestment of SEB Asset Management AG (SEK 75bn).

The operating profit of SEK 1,862m increased by 16 per cent compared to the previous year (1,611). Base commissions increased to SEK 2,522m (2,240), driven by higher asset volumes. Compared to the same period last year, Group performance and transaction fees increased by SEK 325m to

SEK 504m, of which SEK 453m (172) was included in Wealth Management's result. Performance fees in the third quarter stand-alone were immaterial. Net interest income decreased due to the sustained low interest rate environment, while brokerage fees remained more or less unchanged compared to the same period last year.

Private Banking continued to attract new customers in all markets, and generated SEK 12bn in net inflows of assets under management since the beginning of the year.

Within the institutional segment, focus remained on new product launches such as SEB Industrial Opportunities Fund, while Microfinance Fund III closed for new investments with more than SEK 1bn in invested capital. Activity within this segment has remained high throughout the year with continued interest in alternative investments and customized solutions, where SEB has a strong offering.

Life

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

Income statement

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan- Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Net interest income - 10 - 10 0 - 12 - 17 - 30 - 35 - 14 - 46
Net life insurance income 1 115 1 174 - 5 1 220 - 9 3 666 3 615 1 4 833
Total operating income 1 105 1 164 - 5 1 208 - 9 3 636 3 580 2 4 787
Staff costs - 294 - 303 - 3 - 302 - 3 - 914 - 913 0 -1 225
Other expenses - 124 - 141 - 12 - 130 - 5 - 368 - 367 0 - 508
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of
tangible and intangible assets - 253 - 256 - 1 - 245 3 - 754 - 723 4 - 988
Total operating expenses - 671 - 700 - 4 - 677 - 1 -2 036 -2 003 2 -2 721
Profit before credit losses 434 464 - 6 531 - 18 1 600 1 577 1 2 066
Operating profit 434 464 - 6 531 - 18 1 600 1 577 1 2 066
Cost/Income ratio 0.61 0.60 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.57
Business equity, SEK bn 8.4 8.4 8.2 8.4 8.2 8.2
Return on business equity, % 17.9 19.1 22.5 22.0 22.2 21.9
Number of full time equivalents1) 1 287 1 283 1 305 1 287 1 311 1 309

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

  • Operating profit increased by 1 per cent in difficult market conditions
  • Customer offerings well received
  • SEB Life International awarded by International Adviser

Comments on the first nine months

The new traditional life insurance product in Sweden has been well received and weighted sales this year amounted to SEK 402m. In the coming months, a traditional life insurance product in the occupational pension area will be introduced. Around 2,500 customers have chosen a new product package covering sickness insurance and other insurance solutions for newly started and small companies.

Volatile interest rates as well as stock markets during the year have affected both the traditional life portfolios and customers' savings in unit-linked insurance.

Operating profit decreased during the third quarter, but increased by 1 per cent year-on-year to SEK 1,600m (1,577). Income in unit-linked related business grew by 13 per cent and continued to represent a major part of total income. Income from traditional insurance products decreased as a consequence of unfavourable financial markets and lower result in risk insurance in Sweden. In total, operating income and expenses increased by 2 per cent each.

The weighted sales volume of new policies increased by 26 per cent to SEK 41bn. The increase was primarily in the

Swedish market. The unit-linked related segment represented 82 per cent of sales (85) and the share of corporate paid policies declined to 70 per cent (75).

Total premium income relating to both new and existing policies increased by 7 per cent and amounted to SEK 29bn.

The total fund value in the unit-linked related segment amounted to SEK 287bn, which was SEK 13bn higher than at the beginning of the year. The net inflow was SEK 3bn and the appreciation in value was SEK 2bn. Customers in Denmark utilised an option to transfer from traditional guaranteed insurance to a unit-linked option, Tidspension. This led to an increase of SEK 8bn. Total assets under management amounted to SEK 570bn.

SEB Life International received four awards at the International Adviser's 2015 annual International Life Awards in London. The awards won in the European category were best overall product range, best single premium investment product, best online proposition and reader's choice award.

Baltic

The Baltic division provides full 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 part of the division. The full Baltic geographical segmentation, including other activities in the region, is reported in SEB's Fact Book.

Income statement

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan- Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Net interest income 513 505 2 569 - 10 1 533 1 659 - 8 2 203
Net fee and commission income 283 276 3 276 3 823 783 5 1 065
Net financial income 47 53 - 11 74 - 36 186 222 - 16 295
Net other income 21 17 24 - 8 31 - 25 - 32
Total operating income 864 851 2 911 - 5 2 573 2 639 - 3 3 531
Staff costs - 181 - 182 - 1 - 173 5 - 542 - 512 6 - 704
Other expenses - 244 - 246 - 1 - 234 4 - 732 - 697 5 - 965
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of
tangible and intangible assets - 18 - 16 13 - 23 - 22 - 53 - 69 - 23 - 93
Total operating expenses - 443 - 444 0 - 430 3 -1 327 -1 278 4 -1 762
Profit before credit losses 421 407 3 481 - 12 1 246 1 361 - 8 1 769
Gains less losses from tangible and intangible assets - 55 - 8 - 21 162 - 139 - 25 - 107
Net credit losses - 56 - 42 33 - 39 44 - 89 - 114 - 22 - 217
Operating profit 310 357 - 13 421 - 26 1 018 1 222 - 17 1 445
Cost/Income ratio 0.51 0.52 0.47 0.52 0.48 0.50
Business equity, SEK bn 7.7 7.9 8.9 8.1 9.1 8.9
Return on business equity, % 14.2 16.1 16.9 15.0 16.0 14.5
Number of full time equivalents1) 2 641 2 685 2 759 2 695 2 779 2 783

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

Baltic Banking (excl RHC)

Operating profit 384 384 469
0
1 215 1 328 - 9 1 664
Cost/Income ratio 0.50 0.51 0.45 0.50 0.46 0.48
Business equity, SEK bn 7.4 7.5 8.4 7.7 8.7 8.5
Return on business equity, % 18.5 18.2 19.8 18.8 18.2 17.5
  • Rising private consumption drove Baltic GDP-growth
  • SEB was named Best Consumer Digital Bank in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
  • Continued stable profitability with return on business equity at 18.8 per cent in Baltic Banking

Comments on the first nine months

Rising private consumption continued to support GDP-growth in the Baltic countries even though the Russia-Ukraine conflict continued to hinder the economic development. Real household incomes increased due to falling unemployment, high nominal pay increases and low inflation. However, capital spending activity was relatively limited in spite of the low interest rate environment.

Baltic loan volumes amounted to SEK 107bn (105). Estonian and Lithuanian lending volumes increased in both household and corporate loans. Lending volumes in Latvia were generally lower, with Latvians being cautious in taking on longer-term liabilities. Lending margins remained relatively stable across the portfolio, with slightly higher margins on new loans.

Baltic home banking customers increased by 35,000 yearon-year and deposit volumes were SEK 91bn (92). With the

very low deposit margins prevailing in the Baltics and sluggish loan growth, net interest income decreased by 8 per cent.

Operating profit was 17 per cent lower, due in part to property impairments made in the real estate holding companies. Non-performing loans declined by 5 per cent.

In Lithuania, an additional three branches were transformed into customer advisory centres. In Estonia, efficiency through paperless transactions increased markedly during the third quarter.

SEB won awards from Global Finance magazine for the Best Consumer Digital Bank in each of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. In Lithuania, SEB was a national finalist at the 2015 European Business Awards for Corporate Sustainability.

The real estate holding companies held assets at a total book value of SEK 2,081m (2,711).

The SEB Group

Net interest income – SEB Group

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan - Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Interest income 9 083 9 398 - 3 10 972 - 17 28 684 33 078 - 13 43 557
Interest expense -4 400 -4 766 - 8 -5 800 - 24 -14 423 -18 145 - 21 -23 614
Net interest income 4 683 4 632 1 5 172 - 9 14 261 14 933 - 5 19 943

In Q1 2015 an adjustment was made in the presentation of finance lease agreements within net interest income. The comparative information has been restated.

Net fee and commission income – SEB Group

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan - Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Issue of securities and advisory 188 270 - 30 190 - 1 576 719 - 20 1 000
Secondary market and derivatives 401 1 746 - 77 413 - 3 2 782 1 910 46 2 439
Custody and mutual funds 1 957 2 200 - 11 1 875 4 6 472 5 459 19 7 573
Payments, cards, lending, deposits,
guarantees and other 2 308 2 498 - 8 2 555 - 10 7 245 7 545 - 4 10 406
Whereof payments and card fees 1 396 1 387 1 1 527 - 9 4 135 4 496 - 8 6 047
Whereof lending 500 649 - 23 587 - 15 1 797 1 893 - 5 2 785
Fee and commission income 4 854 6 714 - 28 5 033 - 4 17 075 15 633 9 21 418
Fee and commission expense -1 106 -1 902 - 42 -1 219 - 9 -4 241 -3 880 9 -5 112
Net fee and commission income 3 748 4 812 - 22 3 814 - 2 12 834 11 753 9 16 306
Whereof Net securities commissions 2 014 2 859 - 30 1 969 2 7 259 6 278 16 8 545
Whereof Net payments and card fees 861 879 - 2 875 - 2 2 585 2 520 3 3 416

Net financial income – SEB Group

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan - Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Equity instruments and related derivatives1) -1 069 -1 300 -18 172 - 818 1 698 1 899
Debt securities and related derivatives 1 075 1 159 -7 - 105 944 -1 083 -1 913
Currency and related derivatives 902 853 6 714 26 2 717 2 013 35 3 091
Other 20 54 -63 - 127 106 - 50 - 156
Net financial income 928 766 21 654 42 2 949 2 578 14 2 921
Whereof unrealized valuation changes from
counterparty risk and own credit standing in
derivatives and own issued securities. 6 342 -98 -40 -115 482 - 265 -301

The result within Net financial income is presented on different rows based on type of underlying financial instrument.

For third quarter the effect from structured products offered to the public was approximately SEK -1,290m (Q2 2015: -730, Q3 2014: 110) in Equity related derivatives and Credit related derivatives SEK -110m (Q2 2015: -300, Q3 2014: -60) and a corresponding effect in Debt securities and related derivatives SEK 1,380m (Q2 2015: 1,090, Q3 2014: -110).

1) During the second quarter 2015 a negative one-off item of SEK 820m is included within Equity instruments and related derivatives in accordance with the Swiss Supreme Court's decision as disclosed in SEB's press release dated May 5th 2015.

Net credit losses – SEB Group

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan - Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Provisions:
Net collective provisions for individually
assessed loans 62 - 138 -145 201 -69 16 121 -87 459
Net collective provisions for portfolio
assessed loans 54 63 -14 84 -36 199 285 -30 414
Specific provisions - 229 - 223 3 - 634 -64 - 836 - 924 -10 -1 448
Reversal of specific provisions no longer required 58 242 -76 66 -12 448 227 97 279
Net provisions for off-balance sheet items 32 - 5 1 27 - 10 - 42
Net provisions - 23 - 61 -62 - 282 -92 - 146 - 301 - 338
Write-offs:
Total write-offs - 699 - 614 14 - 783 -11 -1 692 -1 730 -2 -2 401
Reversal of specific provisions utilized
for write-offs 430 410 5 538 -20 1 054 900 17 1 229
Write-offs not previously provided for - 269 - 204 32 - 245 10 - 638 - 830 -23 -1 172
Recovered from previous write-offs 36 45 -20 54 -33 120 117 3 186
Net write-offs - 233 - 159 47 - 191 22 - 518 - 713 -27 - 986
Net credit losses - 256 - 220 16 - 473 -46 - 664 -1 014 -35 -1 324

Statement of changes in equity – SEB Group

Other reserves
Available
for-sale Translation Defined Total Share
Share Retained financial Cash flow of foreign benefit holders' Minority Total
SEK m capital earnings assets hedges operations plans equity interests Equity
Jan-Sep 2015
Opening balance 21 942 108 435 1 367 3 877 -1 370 292 134 543 33 134 576
Net profit 11 980 11 980 11 980
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) -332 -105 -103 1 442 902 902
Total comprehensive income 11 980 -332 -105 -103 1 442 12 882 12 882
Dissolvement of minority interest -33 -33
Dividend to shareholders -10 400 -10 400 -10 400
Equity-based programmes1) -298 -298 -298
Change in holdings of own shares -265 -265 -265
Closing balance 21 942 109 452 1 035 3 772 -1 473 1 734 136 462 136 462
Jan-Dec 2014
Opening balance 21 942 97 704 1 378 783 -2 018 2 992 122 781 33 122 814
Net profit 19 218 19 218 1 19 219
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) -11 3 094 648 -2 700 1 031 -1 1 030
Total comprehensive income 19 218 -11 3 094 648 -2 700 20 249 20 249
Dividend to shareholders -8 725 -8 725 -8 725
Equity-based programmes1) 485 485 485
Change in holdings of own shares -247 -247 -247
Closing balance 21 942 108 435 1 367 3 877 -1 370 292 134 543 33 134 576
Jan-Sep 2014
Opening balance
21 942 97 704 1 378 783 -2 018 2 992 122 781 33 122 814
Net profit 13 530 13 530 1 13 531
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) -143 2 149 248 -1 710 544 1 545
Total comprehensive income 13 530 -143 2 149 248 -1 710 14 074 2 14 076
Dividend to shareholders -8 725 -8 725 -8 725
Equity-based programmes1) 524 524 524
Change in holdings of own shares -82 -82 -82
Closing balance 21 942 102 951 1 235 2 932 -1 770 1 282 128 572 35 128 607

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 equity-based programmes.

Jan-Sep Jan-Dec Jan-Sep
Number of shares owned by SEB, million 2015 2014 2014
Opening balance 5.5 14.4 14.4
Repurchased shares 3.3 2.3
Sold/distributed shares -7.1 -11.2 -10.7
Closing balance 1.7 5.5 3.7

Market value of shares owned by SEB, SEK m 150 547 356

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 several occasions during the year.

Cash flow statement – SEB Group

Jan - Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2014 % 2014
Cash flow from operating activities 116 302 96 882 20 - 148 500
Cash flow from investment activities 848 1 860 - 54 4 310
Cash flow from financing activities - 7 295 - 1 306 8 527
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 109 855 97 436 13 - 135 663
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year 105 848 213 388 - 50 213 388
Exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents 3 499 - 17 016 28 123
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 109 855 97 436 13 - 135 663
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period1) 219 202 293 808 - 25 105 848

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

Financial assets and liabilities – SEB Group

30 Sep 2015 31 Dec 2014 30 Sep 2014
Carrying Carrying Carrying
SEK m amount Fair value amount Fair value amount Fair value
Loans 1 682 534 1 693 798 1 533 550 1 549 504 1 755 884 1 769 459
Equity instruments 118 823 118 823 129 074 129 074 150 108 150 108
Debt instruments 331 788 331 929 352 369 352 573 393 318 393 482
Derivative instruments 250 799 250 799 273 511 273 511 211 036 211 036
Financial assets - policyholders bearing the risk 264 879 264 879 258 945 258 945 245 890 245 890
Other 41 747 41 747 43 557 43 557 31 568 31 568
Financial assets 2 690 570 2 701 975 2 591 006 2 607 164 2 787 804 2 801 543
Deposits 1 087 510 1 088 705 1 007 257 1 005 514 1 250 722 1 251 717
Equity instruments 12 078 12 078 15 237 15 237 48 688 48 688
Debt instruments 808 415 822 183 806 986 827 052 791 315 819 758
Derivative instruments 215 788 215 788 237 712 237 712 178 861 178 861
Liabilities to policyholders - investment contracts 265 733 265 733 259 275 259 275 247 056 247 056
Other 80 402 80 523 35 417 35 417 52 361 52 320
Financial liabilities 2 469 926 2 485 010 2 361 884 2 380 207 2 569 003 2 598 400

SEB has aggregated 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 39 in the Annual Report 2014.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value – SEB Group

SEK m 30 Sep 2015 31 Dec 2014
Valuation Valuation Valuation
technique technique Valuation technique
Quoted prices using using non Quoted prices technique using using non
in active observable observable in active observable observable
markets inputs inputs markets inputs inputs
Assets (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total
Financial assets - policyholders bearing the risk 250 390 12 130 2 360 264 880 249 543 7 335 2 067 258 945
Equity instruments at fair value 88 175 18 496 12 469 119 140 101 814 15 139 12 635 129 588
Debt instruments at fair value 122 962 185 057 1 247 309 266 145 703 174 255 1 198 321 156
Derivative instruments at fair value 3 315 235 825 11 659 250 799 5 020 258 520 9 971 273 511
Investment properties 7 207 7 207 7 497 7 497
Total 464 842 451 508 34 942 951 292 502 080 455 249 33 368 990 697
Liabilities
Liabilities to policyholders - investment contracts 251 168 12 183 2 382 265 733 249 914 7 305 2 056 259 275
Equity instruments at fair value 11 531 37 511 12 079 14 714 48 475 15 237
Debt instruments at fair value 10 804 37 751 48 555 16 657 40 705 57 362
Derivative instruments at fair value 3 641 200 388 11 760 215 789 6 826 221 226 9 660 237 712
Other financial liabilities 20 037 20 037 0
Total 277 144 270 396 14 653 562 193 288 111 269 284 12 191 569 586

Fair value measurement

The objective of fair value measurement is to arrive at the price at which an orderly transaction would take place between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The Group has an established valuation process and control environment for the determination of fair values of financial instruments that includes a review, independent from the business, of valuation models and prices. If the validation principles are not adhered to, the Head of Group Finance shall be informed. Exceptions of material and principal importance require approval from the GRMC (Group Risk Measurement Committee) and the ASC (Accounting Standards Committee).

In order to arrive at the fair value of a financial instrument SEB uses different methods; quoted prices in active markets, valuation techniques incorporating observable data and valuation techniques based on internal models. For disclosure purposes, financial instruments carried at fair value are classified in a fair value hierarchy according to the level of market observability of the inputs. Risk Control classifies and continuously reviews the classification of financial instruments in the fair value hierarchy. The valuation process is the same for financial instruments in all levels.

An active market is one in which transactions occur with sufficient volume and frequency to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. The objective is to arrive at a price at which a transaction without modification or repackaging would occur in the principal market for the instrument.

Fair value is generally measured for individual financial instruments, in addition portfolio adjustments are made to cover the credit risk. To reflect counterparty risk and own credit risk in OTC derivatives, adjustments are made based on the net exposure towards each counterpart. These adjustments are calculated on a counterparty level based on estimates of exposure at default, probability of default and recovery rates. Probability of default and recovery rate information is generally sourced from the CDS markets. For counterparties where this information is not available, or considered unreliable due to the nature of the exposure, alternative approaches are taken where the probability of default is based on generic credit indices for specific industry and/or rating.

When valuing financial liabilities at fair value own credit standing is reflected.

In order to arrive at the fair value of investment properties a market participant's ability to generate economic benefit by using the asset in its highest and best use are taken into account. The highest and best use takes into account the use of the asset that is physically possible, legally permissible and financially feasible. The current use of the investment properties in SEB is in accordance with the highest and best use. The valuation of investment properties is described in the Accounting policies in Annual Report 2014. The valuation of the investment properties is performed semi-annually, they are presented and approved by the board in each real estate company. The valuation principles used in all entities are in accordance with regulations provided by the local Financial Supervisory Authorities (FSA) which is in accordance with international valuation principles and in accordance with IFRS.

Level 1: Quoted market prices

Valuations in Level 1 are determined by reference to unadjusted quoted market prices for identical instruments in active markets where the quoted prices are readily available and the prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm's length basis.

Examples of Level 1 financial instruments are listed equity securities, debt securities, and exchange-traded derivatives. Instruments traded in an active market for which one or more market participants provide a binding price quotation on the balance sheet date are also examples of Level 1 financial instruments.

Level 2: Valuation techniques with observable inputs

In Level 2 valuation techniques, all significant inputs to the valuation models are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 2 valuation techniques include using discounted cash flows, option pricing models, recent transactions and the price of another instrument that is substantially the same.

Examples of Level 2 financial instruments are most OTC derivatives such as options and interest rate swaps based on the Libor swap rate or a foreign-denominated yield curve. Other examples are instruments for which SEB recently entered into transactions with third parties and instruments for which SEB interpolates between observable variables. Examples of observable inputs are foreign currency exchange rates, binding securities price quotations, market interest rates (Stibor, Libor, etc.), volatilities implied from observable option prices for the same term and actual transactions with one or more external counterparts executed by SEB. An input can transfer from being observable to being unobservable during the holding period due to e.g. illiquidity of the instrument.

Level 3: Valuation techniques with significant unobservable inputs

If the fair value of financial instruments includes more than one unobservable input, the unobservable inputs are aggregated in order to determine the classification of the entire instrument. The level in the fair value hierarchy Level 3 valuation techniques incorporate significant inputs that are unobservable. These techniques are generally based on extrapolating from observable inputs for similar instruments, analysing historical data or other analytical techniques. Examples of Level 3 financial instruments are more complex OTC derivatives, long dated options for which the volatility is extrapolated or derivatives that depend on an unobservable correlation. Other examples are instruments for which there is currently no active market or binding quotes, such as unlisted equity instruments and private equity holdings and investment properties.

within which a financial instrument is classified is determined on the basis of the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value in its entirety.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value – continued - SEB Group

Significant transfers and reclassifications between levels

Transfers between levels may occur when there are indications that market conditions have changed, e.g. a change in liquidity. The Valuation/Pricing committee of each relevant division decides on material shifts between levels. At the end of the second quarter Assets for sale classified Equity instruments in the amount of SEK 247m has been reclassified from level 2 to level 3 due to reassesement of valuation method. During the third quarter Debt Instruments, Swedish and Norwegian Municipalities, in the amount of SEK 11bn has been transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as the market deemed not as active as required.

Changes in level 3 Closing
balance
31 Dec 2014
Gain/loss in
Income
statement
Gain/loss in
Other
comprehensive
income
Purchases Sales Issues Settlements Transfers into
Level 3
Transfers out
of Level 3
Reclassifi
cation
Exchange rate
differences
Closing
balance
30 Sep 2015
Assets
Financial assets - policyholders bearing the risk 2 067 36 1 878 -1 609 -12 2 360
Equity instruments at fair value 12 635 -40 -106 1 624 -1 734 12 -117 247 -52 12 469
Debt instruments at fair value 1 198 117 565 -625 -8 1 247
Derivative instruments at fair value 9 971 1 374 788 -435 15 -54 11 659
Investment properties 7 497 50 42 -330 -52 7 207
Total 33 368 1 537 -106 4 897 -4 733 0 15 12 -117 247 -178 34 942
Liabilities
Liabilities to policyholders - investment contracts 2 056 36 2 113 -1 811 -12 2 382
Equity instruments at fair value 475 98 -61 -1 511
Debt instruments at fair value 0 0
Derivative instruments at fair value 9 660 1 190 766 -5 201 -52 11 760
Total 12 191 1 324 0 2 818 -1 816 0 201 0 0 0 -65 14 653

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 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. There have been no significant changes during 2015.

30 Sep 2015 31 Dec 2014
SEK m Assets Liabilities Net Sensitivity Assets Liabilities Net Sensitivity
FID - swaps1) 922 -1 076 -154 1 041 -976 65 33
FID - swaptions2) 97 -9 88 102 -7 95 18
WM Portfolio COP3) 149 149 0
Venture Capital holding and similar holdings3 4 5 6) 1 695 -511 1 184 1 864 -475 1 389 279
Insurance holdings- Financial instruments4 7) 22 251 -10 696 11 555 10 989 -128 10 861 1 524
Insurance holdings - Investment properties5 7) 7 207 7 207 7 497 7 497 750

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

2) Implied volatilities up by 5 percentage (5) points.

3) Valuation is estimated in a range of reasonable outcomes. Sensitivity analysis is based on 20 per cent (20) shift in market values.

4) 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).

5) Sensitivity from a shift of investment properties/real estate funds fair values of 10 per cent (10).

6) Implied volatilities down by 10 percentage points.

7) The sensitivity show changes in the value of the insurance holdings which do not at all times affect the P/L of the Group since any surplus in the traditional life portfolios are consumed first.

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
SEK m Gross amounts Offset Net amounts
in
balance sheet
Master netting
arrangements
Collaterals
received/
pledged
Net amounts not subject to
netting
arrangements
Total in
balance sheet
30 Sep 2015
Derivatives 254 254 -4 599 249 655 -155 671 -34 098 59 886 1 144 250 799
Reversed repo receivables 119 579 -22 094 97 485 -27 809 -69 559 117 3 97 488
Securities borrowing 31 062 31 062 -7 657 -23 405 6 292 37 354
Client receivables 9 713 -9 711 2 2 15 978 15 980
Assets 414 608 -36 404 378 204 -191 137 -127 062 60 005 23 417 401 621
Derivatives 218 558 -4 599 213 959 -155 671 -50 400 7 888 1 830 215 789
Repo payables 59 751 -22 083 37 668 -27 809 -9 419 440 37 668
Securities lending 17 866 -11 17 855 -7 657 -10 190 8 10 793 28 648
Client payables
Liabilities
9 711
305 886
-9 711
-36 404
269 482 -191 137 -70 009 8 336 23 160
35 783
23 160
305 265
31 Dec 2014
Derivatives 278 687 -6 916 271 771 -194 316 -46 678 30 777 1 740 273 511
Reversed repo receivables 93 230 -9 412 83 818 -7 130 -73 562 3 126 6 961 90 779
Securities borrowing 24 599 24 599 -10 979 -10 719 2 901 5 835 30 434
9 398
Client receivables
Assets
5 915
402 431
-5 915
-22 243
380 188 -212 425 -130 959 36 804 9 398
23 934
404 122
Derivatives 243 719 -6 916 236 803 -194 316 -35 519 6 968 909 237 712
Repo payables 16 623 -9 412 7 211 -7 130 -82 -1 4 211 11 422
Securities lending 23 417 23 417 -10 979 -9 318 3 120 11 045 34 462
Client payables 5 915 -5 915 7 402 7 402
Liabilities 289 674 -22 243 267 431 -212 425 -44 919 10 087 23 567 290 998
30 Sep 2014 193 254 -141 379 13 606 211 036
Derivatives
Reversed repo receivables
200 518
131 124
-7 264
-4 692
126 432 -18 610 -38 269
-78 058
29 764 17 782
7 996
134 428
Securities borrowing 47 624 47 624 -12 170 -35 259 195 4 237 51 861
Client receivables 13 128 -13 128 8 509 8 509
Assets 392 394 -25 084 367 310 -172 159 -151 586 43 565 38 524 405 834
Derivatives 173 732 -7 264 166 468 -141 379 -20 528 4 561 12 393 178 861
Repo payables 30 788 -4 692 26 096 -18 610 -6 493 993 9 746 35 842
Securities lending 22 669 22 669 -12 170 -10 499 4 190 26 859
Client payables 13 128 -13 128 28 093 28 093
Liabilities 240 317 -25 084 215 233 -172 159 -37 520 5 554 54 422 269 655

The table shows financial assets and liabilities that are presented net in the balance sheet or with potential rights to off-set associated with enforceable master netting arrangements or similar arrangements, together with related collateral.

Financial assets and liabilities are presented net in the balance sheet 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 balance sheet.

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 not subject to netting arrangements.

Reclassified portfolios – SEB Group

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan - Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Reclassified
Opening balance 8 958 12 827 -30 15 419 -42 13 428 18 845 -29 18 845
Amortisations -1 713 -1 989 -14 -1 089 57 -4 953 -3 725 33 -4 340
Securities sold - 2 - 510 -100 - 962 -100 - 528 -2 280 -77 -2 294
Accrued coupon - 3 - 6 -50 - 3 - 11 - 5 120 - 7
Exchange rate differences 874 -1 364 -164 120 178 650 -73 1 224
Closing balance* 8 114 8 958 -9 13 485 - 40 8 114 13 485 -40 13 428
* Market value 8 193 9 113 -10 13 597 -40 8 193 13 597 -40 13 537
Fair value impact - if not reclassified
In Other Comprehensive Income (AFS origin) - 18 62 -129 19 -195 - 1 165 -101 168
In Income Statement (HFT origin) - 30 - 23 30 - 2 - 53 - 23 130 - 25
Total - 48 39 17 - 54 142 -138 143
Effect in Income Statements**
Net interest income 34 33 3 48 -29 104 165 -37 199
Net financial income -1 008 - 841 20 142 -1 592 472 814
Other income - 23 - 62 -63 - 2 - 92 1 - 1
Total - 997 - 870 15 188 -1 580 638 1 012

** 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

30 Sep 31 Dec 30 Sep
SEK m 2015 2014 2014
Individually assessed impaired loans
Impaired loans, past due > 60 days 4 566 6 541 5 261
Impaired loans, performing or past due < 60 days 522 250 172
Total individually assessed impaired loans 5 088 6 791 5 433
Specific reserves - 2 167 - 2 834 - 2 619
for impaired loans, past due > 60 days - 1 995 - 2 708 - 2 445
for impaired loans, performing or past due < 60 days - 172 - 126 - 174
Collective reserves - 1 375 - 1 387 - 1 686
Impaired loans net 1 546 2 570 1 128
Specific reserve ratio for individually assessed impaired loans 42.6% 41.7% 48.2%
Total reserve ratio for individually assessed impaired loans 69.6% 62.2% 79.2%
Net level of impaired loans 0.20% 0.29% 0.19%
Gross level of impaired loans 0.35% 0.49% 0.37%
Portfolio assessed loans
Portfolio assessed loans past due > 60 days 3 228 3 534 3 831
Restructured loans 203 274 317
Collective reserves for portfolio assessed loans - 1 724 - 1 936 - 2 014
Reserve ratio for portfolio assessed loans 50.3% 50.8% 48.6%
Reserves
Specific reserves - 2 167 - 2 834 - 2 619
Collective reserves - 3 099 - 3 323 - 3 700
Reserves for off-balance sheet items - 60 - 87 - 51
Total reserves - 5 326 - 6 244 - 6 370
Non-performing loans
Non-performing loans* 8 519 10 599 9 581
NPL coverage ratio 62.5% 58.9% 66.5%
NPL % of lending 0.58% 0.76% 0.65%

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

Seized assets – SEB Group

30 Sep 31 Dec 30 Sep
SEK m 2015 2014 2014
Properties, vehicles and equipment 1 328 1 945 2 457
Shares 39 48 48
Total seized assets 1 367 1 993 2 505

Assets and liabilities held for sale – SEB Group

30 Sep 31 Dec 30 Sep
SEK m 2015 2014 2014
Other assets 936 841 719
Total assets held for sale 936 841 719
Other liabilities 1 064
Total liabilities held for sale 0 0 1 064

The Baltic division has a divestment plan for investment properties. During the third quarter no properties were reclassified as assets held for sale. Assets were derecognised at concluded sales agreements. The assets are measured at fair value. The net amount of the changes during third quarter was SEK -66m. The divestment of SEB Asset Management AG within Wealth Management division, reclassified as assets held for sale in the first quarter 2015, has been finalised during third quarter 2015 according to plan.

SEB consolidated situation

Capital adequacy analysis for SEB consolidated situation

30 Sep 31 Dec 30 Sep
SEK m 2015 2014 2014
Own funds
Common Equity Tier 1 capital 107 480 100 569 96 937
Tier 1 capital 121 448 120 317 108 140
Total own funds 137 072 136 899 124 135
Own funds requirement
Risk exposure amount 604 206 616 531 598 063
Expressed as own funds requirement 48 337 49 322 47 845
Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio 17.8% 16.3% 16.2%
Tier 1 capital ratio 20.1% 19.5% 18.1%
Total capital ratio 22.7% 22.2% 20.8%
Own funds in relation to own funds requirement 2.84 2.78 2.59
Regulatory Common Equity Tier 1 capital requirement including buffer 10.5% 7.0% 7.0%
of which capital conservation buffer requirement 2.5% 2.5% 2.5%
of which systemic risk buffer requirement 3.0%
of which countercyclical capital buffer requirement 0.5%
Common Equity Tier 1 capital available to meet buffer 1) 13.3% 11.8% 11.7%
Transitional floor 80% of capital requirement according to Basel I
Minimum floor own funds requirement according to Basel I 80 549 79 581 78 388
Own funds according to Basel I 136 637 136 015 123 464
Own funds in relation to own funds requirement Basel I 1.70 1.71 1.58
Leverage ratio
Exposure measure for leverage ratio calculation 2 705 626 2 505 146 2 732 407
of which on balance sheet items 2 308 203 2 165 651 2 400 426
of which off balance sheet items 397 423 339 495 331 981
Leverage ratio 4.5% 4.8% 4.1%

1) CET1 ratio less minimum capital requirement of 4.5% excluding buffers. In addition to the CET1 requirements there is a total capital requirement of additional 3.5%.

Internally assessed capital requirement

As per 30 September 2015, the internally assessed capital requirement amounted to SEK 60bn (61 at year-end). The internal capital requirement is assessed using SEB's internal models for economic capital and is not fully comparable to the estimated capital requirement published by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority due to differences in assumptions and methodologies.

Own funds for SEB consolidated situation

30 Sep 31 Dec 30 Sep
SEK m 2015 2014 2014
Shareholders equity 21 942 21 942 21 942
Retained earnings 53 507 45 167 45 306
Accumulated other comprehensive income and other reserves 49 033 48 215 47 794
Independently reviewed interim profits 1) 11 980 19 219 13 530
Minority interests 33 35
Total equity according to balance sheet 136 462 134 576 128 607
Deductions related to the consolidated situation and other foreseeable charges -9 482 -12 743 -11 355
Common Equity Tier 1 capital before regulatory adjustments 2)
126 980 121 833 117 252
Additional value adjustments -1 157 -1 314 -1 096
Intangible assets -11 969 -12 168 -12 465
Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability -367 -603 -428
Fair value reserves related to gains or losses on cash flow hedges -3 772 -3 877 -2 932
Negative amounts resulting from the calculation of expected loss amounts -590 -188 -411
Gains or losses on liabilities valued at fair value resulting from changes in own credit standing -227 400 462
Defined-benefit pension fund assets -956 -529
Direct and indirect holdings of own CET1 instruments -179 -1 294 -1 043
Securitisation positions with 1,250% risk weight -283 -594 -638
Adjustments relating to unrealised gains (AFS) -1 626 -1 235
Total regulatory adjustments to Common Equity Tier 1 -19 500 -21 264 -20 315
Common Equity Tier 1 capital 107 480 100 569 96 937
Additional Tier 1 instruments 9 262 8 545
Grandfathered additional Tier 1 instruments 4 706 11 203 11 203
Tier 1 capital 121 448 120 317 108 140
Tier 2 instruments 16 472 16 552 15 954
Grandfathered Tier 2 instruments 701 1 533 1 533
Net provisioning amount for IRB-reported exposures 1 026 1 072 1 083
Holdings of Tier 2 instruments in financial sector entities -2 575 -2 575 -2 575
Tier 2 capital 15 624 16 582 15 995
Total own funds 137 072 136 899 124 135

1) The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has approved SEB´s application to use the net profit in measuring own funds on condition that the responsible auditors have reviewed the surplus, that the surplus is calculated in accordance with applicable accounting frameworks, that predictable costs and dividends have been deducted in accordance with EU regulation No 575/2013 and that the calculation was made in accordance with EU regulation No 241/2014.

2) The Common Equity Tier 1 capital is presented on a consolidated basis, and differs from total equity according to IFRS. The insurance business contribution to equity is excluded and there is a dividend deduction calculated according to Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (CRR).

Risk exposure amount for SEB consolidated situation

SEK m 30 Sep
2015
31 Dec
2014
30 Sep
2014
Credit risk IRB approach Risk exposure
amount
Own funds
requirement 1)
Risk exposure
amount
Own funds
requirement 1)
Risk exposure
amount
Own funds
requirement 1)
Exposures to institutions 30 281 2 422 34 013 2 721 31 472 2 518
Exposures to corporates 324 883 25 991 344 576 27 566 341 369 27 310
Retail exposures 51 152 4 092 51 826 4 146 46 780 3 742
of which secured by immovable property 29 590 2 367 31 905 2 552 34 461 2 757
of which qualifying revolving retail exposures 254 20 1 498 120 1 460 117
of which retail SME 4 003 320 3 099 248 1 385 111
of which other retail exposures 17 305 1 385 15 324 1 226 9 474 758
Securitisation positions 4 025 322 5 035 403 4 944 396
Total IRB approach 410 341 32 827 435 450 34 836 424 565 33 966
Credit risk standardised approach
Exposures to central governments or central banks 1 000 80 743 59 330 26
Exposures to regional governments or local authorities 39 3 40 3 38 3
Exposures to public sector entities 6 0 7 1 7 1
Exposures to institutions 2 260 181 1 222 98 1 418 113
Exposures to corporates 15 643 1 251 16 743 1 339 17 710 1 417
Retail exposures 14 584 1 167 16 593 1 327 22 801 1 824
Exposures secured by mortgages on immovable property 4 058 325 4 161 333 4 303 344
Exposures in default 458 37 634 51 1 335 107
Exposures associated with particularly high risk 1 837 147 1 791 143 2 010 161
Securitisation positions 134 11 40 3 39 3
Exposures in the form of collective investment undertakings (CIU) 51 4 48 4 44 4
Equity exposures 2 189 175 2 371 190 2 385 191
Other items 7 350 588 10 216 817 8 769 702
Total standardised approach 49 609 3 969 54 609 4 368 61 189 4 896
Market risk
Trading book exposures where internal models are applied 45 621 3 650 25 144 2 012 22 501 1 800
Trading book exposures applying standardised approaches 16 384 1 311 18 813 1 505 20 903 1 672
Foreign exchange rate risk 4 013 321 5 010 401 3 941 315
Total market risk 66 018 5 282 48 967 3 918 47 345 3 787
Other own funds requirements
Operational risk advanced measurement approach 48 326 3 866 48 126 3 850 39 605 3 168
Settlement risk 2 0 42 3 11 1
Credit value adjustment 9 108 729 9 286 743 8 468 677
Investment in insurance business 15 525 1 242 15 525 1 242 11 949 956
Other exposures 5 277 422 4 526 362 4 931 394
Total other own funds requirements 78 238 6 259 77 505 6 200 64 964 5 196
Total 604 206 48 337 616 531 49 322 598 063 47 845

1) Own funds requirement 8% of risk exposure amount according to Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (CRR).

Risk exposure amount SEK bn
Balance 31 December 2014 617
Volume and mix changes -19
Currency effect 4
Process and regulatory changes -8
Risk class migration -7
Market and underlying operational risk changes 17
Balance 30 September 2015 604

The decrease in risk exposure amount (REA) during the year was mostly driven by volume and mix changes which is reflected in the decline of the average risk-weight of corporate exposures.

More conservative processes for measuring credit risk added to REA but this was more than balanced by the effect from improvements in data processes, e.g. reporting of collateral.

A continued improvement of the asset quality of existing exposures had a lowering effect on REA through migration.

Market risk increased during the year largely driven by the increased volatility in the financial markets.

Average risk-weight

The following table summarises average risk-weights (risk exposure amount divided by exposure at default, EAD) for exposures where the risk exposure amount is calculated according to 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 Sep 31 Dec 30 Sep
Average risk-weight 2015 2014 2014
Exposures to institutions 21.1% 23.5% 21.6%
Exposures to corporates 33.9% 36.2% 36.4%
Retail exposures 9.3% 9.7% 9.1%
of which secured by immovable property 6.2% 6.9% 7.4%
of which qualifying revolving retail exposures 42.0% 7.5% 7.5%
of which retail SME 70.5% 54.6% 42.9%
of which other retail exposures 28.4% 35.0% 36.4%
Securitisation positions 39.7% 43.5% 40.4%

Swedish card related exposures were moved from qualifying revolving retail exposures to other retail. The remaining qualifying revolving retail exposures relate to Estonia and Latvia with a risk-weight of 42 per cent.

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.)

Income statement – Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.)

In accordance with FSA regulations Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan - Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Interest income 7 200 7 516 -4 8 622 -16 22 834 26 575 -14 34 788
Leasing income 1 364 1 368 0 1 384 -1 4 067 4 108 -1 5 442
Interest expense -3 741 -4 122 -9 -4 815 -22 -12 321 -15 894 -22 -20 447
Dividends 253 4 968 -95 109 132 6 566 2 158 3 375
Fee and commission income 2 754 3 494 -21 2 474 11 9 193 7 743 19 11 090
Fee and commission expense - 711 - 979 -27 - 442 61 -2 326 -1 299 79 -1 855
Net financial income 807 437 85 510 58 2 275 2 085 9 2 121
Other income 154 240 -36 790 -81 651 1 259 -48 1 714
Total operating income 8 080 12 922 -37 8 632 -6 30 939 26 735 16 36 228
Administrative expenses -3 230 -3 524 -8 -3 345 -3 -10 097 -10 245 -1 -13 909
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
of tangible and intangible assets -1 411 -1 329 6 -1 293 9 -4 101 -3 817 7 -5 157
Total operating expenses -4 641 -4 853 -4 -4 638 0 -14 198 -14 062 1 -19 066
Profit before credit losses 3 439 8 069 -57 3 994 -14 16 741 12 673 32 17 162
Net credit losses - 186 - 131 42 - 440 -58 - 456 - 872 -48 -1 065
Impairment of financial assets - 237 - 425 -44 - 900 -74 - 662 - 951 -30 -2 721
Operating profit 3 016 7 513 -60 2 654 14 15 623 10 850 44 13 376
Appropriations - 308 313 323 519 692 -25 966
Income tax expense - 424 - 995 -57 - 848 -50 -2 520 -2 027 24 -2 072
Other taxes - 2 -100 - 1 -100 10 35 -71 19
Net profit 2 284 6 829 -67 2 128 7 13 632 9 550 43 12 289

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

Q3 Q2 Q3 Jan - Sep Full year
SEK m 2015 2015 % 2014 % 2015 2014 % 2014
Net profit 2 284 6 829 -67 2 128 7 13 632 9 550 43 12 289
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to the income statement:
Available-for-sale financial assets - 4 - 141 -97 163 - 61 745 863
Cash flow hedges 141 - 744 617 -77 - 104 2 150 3 095
Translation of foreign operations - 23 - 18 28 16 - 7 22 - 3
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) 114 - 903 -113 796 -86 - 172 2 917 3 955
Total comprehensive income 2 398 5 926 -60 2 924 -18 13 460 12 467 8 16 244
Balance sheet - Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.)
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Condensed 30 Sep 31 Dec 30 Sep
SEK m 2015 2014 2014
Cash and cash balances with central banks 116 627 59 170 269 041
Loans to credit institutions 248 172 194 285 187 502
Loans to the public 1 109 048 1 056 807 1 063 411
Financial assets at fair value 494 506 511 738 540 035
Available-for-sale financial assets 13 865 16 042 18 773
Held-to-maturity investments 91 88
Investments in associates 939 921 1 014
Shares in subsidiaries 53 504 54 294 52 784
Tangible and intangible assets 41 010 41 471 40 957
Other assets 49 705 51 323 40 978
Total assets 2 127 376 1 986 142 2 214 583
Deposits from credit institutions 210 670 144 776 256 466
Deposits and borrowing from the public1) 754 720 706 452 788 607
Debt securities 703 866 682 519 721 713
Financial liabilities at fair value 236 056 247 510 238 898
Other liabilities 72 190 49 956 67 188
Provisions 134 173 192
Subordinated liabilities 32 718 40 191 29 924
Untaxed reserves 23 103 23 102 23 695
Total equity 93 919 91 463 87 900
Total liabilities, untaxed reserves and shareholders' equity 2 127 376 1 986 142 2 214 583
1) Private and SME deposits covered by deposit guarantee 116 090 110 659 112 347
Private and SME deposits not covered by deposit guarantee 115 605 107 188 102 802
All other deposits 523 025 488 605 573 458
Total deposits from the public 754 720 706 452 788 607

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

30 Sep 31 Dec 30 Sep
SEK m 2015 2014 2014
Collateral and comparable security pledged for own liabilities 412 469 366 518 411 496
Other pledged assets and comparable collateral 132 962 116 228 125 987
Contingent liabilities 90 573 98 966 94 612
Commitments 420 929 382 324 438 384

Capital adequacy - Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.)

30 Sep 31 Dec 30 Sep
SEK m 2015 2014 2014
Own funds
Common Equity Tier 1 capital 91 666 83 027 88 937
Tier 1 capital 105 634 102 775 100 140
Total own funds 120 402 118 480 118 226
Own funds requirement
Risk exposure amount 533 379 513 426 503 145
Expressed as own funds requirement 42 670 41 074 40 252
Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio 17.2% 16.2% 17.7%
Tier 1 capital ratio 19.8% 20.0% 19.9%
Total capital ratio 22.6% 23.1% 23.5%
Own funds in relation to capital requirement 2.82 2.88 2.94
Regulatory Common Equity Tier 1 capital requirement including buffers 7.6% 7.0% 7.0%
of which capital conservation buffer requirement 2.5% 2.5% 2.5%
of which countercyclical capital buffer requirement 0.6%
Common Equity Tier 1 capital available to meet buffers 1) 12.7% 11.7% 13.2%

1) CET1 ratio less minimum capital requirement of 4.5% excluding buffers. In addition to the CET1 requirements there is a total capital requirement of additional 3.5%.

The internally assessed capital requirement for the parent company amounted to SEK 52bn (52 at year-end).

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Mission To help people and businesses thrive by providing quality advice and financial resources.
Vision To be the trusted partner for customers with aspirations.
Values Guided by our Code of Business Conduct and our core values: professionalism, commitment,
mutual respect and continuity.
Customers and markets 3,000 large corporations 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 Around 15,500 highly skilled people serving customers from locations in some 20 countries;
covering different time zones, securing reach and local market knowledge.
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.

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