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Interim Report January–March 2016
STOCKHOLM 27 APRIL 2016
"2016 marks the start of our new three-year business plan. However, in this quarter the prevailing market sentiment led to low customer activity."
Annika Falkengren
Interim Report – the first quarter 2016
Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio (Basel III)
* Excluding Swiss withholding tax decision. ** Excluding goodwill impairment and other one-off items.
First quarter 2016
(Compared with the fourth quarter 2015)
- Operating profit SEK -1.5bn (5.5). Net profit SEK -2.3bn (4.6).
- Operating income SEK 10.2bn (11.3) and operating expenses SEK 11.4bn (5.5).
- Excluding one-off items operating profit amounted to SEK 4.5bn, net profit to SEK 3.7bn and operating expenses to SEK 5.4m.
- Net credit losses SEK 0.3bn (0.2). Credit loss level 0.08 per cent (0.06).
- Return on equity -6.6 per cent (13.2) and earnings per share SEK -1.05 (2.10).
- Excluding one-off items return on equity was 10.1 per cent and earnings per share SEK 1.62.
Volumes
(Compared with 31 December 2015)
- Loans to the public SEK 1,402bn (1,353).
- Deposits and borrowings from the public SEK 968bn (884).
- Assets under management SEK 1,637bn (1,700).
Capital and liquidity
(Compared with 31 December 2015)
- Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio 19.1 per cent (18.8).
- Leverage ratio 4.6 per cent (4.9).
- Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) 132 per cent (128).
- Core liquidity reserve SEK 408bn (352).
As of 1 January 2016, SEB implemented a new customeroriented organisation. In a press release published on 29 March 2016, the financial effects of the reorganisation were disclosed, including detailed information and restated financial statements. The information is available at sebgroup.com/ir, in pdf and excel formats.
The reorganisation resulted in a number of financial effects which impacted the result for the first quarter 2016 negatively. The table below provides the operating result including (reported) and excluding (underlying) the following one-off items:
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- An impairment of goodwill in the amount of SEK 5,334m. In the new organisation, goodwill was allocated below the divisional level. The impairment that resulted was of a technical nature since it was a function of evaluating the goodwill at a business unit and geographical level, rather than the divisional level. The expense was not tax deductible.
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- Other one-off financial effects from restructuring activities in the Baltic and German businesses and a write-down (derecognition) of intangible IT-assets no longer in use. In total, these items amounted to SEK 615m and there was a positive tax effect amounting to SEK 101m.
Pro forma income statement – First quarter 2016 reported operating profit, one-off items and underlying operating profit
| Reported | One-off | Underlying | Q4 | Jan - Mar | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Q1 2016 | items | Q1 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 | % |
| Total operating income | 10 222 | 0 | 10 222 | 11 280 | -9 | 11 538 | -11 |
| Total operating expenses | -11 365 | -5 949 | -5 416 | -5 478 | -1 | -5 484 | -1 |
| Profit before credit losses | -1 143 | -5 949 | 4 806 | 5 802 | -17 | 6 054 | -21 |
| Net credit losses etc | -313 | 0 | -313 | -297 | 5 | -264 | 19 |
| Operating profit | -1 456 | -5 949 | 4 493 | 5 505 | -18 | 5 790 | -22 |
Reorganisation accounting effects
All information in this report, including historical information provided for comparison purposes, reflects the reorganisation and restatement.
The restatement of the financial information also includes a reallocation of the line item net life insurance income to net fee and commission income, net financial income and net other income. The deferred acquisition costs within the life business are now part of net fee and commission income and are no longer reported as operating
expenses, in line with market practice. SEB's cost cap has been aligned accordingly and now amounts to SEK 22bn for 2016 and 2017.
In this report SEB's practice for providing comparative numbers has changed. For the income statement the comparative numbers now refer to the previous quarter. Business volumes are compared to year-end 2015, unless otherwise stated.
The development with negative interest rates, high global indebtedness and volatile asset prices continues to stress that global growth has not yet taken off. The Nordic region faces divergent challenges. While Sweden is growing above trend on the back of high public and private consumption, the imbalances in the housing market remain. The Riksbank lowered its repo rate another 15 basis points to minus 0.50 per cent in the quarter. Growth in Denmark is fairly stable, while lower energy prices are pressuring growth to below trend in Norway. Structural problems continue to impact the Finnish economy. The Baltic economies continue to show good resilience to the Russian sanctions. At the very start of the year, equity markets dropped sharply following volatile oil prices and uncertainty regarding growth expectations in China. Towards the end of the quarter equity markets recovered somewhat and credit spreads tightened.
Operating result impacted by one-off items
Our vision to deliver world-class service reflects our view of the future in which customer orientation and digitisation increase in importance. Customer experience will be key. For this reason we have reorganised the bank and we are changing our way of working.
The reorganisation into customer segments, which we communicated on 29 March and implemented as of 1 January, led to a technical impairment of goodwill of SEK 5.3bn. With the new divisional set-up, impairment tests are performed at business unit and geographical level and not the divisional level. In the quarter, we also had other one-off items totalling SEK 0.6bn. Excluding these one-off items operating profit amounted to SEK 4.5bn and return on equity was 10.1 per cent.
Low customer activity in present market sentiment
This quarter marks the start of our new three-year business plan. In the present environment, with high uncertainty in the financial markets and negative interest rates that seem to prevail for a prolonged period of time, customer activity was low. This resulted in a decrease in all income items compared to the fourth quarter last year.
Large corporate customers' demand for risk management services remained high. Low investment levels and absence of M&A activities limited the demand for corporate lending and the Nordic IPO market lost the momentum seen last year.
The trend seen during the second half of 2015 of a more positive sentiment among SMEcustomers continued. We continue to attract full-service customers both in Sweden and in the Baltic countries. In Sweden and Lithuania demand for credit among SMEs increased.
Institutional investors and private individuals have taken a cautious investment approach. However, negative interest rates seem to force pension funds and other long-term institutional investors to search for yield.
Private individuals continue to demand low-risk savings products. During the quarter we launched our traditional insurance within the occupational pension area. In the long-term savings area, we see that clients highly appreciate our digital customer meetings with convenient remote advice. The number of meetings increased by more than 50 per cent and with high loyalty scores. Overall private individuals' interactions in our mobile banking applications continue to grow sharply and are 3.5 times as high as in the internet bank.
Strong asset quality and improved capital ratios
Being a corporate bank we take great pride in knowing our customers well. Asset quality remained stable and strong with a credit loss level of 8 basis points and a coverage ratio of 62 per cent.
We continue to strengthen our balance sheet, so that we can secure our vital role to support corporate and private customers at all times. The Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio reached 19.1 per cent.
We have set out on an ambitious journey to deliver world-class service to our customers. With the market development in the first quarter we have had a tough start. With 11 more quarters to deliver on our business plan, we remain highly focused and determined to reach our vision.
SEB Interim Report January-March 2016 4
The first quarter 2016
The operating profit amounted to SEK -1,456m (5,505) and net profit (after tax) amounted to SEK -2,294m (4,601).
Operating income
Total operating income amounted to SEK 10,222m (11,280).
Net interest income amounted to SEK 4,636m, in line with the fourth quarter 2015 (4,677). The negative Swedish repo rate was lowered from -0.35 to -0.50 per cent during the quarter and the ECB lowered its Euro refinancing interest rate to zero in March.
| Q1 | Q4 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Customer-driven NII | 4 967 | 4 810 | 4 559 |
| NII from other activities | -331 | -133 | 387 |
| Total | 4 636 | 4 677 | 4 946 |
Customer-driven net interest income increased by SEK 157m compared to the fourth quarter last year. The change was margin-driven, both regarding customer loans and deposits. Net interest income from other activities decreased by SEK 198m from year-end. Regulatory fees, including resolution and deposit guarantee fees, amounted to SEK 329m, a 10 per cent increase from the quarterly average of last year.
Net fee and commission income decreased by 11 per cent to SEK 3,897m (4,395). Card fees decreased slightly, an expected seasonal effect, and also due to a full quarterly effect from the regulatory cap on interchange fees. Paymentrelated fees were somewhat higher than the previous quarter. Fee income was negatively affected by the low customer demand for large corporate transactions and loans. Fees relating to asset management decreased due to the negative development in the stock markets which lowered market value of assets under management. Performance and transaction fees for the first quarter amounted to SEK 22m (183). Net commissions relating to the life insurance business amounted to SEK 245m, a decrease of 13 per cent compared to the fourth quarter 2015.
Net financial income decreased by SEK 238m to SEK 1,385m since year-end (1,623). The unrealised net valuation adjustments from counterparty risk (CVA) and own credit standing in derivatives (DVA) and own credits, i.e. issued structured bonds (OCA), were SEK 273m lower than at year-end. Towards the end of the quarter, customers became increasingly active and net financial income picked up. Net financial income relating to the traditional life insurance operations in Sweden and Denmark decreased.
Net other income amounted to SEK 304m (585). Both the fourth quarter 2015 and the first quarter 2016 contained a combination of realised capital gains and unrealised valuation and hedge accounting effects.
Operating expenses
Total operating expenses amounted to SEK 11,365m. Underlying operating expenses decreased to SEK 5,416m (5,478). Underlying expenses exclude one-off effects, impairment of goodwill in the amount of SEK 5,334m, restructuring activities in the Baltic and German business and a write-down (derecognition) of intangible IT-assets that are no longer in use, in total amounting to SEK 615m.
As a result of the change in the reporting of the life insurance operations, moving deferred acquisition costs from operating expenses to net fee and commission income, SEB's cost cap of SEK 22.5bn was adjusted. The cap on operating expenses is now SEK 22bn for the year 2016 and 2017.
Gains less losses from tangible and intangible assets
The net loss from tangible and intangible assets amounted to SEK 22m (78), representing valuation adjustments on assets held for sale within the Baltic real estate holding companies.
Credit losses and provisions
Net credit losses amounted to SEK 291m (219). The credit loss level was 8 basis points (6).
Income tax expense
Total income tax expense was SEK 838m (904). The goodwill impairment was not tax deductible. Excluding this item, the effective tax rate for the first quarter was 22 per cent. The expense included tax on a dividend from SEB's subsidiary bank in Estonia. The dividend amounted to SEK 186m. The subsidiary's result is taxed when it is paid out in the form of a dividend.
Other comprehensive income
The other comprehensive income amounted to SEK -2,343m in total (1,317).
The net revaluation of the defined benefit pension plans had a negative effect of SEK 3,105m in the first quarter versus a positive effect in the fourth quarter last year of SEK 2,736m. The market value of the plan assets decreased while the pension obligation increased when discount rates were lowered. The discount rate in Sweden was changed during the quarter to 2.5 per cent (3.1). The discount rate in Germany was changed to 1.7 per cent (2.4).
The net effect from the valuation of balance sheet items that may subsequently be reclassified to the income statement, e.g. cash-flow hedges, available-for-sale financial assets and translation of foreign operations, was positive in the amount of SEK 762m (-1,419). The valuation of availablefor-sale financial assets included the Baltic bank's principal membership in VISA Europe.
Business volumes
Total assets at the end of the period were SEK 2,700bn, an increase by SEK 204bn compared to year-end (2,496). At year-end the volume of trading and repo activities was low, which led to lower issuance of commercial papers and certificates of deposits as well as lower volumes of short-term deposits placed by financial corporates. These activities rebound during the first quarter.
Loans to the public amounted to SEK 1,402bn, an increase of SEK 49bn during the quarter. Excluding repos and debt instruments, loans to the public increased by SEK 15bn.
| Mar | Dec | Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK bn | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| General governments | 36 | 38 | 56 |
| Households | 530 | 530 | 519 |
| Corporates | 725 | 708 | 712 |
| Repos | 93 | 59 | 108 |
| Debt securities | 18 | 18 | 22 |
| Loans to the public | 1 402 | 1 353 | 1 417 |
SEB's total credit portfolio (which includes both on- and off-balance sheet volumes) amounted to SEK 1,993bn (2,065). During the quarter total household loans and commitments increased by SEK 6bn. The combined corporate and property management loans and commitments decreased by SEK 7bn.
Deposits from the public amounted to SEK 968bn, which was an increase of SEK 84bn compared to year-end.
| Mar | Dec | Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK bn | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| General governments | 38 | 29 | 79 |
| Households | 261 | 262 | 246 |
| Corporates | 648 | 586 | 690 |
| Repos | 21 | 7 | 5 |
| Deposits and borrowings from the public | 968 | 884 | 1 020 |
Compared to year-end, household deposits were unchanged while in particular short-term financial corporate deposits increased by SEK 62bn.
Total assets under management amounted to SEK 1,637bn (1,700). The net inflow of assets during the quarter was SEK 7bn and the total market value decreased by SEK 70bn.
Assets under custody decreased reflecting the drop in equity market values and amounted to SEK 6,712bn (7,196).
Market risk
SEB's business model is customer flow-driven. Value-at-Risk (VaR) in the trading operations averaged SEK 113m in the first quarter 2016 (fourth quarter 2015 average 108). 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. The volatile first quarter was characterised by swings in credit spreads and equity markets, falling interest rates as well as the central bank interventions. This led to the increase in average VaR compared to the previous quarter.
Liquidity and long-term funding
During the first quarter SEK 18bn of long-term funding matured (of which SEK 14bn covered bonds, SEK 3bn senior debt and SEK 1bn structured financing) and SEK 47bn was issued (of which SEK 27bn constituted covered bonds and SEK 20bn senior debt). Commercial papers and certificates of deposits increased by SEK 8bn during the quarter.
The core liquidity reserve at the end of the period amounted to SEK 408bn (352).
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 132 per cent (128). The USD and EUR LCRs were 200 and 277 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 113 per cent.
Rating
Moody's rates SEB's long-term senior unsecured debt at Aa3 with a stable outlook due to SEB's asset quality, earnings stability and diversification as well as increased efficiency.
Fitch rates SEB's long-term senior unsecured debt 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.
S&P rates SEB's long-term senior unsecured debt at A+ with a stable outlook. S&P's view is based on the bank's positive capital and earnings development which may off-set the effect of heightened economic risks in Sweden as perceived by S&P.
Capital position
SEB's Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio was 19.1 per cent. SEB's estimate of the full pillar 1 and 2 CET1 capital requirements – where the pillar 2 requirements were calculated according to the methods set by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (SFSA) – was 16.0 per cent at year-end 2015 and was estimated at 16.2 per cent at 31 March 2016. The bank aspires to have a buffer of about 150 basis points above the regulatory requirement.
The following table shows the risk exposure amount and capital ratios according to Basel III.
| Mar | Dec | Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Own funds requirement, Basel III | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Risk exposure amount, SEK bn | 563 | 571 | 623 |
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio, % | 19.1 | 18.8 | 16.6 |
| Tier 1 capital ratio, % | 21.5 | 21.3 | 18.8 |
| Total capital ratio, % | 23.9 | 23.8 | 21.1 |
| Leverage ratio, % | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
The risk exposure amount (REA) decreased by SEK 8bn in the first quarter 2016. The decrease was mostly driven by a change in underlying market risk. The Additional Risk
Exposure Amount that was established in the fourth quarter of 2015 in agreement with the SFSA as a measure of prudence, remained at SEK 9bn.
Equity was reduced due to the loss in the first quarter. The settlement date for the dividend for the year 2015 was 31 March 2016. The dividend amount of SEK 11.5bn decreased equity accordingly. Since there already is a requirement to deduct goodwill from the capital base, the effect from the impairment on the capital ratios was insignificant.
The CET 1 capital ratio improved by 0.3 percentage points during the quarter, mainly driven by lower REA.
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,
- to maintain a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of around 150 bps above the current requirement from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, and
- to 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 2015 (see p 40-46 and notes 18-20) and in the Capital Adequacy and Risk Management report for 2015. 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 world-wide may create direct and indirect effects that are difficult to assess. In addition, there is uncertainty around the effects on the bank from a potential prolongation of the current low or negative interest rates.
Other information
On 2 November 2015, Visa Inc. announced its planned acquisition of Visa Europe (a membership-owned organisation) creating a single global Visa company. The transaction consists of a combination of upfront consideration with the potential for an additional earn-out following the fourth anniversary of closing. SEB is member of Visa Europe through several direct and indirect memberships.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close during the second quarter of 2016. SEB will receive the proceeds as soon as possible after closing, but exact timing and final allocation of distribution proceeds remains uncertain.
Stockholm 27 April 2016
The President declares that the Interim Report for January – March 2016 provides 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 10 am on 27 April 2016, 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 on 27 April 2016 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: 958391 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
| 14 July 2016 | Interim report January-June 2016 | The silent period starts 7 July |
|---|---|---|
| 20 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 also follows the Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies (1995:1559) and the regulation and general guidelines issued by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority: Annual Reports in Credit Institutions and Securities Companies (FFFS 2008:25). In addition, the Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups (RFR 1) from the Swedish Financial Reporting Board have been applied. The Parent Company has prepared its accounts in accordance with Swedish Annual Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's regulations and general guidelines (FFFS 2008:25) on annual reports in Credit Institutions and Securities Companies and the Supplementary Accounting Rules for Legal Entities (RFR 2) issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board.
As of 1 January 2016 amendments and clarifications of several IFRS standards came into force. IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements have been amended regarding the equity method in separate financial statements. IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements have been amended regarding accounting for acquisitions of interests in joint operations. IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment and IAS 38 Intangible Assets have been clarified regarding acceptable methods of depreciation and amortisation. IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements has
been amended with clarifications of, for example, materiality and disclosure requirements. Annual Improvements 2012– 2014 Cycle has narrowly amended several IFRS standards. These changes have not had a material impact on the financial statements of the Group or on capital adequacy and large exposures.
IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts allows non-uniform accounting policies for insurance contracts. A change in accounting policies for calculating insurance liabilities in Denmark was made as of 1 January 2016 to be aligned with Solvency II principles.
The reorganisation as of 1 January 2016 amended the reportable segments of the Group and goodwill was reallocated to business unit and geographical level rather than the divisional level in accordance with IFRS 8 Operating Segments and IAS 36 Impairment of Assets.
For the Parent company the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies and the regulations and general guidelines issued by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority have been updated. The main changes relates to alignement to IFRS regarding presentation and disclosures of contingent liabilities. Further a restricted reserve within equity has been implemented for intangible assets related to internally generated development expenses.
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 2015 Annual Report.
Review report
We have reviewed this interim report for the period 1 January 2016 to 31 March 2016 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 27 April 2016
PricewaterhouseCoopers AB
Peter Nyllinge Authorised Public Accountant Partner in charge
The SEB Group
Income statement – SEB Group
| Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 |
| Net interest income | 4 636 | 4 677 | -1 | 4 636 | 4 946 | -6 | 18 938 |
| Net fee and commission income | 3 897 | 4 395 | -11 | 3 897 | 4 670 | -17 | 18 345 |
| Net financial income | 1 385 | 1 623 | -15 | 1 385 | 1 709 | -19 | 5 478 |
| Net other income | 304 | 585 | -48 | 304 | 213 | 43 | 1 002 |
| Total operating income | 10 222 | 11 280 | -9 | 10 222 | 11 538 | -11 | 43 763 |
| Staff costs | -3 751 | -3 524 | 6 | -3 751 | -3 556 | 5 | -14 436 |
| Other expenses | -1 704 | -1 731 | -2 | -1 704 | -1 683 | 1 | -6 355 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment | |||||||
| of tangible and intangible assets | -5 910 | - 223 | -5 910 | - 245 | -1 011 | ||
| Total operating expenses | -11 365 | -5 478 | 107 | -11 365 | -5 484 | 107 | -21 802 |
| Profit before credit losses | -1 143 | 5 802 | -1 143 | 6 054 | 21 961 | ||
| Gains less losses from tangible and | |||||||
| intangible assets | - 22 | - 78 | -72 | - 22 | - 76 | -71 | - 213 |
| Net credit losses | - 291 | - 219 | 33 | - 291 | - 188 | 55 | - 883 |
| Operating profit | -1 456 | 5 505 | -1 456 | 5 790 | 20 865 | ||
| Income tax expense | - 838 | - 904 | -7 | - 838 | -1 139 | -26 | -4 284 |
| Net profit | -2 294 | 4 601 | -2 294 | 4 651 | 16 581 | ||
| Attributable to minority interests | |||||||
| Attributable to shareholders | -2 294 | 4 601 | -2 294 | 4 651 | 16 581 | ||
| Basic earnings per share, SEK | -1.05 | 2.10 | -1.05 | 2.12 | 7.57 | ||
| Diluted earnings per share, SEK | -1.04 | 2.09 | -1.04 | 2.11 | 7.53 |
Statement of comprehensive income – SEB Group
| Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 |
| Net profit | -2 294 | 4 601 | -2 294 | 4 651 | 16 581 | ||
| Items that may subsequently be reclassified to the income statement: | |||||||
| Available-for-sale financial assets | 498 | - 387 | 498 | 95 | - 719 | ||
| Cash flow hedges | 190 | - 562 | 190 | 498 | - 667 | ||
| Translation of foreign operations | 74 | - 470 | 74 | - 227 | - 573 | ||
| Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement: | |||||||
| Defined benefit plans | -3 105 | 2 736 | -3 105 | - 767 | 4 178 | ||
| Other comprehensive income (net of tax) | - 2 343 | 1 317 | - 2 343 | - 401 | 2 219 | ||
| Total comprehensive income | - 4 637 | 5 918 | - 4 637 | 4 250 | 18 800 | ||
| Attributable to minority interests | |||||||
| Attributable to shareholders | -4 637 | 5 918 | -4 637 | 4 250 | 18 800 |
Balance sheet – SEB Group
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 31 Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Cash and cash balances with central banks | 151 214 | 101 429 | 202 537 |
| Other lending to central banks | 7 251 | 32 222 | 1 714 |
| Loans to credit institutions1) | 81 378 | 58 542 | 117 977 |
| Loans to the public | 1 402 360 | 1 353 386 | 1 417 342 |
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 2) | 929 749 | 826 945 | 1 104 400 |
| Fair value changes of hedged items in a portfolio hedge | 151 | 104 | 139 |
| Available-for-sale financial assets2) | 37 253 | 37 368 | 43 892 |
| Held-to-maturity investments2) | 90 | ||
| Assets held for sale | 618 | 801 | 1 400 |
| Investments in associates | 1 082 | 1 181 | 1 155 |
| Tangible and intangible assets | 20 307 | 26 203 | 26 890 |
| Other assets | 68 724 | 57 783 | 61 680 |
| Total assets | 2 700 087 | 2 495 964 | 2 979 216 |
| Deposits from central banks and credit institutions | 171 066 | 118 506 | 211 439 |
| Deposits and borrowing from the public | 967 795 | 883 785 | 1 020 177 |
| Liabilities to policyholders | 368 106 | 370 709 | 389 547 |
| Debt securities issued | 674 616 | 639 444 | 736 605 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | 266 702 | 230 785 | 358 627 |
| Fair value changes of hedged items in a portfolio hedge | 1 727 | 1 608 | 2 046 |
| Liabilities held for sale | 240 | ||
| Other liabilities | 89 521 | 75 084 | 95 571 |
| Provisions | 2 598 | 1 873 | 3 167 |
| Subordinated liabilities | 31 719 | 31 372 | 33 113 |
| Total equity | 126 237 | 142 798 | 128 684 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 2 700 087 | 2 495 964 | 2 979 216 |
2) Whereof bonds and other interest bearing securities. 376 470 295 444 406 244 1) Loans to credit institutions and liquidity placements with other direct participants in interbank fund transfer systems.
A more detailed balance sheet is included in the Fact Book.
Pledged assets, contingent liabilities and commitments – SEB Group
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 31 Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Pledged assets for own liabilities1) | 540 635 | 496 825 | 591 323 |
| Pledged assets for liabilities to insurance policyholders | 368 106 | 370 709 | 389 547 |
| Other pledged assets2) | 139 003 | 146 521 | 173 880 |
| Pledged assets | 1 047 744 | 1 014 055 | 1 154 750 |
| Contingent liabilities | 103 151 | 109 297 | 115 290 |
| Commitments | 627 422 | 609 872 | 710 597 |
| Contingent liabilities and commitments | 730 573 | 719 169 | 825 887 |
1) Of which collateralised for covered bonds SEK 357,017m (354,651/366,370).
2) Securities lending SEK 58,828m (63,528/85,151) and pledged but unencumbered bonds SEK 66,012m (73,781/79,435).
Key figures – SEB Group
| Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | Full year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Return on equity, % | -6.58 | 13.19 | -6.58 | 13.81 | 12.24 |
| Return on equity excluding one-off items1), % | 10.09 | 13.10 | 10.09 | 13.81 | 12.85 |
| Return on total assets, % | -0.33 | 0.65 | -0.33 | 0.64 | 0.57 |
| Return on risk exposure amount, % | -1.61 | 3.10 | -1.61 | 2.99 | 2.71 |
| Cost/income ratio | 1.11 | 0.49 | 1.11 | 0.48 | 0.50 |
| Cost/income ratio excluding one-off items1) | 0.53 | 0.49 | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.49 |
| Basic earnings per share, SEK | -1.05 | 2.10 | -1.05 | 2.12 | 7.57 |
| Weighted average number of shares2), millions | 2 192 | 2 193 | 2 192 | 2 189 | 2 191 |
| Diluted earnings per share, SEK | -1.04 | 2.09 | -1.04 | 2.11 | 7.53 |
| Weighted average number of diluted shares3), millions | 2 202 | 2 203 | 2 202 | 2 202 | 2 203 |
| Net worth per share, SEK | 64.43 | 72.09 | 64.43 | 66.22 | 72.09 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 57.61 | 65.11 | 57.61 | 58.76 | 65.11 |
| Average shareholders' equity, SEK, billion | 139.5 | 139.6 | 139.5 | 134.7 | 135.5 |
| Credit loss level, % | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)4), % | 132 | 128 | 132 | 124 | 128 |
| Own funds requirement, Basel III | |||||
| Risk exposure amount, SEK m | 562 754 | 570 840 | 562 754 | 623 454 | 570 840 |
| Expressed as own funds requirement, SEK m | 45 020 | 45 667 | 45 020 | 49 874 | 45 667 |
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio, % | 19.1 | 18.8 | 19.1 | 16.6 | 18.8 |
| Tier 1 capital ratio, % | 21.5 | 21.3 | 21.5 | 18.8 | 21.3 |
| Total capital ratio, % | 23.9 | 23.8 | 23.9 | 21.1 | 23.8 |
| Leverage ratio, % | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Number of full time equivalents5) | 15 416 | 15 416 | 15 404 | 15 732 | 15 605 |
| Assets under custody, SEK bn | 6 712 | 7 196 | 6 712 | 7 603 | 7 196 |
| Assets under management, SEK bn | 1 637 | 1 700 | 1 637 | 1 832 | 1 700 |
1) Swiss withholding tax decision in Q2 2015. Impairment of goodwill and restructuring effects in Q1 2016.
2) The number of issued shares was 2,194,171,802. SEB owned 850,426 Class A shares for the equity based programmes at year end 2015. During 2016 SEB has purchased 2,870,000 shares and 710,904 shares have been sold. Thus, at March 31 2016 SEB owned
3,009,522 Class A-shares with a market value of SEK 233m.
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 end of quarter. Accumulated numbers are average for the period.
In SEB's Fact Book, this table is available with nine quarters of history.
Income statement on quarterly basis - SEB Group
| Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Net interest income | 4 636 | 4 677 | 4 683 | 4 632 | 4 946 |
| Net fee and commission income | 3 897 | 4 395 | 4 086 | 5 194 | 4 670 |
| Net financial income | 1 385 | 1 623 | 1 152 | 994 | 1 709 |
| Net other income | 304 | 585 | 28 | 176 | 213 |
| Total operating income | 10 222 | 11 280 | 9 949 | 10 996 | 11 538 |
| Staff costs | -3 751 | -3 524 | -3 602 | -3 754 | -3 556 |
| Other expenses | -1 704 | -1 731 | -1 436 | -1 505 | -1 683 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible | |||||
| and intangible assets | -5 910 | - 223 | - 284 | - 259 | - 245 |
| Total operating expenses | -11 365 | -5 478 | -5 322 | -5 518 | -5 484 |
| Profit before credit losses | -1 143 | 5 802 | 4 627 | 5 478 | 6 054 |
| Gains less losses from tangible and intangible assets | - 22 | - 78 | - 53 | - 6 | - 76 |
| Net credit losses | - 291 | - 219 | - 256 | - 220 | - 188 |
| Operating profit | -1 456 | 5 505 | 4 318 | 5 252 | 5 790 |
| Income tax expense | - 838 | - 904 | - 915 | -1 326 | -1 139 |
| Net profit | -2 294 | 4 601 | 3 403 | 3 926 | 4 651 |
| Attributable to minority interests | |||||
| Attributable to shareholders | -2 294 | 4 601 | 3 403 | 3 926 | 4 651 |
| Basic earnings per share, SEK | -1.05 | 2.10 | 1.55 | 1.79 | 2.12 |
| Diluted earnings per share, SEK | -1.04 | 2.09 | 1.54 | 1.78 | 2.11 |
Income statement by division – SEB Group
| Large | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporates | Corporate | Life & | |||||
| & Financial | & Private | Investment | |||||
| Jan-Mar 2016, SEK m | Institutions | Customers | Baltic | Management | Other Eliminations | SEB Group | |
| Net interest income | 2 081 | 2 188 | 507 | - 14 | - 113 | - 13 | 4 636 |
| Net fee and commission income | 1 384 | 1 275 | 263 | 917 | 9 | 49 | 3 897 |
| Net financial income | 897 | 90 | 55 | 367 | - 24 | 1 385 | |
| Net other income | 175 | 6 | - 5 | 18 | 110 | 304 | |
| Total operating income | 4 537 | 3 559 | 820 | 1 288 | - 18 | 36 | 10 222 |
| Staff costs | -1 087 | - 844 | - 182 | - 374 | -1 274 | 10 | -3 751 |
| Other expenses | -1 355 | - 888 | - 320 | - 232 | 1 137 | - 46 | -1 704 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment | |||||||
| of tangible and intangible assets1) | - 114 | - 16 | - 14 | - 13 | -5 753 | -5 910 | |
| Total operating expenses | -2 556 | -1 748 | - 516 | - 619 | -5 890 | - 36 | -11 365 |
| Profit before credit losses | 1 981 | 1 811 | 304 | 669 | -5 908 | -1 143 | |
| Gains less losses from tangible and | |||||||
| intangible assets | - 22 | - 22 | |||||
| Net credit losses | - 122 | - 119 | - 49 | - 1 | - 291 | ||
| Operating profit | 1 859 | 1 692 | 233 | 669 | -5 909 | -1 456 |
1) The impairment of goodwill is presented within Other.
As communicated on 17 November 2015, the bank reorganised to be truly customer-centric, in line with its strategy, as of the beginning of the year 2016. The division Large Corporates & Financial Institutions covers the operations of the former Merchant Banking as well as institutional clients' business activities from the former Wealth Management division. The division Corporate & Private Customers serves small & medium-sized companies and private customers, including Private Banking, in Sweden. The division Life & Investment Management supports the customer-oriented divisions. It includes the Life division as well as the investment management operations which were part of the Wealth Management division. The Baltic division remains unchanged. In the context of defining the segments the Group's chief operation decision maker has changed from Group Executive Committee to the President and CEO.
Large Corporates & Financial Institutions
The 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 itsinternational network.
Income statement
| Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 |
| Net interest income | 2 081 | 2 026 | 3 | 2 081 | 2 061 | 1 | 7 953 |
| Net fee and commission income | 1 384 | 1 643 | - 16 | 1 384 | 1 532 | - 10 | 6 789 |
| Net financial income | 897 | 1 119 | - 20 | 897 | 1 235 | - 27 | 3 987 |
| Net other income | 175 | 236 | - 26 | 175 | 66 | 165 | 528 |
| Total operating income | 4 537 | 5 024 | - 10 | 4 537 | 4 894 | - 7 | 19 257 |
| Staff costs | -1 087 | - 961 | 13 | -1 087 | - 968 | 12 | -3 860 |
| Other expenses | -1 355 | -1 212 | 12 | -1 355 | -1 246 | 9 | -5 008 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of | |||||||
| tangible and intangible assets | - 114 | - 25 | - 114 | - 23 | - 109 | ||
| Total operating expenses | -2 556 | -2 198 | 16 | -2 556 | -2 237 | 14 | -8 977 |
| Profit before credit losses | 1 981 | 2 826 | - 30 | 1 981 | 2 657 | - 25 | 10 280 |
| Gains less losses from tangible and intangible assets | 1 | ||||||
| Net credit losses | - 122 | - 90 | 36 | - 122 | - 93 | 31 | - 299 |
| Operating profit | 1 859 | 2 736 | -32 | 1 859 | 2 564 | - 27 | 9 982 |
| Cost/Income ratio | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.56 | 0.46 | 0.47 | ||
| Business equity, SEK bn | 61.6 | 64.2 | 61.6 | 67.1 | 66.4 | ||
| Return on business equity, % | 9.3 | 13.1 | 9.3 | 11.8 | 11.6 | ||
| Number of full time equivalents1) | 2 176 | 2 250 | 2 208 | 2 305 | 2 293 |
1) Quarterly numbers are for end of quarter. Accumulated numbers are average for the period.
- Financial market turmoil subsided after a turbulent start of the quarter
- Few event-driven transactions and low credit demand
- Operating profit decreased by 19 per cent, excluding one-off items
Comments on the first quarter
In general, corporate and institutional activity was subdued in the uncertain market environment.
Financial Institutions' clients took a cautious investment approach at the beginning of the year due to initial market turbulence. Half-way through the quarter activity levels increased which, along with a stabilising market, contributed positively to the quarterly result. The asset management business experienced a high client activity. Assets under custody amounted to SEK 6,712bn (7,196), a decrease explained by falling equity prices.
For Large Corporates the macroeconomic uncertainty limited the demand for financing and growth in lending. At the same time the turbulent market at the beginning of the quarter impacted the Nordic IPO market which lost the momentum from last year. Nevertheless, SEB led two of the largest IPOs during the quarter. Without the presence of
significant event-driven transactions, performance was upheld through the advisory-driven approach.
Operating income decreased to SEK 4,537m compared to the seasonally strong fourth quarter (5,024). The effect from the negative interest rate environment stabilised despite continued central bank rate cuts and net interest income increased by 3 per cent. Fee and commission income was challenged by lower market values and fewer event-driven transactions. Excluding one-off effects – in the German operations and an IT write-down which in total amounted to SEK 354m – expenses were flat. Net credit losses amounted to SEK 122m, reflecting continued high asset quality equivalent to a credit loss level of 8 basis points. Operating profit decreased by 19 per cent excluding one-off items.
Corporate & Private Customers
The division offers full banking and advisory services to private individuals and small and medium-sized corporate customers in Sweden, as well as card servicesin four Nordic countries. High net worth individuals are offered leading Nordic private banking services.
Income statement
| Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 |
| Net interest income | 2 188 | 2 127 | 3 | 2 188 | 2 055 | 6 | 8 353 |
| Net fee and commission income | 1 275 | 1 394 | - 9 | 1 275 | 1 548 | - 18 | 5 800 |
| Net financial income | 90 | 117 | - 23 | 90 | 140 | - 36 | 522 |
| Net other income | 6 | 18 | - 67 | 6 | 9 | - 33 | 67 |
| Total operating income | 3 559 | 3 656 | - 3 | 3 559 | 3 752 | - 5 | 14 742 |
| Staff costs | - 844 | - 865 | - 2 | - 844 | - 867 | - 3 | -3 418 |
| Other expenses | - 888 | - 932 | - 5 | - 888 | - 841 | 6 | -3 463 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of | |||||||
| tangible and intangible assets | - 16 | - 19 | - 16 | - 16 | - 21 | - 24 | - 134 |
| Total operating expenses | -1 748 | -1 816 | - 4 | -1 748 | -1 729 | 1 | -7 015 |
| Profit before credit losses | 1 811 | 1 840 | - 2 | 1 811 | 2 023 | - 10 | 7 727 |
| Gains less losses from tangible and intangible assets | |||||||
| Net credit losses | - 119 | - 91 | 31 | - 119 | - 104 | 14 | - 459 |
| Operating profit | 1 692 | 1 749 | - 3 | 1 692 | 1 919 | - 12 | 7 268 |
| Cost/Income ratio | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.48 | ||
| Business equity, SEK bn | 36.1 | 37.8 | 36.1 | 38.1 | 38.1 | ||
| Return on business equity, % | 14.4 | 14.2 | 14.4 | 15.5 | 14.7 | ||
| Number of full time equivalents1) | 3 714 | 3 773 | 3 730 | 3 795 | 3 796 |
1) Quarterly numbers are for end of quarter. Accumulated numbers are average for the period.
- In spite of lower interest rates, deposit volumes remained stable
- Private customers' mobile interactions averaged 14.1 million per month in the quarter, up 52 percent year-on-year
- Operating profit decreased due to lower market values and lower interchange fees on cards
Comments on the first quarter
The first quarter reflected the market environment and demand for low-risk savings products tended to increase while overall customer activity remained muted.
The number of full-service customers in the corporate segment increased and reached a total of 161,000 (158,800). The positive corporate sentiment trend seen during the second half of 2015 continued in the first quarter. Corporate lending increased to SEK 202bn (198). The payment service Swish for corporates was appreciated by the customers with users increasing to 3,600 by the end of the quarter (2,500).
In the private segment, household mortgages increased by SEK 1.5bn in the quarter and amounted to SEK 420bn. 90 per cent of all new loans with loan-to-value above 50 per cent amortise. The total number of full-service private customers remained stable at around 480,000. The market value of total assets under management declined offsetting the effect of net inflows, which amounted to SEK 7.4bn in the first quarter. The positive trend in mobile activity among private customers continued, with the average number of interactions in the SEB
mobile application at 14.1 million per month in the quarter, 3.5 times as high as in the internet bank.
Operating profit decreased to SEK 1,692m (1,749). The main driver was the reduction in net fee and commission income to SEK 1,275m (1,394), which was caused by lower market values on assets under management and lower interchange fees on cards. Net interest income, on the other hand, increased by 3 per cent to SEK 2,188m (2,127). Despite the low interest rates, deposits from corporate and private customers remained stable at SEK 348bn (346). Operating expenses decreased to SEK 1,748m (1,816). Credit losses increased marginally, although remaining at low levels, amounting to SEK 119m (91) corresponding to a credit loss level of 7 basis points.
Baltic
The 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.
Income statement (excl. RHC)
| Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 |
| Net interest income | 509 | 475 | 7 | 509 | 519 | - 2 | 2 019 |
| Net fee and commission income | 264 | 292 | - 10 | 264 | 264 | 0 | 1 115 |
| Net financial income | 54 | 55 | - 2 | 54 86 |
- 37 | 241 | |
| Net other income | 1 | 6 | - 83 | 1 | 59 | ||
| Total operating income | 828 | 828 | 0 | 828 | 869 | - 5 | 3 434 |
| Staff costs | - 178 | - 183 | - 3 | - 178 | - 175 | 2 | - 713 |
| Other expenses | - 317 | - 233 | 36 | - 317 | - 241 | 32 | - 959 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of | |||||||
| tangible and intangible assets | - 13 | - 14 | - 7 | - 13 - 16 |
- 19 | - 62 | |
| Total operating expenses | - 508 | - 430 | 18 | - 508 | - 432 | 18 | -1 734 |
| Profit before credit losses | 320 | 398 | - 20 | 320 | 437 | - 27 | 1 700 |
| Gains less losses from tangible and intangible assets | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Net credit losses | - 49 | - 39 | 26 | - 49 | 9 | - 128 | |
| Operating profit | 273 | 359 | - 24 | 273 446 |
- 39 | 1 573 | |
| Cost/Income ratio | 0.61 | 0.52 | 0.61 0.50 |
0.50 | |||
| Business equity, SEK bn | 7.6 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 7.5 | ||
| Return on business equity, % | 12.7 | 17.8 | 12.7 19.6 |
18.6 | |||
| Number of full time equivalents1) | 2 565 | 2 581 | 2 575 | 2 705 | 2 643 |
1) Quarterly numbers are for end of quarter. Accumulated numbers are average for the period.
Baltic Division (incl. RHC)
| Operating profit | 233 | 263 | - 11 | 233 | 351 | - 34 | 1 281 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost/Income ratio | 0.63 | 0.54 | 0.63 | 0.51 | 0.52 | ||
| Business equity, SEK bn | 7.9 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 7.9 | ||
| Return on business equity, % | 10.4 | 12.4 | 10.4 | 14.6 | 14.4 | ||
| Number of full time equivalents1) | 2 597 | 2 612 | 2 607 | 2 741 | 2 678 |
- Baltic GDP growth continued, driven by private consumption
- SEB was named Best Bank in each of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania by EMEA Finance Magazine
- Decreased operating profit partly due to one-off items
Comments on the first quarter
In general, GDP development in the Baltic countries was positive, especially in Lithuania and Latvia.
Baltic loan volumes increased from year-end to SEK 105bn (104). Mortgage loan volumes accounted for the majority of the growth, with increased mortgage demand in Estonia and Lithuania. Corporate customers in Lithuania were somewhat more active. Lending margins remained relatively stable across the portfolio with slightly higher margins on new loans. Baltic deposit volumes amounted to SEK 95bn (94). Despite the low deposit margins prevailing in the Baltic countries, net interest income increased by 7 per cent. In the fourth quarter 2015 net interest income included unusually high costs relating to the EU Single Resolution fund.
There were in total 964,000 Baltic full-service customers. Innovation Lab events were held in all Baltic countries for the third year in a row where over 700 SME customers networked and worked with SEB's innovation team.
SEB continued to win awards for customer excellence and SEB was named the Best Bank in each of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania by EMEA Finance magazine.
Operating profit decreased due to higher operating expenses. Operating expenses, excluding a one-off provision of SEK 68m made for unused space in Baltic offices and branches, increased slightly. The credit loss level was 18 basis points. The first quarter 2015 credit loss figure was impacted by a write-back in Estonia relating to collective provisions.
The real estate holding companies held assets at a total book value of SEK 1,481m (1,739).
Life & Investment Management
The division offers life insurance and asset management solutions to private as well as corporate and institutional clients in the Nordic and Baltic countries.
Income statement
| Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 20151) | % | 20151) |
| Net interest income | - 14 | - 12 | 17 | - 14 | - 11 | 27 | - 43 |
| Net fee and commission income | 917 | 1 058 | - 13 | 917 | 1 329 | - 31 | 4 600 |
| Net financial income | 367 | 449 | - 18 | 367 | 445 | - 18 | 1 339 |
| Net other income | 18 | 23 | - 22 | 18 | 14 | 29 | 85 |
| Total operating income | 1 288 | 1 518 | - 15 | 1 288 | 1 777 | - 28 | 5 981 |
| Staff costs | - 374 | - 372 | 1 | - 374 | - 461 | - 19 | -1 669 |
| Other expenses | - 232 | - 318 | - 27 | - 232 | - 278 | - 17 | -1 144 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of | |||||||
| tangible and intangible assets | - 13 | - 13 | 0 | - 13 | - 16 | - 19 | - 58 |
| Total operating expenses | - 619 | - 703 | - 12 | - 619 | - 755 | - 18 | -2 871 |
| Profit before credit losses | 669 | 815 | - 18 | 669 | 1 022 | - 35 | 3 110 |
| Gains less losses from tangible and intangible assets Net credit losses |
|||||||
| Operating profit | 669 | 815 | - 18 | 669 | 1 022 | - 35 | 3 110 |
| Cost/Income ratio | 0,48 | 0,46 | 0,48 | 0,42 | 0,48 | ||
| Business equity, SEK bn | 11,5 | 8,7 | 11,5 | 8,7 | 8,7 | ||
| Return on business equity, % | 20,1 | 31,7 | 20,1 | 39,7 | 30,3 | ||
| Number of full time equivalents2) | 1 472 | 1 445 | 1 464 | 1 622 | 1 554 |
1) Comparative numbers include SEB Asset Management AG which was divested in August 2015. No business equity allocated to Investment Management in 2015.
2) Quarterly numbers are end of quarter. Accumulated numbers are average for the period.
- Launched traditional life for occupational pension area
- Leading position in Morningstar's mutual fund rating
- Lower result due to challenging financial markets and lower performance fees
Comments on the first quarter
The overall pressure on the welfare systems continued to increase the demand for active advisory services for private and corporate customers for both life insurance and investment management.
The Swedish Life business continued to develop new product offerings and a traditional life insurance product was launched for the occupational pension area. The number of digital customer meetings grew during the first quarter by around 50 per cent, with continuously high customer satisfaction. Despite the challenging macro-economic environment, Baltic pension markets still grew rapidly. The focus is on mandatory pension funds, leveraging on SEB's bancassurance model. The Baltic business is in the forefront when it comes to offering pension and welfare products using digital channels.
In Investment Management SEB took a leading position in Morningstar's long-term performance valuation of the largest fund providers in Sweden. Several funds won prizes in a range of European countries underlining SEB's offer in an international perspective. The intensified effort to integrate sustainability factors into the investment processes is materialising. SEB's Global Sustainability Fund combines a sustainability focus with the use of modern quantitative investment techniques.
Operating profit decreased in the first quarter compared to the fourth quarter last year, primarily due to lower asset values, which reduced base fees and performance fee income. Total premium income from both new and existing life insurance policies increased with 4 per cent compared to the fourth quarter 2015. Weighted sales increased by 8 percent in the first quarter to SEK 13bn.
The SEB Group
Net interest income – SEB Group
| Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | Full year 2014 |
| Interest income | 8 889 | 9 042 | - 2 | 8 889 | 10 203 | - 13 | 37 726 |
| Interest expense | -4 253 | -4 365 | - 3 | -4 253 | -5 257 | - 19 | -18 788 |
| Net interest income | 4 636 | 4 677 | - 1 | 4 636 | 4 946 | - 6 | 18 938 |
Net fee and commission income – SEB Group
| Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 |
| Issue of securities and advisory | 150 | 258 | - 42 | 150 | 118 | 27 | 834 |
| Secondary market and derivatives | 449 | 450 | 0 | 449 | 676 | - 34 | 3 350 |
| Custody and mutual funds | 1 744 | 2 030 | - 14 | 1 744 | 2 317 | - 25 | 8 507 |
| Payments, cards, lending, deposits, | |||||||
| guarantees and other | 2 557 | 2 598 | - 2 | 2 557 | 2 478 | 3 | 9 963 |
| Whereof payments and card fees | 1 247 | 1 386 | - 10 | 1 247 | 1 352 | - 8 | 5 521 |
| Whereof lending | 575 | 648 | - 11 | 575 | 648 | - 11 | 2 445 |
| Life insurance commissions | 402 | 438 | - 8 | 402 | 421 | - 5 | 1 686 |
| Fee and commission income | 5 302 | 5 774 | - 8 | 5 302 | 6 010 | - 12 | 24 340 |
| Fee and commission expense | -1 405 | -1 379 | 2 | -1 405 | -1 340 | 5 | -5 995 |
| Net fee and commission income | 3 897 | 4 395 | - 11 | 3 897 | 4 670 | - 17 | 18 345 |
| Whereof Net securities commissions | 1 684 | 2 077 | - 19 | 1 684 | 2 429 | - 31 | 9 459 |
| Whereof Net payments and card fees | 756 | 850 | - 11 | 756 | 845 | - 11 | 3 435 |
| Whereof Net life insurance commissions | 245 | 281 | - 13 | 245 | 314 | - 22 | 1 154 |
Net financial income – SEB Group
| Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 |
| Equity instruments and related derivatives | - 228 | 677 | -134 | - 228 | 1 551 | -115 | - 141 |
| Debt securities and related derivatives | 360 | - 678 | -153 | 360 | -1 290 | -128 | 266 |
| Currency and related derivatives | 797 | 1 114 | -28 | 797 | 962 | -17 | 3 831 |
| Other life insurance income, net | 369 | 454 | -19 | 369 | 454 | -19 | 1 360 |
| Other | 87 | 56 | 55 | 87 | 32 | 172 | 162 |
| Net financial income Whereof unrealized valuation changes from |
1 385 | 1 623 | -15 | 1 385 | 1 709 | -19 | 5 478 |
| counterparty risk and own credit standing in derivatives and own issued securities. |
-153 | 121 | - 153 | 134 | 603 |
The result within Net financial income is presented on different rows based on type of underlying financial instrument.
For first quarter the effect from structured products offered to the public was approximately SEK -565m (Q4 2015: 445) in Equity related derivatives and a corresponding effect in Debt securities and related derivatives SEK 490m (Q4 2015: -755) and Credit related derivatives SEK 85m (Q4 2015: 295).
Net credit losses – SEB Group
| Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 |
| Provisions: | |||||||
| Net collective provisions for individually | |||||||
| assessed loans | 113 | 58 | 95 | 113 | 92 | 23 | 74 |
| Net collective provisions for portfolio | |||||||
| assessed loans | 31 | 163 | -81 | 31 | 82 | -62 | 362 |
| Specific provisions | - 443 | - 222 | 100 | - 443 | - 384 | 15 | -1 058 |
| Reversal of specific provisions no longer required | 125 | 58 | 116 | 125 | 148 | -16 | 507 |
| Net provisions for contingent liabilities | - 18 | - 24 | - 18 | 3 | |||
| Net provisions | - 192 | 33 | - 192 | - 62 | - 112 | ||
| Write-offs: | |||||||
| Total write-offs | - 246 | - 563 | -56 | - 246 | - 379 | -35 | -2 256 |
| Reversal of specific provisions utilized | |||||||
| for write-offs | 100 | 247 | -60 | 100 | 214 | -53 | 1 301 |
| Write-offs not previously provided for | - 146 | - 316 | -54 | - 146 | - 165 | -12 | - 955 |
| Recovered from previous write-offs | 47 | 64 | -27 | 47 | 39 | 21 | 184 |
| Net write-offs | - 99 | - 252 | -61 | - 99 | - 126 | -21 | - 771 |
| Net credit losses | - 291 | - 219 | 33 | - 291 | - 188 | 55 | - 883 |
Statement of changes in equity – SEB Group
| Other reserves1) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-Mar 2016 | |||||||||
| Opening balance | 21 942 | 114 471 | 648 | 3 210 | -1 943 | 4 470 | 142 798 | 142 798 | |
| Change in valuation of insurance contracts2) | -440 | -440 | -440 | ||||||
| Adjusted opening balance | 21 942 | 114 031 | 648 | 3 210 | -1 943 | 4 470 | 142 358 | 142 358 | |
| Net profit | -2 294 | -2 294 | -2 294 | ||||||
| Other comprehensive income (net of tax) | 498 | 190 | 74 | -3 105 | -2 343 | -2 343 | |||
| Total comprehensive income | -2 294 | 498 | 190 | 74 | -3 105 | -4 637 | -4 637 | ||
| Dividend to shareholders | -11 504 | -11 504 | -11 504 | ||||||
| Equity-based programmes3) | -133 | -133 | -133 | ||||||
| Change in holdings of own shares | 153 | 153 | 153 | ||||||
| Closing balance | 21 942 | 100 253 | 1 146 | 3 400 | -1 869 | 1 365 | 126 237 | 126 237 | |
| Jan-Dec 2015 | |||||||||
| Opening balance | 21 942 | 108 435 | 1 367 | 3 877 | -1 370 | 292 | 134 543 | 33 | 134 576 |
| Net profit | 16 581 | 16 581 | 16 581 | ||||||
| Other comprehensive income (net of tax) | -719 | -667 | -573 | 4 178 | 2 219 | 2 219 | |||
| Total comprehensive income | 16 581 | -719 | -667 | -573 | 4 178 | 18 800 | 18 800 | ||
| Dissolvement of minority interest | -33 | -33 | |||||||
| Dividend to shareholders Equity-based programmes3) |
-10 400 | -10 400 | -10 400 | ||||||
| -164 | -164 | -164 | |||||||
| Change in holdings of own shares | 19 | 19 | 19 | ||||||
| Closing balance | 21 942 | 114 471 | 648 | 3 210 | -1 943 | 4 470 | 142 798 | 142 798 | |
| Jan-Mar 2015 | |||||||||
| Opening balance | 21 942 | 108 435 | 1 367 | 3 877 | -1 370 | 292 | 134 543 | 33 | 134 576 |
| Net profit | 4 651 | 4 651 | 4 651 | ||||||
| Other comprehensive income (net of tax) | 95 | 498 | -227 | -767 | -401 | -401 | |||
| Total comprehensive income | 4 651 | 95 | 498 | -227 | -767 | 4 250 | 4 250 | ||
| Dividend to shareholders | -10 400 | -10 400 | -10 400 | ||||||
| Equity-based programmes3) | 170 | 170 | 170 | ||||||
| Change in holdings of own shares | 88 | 88 | 88 | ||||||
| Closing balance | 21 942 | 102 944 | 1 462 | 4 375 | -1 597 | -475 | 128 651 | 33 | 128 684 |
1) 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.
2) The valuation methodology of insurance contracts in Denmark has migrated towards the Solvency II principles and the effect on Group as of 1st of January 2016 is SEK -440m. 3) 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-Mar | Jan-Dec | Jan-Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares owned by SEB, million | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Opening balance | 0.9 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Repurchased shares | 2.9 | 3.4 | |
| Sold/distributed shares | -0.8 | -8.0 | -0.8 |
| Closing balance | 3.0 | 0.9 | 4.7 |
Market value of shares owned by SEB, SEK m 233 76 470
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 - Mar | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 65 982 | 107 124 | - 38 | 21 002 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | 297 | 495 | - 40 | 903 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | - 11 491 | - 7 323 | 57 | - 19 102 |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 54 788 | 100 296 | - 45 | 2 803 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year | 110 770 | 105 848 | 5 | 105 848 |
| Exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents | - 1 453 | 5 379 | 2 119 | |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 54 788 | 100 296 | - 45 | 2 803 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period1) | 164 105 | 211 523 | - 22 | 110 770 |
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
| 31 Mar 2016 | 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Mar 2015 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | Carrying | Carrying | |||||
| SEK m | amount | Fair value | amount | Fair value | amount Fair value | ||
| Loans | 1 620 404 | 1 617 210 | 1 522 503 | 1 529 152 | 1 707 447 | 1 727 019 | |
| Equity instruments | 94 041 | 94 041 | 98 207 | 98 207 | 150 954 | 150 954 | |
| Debt instruments | 377 450 | 377 613 | 299 943 | 300 106 | 411 795 | 411 994 | |
| Derivative instruments | 247 896 | 247 896 | 215 551 | 215 551 | 334 931 | 334 931 | |
| Financial assets - policyholders bearing the risk | 267 333 | 267 333 | 271 613 | 271 613 | 280 940 | 280 940 | |
| Other | 49 036 | 49 036 | 37 666 | 37 666 | 45 391 | 45 391 | |
| Financial assets | 2 656 160 | 2 653 129 | 2 445 483 | 2 452 295 | 2 931 458 | 2 951 229 | |
| Deposits | 1 095 447 | 1 087 013 | 957 599 | 957 895 | 1 182 966 | 1 185 876 | |
| Equity instruments | 14 663 | 14 663 | 12 927 | 12 927 | 12 867 | 12 867 | |
| Debt instruments | 767 492 | 779 537 | 725 950 | 745 370 | 847 934 | 878 301 | |
| Derivative instruments | 217 855 | 217 855 | 190 039 | 190 039 | 295 421 | 295 421 | |
| Liabilities to policyholders - investment contracts | 268 621 | 268 621 | 271 995 | 271 995 | 281 791 | 281 791 | |
| Other | 75 417 | 75 418 | 59 619 | 59 619 | 72 601 | 72 601 | |
| Financial liabilities | 2 439 495 | 2 443 107 | 2 218 129 | 2 237 845 | 2 693 580 2 726 857 |
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 2015.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value – SEB Group
| SEK m | 31 Mar 2016 | 31 Dec 2015 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 247,169 | 15,123 | 5,040 | 267,332 | 255,175 | 13,831 | 2,607 | 271,613 |
| Equity instruments at fair value | 72,094 | 10,802 | 11,559 | 94,455 | 75,565 | 11,473 | 11,677 | 98,715 |
| Debt instruments at fair value | 185,537 | 171,002 | 1,193 | 357,732 | 132,789 | 144,948 | 1,204 | 278,941 |
| Derivative instruments at fair value | 4,354 | 229,394 | 14,149 | 247,897 | 2,061 | 202,261 | 11,229 | 215,551 |
| Investment properties | 7,192 | 7,192 | 7,169 | 7,169 | ||||
| Assets held for sale | 618 | 618 | 801 | 801 | ||||
| Total | 509,154 | 426,939 | 39,133 | 975,226 | 465,590 | 373,314 | 33,886 | 872,790 |
| Liabilities | ||||||||
| Liabilities to policyholders - investment contracts | 248,335 | 15,196 | 5,090 | 268,621 | 255,581 | 13,812 | 2,602 | 271,995 |
| Equity instruments at fair value | 14,277 | 2 | 384 | 14,663 | 12,445 | 37 | 445 | 12,927 |
| Debt instruments at fair value | 6,626 | 45,683 | 52,309 | 7,025 | 38,191 | 45,216 | ||
| Derivative instruments at fair value | 5,360 | 197,911 | 14,584 | 217,855 | 2,534 | 176,103 | 11,401 | 190,038 |
| Other financial liabilities | 16,441 | 16,441 | 17,377 | 17,377 | ||||
| Total | 274,598 | 275,233 | 20,058 | 569,889 | 277,585 | 245,520 | 14,448 | 537,553 |
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 2015. 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
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.
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 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.
| Gain/loss in | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closing | Gain/loss in | Other | Closing | ||||||||
| balance | Income | comprehensiv | Transfers into | Transfers out of | Exchange rate | balance | |||||
| Changes in level 3 | 31 Dec 2015 | statement | e income | Purchases | Sales | Issues | Settlements | Level 3 | Level 3 | differences | 31 Mar 2016 |
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Financial assets - policyholders bearing the risk | 2 607 | 13 | 4 520 | -2 091 | -9 | 5 040 | |||||
| Equity instruments at fair value | 11 677 | -540 | 467 | 486 | -572 | 41 | 11 559 | ||||
| Debt instruments at fair value | 1 204 | -11 | 21 | -26 | 5 | 1 193 | |||||
| Derivative instruments at fair value | 11 229 | 2 890 | 30 | 47 | -74 | 27 | 14 149 | ||||
| Investment properties | 7 169 | -9 | 2 | -7 | 37 | 7 192 | |||||
| Total | 33 886 | 2 343 | 467 | 5 059 | -2 696 | 0 | 47 | 0 | -74 | 101 | 39 133 |
| Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Liabilities to policyholders - investment contracts | 2 602 | 13 | 4 572 | -2 087 | -10 | 5 090 | |||||
| Equity instruments at fair value | 445 | 63 | -124 | 384 | |||||||
| Debt instruments at fair value | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Derivative instruments at fair value | 11 401 | 3 014 | 92 | 80 | -34 | 31 | 14 584 | ||||
| Total | 14 448 | 3 090 | 0 | 4 540 | -2 087 | 0 | 80 | 0 | -34 | 21 | 20 058 |
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. At the end of Q1 2016, basis for calculating sensitivities for Interest Rate Swaptions, within Insurance Holdings - Financial instruments, have changed from stressing the market value to stressing the implied volatility.
| 31 Mar 2016 | 31 Dec 2015 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Assets | Liabilities | Net | Sensitivity | Assets | Liabilities | Net | Sensitivity | |
| Derivative instruments1) 2) 4) | 959 | -1 035 | -76 | 96 | 919 | -813 | 106 | 97 | |
| Equity instruments3) 6) | 1 503 | -384 | 1 119 | 227 | 1 517 | -445 | 1 072 | 233 | |
| Insurance holdings - Financial instruments4 5 7) | 23 693 | -13 549 | 10 144 | 1 448 | 21 415 | -10 595 | 10 820 | 1 539 | |
| Insurance holdings - Investment properties6 7) | 7 192 | 7 192 | 719 | 7 169 | 7 169 | 717 |
1) Sensitivity from a shift of inflation linked swap spreads by 16 basis points (5) and implied volatilities by 5 percentage points (5).
2) Sensitivity from a shift of swap spreads by 5 basis points (5).
3) Valuation is estimated in a range of reasonable outcomes. Sensitivity analysis is based on 20 per cent (20) shift in market values.
4) Shift in implied volatility by 10 per cent (10).
5) Sensitivity analysis is based on a shift in private equity of 20 per cent (20), structured credits 10 per cent (10) and derivative market values of 10 per cent (10).
6) Sensitivity from a shift of investment properties/real estate funds market values of 10 per cent (10).
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 | Other | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Related arrangements | instruments in balance sheet |
|||||||
| Net amounts in |
Master netting | Collaterals received/ |
not subject to netting |
Total in | ||||
| SEK m | Gross amounts | Offset | balance sheet | arrangements | pledged | Net amounts | arrangements | balance sheet |
| 31 Mar 2016 | ||||||||
| Derivatives | 251 289 | -4 511 | 246 778 | -178 289 | -43 283 | 25 206 | 1 118 | 247 896 |
| Reversed repo receivables | 136 226 | -18 768 | 117 458 | -26 651 | -90 604 | 203 | 2 | 117 460 |
| Securities borrowing | 26 167 | 26 167 | -5 824 | -20 343 | 7 382 | 33 549 | ||
| Client receivables | 2 607 | -2 607 | 24 671 | 24 671 | ||||
| Assets | 416 289 | -25 886 | 390 403 | -210 764 | -154 230 | 25 409 | 33 173 | 423 576 |
| Derivatives | 220 035 | -4 511 | 215 524 | -178 289 | -31 731 | 5 504 | 2 331 | 217 855 |
| Repo payables | 52 386 | -18 754 | 33 632 | -26 651 | -6 798 | 183 | 33 632 | |
| Securities lending | 28 435 | -14 | 28 421 | -5 824 | -16 242 | 6 355 | 8 | 28 429 |
| Client payables | 2 607 | -2 607 | 27 150 | 27 150 | ||||
| Liabilities | 303 463 | -25 886 | 277 577 | -210 764 | -54 771 | 12 042 | 29 489 | 307 066 |
| 31 Dec 2015 | ||||||||
| Derivatives | 219 186 | -4 514 | 214 672 | -133 854 | -33 135 | 47 683 | 879 | 215 551 |
| Reversed repo receivables | 71 161 | -10 850 | 60 311 | -4 604 | -55 468 | 239 | 5 | 60 316 |
| Securities borrowing | 22 582 | -75 | 22 507 | -5 976 | -16 531 | 5 984 | 28 491 | |
| Client receivables | 335 | -333 | 2 | 2 | 11 752 | 11 754 | ||
| Assets | 313 264 | -15 772 | 297 492 | -144 434 | -105 134 | 47 924 | 18 620 | 316 112 |
| Derivatives | 192 675 | -4 514 | 188 161 | -133 854 | -49 311 | 4 996 | 1 878 | 190 039 |
| Repo payables | 20 459 | -10 850 | 9 609 | -4 604 | -4 128 | 877 | 9 609 | |
| Securities lending | 17 538 | -75 | 17 463 | -5 976 | -11 260 | 227 | 6 | 17 469 |
| Client payables | 333 | -333 | 9 812 | 9 812 | ||||
| Liabilities | 231 005 | -15 772 | 215 233 | -144 434 | -64 699 | 6 100 | 11 696 | 226 929 |
| 31 Mar 2015 | ||||||||
| Derivatives | 330 141 | -4 570 | 325 571 | -214 884 | -51 194 | 59 493 | 9 360 | 334 931 |
| Reversed repo receivables | 129 168 | -9 907 | 119 261 | -17 901 | -11 862 | 89 498 | 7 206 | 126 467 |
| Securities borrowing | 53 905 | 53 905 | -8 644 | -45 261 | 12 854 | 66 759 | ||
| Client receivables | 48 836 | -48 834 | 2 | 2 | 8 287 | 8 289 | ||
| Assets | 562 050 | -63 311 | 498 739 | -241 429 | -108 317 | 148 993 | 37 707 | 536 446 |
| Derivatives | 298 029 | -4 570 | 293 459 | -214 884 | -62 609 | 15 966 | 1 961 | 295 420 |
| Repo payables | 28 405 | -9 907 | 18 498 | -17 901 | -67 | 530 | 1 391 | 19 889 |
| Securities lending | 41 475 | 41 475 | -8 644 | -30 326 | 2 505 | 11 235 | 52 710 | |
| Client payables | 48 834 | -48 834 | 21 135 | 21 135 | ||||
| Liabilities | 416 743 | -63 311 | 353 432 | -241 429 | -93 002 | 19 001 | 35 722 | 389 154 |
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.
Non-performing loans – SEB Group
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 31 Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Individually assessed loans | |||
| Impaired loans | 5 099 | 4 900 | 7 264 |
| Specific reserves | - 2 253 | - 2 044 | - 2 865 |
| Collective reserves | - 1 189 | - 1 304 | - 1 290 |
| Impaired loans net | 1 657 | 1 552 | 3 109 |
| Specific reserve ratio for individually assessed impaired loans | 44.2% | 41.7% | 39.4% |
| Total reserve ratio for individually assessed impaired loans | 67.5% | 68.3% | 57.2% |
| Net level of impaired loans | 0.19% | 0.20% | 0.29% |
| Gross level of impaired loans | 0.34% | 0.35% | 0.47% |
| Portfolio assessed loans | |||
| Loans past due > 60 days | 2 867 | 2 922 | 3 523 |
| Restructured loans | 198 | 205 | 217 |
| Collective reserves for portfolio assessed loans | - 1 504 | - 1 530 | - 1 828 |
| Reserve ratio for portfolio assessed loans | 49.1% | 48.9% | 48.9% |
| Non-performing loans1) | |||
| Non-performing loans | 8 164 | 8 027 | 11 004 |
| NPL coverage ratio | 61.9% | 61.8% | 55.2% |
| NPL per cent of lending | 0.55% | 0.57% | 0.72% |
| 1) Consists of impaired loans, portfolio assessed loans past due more than 60 days and restructured portfolio assessed loans. | |||
| Reserves | |||
| Specific reserves | - 2 253 | - 2 044 | - 2 865 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collective reserves | - 2 693 | - 2 834 | - 3 118 |
| Reserves for off-balance sheet items | - 103 | - 81 | - 88 |
| Total reserves | - 5 049 | - 4 959 | - 6 071 |
Seized assets – SEB Group
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 31 Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Properties, vehicles and equipment | 1 033 | 1 116 | 1 459 |
| Shares | 40 | 39 | 46 |
| Total seized assets | 1 073 | 1 155 | 1 505 |
Intangible assets, specification of goodwill impairment – SEB Group
| Jan-Mar 2016 | Group | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 10 003 | 1 444 |
| Retirements and disposals/impairments | -5 334 | -1 444 |
| Exchange rate differences | 22 | |
| Acquisition value | 4 691 | 0 |
| Opening balance | -1 201 | |
| Retirements and disposals | 1 201 | |
| Accumulated depreciations | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 691 | 0 |
Event triggering reallocation of goodwill
In conjunction with SEB´s reorganisation goodwill has been reallocated to appropriate Cash Generating Units (CGUs) The CGU structure for impairment testing purposes before the reorganisation was to a large extent aligned with operating segments, except for Card and Life. The new customer centric organisation will be fundamental for management in steering and measuring the business going forward. Management´s focus on different customer segments will increase and therefore the change of CGU to be aligned with the business unit (BU) combined with geography to reflect the importance of steering and measuring the new customer centric organisation.
Principle for allocation of goodwill
The new and more customer centric organisation leads to that the former Wealth division is integrated into the current customer-oriented divisions and the supporting division Life & Investment Management. The reorganization triggers the reallocation. The guiding principle for the allocation of goodwill have been to identify the original acquisition from where the goodwill derives and match that with the new CGU (BU and geography). The appropriate CGUs have been deemed to be the CGUs at the time of the acquisitions made between 1996 and 2008. In total 104 CGUs have been identified and goodwill has been allocated to 14 as presented in the table below. Until year-end 2015 there were six CGUs presented in the table below. The CGUs equalled the operating segments with the exception of Card and Life.
| Old allocation | |
|---|---|
| CGUs | 2015 |
| Merchant Banking | 1 020 |
| Retail Sweden | 929 |
| Card | 826 |
| Wealth Management | 4 595 |
| Life Sweden | 2 334 |
| Life Denmark | 299 |
| Total | 10 003 |
| Acquisition New allocation Exchange rate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGUs | year | 2016 | differences | Impairment | 31 Mar 2016 | book value2) |
| Equities & Corp, Sweden & Norway1) | 2000 | 879 | -879 | 0 | 645 | |
| Transaction Services Poland | 2008 | 141 | -141 | 0 | 373 | |
| Internet/Telephone Sweden | 1997 | 929 | -929 | 0 | 0 | |
| Retail Norway | 2005 | 406 | -406 | 0 | 0 | |
| Card, Norway & Denmark1) | 2002/2004 | 826 | 18 | 844 | ||
| Life Sweden | 1996/1997 | 2 334 | 9 | 2 343 | ||
| Life Denmark | 2004 | 299 | -5 | -294 | 0 | 3 056 |
| Investment Management Sweden | 1997/1998 | 3 117 | -1 613 | 1 504 | 1 919 | |
| Investment Management, Finland & Denmark1) | 1997/2002 | 340 | -340 | 0 | 9 | |
| Investment Management, UK & BVI1) | 2008 | 732 | -732 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 10 003 | 22 | -5 334 | 4 691 |
1) In the table some of the 14 CGU:s are presented together due to that the acquisitions are related. The Equities and Corporate business in Sweden and Norway were acquired in a linked transaction and the Investment Management activities in UK and BVI as well. Card in Norway and Sweden is related to the Eurocard business and Investment Management in Finland and Denmark represents the same type of business and the amounts are minor.
2) Internally assessed.
CGUs with no future cash flow
For four of the new CGUs that had an original goodwill allocated there is no future cash flow due to changes in strategy for Internet/Telephone bank in Sweden, Retail Norway and Investment Management based in UK and British Virgin Islands and therefore the goodwill is impaired.
Result of impairment test
Impairment test results in six units where the goodwill is fully impaired and one unit where it is partially impaired. Three units have goodwill with no need of impairment. The impairment is reported as Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible assets in within Other in the income statement.
Estimates and assumptions used - future cash flows
Future cash flows The impairment test on goodwill is based on value in use and builds on the business plans for year 1-3 and projected cash flows for year 4-5. The long term growth in all geographies is based on
expectations on inflation 1.5 per cent. The allocated capital is derived from the Group's internal capital allocation model that has been aligned with the regulatory capital requirements including the management buffer. The cash flows in the business plans starts with the assumptions from the most recent Nordic outlook published. The main assumptions are; GDP growth in Sweden from 3.6 per cent to 2.5 per cent over three years and other Nordic countries excluding Sweden from 1.5 per cent to 2.0 per cent; inflation in Sweden from 1.0 per cent to 2.3 per cent and in Other Nordic countries from 1.5 per cent to 2.0 per cent. The repo rate in Sweden is assumed to increase to 0.75 per cent end of 2017. In addition to the assumptions financial effects from specific actions according to SEB's long term strategy are added. Year 4-5 projections includes regulatory uncertainties like Basel III proposals that increase capital needs.
Cost of capital (CoE) - discount rate
The associated risk in each specific business unit and geography has been reflected in the respective CoE for each CGU. Investment Management´s discount rate is higher, 11.5 per cent than the SEB Group´s average due to regulatory uncertainty related to limitations to retrocessions, possible further margin squeeze and the current negative interest environment that can create squeezed asset prices and volatility. For Life Denmark discount rate is higher, 11.5 per cent, than the SEB Group´s average due to the distribution model might be more dependent on own channels and uncertainty related to limitations in retrocessions. The base discount rate used in the impairment test at the end of 2015 is unchanged at 9.5 per cent post-tax for SEB Group and is determined based on information from external sources.
Sensitivities
The sensitivity analysis carried out did not result in calculated recoverable amounts below the carrying amounts for Card Norway, Card Denmark and Life Sweden. However, calculated recoverable amounts for Investment Management Sweden is sensitive to changes in the main assumptions. An increase of one percentage of the discount rate (CoE), a decrease of the growth rates by one percentage point for earnings before amortisations during the projection period and a decrease of one percentage point of the long term growth would lead to a recoverable amount of SEK 307m lower than the carrying amount. The increase in the discount rate implies lower value of the cashflows due to time value of money, the decrease of the growth rate of earnings before amortisations year 1-5 leads to lower result and thereby lower cashflows. The lowering of the long term growth has the same effect on earnings before amortization and the decrease of the long term growth rate on allocated internal capital leads to lower capital needs and thereby releases of cashflows.
Assets and liabilities held for sale – SEB Group
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 31 Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Other assets | 618 | 801 | 1 400 |
| Total assets held for sale | 618 | 801 | 1 400 |
| Other liabilities | 240 | ||
| Total liabilities held for sale | 0 | 0 | 240 |
The Baltic division has a divestment plan for investment properties. During the first 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 first quarter was SEK -183m.
SEB consolidated situation
Capital adequacy analysis for SEB consolidated situation
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 31 Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Own funds | |||
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | 107 306 | 107 535 | 103 300 |
| Tier 1 capital | 120 824 | 121 391 | 117 452 |
| Total own funds | 134 711 | 135 782 | 131 840 |
| Own funds requirement | |||
| Risk exposure amount | 562 754 | 570 840 | 623 454 |
| Expressed as own funds requirement | 45 020 | 45 667 | 49 874 |
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio | 19.1% | 18.8% | 16.6% |
| Tier 1 capital ratio | 21.5% | 21.3% | 18.8% |
| Total capital ratio | 23.9% | 23.8% | 21.1% |
| Own funds in relation to own funds requirement | 2.99 | 2.97 | 2.64 |
| Regulatory Common Equity Tier 1 capital requirement including buffer | 10.4% | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| of which capital conservation buffer requirement | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| of which systemic risk buffer requirement | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| of which countercyclical capital buffer requirement | 0.4% | 0.5% | |
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital available to meet buffer 1) | 14.6% | 14.3% | 12.1% |
| Transitional floor 80% of capital requirement according to Basel I | |||
| Minimum floor own funds requirement according to Basel I | 80 161 | 79 123 | 81 615 |
| Own funds according to Basel I | 134 765 | 135 478 | 131 975 |
| Own funds in relation to own funds requirement Basel I | 1.68 | 1.71 | 1.62 |
| Leverage ratio | |||
| Exposure measure for leverage ratio calculation | 2 655 228 | 2 463 479 | 2 866 392 |
| of which on balance sheet items | 2 251 036 | 2 094 445 | 2 463 488 |
| of which off balance sheet items | 404 192 | 369 034 | 402 904 |
| Leverage ratio | 4.6% | 4.9% | 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 31 March 2016, the internally assessed capital requirement including insurance risk amounted to SEK 60bn (59). 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
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 31 Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Shareholders equity | 21 942 | 21 942 | 21 942 |
| Retained earnings | 57 052 | 53 458 | 53 370 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income and other reserves | 49 537 | 50 817 | 48 688 |
| Independently reviewed result | -2 294 | 16 581 | 4 651 |
| Minority interests | 33 | ||
| Total equity according to balance sheet | 126 237 | 142 798 | 128 684 |
| Deductions related to the consolidated situation and other foreseeable charges | -5 543 2) | -14 808 | -5 209 |
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital before regulatory adjustments 1) | 120 694 | 127 990 | 123 475 |
| Additional value adjustments | -1 268 | -937 | -1 199 |
| Intangible assets | -6 560 | -11 942 | -12 170 |
| Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability | -493 | -501 | -558 |
| Fair value reserves related to gains or losses on cash flow hedges | -3 401 | -3 210 | -4 375 |
| Negative amounts resulting from the calculation of expected loss amounts | -368 | -571 | -134 |
| Gains or losses on liabilities valued at fair value resulting from changes in own credit standing | -206 | -145 | 263 |
| Defined-benefit pension fund assets | -895 | -2 927 | |
| Direct and indirect holdings of own CET1 instruments | -155 | -179 | -1 341 |
| Securitisation positions with 1,250% risk weight | -42 | -43 | -661 |
| Total regulatory adjustments to Common Equity Tier 1 | -13 388 | -20 455 | -20 175 |
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | 107 306 | 107 535 | 103 300 |
| Additional Tier 1 instruments | 8 905 | 9 258 | 9 511 |
| Grandfathered additional Tier 1 instruments | 4 613 | 4 598 | 4 641 |
| Tier 1 capital | 120 824 | 121 391 | 117 452 |
| Tier 2 instruments | 16 148 | 16 091 | 16 243 |
| Grandfathered Tier 2 instruments | 720 | ||
| Net provisioning amount for IRB-reported exposures | 314 | 875 | |
| Holdings of Tier 2 instruments in financial sector entities | -2 575 | -2 575 | -2 575 |
| Tier 2 capital | 13 887 | 14 391 | 14 388 |
| Total own funds | 134 711 | 135 782 | 131 840 |
1) 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).
2) The deduction for dividend is calculated on profit before impairment of goodwill.
Risk exposure amount for SEB consolidated situation
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 31 Mar | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | |||
| Risk | ||||||
| Risk exposure | Own funds | Risk exposure | Own funds | exposure | Own funds | |
| Credit risk IRB approach | amount | requirement 1) | amount | requirement 1) | amount | requirement 1) |
| Exposures to institutions | 23 349 | 1 868 | 22 701 | 1 816 | 36 741 | 2 939 |
| Exposures to corporates | 307 027 | 24 562 | 307 618 | 24 609 | 340 119 | 27 210 |
| Retail exposures | 53 204 | 4 256 | 53 163 | 4 253 | 53 266 | 4 261 |
| of which secured by immovable property | 32 836 | 2 627 | 32 784 | 2 623 | 30 608 | 2 449 |
| of which qualifying revolving retail exposures 2) | 248 | 20 | 326 | 26 | ||
| of which retail SME | 3 628 | 290 | 3 255 | 260 | 3 944 | 316 |
| of which other retail exposures | 16 740 | 1 339 | 16 876 | 1 350 | 18 388 | 1 471 |
| Securitisation positions | 3 561 | 285 | 4 114 | 329 | 3 490 | 279 |
| Total IRB approach | 387 141 | 30 971 | 387 596 | 31 007 | 433 616 | 34 689 |
| Credit risk standardised approach | ||||||
| Exposures to central governments or central banks | 1 258 | 101 | 1 425 | 114 | 577 | 46 |
| Exposures to regional governments or local authorities | 53 | 4 | 51 | 4 | 38 | 3 |
| Exposures to public sector entities | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Exposures to institutions | 937 | 75 | 1 062 | 85 | 2 309 | 185 |
| Exposures to corporates | 15 545 | 1 244 | 15 568 | 1 245 | 14 605 | 1 168 |
| Retail exposures | 15 084 | 1 207 | 14 821 | 1 186 | 17 021 | 1 362 |
| Exposures secured by mortgages on immovable property | 4 199 | 336 | 4 159 | 333 | 4 186 | 335 |
| Exposures in default | 383 | 31 | 520 | 42 | 616 | 49 |
| Exposures associated with particularly high risk | 1 623 | 130 | 1 823 | 146 | 1 892 | 151 |
| Securitisation positions | 208 | 17 | ||||
| Exposures in the form of collective investment undertakings (CIU) | 56 | 4 | 56 | 4 | 50 | 4 |
| Equity exposures | 2 719 | 218 | 2 182 | 175 | 2 339 | 187 |
| Other items | 7 328 | 585 | 6 364 | 509 | 9 321 | 746 |
| Total standardised approach | 49 192 | 3 936 | 48 244 | 3 860 | 52 960 | 4 236 |
| Market risk | ||||||
| Trading book exposures where internal models are applied | 27 430 | 2 194 | 34 233 | 2 739 | 34 114 | 2 729 |
| Trading book exposures applying standardised approaches | 12 067 | 965 | 11 608 | 929 | 21 055 | 1 684 |
| Foreign exchange rate risk | 2 902 | 232 | 4 778 | 382 | 4 155 | 332 |
| Total market risk | 42 399 | 3 391 | 50 619 | 4 050 | 59 324 | 4 745 |
| Other own funds requirements | ||||||
| Operational risk advanced measurement approach | 47 195 | 3 776 | 47 804 | 3 824 | 48 394 | 3 872 |
| Settlement risk | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Credit value adjustment | 6 476 | 518 | 6 910 | 553 | 9 605 | 768 |
| Investment in insurance business | 16 633 | 1 331 | 15 525 | 1 242 | 15 525 | 1 242 |
| Other exposures | 4 364 | 349 | 5 243 | 419 | 4 030 | 322 |
| Additional risk exposure amount 3) | 9 354 | 748 | 8 898 | 712 | ||
| Total other own funds requirements | 84 022 | 6 722 | 84 381 | 6 750 | 77 554 | 6 204 |
| Total | 562 754 | 45 020 | 570 840 | 45 667 | 623 454 | 49 874 |
1) Own funds requirement 8% of risk exposure amount according to Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (CRR).
2) Reported as other retail exposures from 1 January 2016.
3) Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (CRR) Article 3.
Change in risk exposure amount
The risk exposure amount (REA) decreased by SEK 8bn in the first quarter 2016. The decrease was mostly driven by a
| Risk exposure amount | SEK bn |
|---|---|
| Balance 31 December 2015 | 571 |
| Volume and mix changes | 4 |
| Currency effect | -2 |
| Process and regulatory changes | -2 |
| Risk class migration | -1 |
| Underlying market and operational risk changes | -7 |
| Balance 31 March 2016 | 563 |
change in underlying market risk as well as certain process improvements. Credit risk REA was largely unchanged.
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) | 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 31 Mar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average risk-weight | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Exposures to institutions | 25.2% | 24.4% | 22.1% |
| Exposures to corporates | 32.2% | 32.3% | 34.9% |
| Retail exposures | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| of which secured by immovable property | 6.8% | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| of which qualifying revolving retail exposures | 42.4% | 42.0% | |
| of which retail SME | 70.5% | 62.9% | 69.3% |
| of which other retail exposures | 28.3% | 28.4% | 29.2% |
| Securitisation positions | 42.8% | 46.5% | 30.0% |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.)
Income statement – Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.)
| In accordance with FSA regulations | Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 |
| Interest income | 7 246 | 7 258 | 0 | 7 246 | 8 118 | -11 | 30 092 |
| Leasing income | 1 351 | 1 372 | -2 | 1 351 | 1 335 | 1 | 5 439 |
| Interest expense | -3 757 | -3 722 | 1 | -3 757 | -4 458 | -16 | -16 043 |
| Dividends | 1 542 | 1 462 | 5 | 1 542 | 1 345 | 15 | 8 028 |
| Fee and commission income | 2 905 | 3 065 | -5 | 2 905 | 2 945 | -1 | 12 258 |
| Fee and commission expense | - 831 | - 732 | 14 | - 831 | - 636 | 31 | -3 058 |
| Net financial income | 825 | 1 153 | -28 | 825 | 1 031 | -20 | 3 428 |
| Other income | 236 | 486 | -51 | 236 | 257 | -8 | 1 137 |
| Total operating income | 9 517 | 10 342 | -8 | 9 517 | 9 937 | -4 | 41 281 |
| Administrative expenses | -3 526 | -3 361 | 5 | -3 526 | -3 343 | 5 | -13 458 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment | |||||||
| of tangible and intangible assets | -1 512 | -1 346 | 12 | -1 512 | -1 361 | 11 | -5 447 |
| Total operating expenses | -5 038 | -4 707 | 7 | -5 038 | -4 704 | 7 | -18 905 |
| Profit before credit losses | 4 479 | 5 635 | -21 | 4 479 | 5 233 | -14 | 22 376 |
| Net credit losses | - 121 | - 64 | 89 | - 121 | - 139 | -13 | - 520 |
| Impairment of financial assets1) | -2 687 | - 113 | -2 687 | - 775 | |||
| Operating profit | 1 671 | 5 458 | -69 | 1 671 | 5 094 | -67 | 21 081 |
| Appropriations | - 4 | 262 | - 4 | 514 | 781 | ||
| Income tax expense | - 638 | -1 159 | -45 | - 638 | -1 101 | -42 | -3 679 |
| Other taxes | - 18 | - 148 | -88 | - 18 | 12 | - 138 | |
| Net profit | 1 011 | 4 413 | -77 | 1 011 | 4 519 | -78 | 18 045 |
1) As a result of impairment of goodwill in SEB Group, impairment of shares in subsidiaries has affected the parent company with an amount of SEK 2,687m.
Statement of comprehensive income – Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.)
| Q1 | Q4 | Jan - Mar | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 |
| Net profit | 1 011 | 4 413 | -77 | 1 011 | 4 519 | -78 | 18 045 |
| Items that may subsequently be reclassified to the income statement: | |||||||
| Available-for-sale financial assets | 55 | - 362 | 55 | 84 | -35 | - 423 | |
| Cash flow hedges | 190 | - 561 | 190 | 499 | -62 | - 665 | |
| Translation of foreign operations | 13 | - 34 | 13 | 34 | -62 | - 41 | |
| Other comprehensive income (net of tax) | 258 | - 957 | -127 | 258 | 617 | -58 | -1 129 |
| Total comprehensive income | 1 269 | 3 456 | -63 | 1 269 | 5 136 | -75 | 16 916 |
| Balance sheet - | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.) | ||
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| Condensed | 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 31 Mar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Cash and cash balances with central banks | 127 026 | 55 712 | 166 113 |
| Loans to credit institutions | 186 293 | 166 267 | 218 326 |
| Loans to the public | 1 129 391 | 1 080 438 | 1 116 365 |
| Financial assets at fair value | 513 888 | 415 321 | 642 633 |
| Available-for-sale financial assets | 13 339 | 12 985 | 15 270 |
| Held-to-maturity investments | 90 | ||
| Investments in associates | 905 | 1 001 | 987 |
| Shares in subsidiaries | 49 821 | 52 398 | 53 467 |
| Tangible and intangible assets | 39 704 | 40 577 | 42 107 |
| Other assets | 55 438 | 41 906 | 53 996 |
| Total assets | 2 115 805 | 1 866 605 | 2 309 354 |
| Deposits from credit institutions | 219 507 | 134 816 | 268 290 |
| Deposits and borrowing from the public1) | 783 831 | 690 301 | 779 156 |
| Debt securities | 668 026 | 632 403 | 730 361 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value | 231 097 | 202 791 | 312 642 |
| Other liabilities | 70 459 | 53 532 | 76 087 |
| Provisions | 151 | 144 | 163 |
| Subordinated liabilities | 31 719 | 31 372 | 33 113 |
| Untaxed reserves | 23 465 | 23 466 | 23 103 |
| Total equity | 87 550 | 97 780 | 86 439 |
| Total liabilities, untaxed reserves and shareholders' equity | 2 115 805 | 1 866 605 | 2 309 354 |
| 1) Private and SME deposits covered by deposit guarantee | 111 977 | 111 990 | 107 555 |
| Private and SME deposits not covered by deposit guarantee | 135 379 | 124 753 | 109 400 |
| All other deposits | 536 475 | 453 558 | 562 201 |
| Total deposits from the public | 783 831 | 690 301 | 779 156 |
Pledged assets, contingent liabilities and commitments - Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.)
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 31 Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Pledged assets for own liabilities | 434 768 | 399 047 | 438 567 |
| Other pledged assets | 128 319 | 135 864 | 161 400 |
| Pledged assets | 563 087 | 534 911 | 599 967 |
| Contingent liabilities | 83 336 | 87 798 | 115 705 |
| Commitments | 458 762 | 434 656 | 472 038 |
| Contingent liabilities and commitments | 542 098 | 522 454 | 587 743 |
Capital adequacy - Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.)
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | 31 Mar | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Own funds | ||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | 93 159 | 91 951 | 86 517 | |
| Tier 1 capital | 106 677 | 105 806 | 100 669 | |
| Total own funds | 120 611 | 119 472 | 115 057 | |
| Own funds requirement | ||||
| Risk exposure amount | 480 263 | 478 376 | 534 485 | |
| Expressed as own funds requirement | 38 421 | 38 270 | 42 759 | |
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio | 19.4% | 19.2% | 16.2% | |
| Tier 1 capital ratio | 22.2% | 22.1% | 18.8% | |
| Total capital ratio | 25.1% | 25.0% | 21.5% | |
| Own funds in relation to capital requirement | 3.14 | 3.12 | 2.69 | |
| Regulatory Common Equity Tier 1 capital requirement including buffers | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.0% | |
| of which capital conservation buffer requirement | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | |
| of which countercyclical capital buffer requirement | 0.6% | 0.6% | ||
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital available to meet buffers 1) | 14.8% | 14.7% | 11.7% |
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 44bn (44).
Definitions
Return on equity
Net profit attributable to shareholders in relation to average shareholders' equity.
Return on business equity
Operating profit by division, reduced by a standard tax rate, in relation to the divisions' business equity.
Return on total assets
Net profit attributable to shareholders, in relation to average total assets.
Return on risk exposure amount
Net profit attributable to shareholders in relation to average risk exposure amount.
Cost/income ratio
Total operating expenses in relation to total operating income.
Basic earnings per share
Net profit attributable to shareholders in relation to the weighted average number of shares outstanding.
Diluted earnings per share
Net profit attributable to shareholders in relation to the weighted average diluted number of shares.
Net worth per share
Shareholders' equity plus the equity portion of any surplus values in the holdings of interest-bearing securities and surplus value in life insurance operations in relation to the number of shares outstanding.
Equity per share
Shareholders' equity in relation to the number of shares outstanding.
Risk exposure amount
Total assets and off balance sheet items, weighted in accordance with capital adequacy regulation for credit risk and market risk. The operational risks are measured and added as risk exposure amount. Risk exposure amounts are only defined for the consolidated situation, excluding insurance entities and items deducted from own funds.
Common Equity Tier 1 capital
Shareholders' equity excluding proposed dividend, deferred tax assets, intangible assets and certain other regulatory adjustments defined in Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (CRR).
Tier 1 capital
Common Equity Tier 1 capital plus qualifying forms of subordinated loans.
Tier 2 capital
Mainly subordinated loans not qualifying as Tier 1 capital contribution.
Own funds
The sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital.
Tier 1 capital ratio
Tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk exposure amount.
Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio
Common Equity Tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk exposure amount.
Total capital ratio
Total own funds as a percentage of risk exposure amount.
Leverage ratio
Tier 1 capital as a percentage of total assets including off balance sheet items with conversion factors according to the standardized approach.
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
High-quality liquid assets in relation to the estimated net cash outflows over the next 30 calendar days. (Finansinspektionen's regulatory code FFFS 2012:6 and EU Regulation 575/2013.)
Credit loss level
Net credit losses as a percentage of the opening balance of loans to the public, loans to credit institutions and loan guarantees less specific, collective and off balance sheet reserves.
Gross level of impaired loans
Individually assessed impaired loans, gross, as a percentage of loans to the public and loans to credit institutions before reduction of reserves.
Net level of impaired loans
Individually assessed impaired loans, net (less specific reserves) as a percentage of net loans to the public and loans to credit institutions less specific reserves and collective reserves.
Specific reserve ratio for individually assessed impaired loans Specific reserves as a percentage of individually assessed impaired loans.
Total reserve ratio for individually assessed impaired loans
Total reserves (specific reserves and collective reserves for individually assessed loans) as a percentage of individually assessed impaired loans.
Reserve ratio for portfolio assessed loans
Collective reserves for portfolio assessed loans as a percentage of portfolio assessed loans past due more than 60 days or restructured.
Non-Performing-Loans
SEB's term for loans that are either impaired or not performing according to the loan contract. Includes Individually assessed impaired loans, Portfolio assessed loans, past due > 60 days and Restructured portfolio assessed loans (based on IFRS concessions).
NPL coverage ratio
Total reserves (specific, collective and off balance sheet reserves) as a percentage of Non-performing loans.
NPL per cent of lending
Non-performing loans as a percentage of loans to the public and loans to credit institutions before reduction of reserves.
This is SEB
| Our vision | To deliver world-class service to our customers. |
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| Our purpose | We believe that entrepreneurial minds and innovative companies are key to creating a better world. We are here to enable them to achieve their aspirations and succeed through good times and bad. |
| Our overall ambition | To be the undisputed leading Nordic bank for corporations and institutions and the top universal bank in Sweden and the Baltic countries. |
| Whom we serve | 2,300 large corporations, 700 financial institutions, 257,000 SME and 1,3 million private full service customers bank with SEB. They are served mainly in eight countries around the Baltic Sea. |
| Our strategic priorities | Leading customer experience – develop long-term relationships based on trust so that customers feel that the services and advice offered are insightful about their needs, are convenient and accessible on their terms and that SEB shares knowledge and acts proactively in their best interest. |
| Growth in areas of strength – pursue growth in three selected core areas – large corporations and financial institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises in Sweden, and savings offering to private individuals and corporate customers. |
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| Resilience and flexibility – maintain resilience and flexibility in order to adapt operations to the prevailing market conditions. Resilience is based upon cost and capital efficiency. |
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| Values | Guided by our Code of Business Conduct and our core values: customers first, commitment, collaboration and simplicity. |
| People | Around 15,500 highly skilled employees serving customers from locations in some 20 countries; covering different time zones, securing reach and local market knowledge. |
| History | 160 years of business, trust and sharing knowledge. The Bank has always acted responsibly in society promoting entrepreneurship, international outlook and long-term relationships. |
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