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SpareBank 1 SMN

Quarterly Report May 10, 2023

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First Quarter Report 2023

Main figures 3
Report of the Board of Directors 5
Income statement 21
Balance sheet 23
Cash flow statement 24
Change in equity 25
Notes 28
Results from quarterly accounts 59
Key figures from quarterly accounts 60
Equity capital certificates 61
Auditor's report 63

Main figures

January - March
From the income statement (NOKm) 2023 2022 2022
Net interest 1,035 759 3,339
Net commission income and other income 541 522 2,042
Net return on financial investments 28 175 380
Total income 1,604 1,456 5,760
Total operating expenses 728 629 2,443
Results before losses 875 827 3,317
Loss on loans, guarantees etc -71 0 -7
Results before tax 946 827 3,324
Tax charge 206 166 718
Result investment held for sale, after tax 38 37 179
Net profit 778 698 2,785
Interest Tier 1 Capital 34 21 63
Net profit excl. Interest Tier 1 Capital 744 677 2,722
Balance sheet figures 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
Gross loans to customers 153,181 147,023 152,629
Gross loans to customers incl. SB1 Boligkreditt and SB1 Næringskreditt 213,967 199,965 211,244
Deposits from customers 123,529 114,053 122,010
Average total assets 225,759 202,936 196,226
Total assets 228,207 207,027 223,110
January - March
Key figures 2023 2022 2022
Profitability
Return on equity1) 13.0 % 12.6 % 12.3 %
Cost-income ratio1) 45 % 43 % 42 %
Deposit-to-loan ratio excl. SB1 Boligkreditt and SB1 Næringskreditt 81 % 78 % 80 %
Deposit-to-loan ratio incl. SB1 Boligkreditt and SB1 Næringskreditt 1) 58 % 57 % 58 %
Growth in loans (gross) last 12 months (incl. SB1 Boligkreditt and SB1 Næringskreditt) 1) 7.0 % 7.9 % 8.1 %
Growth in deposits last 12 months 8.3 % 11.4 % 9.6 %
Losses in % of gross loans incl. SB1 Boligkreditt and SB1 Næringskreditt
Impairment losses ratio1) -0.13 % 0.00 % 0.00 %
Stage 3 as a percentage of gross loans1) 0.96 % 1.62 % 0.97 %
Solidity 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
Capital ratio 22.2 % 21.9 % 23.1 %
Tier 1 capital ratio 20.1 % 19.8 % 20.9 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 18.2 % 18.3 % 18.9 %
Tier 1 capital 21,985 19,797 21,835
Total eligible capital 24,298 21,839 24,147
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) 194 % 155 % 239 %
Leverage Ratio 6.9 % 6.9 % 7.1 %
Branches and staff 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
Number of branches 40 40 40
No. Of full-time positions 1,415 1,401 1,432
1)
Defined as alternative performance measures, see attachment to quarterly report

1st Quarter 2023

31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31 Dec 31 Dec
Key figures ECC 2023 2022 2022 2021 2020 2019
ECC ratio 64 % 64 % 64 % 64 % 64 % 64 %
Number of certificates issued, millions1) 129.43 129.39 129.29 129.39 129.39 129.30
ECC share price at end of period (NOK) 123.60 141.20 127.40 149.00 97.60 100.20
Stock value (NOKM) 15,997 18,270 16,471 19,279 12,629 12,956
Booked equity capital per ECC (including dividend) 1) 105.63 99.55 109.86 103.48 94.71 90.75
Profit per ECC, majority 1) 3.51 3.20 12.82 13.31 8.87 12.14
Dividend per ECC 6.50 7.50 4.40 6.50
Price-Earnings Ratio 1) 8.79 11.05 9.94 11.19 11.01 8.26
Price-Book Value Ratio 1) 1.17 1.42 1.16 1.44 1.03 1.10

1) Defined as alternative performance measures, see attachment to quarterly report

Report of the Board of Directors

First quarter 2023

(Consolidated figures. Figures in parenthesis refer to the same period of 2022 unless otherwise stated)

  • Net profit: NOK 778m (698m)
  • Return on equity: 13.0 per cent (12.6 per cent)
  • CET1 ratio: 18.2 per cent (18.3 per cent )
  • Growth in lending: 1.3 per cent (2.4 per cent) and in deposits: 1.2 per cent (growth of 2.5 per cent)
  • Growth in lending over the past 12 months: 7.0 per cent (7.9 per cent) and in deposits: 8.3 per cent (11.4 per cent)
  • Lending to personal customers rose by 0.7 per cent in the quarter (1.6 per cent), in the fourth quarter 2022 growth was 1.0 per cent. Lending to corporate clients rose by 2.5 per cent (4.0 per cent), compared with 1.4 per cent in the fourth quarter 2022.
  • Deposits from personal customers rose by 1.3 per cent (2.2 per cent), compared with 1.4 per cent in the fourth quarter 2022. Deposits from corporate clients rose by 1.2 per cent (2.6 per cent), growth in the fourth quarter 2022 was 1.4 per cent.
  • Net result of ownership interests: NOK 125m (62m)
  • Net result of financial instruments (incl. dividends): minus NOK 97m (gain of 113m)
  • Net recovery of losses on loans and guarantees: NOK 71m (0m), -0.13 per cent of gross lending (0 per cent)
  • Earnings per equity certificate (EC): NOK 3.51 (3.20). Book value per EC: NOK 105.63 (99.55)
  • In the first quarter of 2023, the accounts were debited by NOK 51 million as a result of the embezzlement committed against the bank in January 2023.

Events in the quarter

Interest rates continue to rise

Norges Bank raised its base rate to 3.00 per cent in March and to 3.25 per cent at the beginning of May. SpareBank 1 SMN has like other banks raised mortgage interest rates and deposit rates. At its interest rate meeting in March the central bank indicated a base rate hike to 3.50 – 3.75 per cent in the course of 2023.

The 12-month rate of growth in the consumer price index was 6.5 per cent at the end of the quarter, and Norges Bank expects the CPI to remain above the target level of 2 per cent up to 2026. The labour market remains tight, and activity levels in the Norwegian economy are high. At the same time there are signs that price growth and a tighter monetary policy stance are reducing households' purchasing power. This is expected to affect firms' activity in the period ahead. More customers are turning to the bank for financial advice, but so far no significant increase in loan defaults is in evidence.

Figures for the first quarter 2023 indicate that the number of bankruptcies in the region is nearing the level prior to the pandemic. For SpareBank 1 SMN's part the credit risk trend in the corporate portfolio is acceptable. While continued improvement is seen in the offshore segment, increased risk is noted in the wider business sector due to high inflation and higher interest rates. Industries viewed as more exposed than others are construction, retail trade and commercial property.

Embezzlement case

On 19 January SpareBank 1 SMN reported a hired replacement employee to the police for gross embezzlement. The matter was brought to light by the bank's own control systems. The embezzlement totals NOK 75m. The accused returned about NOK 9m to SpareBank 1 SMN before his arrest. The net amount taken out of SpareBank 1 SMN is accordingly just over NOK 66m. NOK 15m was returned to the bank from the police after being placed in safekeeping. SpareBank 1 SMN has insurance cover against economic crime, including embezzlement. The claim against the insurer is a contingent asset under IAS 37 which is not recognised as income since the standard requires an absence of all uncertainty as to the claim settlement before recognition can take place. The insurance policy carries a deductible of NOK 5m.

Merger with SpareBank 1 Søre Sunnmøre

Over the course of the first quarter the banks carried out a comprehensive merger project, and a successful legal merger was completed on 2 May. SpareBank 1 Søre Sunnmøre is now a part of SpareBank 1 SMN, and work on achieving business gains of the merger is under way.

Results for the first quarter of 2023

The first quarter net profit was NOK 778m (698m), and return on equity was 13.0 per cent (12.6 per cent). The net profit is NOK 10m better than in the fourth quarter. The profit growth from last year's fourth quarter is largely due to increased net interest income and reduced losses.

Earnings per equity certificate (EC) were NOK 3.51 (3.20) and the EC's book value was NOK 105.63 (99.55). In the fourth quarter 2022 earnings per EC were NOK 3.53.

Net interest income totalled NOK 1,035m (759m), which is NOK 73m higher than in the fourth quarter and NOK 275m better than in the same quarter last year. In the first quarter 2023 a flattening of the base rate and the interest rate increases has resulted in increased margins on loans and reduced margins on deposits. Increased lending and deposit volumes, along with higher return on equity, have strengthened net interest income.

Net commission and other income rose from the previous quarter by NOK 68m to NOK 541m (522m). Increased incomes from accounting services are the main reason for the growth from the fourth quarter.

The group's share of the results from ownership interests and related companies was NOK 125m (62m). In the fourth quarter the profit share was NOK 195m. The decline from the fourth quarter is mainly down to a profit decline recorded by SpareBank 1 Gruppen. A positive profit performance was posted by BN Bank in which SpareBank 1 SMN holds a 35 per cent stake.

Return on financial investments (incl. dividends) was minus NOK 97m (gain of 113m) and in the fourth quarter minus NOK 33m.

Operating expenses came to NOK 728m (629m) and in the fourth quarter to NOK 646m. The first quarter 2023 accounts are debited by NOK 51m as a result of the embezzlement committed against the bank in January 2023, and NOK 15m in merger costs.

A net recovery of NOK 71m was (0m) was recorded on losses on loans and guarantees in the first quarter and a loss of NOK 19m in the fourth quarter. The first quarter saw a reversal of previous loss write-downs on offshore exposures totalling NOK 137m.

Overall lending grew by 7.0 per cent (7.9 per cent) and deposits by 8.3 per cent (11.4 per cent) in the last 12 months. In the first quarter lending growth was 1.3 per cent (2.4 per cent) and deposit growth 1.2 per cent (2.5 per cent). Growth in credit to households has slowed, and growth in SpareBank 1 SMN's mortgage lending has been on the decline, but above the credit growth to households in the past year.

As at 31 March 2023 the CET1 ratio was 18.2 per cent (18.3 per cent), a decline of 0.7 per cent from the previous quarter. The CET1 ratio target is 17.2 per cent.

Increased net interest income

Norges Bank raised its base rate to 3.00 per cent in March 2023. Market interest rates in terms of NIBOR have risen substantially, and were approximately 3.30 per cent at the end of the first quarter 2023 compared with 1.18 at the end of the first quarter 2022. The bank has raised mortgage and deposit rates in step with the changes in the base rate, most recently with effect from 1 February 2023. A further increase is announced with effect from 11 May 2023 following Norges Bank's base rate hike on 23 March.

Net interest income totalled NOK 1,035m (759m) compared with NOK 961m in the fourth quarter 2022. The increase of NOK 73m from the fourth quarter is 7.6 per cent. Average market interest rates in the fourth quarter 2022 and the first quarter 2023 were at approximately the same level. Margins on residential mortgages and loans to corporates rose, while margins on deposits fell in the quarter. Compared with the first quarter 2022, increased deposit margins, growth in lending and deposits along with higher return on equity have strengthened net interest income.

Norges Bank has revised up its forecast for the base rate, and has signalled a rate of 3.50 per cent in summer 2023.

Commission income and other operating income

A high proportion of multi-product customers contributes to high customer satisfaction and a diversified income flow for the group.

Commission income (NOKm) 1Q 23 4Q 22 1Q 22
Payment transfers 72 91 69
Creditcard 17 15 15
Saving products 10 11 9
Insurance 61 60 57
Guarantee commission 16 25 19
Real estate agency 105 94 94
Accountancy services 188 127 156
Other commissions 11 14 14
Commissions ex SB1 Boligkreditt and SB1 Næringskreditt 480 438 434
Commissions SB1 Boligkreditt 57 32 84
Commissions SB1 Næringskreditt 3 4 4
Total commissions 541 473 522

Commission income and other operating income totalled NOK 541m (522m) compared with NOK 473m in the fourth quarter 2022.

Commission income on loans sold to SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt and SpareBank 1 Næringskreditt altogether totalled NOK 60m (88m). In the fourth quarter 2022 commissions came to NOK 36m. The increase in the first quarter 2023 compared with the preceding quarter is due to higher margins on loans sold to SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt.

Other commission income totalled NOK 480m (434m) compared with NOK 438m in the fourth quarter. The increase from both the fourth quarter and first quarter of 2022 relates mainly to accounting services.

Return on financial investments

Return on financial investments in the first quarter was minus NOK 99m (111m) and in the fourth quarter minus NOK 52m. The group's shareholdings showed a capital loss of NOK 17m (gain of 137m). Financial instruments, including bonds and CDs, showed a capital loss of NOK 105m (loss of 33m) as a result of increased credit margins and interest rate turbulence. Income of NOK 23m (8m) from forex transactions refers to corporate clients' currency trading and agio on the bank's funding in foreign currencies.

Return on financial investments (NOKm) 1Q 23 4Q 22 1Q 22
Capital gains/losses shares -17 -23 137
Gain/(loss) on financial instruments -105 -55 -33
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 23 25 8
Net return on financial instruments -99 -52 111

Product companies and other related companies

The product companies provide SpareBank 1 SMN with a broad product range and commission income along with return on invested capital. The overall profit share from the product companies and other related companies was NOK 125m (62m). In the fourth quarter the figure was NOK 195m.

Income from investment in associated companies (NOKm) 1Q 23 4Q 22 1Q 22
SpareBank 1 Gruppen (19.5%)* 34 128 13
SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt (22.6%) 33 -1 -5
SpareBank 1 Næringskreditt (16.3%) 2 2 0
BN Bank (35.0 %) 62 54 49
SpareBank 1 Kreditt (18.0 %) -4 0 3
SpareBank 1 Betaling (20.8%) -8 22 -5
SpareBank 1 Forvaltning (19.6%) 8 5 8
Other companies -3 -15 -1
Income from investment in associated companies 125 195 62

* SpareBank 1 Gruppen has implemented IFRS 17 from 01 January 2023, comparison figures have not been reinstated but information about the effect is shown in Note 1.

SpareBank 1 Gruppen

The company owns 100 per cent of the shares of SpareBank 1 Forsikring, SpareBank 1 Factoring and SpareBank 1 Spleis. The company is majority owner of Fremtind Forsikring with a 65 per cent stake, and owns 50 per cent of Kredinor.

SpareBank 1 Gruppen's profit share from SpareBank 1 Gruppen was NOK 34m (13m) and in the fourth quarter 2022 NOK 128m. The group has not restated comparatives, but the effect on the group's net profit is shown in note 1.

SpareBank 1 Gruppen's post-tax profit in the first quarter 2023 was NOK 272m (289m). Of the profit of NOK 272m, NOK 176m (188m) accrues to the majority owners of SpareBank 1. Return on equity in the first quarter 2023 was 7.8 per cent (8.3 per cent).

As at 1 January 2023, a negative implementation effect on equity upon the transition to IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 was recognised in an amount of NOK 1,045, of which SpareBank 1 SMN's share is NOK 202m. The effect of IFRS 17 will be reversed over time when incomes are recognised in step with the reduction in the insurance obligation. SpareBank 1 Gruppen has restated its comparatives.

Fremtind Forsikring posted a profit of NOK 274m (293m) after tax in the first quarter 2023 and a return on equity of 12.7 per cent (13.9 per cent).

The result of insurance services was NOK 267m (420m). The result from insurance services includes incomes, IFRS 17 expenses (operating expenses and commissions), claims paid, best estimate changes, risk adjustment, loss component and changes in self-supporting arrangements and the net result of reinsurance contracts.

Net income from investments came to NOK 295m (minus 318m), NOK 613m higher than in the same period last year. Incomes are affected by a positive development in equity markets and improved interest yield following the sharp interest rate rise in 2022. Premiums for sums insured increased by NOK 374m (218m) in the first quarter, corresponding to an annual growth of 10.2 per cent (6.8 per cent).

The net insurance-related financial result was minus NOK 147m (364m). The net financial result of insurance services comprises the discounting effect on provisions, and is affected by the negative trend in the interest rate curve.

SpareBank 1 Forsikring reported a profit of NOK 44m (minus 16m) after tax and a return on equity of 4.6 per cent (minus 1.9 per cent).

The result of insurance services came to NOK 6m (30m) in the first quarter, which is a reduction of NOK 24m from the same period last year. The fall is mainly due to increased expenses related to insurance services since actual expenses from insurance services were higher than expected.

Net income from investments was NOK 646m (minus 547m), an improvement of NOK 1,193m from the previous year. The improvement is due to improved return on financial assets. Financial income related to the company's funds accrues to the company in its entirety.

Net insurance-related financial costs were minus NOK 584m (plus 501m), a reduction of NOK 1,085m compared with the same period of 2022. The negative result and the decline from last year is attributable to the portion of net incomes from investments that accrues to insurance customers.

The sum of net income from investments and the net insurance-related financial result came to NOK 62m (minus 47m), an improvement of NOK 109m from the first quarter 2022.

Kredinor is for SpareBank 1 Gruppen a joint venture with an owner stake of 50 per cent. SpareBank 1 Gruppen's share of the company's deficit was NOK 15m after tax. By the end of the quarter, portfolios worth about NOK 50m had been written down in the Kredinor group.

SpareBank 1 Factoring posted a first-quarter profit of NOK 18m (17m) after tax, and has shown a positive trend in incomes and portfolios.

SpareBank 1 Spleis recorded pre-tax profit of minus NOK 5m (minus 4m).

SpareBank 1 Forvaltning

The company was established in 2021 to strengthen the SpareBank 1 banks' competitive power in the savings market. SpareBank 1 Kapitalforvaltning, SpareBank 1 SR Forvaltning and SpareBank 1

verdipapirservice has been merged into the parent company SpareBank 1 Forvaltning, which also own Odin Forvaltning. SpareBank 1 SMN owns 19.6 per cent of the company, and the profit share in the first quarter was NOK 8m (8m) and in the fourth quarter NOK 5m.

Capital in managed funds has grown by NOK 11bn in 2023 and amounted to NOK 106bn as at 31 March 2023, the same level as one year ago. Net new subscription in the quarter totalled NOK 1.9bn.

SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt

SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt was established by the banks making up the SpareBank 1 Alliance to draw benefit from the market for covered bonds. The banks sell well-secured residential mortgages to the company and achieve reduced funding costs.

As at 31 March 2023 the bank had sold loans totalling NOK 59.1bn (51.2bn) to SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt, corresponding to 41.3 per cent (38.0 per cent) of the bank's overall lending to retail borrowers.

The bank's ownership stake is 22.6 per cent and its share of the company's net profit was NOK 33m (minus 5m). The first quarter's high net profit is in all essentials related to reversal of unrealised capital losses on the company's own debt in the fourth quarter 2022.

SpareBank 1 Næringskreditt

SpareBank 1 Næringskreditt was established along the same lines and with the same administration as SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt. As at 31 March 2023, loans worth NOK 1.7bn (1.7bn) had been sold to SpareBank 1 Næringskreditt.

SpareBank 1 SMN's share of the profit was NOK 2m (0m). SpareBank 1 SMN holds a stake of 16.3 per cent.

SpareBank 1 Kreditt

SpareBank 1 SMN's share of the first quarter net profit was minus NOK 4m (gain of 3m). SpareBank 1 SMN customers' portfolio of credit cards and consumer loans totalled NOK 1,293m (1,076m) and its stake was 18.0 per cent.

In the first quarter the company recorded a deficit of NOK 22.5m (profit of 16.7m). The decline was down to increased interest expenses and losses. As at 31 March 2023 the company's overall portfolio was worth NOK 8.1bn (6.2bn). The growth is ascribable both to credit cards and repayment loans.

BN Bank

BN Bank offers residential mortgages and loans to commercial property and its main market is Oslo and south-eastern Norway. BN Bank showed good growth of 8.1 per cent in lending to personal customers in the last 12 months (14.4 per cent) and growth of 0.5 per cent in the first quarter (2.3 per cent). The growth in lending to corporate clients was 6.9 per cent in the last 12 months (5.0 per cent) and 0.9 per cent in the first quarter (4.2 per cent). Total outstanding loans come to NOK 57bn (53bn).

BN Bank recorded a net profit of NOK 183m (143m) in the first quarter, providing a return on equity of 13.5 per cent (11.6 per cent). Increased net interest income and reduced losses explain the profit growth. SpareBank 1 SMN's share of BN Bank's profit is NOK 62m (49m).

SpareBank 1 Betaling

SpareBank 1 Betaling is the SpareBank 1 banks' parent company in Vipps AS. SpareBank 1 SMN has a 20.8 per cent stake in the company and its profit share was minus NOK 8m (minus 5m) in the first quarter. The result for the fourth quarter 2022 was affected by the merger with MobilePay by a gain of NOK 29 million.

Operating expenses

Operating expenses (NOKm) 1Q 23 4Q 22 1Q 22
Staff costs 398 333 375
IT costs 106 100 89
Marketing 23 24 19
Ordinary depreciation 29 33 29
Operating expenses, real properties 16 9 22
Purchased services 38 53 52
Merger expenses 15 22 0
Other operating expense 104 73 44
Total operating expenses 728 646 629

Overall expenses in the first quarter came to NOK 728m (629m), an increase of NOK 99m compared with the same period of 2022. Overall expenses in the fourth quarter 2022 were NOK 646m. Adjusted for the costs related to the embezzlement committed against the bank in January 2023 and expenses related to the merger, the growth in costs and expenses from the first quarter 2022 was 5.3 per cent, mainly comprising growth in salaries and prices.

The subsidiaries show expense growth of NOK 19m compared with the same period of last year, with the highest growth reported by SpareBank 1 Regnskapshuset SMN. This company is carrying out a substantial change of strategy bringing increased personnel and technology costs but also substantial income growth.

The bank recorded expenses of NOK 469m (389m) and in the previous quarter NOK 416m. In the first quarter 2023 the accounts were debited by NOK 51m as a result of the embezzlement committed against the bank in January 2023. When adjusted for fraud and merger costs, growth from the first quarter 2022 was NOK 14m, corresponding to 4 per cent. The cost-income ratio was 45 per cent (43 per cent) for the group, 42 per cent (39 per cent) for the parent bank.

Net recovery of losses

A net recovery of NOK 71m (0m) was recorded on losses and in the fourth quarter a loss of NOK 19m.

Impairment losses (NOKm) 1Q 23 4Q 22 1Q 22
RM 11 31 -5
CM -82 -12 5
Total impairment losses -71 19 -0

A net recovery of NOK 82m was recorded on loans to corporates (loss of NOK 5m), including a net recovery of NOK 137m (net recovery of NOK 12m) in the offshore portfolio and increased losses of NOK 55m (17m) on loans to other business and industry, distributed across a wide range of customers and segments. Losses on loans to other business and industry mainly comprise model losses resulting from a higher expected interest rate level and inflation.

A strong improvement is noted in the offshore segments, customers are achieving longer contracts on better terms and conditions and increasing use is made of vessels not on contract. A number of customers have excellent debt-servicing capacity, enabling reversal of parts of the bank's loss provisioning on those customers. Scenario weights in the offshore portfolio were normalised in the first quarter 2023 and are on a par with business and industry in general.

Losses of NOK 11m were recorded on retail customers (recovery of 5m).

Overall impairment write-downs on loans and guarantees total NOK 1,101m (1,351m).

Problem loans (Stage 3) total NOK 2,065m (3,243m) corresponding to 0.96 per cent (1.62 per cent) of gross outstanding loans, including loans sold to SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt and SpareBank 1 Næringskreditt. Most of the decline from last year is due to improved market conditions in the offshore segment with an appurtenant reduction in problem loans.

Total assets of NOK 228bn

The bank's total assets were NOK 228bn (207bn), having risen as a result of higher lending and higher liquidity holdings.

Loans totalling NOK 61bn (53bn) have been sold from SpareBank 1 SMN to SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt and to SpareBank 1 Næringskreditt. These loans do not figure as loans in the bank's balance sheet. The comments covering lending growth take into account loans sold.

Lending

Total outstanding loans rose in the last 12 months by NOK 14.0bn (14.6bn), corresponding to 7.0 per cent (7.9 per cent), and stood at NOK 214.0bn (200.0bn) at quarter-end. Growth in the first quarter was 1.3 per cent (2.4 per cent).

  • Lending to personal customers rose by NOK 7.8bn (9.5bn) to NOK 142.8bn (135.0bn) in the last 12 months. Growth of 5.8 per cent (7.6 per cent). In the fourth quarter 0.7 per cent (1.6 per cent)
  • Lending to corporate clients rose by NOK 6.2bn (5.1bn) to NOK 71.1bn (65.0bn) in the last 12 months. Growth of 9.5 per cent (8.6 per cent). In the first quarter 2.5 per cent (4.0 per cent)
  • Lending to personal customers accounted for 67 per cent (68 per cent) of total loans to customers.

Good, albeit somewhat diminishing, growth is noted in lending to personal customers. Growth has over time exceeded credit growth to households (C2), and the group is strengthening its market position. The growth in lending to corporate clients is distributed across a number of segments, and industry and single name concentrations are avoided.

(For distribution by sector, see note 5).

Deposits

Customer deposits rose in the last 12 months by NOK 9.5bn (11.7bn) to NOK 123.5bn (114.1bn), corresponding to a growth of 8.3 per cent (11.4 per cent). Growth in the first quarter 1.2 per cent (2.5 per cent).

Personal deposits rose by NOK 3.4bn (4.3bn) to NOK 48.9bn (45.6bn), corresponding to 7.4 per cent (10.3 per cent). In the fourth quarter 1.3 per cent (2.2 per cent)

  • Corporate deposits rose by NOK 6.1bn (7.4bn) to NOK 74.6bn (68.5bn), corresponding to 8.9 per cent (12.1 per cent). In the first quarter 1.2 per cent (2.6 per cent)
  • The deposit-to-loan ratio including SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt and SpareBank 1 Næringskreditt was 58 per cent (57 per cent).

Deposit growth has been very high due to the pandemic, but normalised in 2022. Deposits are an important funding source for the bank, and the bank has drawn up plans to strengthen the growth in personal deposits.

(For distribution by sector, see note 9).

Personal customers

The Personal Banking Division and EiendomsMegler 1 Midt-Norge offer a broad range of financial services. Improved coordination between the bank and the real estate agency business affords customers a better service offering and contributes to increased growth and profitability.

Result before tax (NOKm) 1Q 23 4Q 22 1Q 22
Personal market 372 371 274
EiendomsMegler 1 18 -6 14
Total 390 365 287

The Personal Banking Division achieved a pre-tax profit of NOK 372m (274m), and NOK 371m in the previous quarter.

Profit and loss account (NOKm) 1Q 23 4Q 22 1Q 22
Net interest 524 476 313
Comission income and other income 181 176 202
Total income 706 651 515
Total operating expenses 325 253 248
Ordinary operating profit 381 398 266
Loss on loans, guarantees etc. 9 27 -7
Result before tax including held for sale 372 371 274
Balance
Loans and advances to customers 148,294 147,426 139,759
Adv.of this sold to SB1 Boligkreditt and SB1 Næringskreditt -59,306 -57,134 -51,477
Deposits to customers 55,948 54,930 52,321
Key figures
Return on equity per quarter 1) 15.8 % 16.2 % 13.0 %
Lending margin 0.93 % 0.39 % 1.04 %
Deposit margin 1.82 % 2.19 % 0.73 %

Loans granted by the Personal Banking Division total NOK 148bn (140bn) and deposits NOK 56bn (52bn). These are loans to and deposits from wage earners, agricultural customers and sole proprietorships.

Operating income posted by the division totalled NOK 706m (515m) and NOK 651m in the previous quarter. Net interest income accounted for NOK 524m (313m) and NOK 476m in the fourth quarter. Commission income totalled NOK 181m (202m) and NOK 176m in the previous quarter. Net interest income has risen compared with the first quarter 2022 as a result of growth and a strengthened deposit margin, while lower margins on loans have weakened net interest income and commissions from SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt. A higher central bank base rate is the driver behind the margin changes. NIBOR stabilised in the first quarter 2023 and increases in lending rates had a positive effect.

The lending margin was 0.93 per cent (1.04 per cent) and in the fourth quarter 2022 0.39 per cent. The deposit margin was 1.82 per cent (0.73 per cent) and 2.19 per cent in the previous quarter.

Lending to and deposits from personal customers grew by 6.1 per cent (7.3 per cent) and 6.9 per cent (8.0 per cent) respectively in the last 12 months. In the first quarter growth in lending and deposits was 0.6 per cent (1.5 per cent) and 1.9 per cent (3.2 per cent) respectively.

Lending to personal customers consistently carries low risk, as reflected in continued low losses. The loan portfolio is largely secured by residential property. Net loan losses of NOK 9m (net recovery of 7m) were recorded in the first quarter.

Eiendomsmegler 1 Midt-Norge is the market leader in Trøndelag and in Møre and Romsdal.

EiendomsMegler 1 Midt-Norge (87%) 1Q 23 4Q 22 1Q 22
Total income 107 93 95
Total operating expenses 89 100 81
Result before tax (NOKm) 18 -6 14
Operating margin 17 % -7 % 15 %

Operating income came to NOK 107m in the fourth quarter (95m) and operating expenses ended at NOK 89m (81m), bringing a pre-tax profit of NOK 18m (14m). 1,587 properties were sold in the first quarter compared with 1,606 in the same period of 2022. The company continues to note good activity in the housing market despite higher interest rates and high inflation. However, much uncertainty attaches to how the market will absorb an even higher interest rate level after the summer.

Higher earnings per property sale compared with last year along with a stable cost trend contribute to an increase in the operating margin, from 15 per cent in the first quarter 2022 to 17 per cent in the first quarter 2023. The company's market share at 31 March 2023 was 38 per cent (37 per cent).

Corporate customers

The corporate business at SpareBank 1 SMN consists of the bank's corporate banking arm, SpareBank 1 Regnskapshuset SMN and SpareBank 1 Finans Midt-Norge. These business lines offer business and industry a complete range of accounting, banking and capital market services. Coordination between the business lines has a high priority and strengthens the group's position in the business sector.

Result before tax (NOKm) 1Q 23 4Q 22 1Q 22
Corporate banking 500 443 277
SpareBank 1 Regnskapshuset SMN (88.7%) 44 20 23
SpareBank 1 Finans Midt-Norge (54.3%) 53 51 53
Total corporate customers 597 514 353

The Corporate Banking Division achieved a pre-tax profit of NOK 500m (NOK 277m) and NOK 443m in the fourth quarter 2022. Lower losses strengthen the profit performance.

1st Quarter 2023

1Q 23 4Q 22 1Q 22
474 458 330
63 85 74
541 544 404
127 119 124
413 425 280
-86 -19 3
500 443 277
53,245 51,822 49,764
-1,481 -1,481 -1,465
63,644 62,920 59,541
28.4 % 26.0 % 15.4 %
2.64 % 2.23 % 2.38 %
0.27 % 0.47 % -0.05 %

Outstanding loans to the bank's corporate customers total NOK 53bn (50bn) and deposits total NOK 64bn (60bn). This is a diversified portfolio of loans to and deposits from corporate clients in Trøndelag and in Møre and Romsdal.

Operating income came to NOK 541m (404m) and NOK 544m in the fourth quarter. Net interest income was NOK 474m (330m) and NOK 458m in the fourth quarter. Commission income totalled NOK 67m (74m) compared with NOK 85m in the fourth quarter. A levelling out of NIBOR combined with a lag in interest rate changes brought increased lending margins in the quarter, but reduced deposit margins. Increased loan and deposit volumes have strengthened the earnings base.

The lending margin was 2.64 per cent (2.38 per cent) and the deposit margin was 0.27 per cent (minus 0.05 per cent). Lending growth in the last 12 months was 7.0 per cent (7.7 per cent) while deposits rose 6.9 per cent (11.9 per cent). Lending growth in the quarter was 2.7 per cent (4.6 per cent) and deposit growth was 1.2 per cent (minus 0.1 per cent).

A net recovery of NOK 86m was recorded on loan losses to the bank's corporate clients (loss of 3m) and a net recovery of NOK 19m on losses in the third quarter. Market conditions in the offshore industry have improved markedly enabling a reversal of earlier impairment write-downs worth NOK 137m.

SpareBank 1 SMN and SpareBank 1 Regnskapshuset SMN each have a large proportion of businesses in the market area as customers. Development of the customer offering aims to ensure that customers see the value of being a customer of both the bank and Regnskapshuset.

SpareBank 1 Regnskapshuset SMN posted a pre-tax profit of NOK 44m (23m) and an operating margin of 22 per cent (14 per cent). Operating income was NOK 202m (166m) and expenses were NOK 158m (143m).

SpareBank 1 Regnskapshuset SMN (88.7%) 1Q 23 4Q 22 1Q 22
Total income 202 139 166
Total operating expenses 158 119 143
Result before tax (NOKm) 44 20 23
Operating margin 22 % 15 % 14 %

The company is implementing a restructuring programme entitled "from accountant to accounting consultant". The object is to take into use modern technology to boost the efficiency of accounting and

reporting services for customers, while at the same time retaining the role as the customer's closest sparring partner. The programme develops advisers and launches new accounting advisory services in the field of taxes and duties, corporate transactions, IT solutions, HR services and Sustainability.

In the sustainability field a strong increase is noted in demand from customers for assistance in empowering businesses for the green transition.

The company has seen a very positive development since the restructuring programme was launched in 2021. Figures for the first quarter 2023 show turnover growth of 21 per cent from last year, of which close to 17 per cent is organic. The company notes a substantial net customer influx of more than 200 new customers in the quarter.

Income from advisory services rose as much as 30 per cent from the first quarter 2022, showing the company's ability to deliver relevant advisory services. In tandem with the development of advisors, the business model is also being revamped through the introduction of subscriptions to replace traditional time recording.

In total the company delivered an operating margin of 22 per cent (14 per cent) for the quarter – putting it in a class of its own in the accounting industry. The company's market share in Trøndelag, Møre and Romsdal and Gudbrandsdal is about 25 per cent.

SpareBank 1 Finans Midt-Norge delivered a pre-tax profit of NOK 53m (47m). The company's focal areas are leasing and invoice factoring services to businesses and car loans to personal customers.

SpareBank 1 Finans Midt-Norge (54.3%) 1Q 23 4Q 22 1Q 22
Total income 90 87 80
Total operating expenses 30 25 28
Loss on loans, guarantees etc. 7 11 4
Result before tax (NOKm) 53 51 47

The company's incomes altogether totalled NOK 90m (80m). Costs in the first quarter 2023 were NOK 30m (28m). Losses amounted to NOK 7m (4m).

The company has leasing agreements with and loans to corporate customers worth NOK 5.3bn (4.3bn) and car loans worth NOK 7.1bn (6.4bn). Growth in the last 12 months was 19.6 per cent and 11.5 per cent respectively. Invoice factoring is an important product for the company and invoices worth NOK 167m (154m) were purchased in the first quarter 2023.

SpareBank 1 Finans Midt-Norge and other SpareBank 1 banks own 47 per cent of the shares of the car subscription company Fleks. Fleks offers flexible car subscription solutions. Along with electrification of the car population, the car subscription system makes for reduced emissions. Fleks currently has 3,000 cars and is the market leader in Norway. SpareBank 1 Finans Midt-Norge recognised a profit share from Flex of minus NOK 7m in the first quarter (minus 6m).

SpareBank 1 Markets

SpareBank 1 Markets is headquartered in Oslo and has offices in Trondheim, Ålesund and Stavanger. It employs 164 FTEs.

SpareBank 1 Markets' pre-tax profit was NOK 38m (39m).

Activity levels in the respective business lines were high in the quarter. The market in particular for advisory services and to some extent for management of stock issues has picked up compared with the same quarter of 2022, but was somewhat quieter than in the previous quarter. This has provided good incomes for Investment Banking but to a lesser degree for stockbroking. Earnings from the fixed income and forex business and debt capital have been high. Overall income came to NOK 194m (176m). Operating expenses totalled NOK 125m (99m).

SpareBank 1 Markets has developed into one of the largest Norwegian brokerages with a strong position in several product areas, and is the leading capital market unit in SpareBank 1 SMN's market area. The announced amalgamation of the capital market units of SpareBank 1 Markets, SpareBank 1 SR-Bank and SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge is under preparation and is expected to contribute to higher and more diversified earnings. The merger is currently scheduled to take place in the second quarter 2023, but this is dependent on the government authorities' process. SpareBank 1 Markets has been classified as held for sale, see further description in note 2.

SpareBank 1 SMN Invest

The company owns shares in regional businesses. The portfolio is managed together with other long-term shareholdings of the bank and will be scaled down. The company's shares are worth NOK 560m (686m) as at 31 March 2023.

The pre-tax result was minus NOK 31m (net profit of 132m) and in the previous quarter minus NOK 4m. The deficit is mainly down to unrealised losses on the company's shareholdings.

Good funding and liquidity

Price growth remains high, and base rates have been raised further both abroad and in Norway. The Norwegian currency has depreciated. In the first quarter 2023, problems at some banks in the USA and Switzerland have led to substantial movements in financial markets. Credit spreads have narrowed somewhat after the fluctuations in the wake of the banking turbulence.

The bank has a conservative liquidity strategy, with liquidity reserves that ensure the bank's survival for 12 months of ordinary operation without need of fresh external funding.

The bank is required to maintain sufficient liquidity buffers to withstand periods of limited access to market funding. The liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) measures the size of banks' liquid assets relative to net liquidity outflow 30 days ahead given a stressed situation.

The LCR was 194 per cent as at 31 March 2023 (155 per cent). The requirement is 100 per cent.

The group's deposit-to-loan ratio at 31 March 2023 was 58 per cent (57 per cent).

The bank's funding sources and products are amply diversified.

SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt and Næringskreditt are the bank's most important funding sources, and loans totalling NOK 61bn (53bn) had been sold to these mortgage companies as at 31 March 2023.

In the first quarter the bank raised new senior non-preferred debt (MREL) in Japanese yen at three years' maturity, equivalent to NOK 760m.

As at 31 March 2023 SpareBank 1 SMN held NOK 7.9bn in senior non-preferred debt (MREL), SpareBank 1 SMN will meet the MREL requirements by the end of 2023.

Rating

The bank has a rating of A1 (positive outlook) with Moody's.

Financial soundness

The CET1 ratio at 31 March 2023 was 18.2 per cent (18.3 per cent) compared with 18.9 per cent as at 31 December 2022. The CET1 requirement is 15.9 per cent, including combined buffer requirements and a Pillar 2 requirement of 1.9 per cent. Finanstilsynet set a new Pillar 2 requirement for SpareBank 1 SMN on 30 April 2022. The 1.9 per cent rate is unchanged, but the bank is subject to a provisional add-on of 0.7 per cent to its Pillar 2 requirement until its application for adjustment of IRB models has been processed. The provisional add-on of 0.7 per cent is not included in the bank's long-term target.

Finanstilsynet has resolved that SpareBank 1 SMN is to have a Pillar 2 guidance of 1.25 per cent over and above overall capital requirements. This brings the bank's long-term CET1 ratio target to 17.2 per cent.

The CET1 ratio shows a 0.7 percentage point decline in the first quarter. Risk weighted assets grew 4.4 per cent in the first quarter. This is a result of lending growth, an increased liquidity portfolio, increased customer positions linked to derivatives, and a higher capital requirement related to CVA. In addition, BN Bank has been instructed by Finanstilsynet to increase security margins in its corporate portfolio.

A good profit performance has in isolation strengthened CET1 capital, but implementation of IFRS 17 at SpareBank 1 Forsikring has adversely affected equity capital. This is partially offset by a reduced deduction on the bank's holding in SpareBank 1 Gruppen. CET1 capital rose 0.9 per cent in the first quarter. A payout ratio of 50 per cent of the group' net profit for 2023 is assumed.

A leverage ratio of 6.9 per cent (7.0 per cent) shows the bank to be very solid. See note 4 for further details.

Sustainability

In the first quarter SpareBank 1 SMN published its consolidated carbon account as part of its annual report for 2022. The carbon account contains for the first time the group's estimated greenhouse gas emissions, both from its own operations and from the loan portfolio. Greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations are estimated using the Klimakost model, whereas portfolio emissions are estimated using the PCAF framework. The carbon account is our best basis for developing and updating the group's action plans towards net zero emissions by 2050.

Follow-up and management of sustainability are integrated into the group's corporate governance, at the same time as the group's competencies and capacity in this area are being strengthened. Important tasks for Personal Banking and Corporate Banking in the period ahead are to prepare and implement transition plans for households and industries. These will be significant contributions to reaching the group's overarching goal of zero emissions in 2050. At the same time all reporting requirements must be met, and work has started on identifying and structuring data needed in order to satisfy regulatory requirements and to meet the need for management information in the ESG field.

The sustainability strategy stands firm and we will in the period ahead intensify efforts to stimulate a sustainable development of Trøndelag, Møre and Romsdal, Sunnmøre and Fjordane.

The bank's equity certificate (MING)

The market price of the equity certificate (EC) as at 31 March 2023 was NOK 123.60 (141.20), and the book value per EC was NOK 105.63 (99.55). Earnings per EC were NOK 3.51 (3.20). In 2023 a cash dividend of NOK 6,50 (NOK 7.50) per EC has been paid for the year 2022.

The Price / Income ratio was 8.79 (11.05) and the Price / Book ratio was 1.17 (1.42).

Outlook

SpareBank 1 SMN delivered a good profit performance in the first quarter 2023, and achieved its goals in terms of profitability and capitalisation. The business lines performed extremely well and the group's market position is strengthened even though the growth in residential mortgage lending is subsiding.

Uncertainty in the economy persists with an expectation of further base rate increases by Norges Bank and high price growth. Households' purchasing power is impaired and a reduction in private consumption is expected in 2023. Increased pessimism is noted in business and industry, although there wide variations between sectors. Unemployment nonetheless remains extremely low in Mid Norway and activity levels in the Norwegian economy are high. At the same time as there are signs that inflation is levelling off.

Increased earnings and the prospect of strengthened market balance in the offshore segment have provided a basis for reversal of earlier loss provisions. At the same time the bank is increasing its provision for losses on loans to business and industry in general due to higher expected interest rates and inflation. The risk trend in SpareBank 1 SMN's loan portfolio is satisfactory. Increased risk is noted in commercial property and construction, but as yet no significant increase in defaults is in evidence.

Activity in the housing market continues at a high level. However, uncertainty attaches to the market's ability to absorb an even higher interest rate level after the summer. More customers are in dialogue with the bank for financial advice, and the number of enquiries about mortgage payment holidays has risen somewhat, although no increase is seen in defaults. The bank is well equipped with highly competent advisers who are close to the customer and are present throughout Trøndelag and Møre and Romsdal.

SpareBank 1 SMN aspires to be among the best performers in the Nordic region and aims for a return on equity of 13 per cent, and achieving the group's strategy objectives has the board of directors' close attention.

The growth ambition will be realised through a prioritisation of segments and industries in the group's business lines, synergies between the real estate business, bank and accounting business along with an increased focus on deposits and saving. Competitive pricing of all products and services in the group is important in the implementation of the strategy. The merger with SpareBank 1 Søre Sunnmøre has reached completion, and the group's market position will be further strengthened through profitable growth and expanded market shares in Sunnmøre and Fjordane.

Sustainability is being integrated into all the group's business lines. This ensures that the group will meet the challenges to which the stakeholders have drawn attention in the group's materiality analysis. Transition plans at industry level are being drawn up and implemented with a view to attaining the goal of net zero emissions in 2050.

Exploiting the strength of SpareBank 1 Alliance is an important strategic foundation for SpareBank 1 SMN. Highest on the agenda in 2023 are simplification of loan approval processes in the personal market and

corporate market alike, setting the stage for improving customer service centres' efficiency, and establishing a shared data platform for increased use of data in and insight into business processes.

The board of directors is well pleased with the work done to implement the group strategy and with results achieved in the first quarter of 2023. Although the economic prospects are uncertain, 2023 is expected to be another good year for SpareBank 1 SMN.

Trondheim, 9. May 2023 The Board of Directors of SpareBank 1 SMN

(chair) (deputy chair)

Kjell Bjordal Christian Stav Mette Kamsvåg

Freddy Aursø Tonje Eskeland Foss Ingrid Finboe Svendsen

Kristian Sætre Christina Straub Inge Lindseth

(employee rep.) (employee rep.)

Jan-Frode Janson (Group CEO)

Income statement

Parent bank Group
Jan - Mar Jan - Mar
2022 2022 2023 (NOKm) Note 2023 2022 2022
5,128 991 1,889 Interest income effective interest method 2,014 1,104 5,596
724 124 354 Other interest income 353 123 720
2,972 467 1,331 Interest expenses 1,332 468 2,977
2,880 648 911 Net interest 10 1,035 759 3,339
1,192 299 281 Commission income 341 358 1,446
90 20 26 Commission expenses 50 42 186
55 17 16 Other operating income 249 206 781
1,156 296 271 Commission income and other income 11 541 522 2,042
677 63 4 Dividends 2 2 33
- - - Income from investment in related companies 3 125 62 442
-123 -19 -66 Net return on financial investments 13 -99 111 -94
554 43 -62 Net return on financial investments 28 175 380
4,590 988 1,120 Total income 1,604 1,456 5,760
661 181 189 Staff costs 398 375 1,406
841 208 280 Other operating expenses 12 330 255 1,038
1,502 389 469 Total operating expenses 728 629 2,443
3,088 599 651 Result before losses 875 827 3,317
-37 -4 -77 Loss on loans, guarantees etc. 6,7 -71 -0 -7
3,125 603 728 Result before tax 3 946 827 3,324
631 144 176 Tax charge 206 166 718
- - - Result investment held for sale, after tax 2, 3 38 37 179
2,494 459 552 Net profit 778 698 2,785
60 20 33 Attributable to additional Tier 1 Capital holders 34 21 63
1,557 280 332 Attributable to Equity capital certificate holders 455 413 1,658
877 158 187 Attributable to the saving bank reserve 256 233 934
Attributable to non-controlling interests 33 30 130
2,494 459 552 Net profit 778 698 2,785
Profit/diluted profit per ECC 19 3.51 3.20 12.82

Other comprehensive income

Parent bank Group
Jan - Mar Jan - Mar
2022 2022 2023 (NOKm) 2023 2022 2022
2,494 459 552 Net profit 778 698 2,785
Items that will not be reclassified to profit/loss
177 - - Actuarial gains and losses pensions - - 177
-44 - - Tax - - -44
- - - Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint venture 1 1 4
133 - - Total 1 1 137
Items that will be reclassified to profit/loss
9 - - Fair value change on financial assets through other comprehensive income - - 9
- -1 5 Value changes on loans measured at fair value 5 -1 -
- - - Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint venture -16 75 113
- - - Tax - - -
9 -1 5 Total -11 73 122
142 -1 5 Net other comprehensive income -10 74 259
2,636 458 558 Total comprehensive income 768 772 3,044
60 20 33 Attributable to additional Tier 1 Capital holders 34 21 63
1,647 280 335 Attributable to Equity capital certificate holders 448 461 1,823
929 158 189 Attributable to the saving bank reserve 253 260 1,028
Attributable to non-controlling interests 33 30 130
2,636 458 558 Total comprehensive Income 768 772 3,044

Balance sheet

Parent bank Group
31 Dec 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec
2022 2022 2023 (NOKm) Note 2023 2022 2022
1,171 1,190 1,241 Cash and receivables from central banks 1,241 1,190 1,171
21,972 18,214 19,259 Deposits with and loans to credit institutions 8,630 9,456 11,663
139,550 135,306 139,845 Net loans to and receivables from customers 5 152,208 145,773 151,549
38,072 32,013 44,329 Fixed-income CDs and bonds 17 44,330 32,014 38,073
6,804 4,321 7,073 Derivatives 17 7,073 4,077 6,804
417 386 429 Shares, units and other equity interests 17 826 2,635 840
5,063 4,631 5,069 Investment in related companies 7,913 7,534 7,873
2,379 2,374 1,924 Investment in group companies - - -
98 98 554 Investment held for sale 2 1,509 112 1,919
467 457 467 Intangible assets 670 854 663
2,092 1,851 3,246 Other assets 14 3,808 3,384 2,555
218,085 200,839 223,434 Total assets 228,207 207,027 223,110
14,636 18,598 15,875 Deposits from credit institutions 15,875 19,468 14,636
122,699 114,717 124,202 Deposits from and debt to customers 9 123,529 114,053 122,010
47,474 37,093 49,361 Debt created by issue of securities 16 49,361 37,093 47,474
8,307 5,164 7,792 Derivatives 17 7,792 5,147 8,307
2,067 5,239 4,169 Other liabilities 15 4,880 7,030 2,725
- - - Investment held for sale 2 620 2 1,093
2,015 1,753 2,015 Subordinated loan capital 16 2,058 1,796 2,058
197,199 182,564 203,414 Total liabilities 204,115 184,588 198,303
2,597 2,597 2,597 Equity capital certificates 2,597 2,597 2,597
-0 -0 -0 Own holding of ECCs -8 -9 -11
895 895 895 Premium fund 895 895 895
7,877 7,007 7,877 Dividend equalisation fund 7,838 6,974 7,828
840 - - Recommended dividends - - 840
474 - - Provision for gifts - - 474
6,408 5,918 6,408 Ownerless capital 6,408 5,918 6,408
70 171 70 Unrealised gains reserve 70 171 70
(0) -1 5 Other equity capital 2,825 2,919 2,940
1,726 1,230 1,617 Additional Tier 1 Capital 1,659 1,271 1,769
459 552 Profit for the period 778 698
Non-controlling interests 1,031 1,005 997
20,887 18,275 20,021 Total equity capital 24,092 22,439 24,807
218,085 200,839 223,434 Total liabilities and equity 228,207 207,027 223,110

Cash flow statement

Parent bank Group
Jan - Mar Jan - Dec
2022 2022 2023 (NOKm) 2023 2022 2022
2,494 459 552 Net profit 778 698 2,785
77 19 23 Depreciations and write-downs on fixed assets 29 29 117
-37 -4 -77 Losses on loans and guarantees -71 -0 -7
-324 - - Adjustments for undistributed profits of related
companies
-125 -62 -443
-2,420 -1,769 2,233 Other adjustments 2,265 -1,889 -2,436
-210 -1,295 2,730 Net cash increase from ordinary operations 2,876 -1,224 16
-4,626 -1,881 -1,374 Decrease/(increase) other receivables -1,442 -2,145 -4,193
5,155 5,048 1,587 Increase/(decrease) short term debt 1,167 5,052 5,136
-3,739 463 -212 Decrease/(increase) loans to customers -583 116 -5,643
-8,782 -5,024 2,713 Decrease/(increase) loans credit institutions 3,033 -4,751 -6,959
10,672 2,689 1,502 Increase/(decrease) deposits to customers 1,519 2,767 10,724
294 4,257 1,239 Increase/(decrease) debt to credit institutions 1,239 4,404 -429
-7,310 -1,251 -6,257 Increase/(decrease) in short term investments -6,257 -1,252 -7,311
- - - Increase/(decrease) in shares held for trading - - 1,821
-8,546 3,006 1,928 A) Net cash flow from operations 1,552 2,966 -6,837
-71 -36 -71 Increase in tangible fixed assets -116 -59 -89
-18 - - Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment - - 276
- - - Cash flows from losing control of subsidiaries or other
businesses
- - -
-5 - - Cash flows used in obtaining control of subsidiaries or 410 41 -1,815
324 - - other businesses
Dividends received from investments in related
0 - 324
companies
6 2 23 Other cash receipts from sales of interests in
associates and joint ventures
23 2 6
-479 -43 -26 Other cash payments to acquire interests in
associates and joint ventures
-26 -43 -492
813 138 706 Other cash receipts from sales of equity instruments
of other entities
707 170 849
-835 -122 -698 Other cash payments to acquire equity instruments of
other entities
-700 -124 -846
-265 -59 -65 B) Net cash flow from investments 298 -12 -1,788
1,000 - - Increase in subordinated loan capital - - 1,000
-750 - - Decrease in subordinated loan capital - - -750
-0 -0 -0 Purchase of treasury shares - -0 -21
- - - Proceeds from sale or issue of treasury shares 13 - -
-970 -970 -840 Dividend cleared -840 -970 -970
- - - Dividends paid to non-controlling interests - -7 -162
-547 -547 -474 Disbursed from gift fund -474 -547 -547
- - - Additional Tier 1 capital issued - - -
476 - -76 Repayments of Additional Tier 1 Capital -76 - 476
-60 -20 -33 Interest payments Additional Tier 1 Capital -34 -21 -63
16,194 3,380 857 Increase in other long term loans 857 3,380 16,194
-6,613 -4,851 -1,227 Decrease in other long term loans -1,227 -4,851 -6,613
8,729 -3,009 -1,793 C) Net cash flow from financial activities -1,781 -3,017 8,544
A) + B) + C) Net changes in cash and cash
-81 -62 70 equivalents 70 -62 -81
1,252 1,252 1,171 Cash and cash equivalents at 1.1 1,171 1,252 1,252
1,171 1,190 1,241 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter 1,241 1,190 1,171
-81 -62 70 Net changes in cash and cash equivalents 70 -62 -81

Change in equity

Parent Bank Issued equity
EC Premium Owner
less
Equali
sation
Dividend Un
realised
gains
Other Additional
Tier 1
Total
(NOKm) capital fund capital fund and gifts reserve equity Capital equity
Equity at 1 January 2022 2,597 895 5,918 7,007 1,517 171 - 1,250 19,356
Net profit - - 440 781 1,314 -101 - 60 2,494
Other comprehensive income
Financial assets through OCI - - - - - - 9 - 9
Actuarial gains (losses),
pensions
- - - - - - 133 - 133
Other comprehensive income - - - - - - 142 - 142
Total comprehensive income - - 440 781 1,314 -101 142 60 2,636
Transactions with owners
Dividend declared for 2021 - - - - -970 - - - -970
To be disbursed from gift fund - - - - -547 - - - -547
Additional Tier 1 Capital - - - - - - - 476 476
Interest payments additional - - - - - - - -60 -60
Tier 1 capital
Purchase and sale of own ECCs 0 - - -0 - - - - -0
Direct recognitions in equity - - 50 88 - - -142 - -3
Total transactions with owners 0 - 50 88 -1,517 - -142 416 -1,105
Equity at 31 December 2022 2,597 895 6,408 7,877 1,314 70 0 1,726 20,887
Equity at 1 January 2023 2,597 895 6,408 7,877 1,314 70 0 1,726 20,887
Net profit - - - - - - 552 - 552
Other comprehensive income
Value changes on loans
measured at fair value
- - - - - - 5 - 5
Actuarial gains (losses), - - - - - - - - -
pensions
Other comprehensive income - - - - - - 5 - 5
Total comprehensive income - - - - - - 558 - 558
Transactions with owners
Dividend declared for 2022 - - - - -840 - - - -840
To be disbursed from gift fund - - - - -474 - - - -474
Additional Tier 1 Capital - - - - - - - - -
Interest payments additional
Tier 1 capital
- - - - - - - -76 -76
Purchase and sale of own ECCs - - - - - - - -33 -33
Direct recognitions in equity -0 - - -0 - - - - -0
Total transactions with owners -0 - - -0 -1,314 - - -109 -1,423
Equity at 31 March 2023 2,597 895 6,408 7,877 - 70 558 1,617 20,021

1st Quarter 2023

Attributable to parent company equity holders
Group Issued equity Earned equity
(NOKm) EC
capital
Premium
fund
Owner
less
capital
Equali
sation
fund
Dividend
and gifts
Un
realised
gains
reserve
Other
equity
Additional
Tier 1
Capital
NCI Total
equity
Equity at 1 January 2022 2,588 895 5,918 6,974 1,517 171 2,896 1,293 989 23,241
Implementation effect of IFRS
17 in SpareBank 1 Gruppen 2)
- - - - - - -234 - - -234
Equity at 1 January 2022 2,588 895 5,918 6,974 1,517 171 2,662 1,293 989 23,007
Net profit - - 440 781 1,314 -101 158 63 130 2,785
Other comprehensive income - - - - - - - - - -
Share of other comprehensive
income of associates and joint
ventures
- - - - - - 149 - - 149
Value changes on loans
measured at fair value
- - - - - - 9 - - 9
Actuarial gains (losses),
pensions
- - - - - - 133 - - 133
Other comprehensive income - - - - - - 291 - - 291
Total comprehensive income - - 440 781 1,314 -101 449 63 130 3,076
Transactions with owners
Dividend declared for 2021
- - - - -970 - - - - -970
To be disbursed from gift fund - - - - -547 - - - - -547
Additional Tier 1 Capital issued - - - - - - - 476 - 476
Buyback Additional Tier 1
Capital issued
- - - - - - - - - -
Interest payments additional
Tier 1 capital
- - - - - - - -63 - -63
Purchase and sale of own
ECCs
0 - - -0 - - - - - -0
Own ECC held by SB1 Markets
1)
-2 - - -16 - - -2 - - -21
Direct recognitions in equity - - 50 88 - - -149 - - -11
Share of other transactions
from associates and joint
ventures
- - - - - - -19 - - -19
Change in non-controlling
interests
- - - - - - - - -122 -122
Total transactions with owners -2 - 50 72 -1,517 - -170 413 -122 -1,276
Equity at 31 December 2022 2,586 895 6,408 7,828 1,314 70 2,940 1,769 997 24,807

1st Quarter 2023

Equity at 1 January 2023 2,586 895 6,408 7,828 1,314 70 2,940 1,769 997 24,807
Net profit - - - - - - 745 - 33 778
Other comprehensive income - - - - - - - - - -
Share of other comprehensive
income of associates and joint
ventures
- - - - - - -16 - - -16
Value changes on loans
measured at fair value
- - - - - - 5 - - 5
Actuarial gains (losses),
pensions
- - - - - - - - - -
Other comprehensive income - - - - - - -10 - - -10
Total comprehensive income - - - - - - 734 - 33 768
Transactions with owners
Dividend declared for 2022 - - - - -840 - - - - -840
To be disbursed from gift fund - - - - -474 - - - - -474
Additional Tier 1 capital issued - - - - - - - - - -
Buyback additional Tier 1
Capital issued
- - - - - - - -76 - -76
Interest payments additional
Tier 1 capital
- - - - - - - -34 - -34
Purchase and sale of own
ECCs
-0 - - -0 - - - - - -0
Own ECC held by SB1 Markets
1)
3 - - 10 - - -0 - - 13
Direct recognitions in equity - - - - - - 0 - - 0
Share of other transactions
from associates and joint
ventures
- - - - - - -71 - - -71
Change in non-controlling
interests
- - - - - - - - - -
Total transactions with owners 3 - - 10 -1,314 - -71 -110 - -1,482
Equity at 31 March 2023 2,589 895 6,408 7,838 - 70 3,603 1,659 1,031 24,092

1) Holding of own equity certificates as part of SpareBank 1 Markets' trading activity

2) The change in principle as a result of the implementation of IFRS 17 is described in Note 1 Accounting Principles

Note 1 - Accounting principles 29
Note 2 - Critical estimates and assessment concerning the use of accounting principles 30
Note 3 - Account by business line 32
Note 4 - Capital adequacy 34
Note 5 - Distribution of loans by sector/industry 36
Note 6 - Losses on loans and guarantees 37
Note 7 - Losses 38
Note 8 - Gross Loans 44
Note 9 - Distribution of customer deposits by sector/industry 46
Note 10 - Net interest income 47
Note 11 - Net commission income and other income 48
Note 12 - Operating expenses 49
Note 13 - Net return on financial investments 50
Note 14 - Other assets 51
Note 15 - Other liabilities 52
Note 16 - Debt created by issue of securities and subordinated debt 53
Note 17 - Measurement of fair value of financial instruments 54
Note 18 - Liquidity risk 57
Note 19 - Earnings per EC 58

Note 1 - Accounting principles

SpareBank 1 SMN prepares and presents its quarterly accounts in compliance with the Stock Exchange Regulations, Stock Exchange Rules and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) approved by EU, including IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The quarterly accounts do not include all the information required in a complete set of annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the annual accounts for 2022. The Group has in this quarterly report used the same accounting principles and calculation methods as in the latest annual report and accounts, with the exception of the implementation of IFRS 17 in the associated company SpareBank 1 Gruppen, as described below.

IFRS 17 Insurance contracts

IFRS 17 Insurance contracts replace IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts and specify principles for recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of insurance contracts. The purpose of the new standard is to eliminate inconsistent practices in accounting for insurance contracts and the core of the new model are as follows:

  • An estimate of the present value of future cash flows for a group of insurance contracts. Future cash flows include future premium payments and payments of insurance settlements, claims and other payments to policyholders. The estimate shall take an explicit adjustment for risk into account and the estimates shall be based on the balance sheet date.
  • A contractual service margin, which is equal to the one-day gain in the estimate of the present value of future cash flows from a group of insurance contracts. This corresponds to the profit element of the insurance contracts that will be recognised over the period of service, ie over the cover period of the insurance.
  • Certain changes in the estimate of the present value of future cash flows are adjusted against the contract margin, and thereby recognised in the result over the remaining period covered by the relevant contracts.
  • The effect of change in discount rate shall, as a choice of accounting principle, be presented either in in profit or loss or in other comprehensive income.

IFRS 17 shall, as a starting point, be used retrospectively, but it has been opened for a modified retrospective application or use based on fair value at the time of transition if retrospective use is impracticable.

IFRS 17 is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023, with comparative figures required. Early application is permitted.

The effect on equity as a result of the associated company SpareBank 1 Gruppen implementing this standard as of 1 January 2022 is NOK 234 million in reduced equity. The result for 2022 from SpareBank 1 Gruppen, after adapting IFRS 17/IFRS 9, has been adjusted by NOK 32 million. As such the effect on equity as of 1 January 2023 is NOK 202 million. The group's result for 2022 and other key figures have not been restated.

IFRS 17 effects for the Group
Implementation of IFRS 17/IFRS 9 as of 1 January 2022 - 234
Restated results from SpareBank 1 Gruppen for 2022 as a result of implementing IFRS 17/IFRS 9 32
Implementation effect on equity as of 1 January 2022 - 202
Restatement of comparable figures First quarter 2022
Group's share of recognised profit from SpareBank 1 Gruppen Q1 2022 13
Effects of implementing IFRS 17/IFRS 9 23
Group's restated results from SpareBank 1 Gruppen for Q1 2022 36

Note 2 - Critical estimates and assessment concerning the use of accounting principles

When it prepares the consolidated accounts the management team makes estimates, discretionary assessments and assumptions which influence the application of accounting principles. This accordingly affects recognised amounts for assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Last year's annual accounts give a closer explanation of significant estimates and assumptions in Note 3 Critical estimates and assessments concerning the use of accounting principles.

Investment held for sale

SpareBank 1 SMN's strategy is that ownership duse to defaulted exposures should at the outset be of brief duration, normally not longer than one year. Investments are recorded at fair value in the Parent Bank's accounts, and is classified as investment held for sale.

From fourth quarter 2022, the subsidiary SpareBank1 Markets is classified as held for sale. On 22 June 2022, SpareBank1 SMN announced that SpareBank1 Markets is strengthening its investment within the capital market and SpareBank1 SR-Bank and SpareBank1 Nord-Norge will be its majority owners. SpareBank1 SR-Bank and SpareBank1 Nord-Norge will transfer their markets business to SpareBank1 Markets, and also buy into the company in the form of a cash consideration. After completion of the transaction, SpareBank1 SMN will own 39.4% and SpareBank1 Markets will be treated as an associated company. The transaction is dependent on approval from the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority and the Norwegian Competition Authority, and is planned to be completed in June 2023.

Profit from SpareBank 1 Markets has been reclassified as shown:

Income Statement (NOKm) First Quarter 2023 First Quarter 2022
Net interest -7 2
Interest on capital employed - -
Total interest income -7 2
Commission income and other income -159 -115
Net return on financial investments -42 -60
Total income -208 -174
Total operating expenses -164 -133
Result before losses -45 -41
Loss on loans, guarantees etc. - -
Result before tax -45 -41
Tax charge 7 4
Net profit for investment held for sale 38 37
January - March 2023 (NOK Million) Assets Liabilities Revenue Expenses Profit Ownership
Mavi XV AS Group 75 30 4 4 -0 100 %
SpareBank 1 Markets 1,434 589 208 171 38 67 %
Total Held for sale 1,509 620 212 174 38

Losses on loans and guarantees

For a detailed description of the Bank's model for expected credit losses, refer to note 10 in the annual accounts for 2022.

In 2020 and 2021, the bank changed the model assumptions due to increased uncertainty related to the pandemic. The change consisted of increased loss expectations in the base scenario both for retail and corporate portfolio. These changes were reversed in 2021 for retail customers and in first quarter of 2022 for corporate market portfolio. In addition, the bank's exposure to hotels and tourism in stage 1 was included in stage 2 and this change was reversed in fourth quarter of 2022.

In 2022, increased macroeconomic uncertainty as a result of the war in Ukraine, strong increases in energy and raw material prices, challenges in the supply chains and the prospect of permanently higher inflation and interest rates have led to an increased probability of a low scenario for the corporate market excl. offshore. Future loss expectations have been increased by increased PD and LGD for both the personal market and the corporate market, excl. offshore in the base scenario. The bank has focused on the expected long-term effects of the crisis. For the offshore portfolio, during 2022, as a result of significant improvement in the market and market prospects, increased earnings assumptions have been used in the simulations and the weight for low scenarios has been reduced for supply and subsea. In the first quarter of 2023, the write-down models for the offshore portfolio are calculated using the same assumptions as the corporate market with regards to scenario weights, adjustment factors for PD and LGD and repayment assumptions.

The effect of the change in input assumptions in 2023 is shown as "Effect of changed assumptions in the ECL model" in note 7.

The write-downs are reduced for offshore as a result of increased earnings assumptions and a reduced weight for the low scenario. On the other hand, write-downs are increasing for both the business and personal market portfolios as a result of significant increase in interest rates and inflation are expected to increase future levels for PD and LGD lines.

In total, this amounts to NOK 19 million for the Bank and NOK 9 million for the Group in increased write-downs.

Sensitivity

The first part of the table below show total calculated expected credit loss as of 31 March 2023 in each of the three scenarios, distributed in the portfolios Retail Market, Corporate Market and offshore, tourism and agriculture, which adds up to parent bank. In addition the subsidiary SpareBank 1 Finans Midt-Norge is included. ECL for the parent bank and the subsidiary is summed up in the coloumn "Group".

The second part of the table show the ECL distributed by portfolio using the scenario weight applied, in addition to a alternative weighting where downside scenaro weight has been doubled.

If the downside scenario's probability were doubled at the expense of the baseline scenario at the end of March 2023, this would have entailed an increase in loss provisions of NOK 268 million for the parent bank and NOK 291 million for the group.

CM (excl
offshore
SB 1 SB 1
and Total Finans Finans
agriculture) RM Offshore Tourism Agriculture parent MN, CM MN, RM Group
ECL base case 504 78 152 10 51 796 38 24 857
ECL worst case 1,201 267 262 33 181 1,944 84 82 2,110
ECL best case 348 28 137 5 27 544 25 15 585
ECL with scenario weights used 60
/25/15
655 - 177 15 80 927 44 - 971
ECL with scenario weights used 70
/15/15
- 99 - - - 99 - 32 131
Total ECL used 655 99 177 15 80 1,026 44 32 1,102
ECL alternative scenario weights 35
/50/15
829 - 205 21 112 1,167 59 - 1,226
ECL alternative scenario weights 55
/30/15
- 127 - - - 127 - 39 167
Total ECL alternative weights 829 127 205 21 112 1,294 59 39 1,393
Change in ECL if alternative
weights were used
174 28 27 6 33 268 15 8 291

The table reflects that there are some significant differences in underlying PD and LGD estimates in the different scenarios and that there are differentiated levels and level differences between the portfolios. At group level, the ECL in the upside scenario, which largely reflects the loss and default picture in recent years, is about 70 per cent of the ECL in the expected scenario. The downside scenario gives about double the ECL than in the expected scenario. Applied scenario weighting gives about 30 percent higher ECL than in the expected scenario.

Note 3 - Account by business line

For the subsidiaries the figures refer to the respective company accounts, while for joint ventures incorporated by the equity method the Group's profit share is stated, after tax, as well as book value of the investment at group level.

Group 31 March 23

SB 1
Finans
SB 1
Regnskaps
Profit and loss account (NOKm) RM CM EM 1 MN huset SMN Other Uncollated Total
Net interest 433 406 1 123 1 - 70 1,035
Interest from allocated capital 91 68 - - - - -158 -
Total interest income 524 474 1 123 1 - -88 1,035
Comission income and other income 181 63 105 -27 201 - 17 541
Net return on financial investments **) 1 4 - -7 - 131 -101 28
Total income 706 541 107 90 202 131 -172 1,604
Total operating expenses 325 127 89 30 158 - -0 728
Ordinary operating profit 381 413 18 59 44 131 -172 875
Loss on loans, guarantees etc. 9 -86 - 7 - - -0 -71
Result before tax 372 500 18 53 44 131 -172 946
Equity return *) 15.8% 28.4% 13.0%

Group 31 March 22

SB 1
Finans
SB 1
Regnskaps
Profit and loss account (NOKm) RM CM EM 1 MN huset SMN Other Uncollated Total
Net interest 287 309 1 111 0 - 52 759
Interest from allocated capital 25 22 - - - - -47 -
Total interest income 313 330 1 111 0 - 5 759
Comission income and other income 203 72 94 -25 166 - 12 522
Net return on financial investments **) -0 2 - -6 - 68 112 175
Total income 515 404 95 80 166 62 129 1,456
Total operating expenses 248 124 81 28 143 - 4 629
Ordinary operating profit 266 280 14 51 23 62 124 827
Loss on loans, guarantees etc. -7 3 - 4 - - -0 -0
Result before tax 274 277 14 47 23 62 125 827
Equity return *) 13.4% 11.5% 12.6%

Group 31 December 22

SB 1
Finans
SB 1
Regnskaps
Profit and loss account (NOKm) RM CM EM 1 MN huset SMN Other Uncollated Total
Net interest 1,328 1,380 3 459 2 - 167 3,339
Interest from allocated capital 163 125 - - - - -288 -
Total interest income 1,491 1,505 3 459 2 - -121 3,339
Comission income and other income 796 290 418 -106 605 - 39 2,042
Net return on financial investments **) -4 9 8 -23 - 466 -76 380
Total income 2,283 1,804 429 329 607 466 -158 5,760
Total operating expenses 958 467 371 108 511 - 28 2,443
Ordinary operating profit 1,325 1,337 58 221 96 466 -186 3,317
Loss on loans, guarantees etc. 29 -66 - 30 - - -0 -7
Result before tax 1,296 1,403 58 191 96 466 -186 3,324
Equity return *) 13.6% 20.8% 12.3%

*) Regulatory capital is used as a basis for calculating capital used in retail market (RM) and corporate market (CM). This capital has been grossed up to 17.2 per cent to be in line with the Bank's capital target.

**) Specification of other (NOKm) 31 Mar 23 31 Mar 22 31 Dec 22
SpareBank 1 Gruppen 34 13 175
SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt 33 -5 1
SpareBank 1 Næringskreditt 2 -0 3
BN Bank 62 49 203
SpareBank 1 Kreditt -4 3 9
SpareBank 1 Betaling -8 -5 13
SpareBank 1 Forvaltning 8 8 33
Other companies 4 5 29
Income from investment in associates and joint ventures 131 68 466
SpareBank 1 Mobilitet Holding -7 -6 -23
Net income from investment in associates and joint ventures 125 62 442

Note 4 - Capital adequacy

Capital adequacy is calculated and reported in accordance with the EU capital requirements regulations for banks and investment firms (CRR/CRD IV). SpareBank 1 SMN utilises the Internal Rating Based Approach (IRB) for credit risk. Advanced IRB Apporoach is used for the corporate portfolios. Use of IRB imposes wide-ranging requirements on the bank's organisational set-up, competence, risk models and risk management systems.

As of 31 March 2023 the overall minimum requirement on CET1 capital is 14.0 per cent. The capital conservation buffer requirement is 2.5 per cent, the systemic risk requirement for Norwegian IRB-banks is 4.5 per cent and the Norwegian countercyclical buffer is 2.5 per cent. These requirements are additional to the requirement of 4.5 per cent CET1 capital. In addition the financial supervisory authority has set a Pillar 2 requirement of 1.9 per cent for SpareBank 1 SMN, however not below NOK 1,794 million in monetary terms. From 30 April 2022, SpareBank 1 SMN has received a new Pillar 2 requirement. The rate of 1.9 per cent is unchanged, but in addition the bank must have an additional 0.7 per cent in Pillar 2 requirements until the application for adjusting IRB-models has been processed.

Under the CRR/CRDIV regulations the average risk weighting of exposures secured on residential property in Norway cannot be lower than 20 per cent. As of 31 March 2023 an adjustment was made in both the parent bank and the group to bring the average risk weight up to 20 per cent. This is presented in the note together with 'mass market exposure, property' under 'credit risk IRB'.

The systemic risk buffer stands at 4.5 per cent for the Norwegian exposures. For exposures in other countries, the particular country's systemic buffer rate shall be employed. As of 31 March 2023 the effective rate for the parent bank and for the group is accordingly 4.45 per cent.

The countercyclical buffer is calculated using differentiated rates. For exposures in other countries the countercyclical buffer rate set by the authorities in the country concerned is applied. If that country has not set a rate, the same rate as for exposures in Norway is applied unless the Ministry of Finance sets another rate. For the first quarter of 2023 both the parent bank and the group is below the capital deduction threshold such that the Norwegian rate is applied to all relevant exposures.

Parent Bank Group
31 Dec 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec
2022 2022 2023 (NOKm) 2023 2022 2022
20,887 18,275 20,021 Total book equity 24,092 22,439 24,807
-1,726 -1,230 -1,617 Additional Tier 1 capital instruments included in total equity -1,659 -1,271 -1,769
-467 -457 -467 Deferred taxes, goodwill and other intangible assets -951 -957 -947
-1,314 - - Deduction for allocated dividends and gifts - - -1,314
- - - Non-controlling interests recognised in other equity capital -1,031 -1,005 -997
- - - Non-controlling interests eligible for inclusion in CET1 capital 834 579 784
- -459 -552 Net profit -778 -698 -
- 100 147 Year-to-date profit included in core capital (50 per cent (50 per cent)
pre tax of group profit)
372 338 -
-72 -46 -78 Value adjustments due to requirements for prudent valuation -95 -62 -89
-194 -469 -258 Positive value of adjusted expected loss under IRB Approach -363 -529 -279
- - - Cash flow hedge reserve -4 -2 -4
-281 -202 -281 Deduction for common equity Tier 1 capital in significant investments
in financial institutions
-460 -603 -417
16,833 15,513 16,915 Common equity Tier 1 capital 19,959 18,229 19,776
1,726 1,250 1,650 Additional Tier 1 capital instruments 2,073 1,616 2,106
-47 -47 -46 Deduction for significant investments in financial institutions -46 -47 -47
18,512 16,715 18,519 Tier 1 capital 21,985 19,797 21,835
-
- Supplementary capital in excess of core capital
2,000 1,750 2,000 Subordinated capital 2,522 2,258 2,523
-210 -217 -209 Deduction for significant investments in financial institutions -209 -217 -210
1,790 1,533 1,791 Additional Tier 2 capital instruments 2,313 2,041 2,312
20,301 18,249 20,309 Total eligible capital 24,298 21,839 24,147
Minimum requirements subordinated capital
1,148 1,157 1,234 Specialised enterprises 1,469 1,376 1,351
901 1,052 920 Corporate 947 1,072 923
1,379 1,356 1,368 Mass market exposure, property 2,587 2,374 2,559
98 101 108 Other mass market 111 104 100
1,249 1,008 1,253 Equity positions IRB - 1 -
4,774 4,674 4,884 Total credit risk IRB 5,113 4,927 4,933
6 3 3 Central government 3 4 6
82 97 109 Covered bonds 156 144 139
403 421 383 Institutions 285 301 276
187 1 217 Local and regional authorities, state-owned enterprises 242 20 207
143 139 174 Corporate 421 401 385
7 4 7 Mass market 679 485 662
27 33 36 Exposures secured on real property 111 123 109
90 279 90 Equity positions 501 495 504
97 65 102 Other assets 180 125 162
1,042 1,041 1,121 Total credit risk standardised approach 2,578 2,098 2,450
27 52 42 Debt risk 43 54 29
- - - Equity risk 10 30 10
- - - Currency risk and risk exposure for settlement/delivery 4 2 1
458 433 458 Operational risk 852 809 853
30 28 40 Credit value adjustment risk (CVA) 149 67 101
6,331 6,228 6,544 Minimum requirements subordinated capital 8,749 7,988 8,377
79,140 77,846 81,801 Risk weighted assets (RWA) 109,366 99,847 104,716
3,561 3,503 3,681 Minimum requirement on CET1 capital, 4.5 per cent 4,921 4,493 4,712
Capital Buffers
1,978 1,946 2,045 Capital conservation buffer, 2.5 per cent 2,734 2,496 2,618
3,561 3,503 3,640 Systemic risk buffer, 4.5 per cent 4,867 4,493 4,712
1,583 778 2,045 Countercyclical buffer, 1.0 per cent 2,734 998 2,094
7,123 6,228 7,730 Total buffer requirements on CET1 capital 10,335 7,988 9,424
6,149 5,782 5,504 Available CET1 capital after buffer requirements 4,702 5,748 5,639
Capital adequacy
21.3 % 19.9 % 20.7 % Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 18.2 % 18.3 % 18.9 %
23.4 % 21.5 % 22.6 % Tier 1 capital ratio 20.1 % 19.8 % 20.9 %
25.7 % 23.4 % 24.8 % Capital ratio 22.2 % 21.9 % 23.1 %
Leverage ratio
209,285 193,702 216,517 Balance sheet items 311,331 275,296 300,772
6,234 9,942 6,724 Off-balance sheet items 8,046 11,167 7,744
-313 -563 -382 Regulatory adjustments -504 -641 -419
215,205 203,081 222,858 Calculation basis for leverage ratio 318,873 285,823 308,097
18,512 16,715 18,519 Core capital 21,985 19,797 21,835

Note 5 - Distribution of loans by sector/industry

Parent Bank Group
31 Dec 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec
2022 2022 2023 (NOKm) 2023 2022 2022
10,707 9,446 10,773 Agriculture and forestry 11,214 9,807 11,140
7,047 7,069 7,095 Fisheries and hunting 7,123 7,086 7,075
2,324 1,949 1,864 Sea farming industries 2,179 2,194 2,656
2,563 2,259 2,736 Manufacturing 3,321 2,856 3,150
4,370 3,287 4,923 Construction, power and water supply 6,086 4,266 5,526
2,976 2,783 3,129 Retail trade, hotels and restaurants 3,872 3,212 3,632
5,382 5,067 5,700 Maritime sector 5,700 5,067 5,382
18,722 17,468 19,587 Property management 19,703 17,570 18,840
3,561 4,649 3,817 Business services 4,635 5,207 4,312
5,327 5,500 5,102 Transport and other services provision 6,182 6,448 6,375
1 2 3 Public administration 37 32 35
1,343 1,280 1,142 Other sectors 1,094 1,223 1,288
64,322 60,759 65,872 Gross loans in Corporate market 71,146 64,966 69,411
134,841 128,673 135,646 Wage earners 142,822 134,998 141,833
199,163 189,432 201,518 Gross loans incl. SB1 Boligkreditt /SB1
Næringskreditt
213,967 199,965 211,244
56,876 51,233 59,054 of which SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt 59,054 51,233 56,876
1,739 1,709 1,732 of which SpareBank 1 Næringskreditt 1,732 1,709 1,739
140,549 136,490 140,731 Total Gross loans to and receivables from
customers
153,181 147,023 152,629
890 1,098 784 - Loan loss allowance on amortised cost loans 870 1,162 972
109 87 102 - Loan loss allowance on loans at FVOCI 102 87 109
139,550 135,306 139,845 Net loans to and receivables from customers 152,208 145,773 151,549

Note 6 - Losses on loans and guarantees

Jan - Mar
2023 2022 2022
Parent Bank (NOKm) RM CM Total RM CM Total RM CM Total
Change in provision for expected credit losses 6 -93 -87 -6 -13 -18 29 -97 -68
Actual loan losses on commitments exceeding provisions made 5 7 11 1 18 19 7 38 45
Recoveries on commitments previously written-off -2 -1 -2 -2 -3 -5 -7 -7 -14
Losses for the period on loans and guarantees 9 -86 -77 -7 3 -4 29 -66 -37
Jan - Mar
2023 2022 2022
Group (NOKm) RM CM Total RM CM Total RM CM Total
Change in provision for expected credit losses 8 -91 -83 -5 -12 -16 38 -86 -48
Actual loan losses on commitments exceeding provisions made 5 9 14 2 20 22 13 45 58
Recoveries on commitments previously written-off -2 -1 -2 -2 -3 -5 -7 -10 -17

Note 7 - Losses

Change in Net write
offs
Parent Bank (NOKm) 1 Jan 23 provision /recoveries 31 Mar 23
Loans as amortised cost- CM 921 -93 - 828
Loans as amortised cost- RM 35 7 -3 39
Loans at fair value over OCI- RM 147 -1 - 146
Loans at fair value over OCI- CM 2 0 - 2
Provision for expected credit losses on loans and guarantees 1,106 -87 -3 1,015
Presented as
Provision for loan losses 999 -109 -3 887
Other debt- provisons 67 17 - 83
Other comprehensive income - fair value adjustment 40 5 - 45
Net write
Parent Bank (NOKm) 1 Jan 22 Change in
provision
offs
/recoveries
31 Mar 22
Loans as amortised cost- CM 1,298 -13 -149 1,137
Loans as amortised cost- RM 31 6 -4 32
Loans at fair value over OCI- RM 128 -11 - 116
Loans at fair value over OCI- CM 1 -0 - 1
Provision for expected credit losses on loans and guarantees 1,458 -18 -153 1,286
Presented as
Provision for loan losses 1,348 -10 -153 1,185
Other debt- provisons 79 -7 - 71
Other comprehensive income - fair value adjustment 31 -1 - 30
Net write
Parent Bank (NOKm) 1 Jan 22 Change in
provision
offs
/recoveries
31 Dec 22
Loans as amortised cost- CM 1,298 -98 -278 921
Loans as amortised cost- RM 31 10 -5 35
Loans at fair value over OCI- RM 128 19 - 147
Loans at fair value over OCI- CM 1 1 - 2
Provision for expected credit losses on loans and guarantees 1,458 -68 -284 1,106
Presented as
Provision for loan losses 1,348 -65 -284 999
Other debt- provisons 79 -12 - 67
Other comprehensive income - fair value adjustment 31 9 - 40
Net write
Change in offs
Group (NOKm) 1 Jan 23 provision /recoveries 31 Mar 23
Loans as amortised cost- CM 976 -91 - 885
Loans as amortised cost- RM 63 9 -3 69
Loans at fair value over OCI- RM 147 -1 - 146
Loans at fair value over OCI- CM 2 0 - 2
Provision for expected credit losses on loans and guarantees 1,188 -83 -3 1,101
Presented as
Provision for loan losses 1,081 -105 -3 973
Other debt- provisons 67 17 - 83
Other comprehensive income - fair value adjustment 40 5 -
Group (NOKm) 1 Jan 22 Change in
provision
Net write
offs
/recoveries
31 Mar 22
Loans as amortised cost- CM 1,343 -12 -149 1,182
Loans as amortised cost- RM 49 7 -4 51
Loans at fair value over OCI- RM 128 -11 - 116
Loans at fair value over OCI- CM 1 -0 - 1
Provision for expected credit losses on loans and guarantees 1,520 -17 -153 1,351
Presented as
Provision for loan losses 1,410 -8 -153 1,249
Other debt- provisons 79 -7 - 71
Other comprehensive income - fair value adjustment 31 -1 - 30
Net write
Change in offs
Group (NOKm) 1 Jan 22 provision /recoveries 31 Dec 22
Loans as amortised cost- CM 1,343 -88 -280 976
Loans as amortised cost- RM 49 19 -5 63
Loans at fair value over OCI- RM 128 19 - 147
Loans at fair value over OCI- CM 1 1 - 2
Provision for expected credit losses on loans and guarantees 1,520 -48 -285 1,188
Presented as
Provision for loan losses 1,410 -45 -285 1,081
Other debt- provisons 79 -12 - 67
Other comprehensive income - fair value adjustment 31 9 - 40

1st Quarter 2023

Accrual for losses on loans

31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
Parent Bank (NOKm) Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Retail market
Opening balance 46 93 42 181 39 82 36 156 39 82 36 156
Transfer to
(from) stage 1
20 -20 -0 - 15 -15 -0 - 18 -18 -0 -
Transfer to
(from) stage 2
-3 3 -0 - -2 2 -0 - -2 2 -0 -
Transfer to
(from) stage 3
-0 -5 5 - -0 -5 5 - -0 -6 6 -
Net remeasurement of
loss allowances
-21 18 5 2 -16 12 0 -4 -24 20 7 4
Originations or
purchases
8 2 1 11 5 4 1 10 17 24 4 45
Derecognitions -6 -9 -3 -18 -3 -8 -2 -13 -12 -24 -3 -39
Changes due to
changed input
assumptions
6 7 -4 9 -0 2 -2 0 9 13 -2 20
Actual loan losses 0 0 -3 -3 - - -4 -4 0 0 -5 -5
Closing balance 51 89 43 182 38 74 34 146 46 93 42 181
Corporate Market
Opening balance 138 298 421 858 84 268 871 1,223 84 268 871 1,223
Transfer to
(from) stage 1
28 -27 -0 - 20 -20 -0 - 75 -74 -1 -
Transfer to
(from) stage 2
-4 14 -10 - -2 2 - - -5 97 -92 -
Transfer to
(from) stage 3
-1 -2 3 - -1 -3 4 - -1 -3 4 -
Net remeasurement of
loss allowances
-31 -56 -20 -107 38 19 -12 45 -67 -35 -66 -168
Originations or
purchases
18 1 - 19 25 8 2 35 49 34 4 87
Derecognitions -13 -15 -3 -32 -6 -10 -15 -31 -33 -31 -24 -88
Changes due to
changed input
assumptions
7 5 - 12 -55 -6 6 -54 37 41 4 83
Actual loan losses - - - - - - -149 -149 - - -278 -278
Closing balance 141 218 391 750 104 258 708 1,069 138 298 421 858
Total accrual for loan
losses
192 306 434 932 142 332 741 1,215 184 391 463 1,039

1st Quarter 2023

31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
Group (NOKm) Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Retail market
Opening balance 55 107 47 209 45 89 40 174 45 89 40 174
Transfer to
(from) stage 1
21 -21 -0 - 16 -16 -0 - 20 -20 -0 -
Transfer to
(from) stage 2
-3 3 -0 - -2 2 -0 - -3 3 -1 -
Transfer to
(from) stage 3
-0 -6 6 - -0 -5 5 - -0 -7 7 -
Net remeasurement of
loss allowances
-21 -21 -6 7 -16 15 1 -1 -24 25 8 9
Originations or
purchases
10 2 1 13 7 5 1 12 22 30 4 56
Derecognitions -6 -10 -3 -19 -4 -8 -2 -14 -13 -26 -4 -43
Changes due to
changed input
assumptions
5 5 -4 6 -1 2 -3 -2 8 13 -3 18
Actual loan losses - - -3 -3 - - -4 -4 - - -5 -5
Closing balance 60 103 49 212 45 82 38 165 55 107 47 209
Corporate Market
Opening balance 151 311 450 912 94 278 896 1,268 94 278 896 1,268
Transfer to
(from) stage 1
29 -28 -0 - 21 -21 -0 - 77 -76 -1 -
Transfer to
(from) stage 2
-5 15 -10 - -2 2 -0 - -7 99 -92 -
Transfer to
(from) stage 3
-1 -3 4 - -1 -3 4 - -2 -3 4 -
Net remeasurement of
loss allowances
-29 -53 -19 -101 39 20 -11 48 -68 -30 -47 -145
Originations or
purchases
2 0 1 3 27 8 2 37 55 35 5 95
Derecognitions -14 -16 -3 -33 -6 -11 -16 -33 -34 -33 -26 -93
Changes due to
changed input
assumptions
7 4 -6 5 -55 -7 6 -56 35 40 -8 67
Actual loan losses - - - - - - -149 -149 - - -280 -280
Closing balance 158 231 417 806 115 268 732 1,115 151 311 450 912
Total accrual for loan
losses
219 334 465 1,018 160 350 770 1,279 206 418 497 1,121

Accrual for losses on guarantees and unused credit lines

31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
Stage Stage Stage Stage Stage Stage Stage Stage Stage
Parent Bank and Group (NOKm) 1 2 3 Total 1 2 3 Total 1 2 3 Total
Opening balance 24 34 9 67 19 55 5 79 19 55 5 79
Transfer to (from) stage 1 1 -1 -0 - 1 -1 -0 - 16 -16 -0 -
Transfer to (from) stage 2 -0 0 -0 - -0 0 -0 - -1 1 -0 -
Transfer to (from) stage 3 -0 -0 0 - -0 -0 0 - -0 -0 1 -
Net remeasurement of loss allowances -4 11 4 12 2 -5 0 -2 -16 -3 3 -15
Originations or purchases - - - - 5 1 0 6 12 6 0 18
Derecognitions -1 -3 -0 -4 -1 -5 -0 -6 -4 -12 -0 -16
Changes due to changed input
assumptions
2 -4 - -2 -5 -1 0 -5 -3 3 0 1
Actual loan losses - - - - - - - - - - - -
Closing balance 31 39 13 83 21 45 5 71 24 34 9 67
Of which
Retail market 3 3 1
Corporate Market 81 68 66

Provision for credit losses specified by industry

31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
Parent Bank (NOKm) Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Agriculture and forestry 3 33 18 54 2 31 8 41 4 38 18 60
Fisheries and hunting 13 8 - 21 9 10 0 19 11 12 0 23
Sea farming industries 2 1 1 4 1 0 1 2 3 1 1 5
Manufacturing 9 39 5 53 5 31 11 47 9 47 2 58
Construction, power
and water supply
39 12 6 57 13 14 8 35 26 22 11 59
Retail trade, hotels
and restaurants
9 20 14 42 10 28 11 49 16 14 1 32
Maritime sector 12 20 0 32 22 109 409 539 19 117 184 320
Property management 1 3 12 16 24 45 30 99 34 55 28 117
Business services 44 86 195 324 14 14 221 249 13 24 177 214
Transport and other
services
15 37 158 210 7 8 18 33 9 11 16 36
Public administration 0 - - 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0
Other sectors 0 0 - 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0
Wage earners 0 49 25 74 3 42 25 70 1 50 25 75
Total provision for
losses on loans
146 306 434 887 111 332 741 1,185 144 391 463 999
loan loss allowance on
loans at FVOCI
45 45 30 30 40 40
Total loan loss
allowance
192 306 434 932 142 332 741 1,215 184 391 463 1,039

1st Quarter 2023

31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
Group (NOKm) Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Agriculture and forestry 4 35 19 58 3 32 9 44 5 40 19 64
Fisheries and hunting 13 8 0 21 9 10 0 19 11 12 0 23
Sea farming industries 4 1 1 6 2 1 1 4 4 1 4 9
Manufacturing 13 43 11 67 8 34 16 57 11 50 8 70
Construction, power
and water supply
43 15 12 69 16 16 11 44 30 25 16 71
Retail trade, hotels
and restaurants
10 21 15 46 12 28 19 59 17 15 2 34
Maritime sector 12 20 0 32 22 109 409 539 19 117 184 320
Property management 1 3 13 17 25 45 30 100 35 55 29 118
Business services 46 87 203 336 15 16 225 256 15 25 184 224
Transport and other
services
18 42 162 222 10 10 21 41 12 16 21 49
Public administration 0 - - 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0
Other sectors 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0
Wage earners 8 61 30 99 8 49 29 86 8 61 29 99
Total provision for
losses on loans
173 334 465 973 130 350 770 1,249 166 418 497 1,081
loan loss allowance on
loans at FVOCI
45 45 30 30 40 40
Total loan loss
allowance
219 334 465 1,018 160 350 770 1,279 206 418 497 1,121

Note 8 - Gross Loans

31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
Parent Bank (NOKm) Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Retail Market
Opening balance 80,994 3,962 527 85,484 82,299 3,892 444 86,636 82,299 3,892 444 86,636
Transfer to
stage 1
1,061 -1,048 -14 - 1,034 -1,022 -12 - 1,075 -1,060 -15 -
Transfer to
stage 2
-1,003 1,010 -7 - -968 968 -0 - -1,403 1,411 -8 -
Transfer to
stage 3
-2 -95 97 - -19 -115 133 - -32 -119 150 -
Net increase/decrease
amount existing loans
-973 -33 -2 -1,007 -1,224 -50 -32 -1,306 -2,501 -106 -15 -2,623
New loans 11,257 205 49 11,511 12,643 234 30 12,906 38,691 1,418 120 40,229
Derecognitions -11,250 -489 -59 -11,798 -13,820 -502 -33 -14,355 -37,136 -1,473 -137 -38,746
Financial assets with
actual loan losses
0 0 -8 -8 - - -6 -6 -0 -1 -11 -12
Closing balance 80,085 3,514 583 84,181 79,946 3,406 523 83,875 80,994 3,962 527 85,484
Corporate Market
Opening balance 43,127 5,883 1,346 50,356 38,359 5,186 2,656 46,201 38,359 5,186 2,656 46,201
Transfer to
stage 1
791 -787 -4 - 201 -198 -3 - 1,839 -1,820 -19 -
Transfer to
stage 2
-625 700 -76 - -555 555 -0 - -1,699 2,606 -908 -
Transfer to
stage 3
-11 -16 27 - -66 -73 139 - -67 -72 139 -
Net increase/decrease
amount existing loans
106 -66 2 42 390 -83 -13 294 -731 -257 -3 -990
New loans 4,732 30 47 4,810 5,932 261 78 6,271 17,124 1,661 86 18,872
Derecognitions -3,147 -162 -50 -3,360 -3,805 -404 -283 -4,492 -11,697 -1,415 -514 -13,625
Financial assets with
actual loan losses
0 0 -5 -5 0 0 -31 -31 -3 -8 -91 -102
Closing balance 44,972 5,582 1,288 51,843 40,455 5,244 2,543 48,242 43,127 5,883 1,346 50,356
Fixed interest loans at
FV
4,707 4,707 4,373 4,373 4,709 - - 4,709
Total gross loans at
the end of the period
129,764 9,096 1,872 140,731 124,774 8,651 3,066 136,490 128,830 9,845 1,874 140,549

1st Quarter 2023

31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
Group (NOKm) Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Retail Market
Opening balance 86,972 4,901 635 92,508 87,577 4,612 531 92,721 87,577 4,612 531 92,721
Transfer to
stage 1
1,180 -1,167 -14 - 1,141 -1,128 -12 - 1,278 -1,261 -17 -
Transfer to
stage 2
-1,219 1,229 -10 - -1,147 1,150 -2 - -1,771 1,784 -13 -
Transfer to
stage 3
-5 -120 124 - -21 -129 149 - -40 -151 190 -
Net increase/decrease
amount existing loans
-902 -40 -3 -944 -1,067 -59 -32 -1,158 -2,177 -170 -25 -2,372
New loans 12,195 229 50 12,474 13,427 248 40 13,715 41,570 1,801 129 43,500
Derecognitions -11,990 -581 -69 -12,640 -14,473 -582 -61 -15,117 -39,465 -1,714 -150 -41,329
Financial assets with
actual loan losses
-0 - -8 -8 - - -6 -6 -0 -1 -11 -12
Closing balance 86,232 4,451 705 91,389 85,436 4,113 606 90,155 86,972 4,901 635 92,508
Corporate Market
Opening balance 47,621 6,460 1,410 55,491 41,855 5,768 2,759 50,382 41,855 5,768 2,759 50,382
Transfer to
stage 1
846 -834 -12 - 250 -235 -15 - 2,090 -2,045 -45 -
Transfer to
stage 2
-684 760 -76 - -618 620 -2 - -2,042 2,959 -917 -
Transfer to
stage 3
-16 -41 57 - -70 -80 149 - -97 -88 185 -
Net increase/decrease
amount existing loans
119 -68 1 52 419 -86 -14 319 -761 -329 -13 -1,104
New loans 5,242 41 50 5,333 6,390 268 94 6,752 19,085 1,751 109 20,945
Derecognitions -3,431 -211 -66 -3,708 -4,078 -467 -304 -4,849 -12,507 -1,546 -577 -14,629
Financial assets with
actual loan losses
0 0 -4 -4 0 0 -31 -31 -3 -8 -91 -102
Balance at 31
December
49,696 6,108 1,359 57,163 44,148 5,788 2,636 52,573 47,621 6,460 1,410 55,491
Closing balance
Fixed interest loans at
FV
4,629 4,629 4,295 4,295 4,631 4,631
Total gross loans at
the end of the period
140,557 10,559 2,065 153,181 133,879 9,901 3,243 147,023 139,224 11,361 2,044 152,629
Parent Bank Group
31 Dec 2022 31 Mar 2022 31 Mar 2023 (NOKm) 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
2,159 2,453 2,747 Agriculture and forestry 2,747 2,453 2,159
1,366 1,487 1,464 Fisheries and hunting 1,464 1,487 1,366
644 789 774 Sea farming industries 774 789 644
2,881 2,255 2,880 Manufacturing 2,880 2,255 2,881
5,534 4,552 4,952 Construction, power and water supply 4,952 4,552 5,534
6,065 5,452 4,976 Retail trade, hotels and restaurants 4,976 5,452 6,065
1,198 1,006 1,265 Maritime sector 1,265 1,006 1,198
5,645 5,913 5,810 Property management 5,738 5,855 5,577
13,036 12,452 13,225 Business services 13,225 12,452 13,036
9,364 9,598 9,912 Transport and other services provision 9,417 9,158 8,856
21,690 19,242 23,301 Public administration 23,301 19,242 21,690
4,800 3,929 3,952 Other sectors 3,846 3,762 4,687
74,383 69,127 75,259 Total 74,586 68,463 73,693
48,316 45,590 48,943 Wage earners 48,943 45,590 48,316
122,699 114,717 124,202 Total deposits 123,529 114,053 122,010

Note 9 - Distribution of customer deposits by sector/industry

Note 10 - Net interest income

Parent bank Group
Jan - Mar Jan - Mar
2022 2022 2023 (NOKm) 2023 2022 2022
Interest income
435 59 183 Interest income from loans to and claims on central banks
and credit institutions (amortised cost)
77 24 212
2,814 565 981 Interest income from loans to and claims on customers
(amortised cost)
1,207 707 3,483
1,879 368 725 Interest income from loans to and claims on customers
(FVOCI)
725 368 1,879
125 28 33 Interest income from loans to and claims on customers
(FVPL)
33 28 125
599 96 320 Interest income from money market instruments, bonds and
other fixed income securities
319 95 595
- - - Other interest income 6 5 22
5,852 1,115 2,243 Total interest income 2,367 1,227 6,315
Interest expense
260 30 126 Interest expenses on liabilities to credit institutions 126 30 260
1,524 225 696 Interest expenses relating to deposits from and liabilities to
customers
689 223 1,508
1,035 179 462 Interest expenses related to the issuance of securities 462 179 1,035
66 11 24 Interest expenses on subordinated debt 25 11 68
7 2 2 Other interest expenses 9 4 26
79 20 21 Guarantee fund levy 21 20 79
2,972 467 1,331 Total interest expense 1,332 468 2,977
2,880 648 911 Net interest income 1,035 759 3,339

Note 11 - Net commission income and other income

Parent bank Jan - Mar Group
Jan - Mar
2022 2022 2023 (NOKm) 2023 2022 2022
Commission income
77 20 18 Guarantee commission 18 20 77
- - - Broker commission 64 61 267
44 10 11 Portfolio commission, savings products 11 10 44
256 84 57 Commission from SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt 57 84 256
16 4 3 Commission from SpareBank 1 Næringskreditt 3 4 16
475 103 113 Payment transmission services 112 102 471
236 57 61 Commission from insurance services 61 57 236
88 21 18 Other commission income 16 19 80
1,192 299 281 Total commission income 341 358 1,446
-
Commission expenses
80 18 23 Payment transmission services 24 18 80
11 2 3 Other commission expenses 26 24 105
90 20 26 Total commission expenses 50 42 186
-
Other operating income
30 13 9 Operating income real property 10 13 32
- - - Property administration and sale of property 42 33 151
- - - Accountant's fees 188 156 564
25 3 7 Other operating income 10 5 34
55 17 16 Total other operating income 249 206 781
1,156 296 271 Total net commission income and other operating
income
541 522 2,042

Note 12 - Operating expenses

Parent bank Group
Jan - Mar Jan - Mar
2022 2022 2023 (NOKm) 2023 2022 2022
304 76 92 IT costs 106 89 355
11 3 3 Postage and transport of valuables 4 4 14
59 14 17 Marketing 23 19 86
77 19 23 Ordinary depreciation 29 29 117
46 21 13 Operating expenses, real properties 16 22 55
188 42 43 Purchased services 53 52 217
156 33 90 Other operating expense *) 99 40 195
841 208 280 Total other operating expenses 330 255 1,038

*) In the first quarter of 2023, an operational loss under other operating expenses of NOK 51 million has been expensed in connection with the embezzlement case.

On 19 January SpareBank 1 SMN reported a hired replacement employee to the police for gross embezzlement. The matter was brought to light by the bank's own control systems. The embezzlement totals NOK 75m. The accused returned about NOK 9m to SpareBank 1 SMN before his arrest. The net amount taken out of SpareBank 1 SMN is accordingly just over NOK 66m. NOK 15m was returned to the bank from the police after being placed in safekeeping. SpareBank 1 SMN has insurance cover against economic crime, including embezzlement. The claim against the insurer is a contingent asset under IAS 37 which is not recognised as income since the standard requires an absence of all uncertainty as to the claim settlement before recognition can take place. The insurance policy carries a deductible of NOK 5m.

Note 13 - Net return on financial investments

Parent Bank Group
Jan - Mar Jan - Mar
2022 2022 2023 (NOKm) 2023 2022 2022
Valued at fair value through profit/loss
-433 -203 -33 Value change in interest rate instruments -33 -203 -283
Value change in derivatives/hedging
-6 -0 9 Net value change in hedged bonds and derivatives* 9 -0 -6
12 -3 -24 Net value change in hedged fixed rate loans and
derivatives
-24 -3 12
301 171 -57 Other derivatives -57 171 332
Income from equity instruments
Income from owner interests 125 62 705
726 60 - Dividend from owner instruments
8 4 5 Value change and gain/loss on owner instruments 2 4 13
6 3 4 Dividend from equity instruments 2 2 22
-4 3 11 Value change and gain/loss on equity instruments -18 133 163
610 34 -85 Total net income from financial assets and liabilities at
fair value through profit/(loss)
5 166 959
Valued at amortised cost
-2 -0 -1 Value change in interest rate instruments held to maturity -1 -0 -2
-2 -0 -1 Total net income from financial assets and liabilities at
amortised cost
-1 -0 -2
72 10 24 Total net gain from currency trading 24 10 70
680 43 -62 Total net return on financial investments 28 175 1,026
* Fair value hedging
-664 -824 185 Changes in fair value on hedging instrument 185 -824 -664
657 824 -176 Changes in fair value on hedging item -176 824 657
-6
-6 -0 9 Net Gain or Loss from hedge accounting 9 -0

Note 14 - Other assets

Parent Bank Group
31 Dec 2022 31 Mar 2022 31 Mar 2023 (NOKm) 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
- 3 - Deferred tax asset 5 87 5
117 99 114 Fixed assets 227 223 232
223 255 275 Right to use assets 410 477 325
87 119 143 Earned income not yet received 192 183 104
262 974 1,780 Accounts receivable, securities 1,780 1,752 262
240 62 240 Pension assets 240 62 240
1,164 338 694 Other assets 953 600 1,387
2,092 1,851 3,246 Total other assets 3,808 3,384 2,555

Note 15 - Other liabilities

Parent Bank Group
31 Dec
2022
31 Mar
2022
31 Mar 2023 (NOKm) 31 Mar
2023
31 Mar
2022
31 Dec
2022
72 - 72 Deferred tax 127 56 127
611 322 527 Payable tax 602 367 705
13 12 13 Capital tax 13 12 13
97 407 265 Accrued expenses and received, non-accrued
income
574 932 388
427 542 619 Provision for accrued expenses and commitments 619 542 427
66 71 83 Losses on guarantees and unutilised credits 83 71 66
6 8 6 Pension liabilities 6 8 6
233 265 285 Lease liabilities 421 492 339
97 57 109 Drawing debt 109 57 97
73 240 81 Creditors 159 377 116
176 1,330 972 Debt from securities 966 1,940 176
- - - Equity Instruments - -0 -
196 1,986 1,139 Other liabilities 1,201 2,177 265
2,067 5,239 4,169 Total other liabilites 4,880 7,030 2,725

Note 16 - Debt created by issue of securities and subordinated debt

Group

Fallen
31 Dec due/ Other 31 Mar
Change in securities debt (NOKm) 2022 Issued Redeemed changes 2023
Bond debt, nominal value 42,532 72 1,227 2,189 43,567
Senior non preferred, nominal value 7,100 784 - -10 7,874
Value adjustments -2,438 - - 26 -2,412
Accrued interest 280 - - 52 332
Total 47,474 857 1,227 2,257 49,361
Fallen
Change in subordinated debt and hybrid equity (NOKm) 31 Dec
2022
Issued due/
Redeemed
Other
changes
31 Mar
2023
Ordinary subordinated loan capital, nominal value 2,043 - - - 2,043
Value adjustments - - - - -
Accrued interest 16 - - - 16
Total 2,058 - - - 2,058

Note 17 - Measurement of fair value of financial instruments

Financial instruments at fair value are classified at various levels.

Level 1: Valuation based on quoted prices in an active market

Fair value of financial instruments that are traded in the active markets is based on market price on the balance sheet date. A market is considered active if market prices are easily and regularly available from a stock exchange, dealer, broker, industry group, price-setting service or regulatory authority, and these prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions at an arm's length. This category also includes quoted shares and Treasury bills.

Level 2: Valuation based on observable market data

Level 2 consists of instruments that are valued by the use of information that does not consist in quoted prices, but where the prices are directly or indirectly observable for the assets or liabilities concerned, and which also include quoted prices in non-active markets.

Level 3: Valuation based on other than observable data

If valuation data are not available for level 1 and 2, valuation methods are applied that are based on non-observable information.

The following table presents the Group's assets and liabilities measured at fair value at 31 March 2023:

Assets (NOKm) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets at fair value through profit/loss
- Derivatives - 7,073 - 7,073
- Bonds and money market certificates 4,576 39,754 - 44,330
- Equity instruments 158 120 548 826
- Fixed interest loans - - 4,628 4,628
Financial assets through other comprehensive income
- Loans at fair value through other comprehensive income - - 80,843 80,843
Total assets 4,734 46,947 86,019 137,699
Liabilities Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial liabilities through profit/loss
- Derivatives - 7,792 - 7,792
- Equity instruments - - - -
Total liabilities - 7,792 - 7,792

The following table presents the Group's assets and liabilities measured at fair value at 31 March 2022:

Assets (NOKm) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets at fair value through profit/loss
- Derivatives 2 4,074 - 4,077
- Bonds and money market certificates 3,164 28,850 - 32,014
- Equity instruments 1,861 89 685 2,635
- Fixed interest loans - - 4,294 4,294
Financial assets through other comprehensive income
- Loans at fair value through other comprehensive income - - 80,643 80,643
Total assets 5,027 33,013 85,623 123,662
Liabilities Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial liabilities through profit/loss
- Derivatives 0 5,147 - 5,147
- Equity instruments -0 - - -0
Total liabilities -0 5,147 - 5,146

The following table presents the Group's assets and liabilities measured at fair value at 31 December 2022:

Assets (NOKm) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets at fair value through profit/loss
- Derivatives - 6,804 - 6,804
- Bonds and money market certificates 3,721 34,352 - 38,073
- Equity instruments 140 130 570 840
- Fixed interest loans - - 4,630 4,630
Financial assets through other comprehensive income
- Loans at fair value through other comprehensive income - - 81,901 81,901
Total assets 3,861 41,285 87,102 132,248
Liabilities Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial liabilities through profit/loss
- Derivatives - 8,307 - 8,307
- Equity instruments - - - -
Total liabilities - 8,307 - 8,307

The following table presents the changes in the instruments classified in level 3 as at 31 March 2023:

Equity Loans at
instruments
through
Fixed
interest
fair value
through
(NOKm) profit/loss loans OCI Total
Opening balance 1 January 570 4,630 81,901 87,101
Investment in the period 4 211 10,292 10,506
Disposals in the period -3 -209 -11,356 -11,568
Expected credit loss - - 1 1
Gain or loss on financial instruments -24 -4 5 -22
Closing balance 31 March 2023 548 4,628 80,843 86,019

The following table presents the changes in the instruments classified in level 3 as at 31 March 2022:

(NOKm) Equity
instruments
through
profit/loss
Fixed
interest
loans
Loans at
fair value
through
OCI
Total
Opening balance 1 January 564 4,198 83,055 87,817
Investment in the period 3 460 11,522 11,985
Disposals in the period -2 -264 -13,944 -14,209
Expected credit loss - - 11 11
Gain or loss on financial instruments 120 -100 -1 19
Closing balance 31 March 2022 685 4,294 80,643 85,623

The following table presents the changes in the instruments classified in level 3 as at 31 December 2022:

(NOKm) Equity
instruments
through
profit/loss
Fixed
interest
loans
Loans at
fair value
through
OCI
Total
Opening balance 1 January 564 4,198 83,055 87,817
Investment in period 17 1,355 36,461 37,834
Disposals in the period -2 -752 -37,604 -38,358
Expected credit loss - - -20 -20
Gain or loss on financial instruments -8 -171 9 -171
Closing balance 31 December 570 4,630 81,901 87,102

Valuation method

The valuation method applied is adapted to each financial instrument, and is intended to utilise as much of the information that is available in the market as possible.

The method for valuation of financial instruments in level 2 and 3 is described in the following:

Fixed interest loans to customers (level 3)

The loans consist for the most part of fixed interest loans denominated in Norwegian kroner. The value of the fixed interest loans is determined such that agreed interest flows are discounted over the term of the loan by a discount factor that is adjusted for margin requirements. The discount factor is raised by 10 points when calculating sensitivity.

Loans at fair value through other comprehensive income (level 3)

Property Loans at floating interest classified at fair value over other comprehensive income is valued based on nominal amount reduced by expected credit loss. Loans with no significant credit risk detoriation since first recognition is assessed at nominal amount. For loans with a significant increase in credit risk since first recognition or objective evidence of loss, the calculation of expected credit losses over the life of the asset is in line with loan losses for loans at amortised cost. Estimated fair value is the nominal amount reduced by expected lifetime credit loss. If the likelihood of the worst case scenario in the model is doubled, fair value is reduced by NOK 6 million.

Short-term paper and bonds (level 2 and 3)

Valuation on level 2 is based for the most part on observable market information in the form of interest rate curves, exchange rates and credit margins for the individual credit and the bond's or certificate's characteristics. For paper valued under level 3 the valuation is based on indicative prices from a third party or comparable paper.

Equity instruments (level 3)

Shares that are classified to level 3 include essentially investments in unquoted shares. Among other a total of NOK 474 million in Private Equity investments, property funds, hedge funds and unquoted shares through the company SpareBank SMN 1 Invest. The valuations are in all essentials based on reporting from managers of the funds who utilise cash flow based models or multiples when determining fair value. The Group does not have full access to information on all the elements in these valuations and is therefore unable to determine alternative assumptions.

Financial derivatives (level 2)

Financial derivatives at level 2 include for the most part currency futures and interest rate and exchange rate swaps. Valuation is based on observable interest rate curves. In addition the item includes derivatives related to FRAs. These are valued with a basis in observable prices in the market. Derivatives classified to level 2 also include equity derivatives related to SpareBank 1 Markets' market-making activities. The bulk of these derivatives refer to the most sold shares on Oslo Børs, and the valuation is based on the price of the actual /underlying share and observable or calculated volatility.

Sensitivity analyses, level 3 as at 31 March 2023:

Effect from
change in
reasonable
possible
alternative
(NOKm) Book value assumtions
Fixed interest loans 4,628 -13
Equity instruments through profit/loss* 548 -
Loans at fair value through other comprehensive income 80,843 -6

* As described above, the information to perform alternative calculations are not available

Note 18 - Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the group will be unable to refinance its debt or to finance asset increases. Liquidity risk management starts out from the group's overall liquidity strategy which is reviewed and adopted by the board of directors at least once each year. The liquidity strategy reflects the group's moderate risk profile.

The group reduces its liquidity risk through guidelines and limits designed to achieve a diversified balance sheet, both on the asset and liability side. Preparedness plans have been drawn up both for the group and the SpareBank 1 Alliance to handle the liquidity situation in periods of turbulent capital markets. The bank's liquidity situation is stress tested on a monthly basis using various maturities and crisis scenarios: bank-specific, for the financial market in general or a combination of internal and external factors. The group's objective is to survive twelve months of ordinary operations without access to fresh external funding while housing prices fall 30 per cent. In the same period minimum requirements to LCR shall be fulfilled.

The average residual maturity on debt created by issue of securities at the end of the first quarter 2023 was 3.2 years. The overall LCR at the same point was 194 per cent and the average overall LCR in the first quarter was 205 per cent. The LCR in Norwegian kroner and euro at quarter-end was 196 and 405 per cent respectively.

Note 19 - Earnings per EC

ECC owners share of profit have been calculated based on net profit allocated in accordance to the average number of certificates outstanding in the period. There is no option agreements in relation to the Equity Capital certificates, diluted net profit is therefore equivalent to Net profit per ECC.

Jan - Mar
(NOKm) 2023 2022 2022
Adjusted Net Profit to allocate between ECC owners and Savings Bank
Reserve 1)
711 646 2,692
Allocated to ECC Owners 2) 455 413 1,722
Issues Equity Captial Certificates adjusted for own certificates 129,357,116 129,387,872 129,339,665
Earnings per Equity Captial Certificate 3.51 3.20 13.31
Jan - Mar
1) Adjusted Net Profit 2023 2022 2022
Net Profit for the group 778 698 2,902
adjusted for non-controlling interests share of net profit -33 -30 -160
Adjusted for Tier 1 capital holders share of net profit -34 -21 -50
Adjusted Net Profit 711 646 2,692
2) Equity capital certificate ratio (parent bank) (NOKm) 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec 2022
ECC capital 2,597 2,597 2,597
Dividend equalisation reserve 7,877 7,007 7,007
Premium reserve 895 895 895
Unrealised gains reserve 45 109 109
Other equity capital 3 - -
A. The equity capital certificate owners' capital 11,417 10,609 10,609
Ownerless capital 6,408 5,918 5,918
Unrealised gains reserve 25 62 62
Other equity capital 2 - -
B. The saving bank reserve 6,435 5,980 5,980
To be disbursed from gift fund - - 547
Dividend declared - - 970
Equity ex. profit 17,852 16,588 18,106
Equity capital certificate ratio A/(A+B) 64.0 % 64.0 % 64.0 %
Equity capital certificate ratio for distribution 64.0 % 64.0 % 64.0 %

Results from quarterly accounts

Group (NOKm) 1Q 4Q 3Q 2Q 1Q 4Q 3Q 2Q 1Q
2023 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 2021 2021 2021
Interest income effective interest method 2,367 2,136 1,605 1,346 1,227 1,107 1,026 1,025 1,012
Interest expenses 1,332 1,175 791 543 468 382 318 325 341
Net interest 1,035 961 814 803 759 725 709 701 671
Commission income 341 340 370 378 358 405 407 401 374
Commission expenses 50 45 52 46 42 47 47 41 41
Other operating income 249 178 173 223 206 163 162 213 193
Commission income and other income 541 473 491 555 522 521 521 572 526
Dividends 2 19 8 4 2 1 1 17 4
Income from investment in related companies 125 195 108 77 62 186 179 212 128
Net return on financial investments -99 -52 -30 -123 111 -19 37 1 93
Net return on financial investments 28 163 86 -43 175 168 217 230 224
Total income 1,604 1,597 1,391 1,316 1,456 1,414 1,447 1,503 1,422
Staff costs 398 333 348 350 375 342 341 343 352
Other operating expenses 330 314 235 235 255 267 246 235 234
Total operating expenses 728 646 583 585 629 609 586 579 586
Result before losses 875 951 808 731 827 805 861 924 836
Loss on loans, guarantees etc. -71 19 22 -48 -0 32 31 39 59
Result before tax 946 932 785 779 827 773 830 885 777
Tax charge 206 210 179 164 166 103 174 156 131
Result investment held for sale, after tax 38 46 10 87 37 33 19 26 122
Net profit 778 768 617 702 698 703 675 755 768

Key figures from quarterly accounts

Group (NOKm) 1Q 4Q 3Q 2Q 1Q 4Q 3Q 2Q 1Q
2023 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 2021 2021 2021
Profitability
Return on equity per quarter 1) 13.0% 13.1% 10.9% 12.9% 12.6% 12.7% 12.4% 14.3% 14.8%
Cost-income ratio 1) 45 % 40 % 42 % 44 % 43 % 43 % 41 % 39 % 41 %
Balance sheet figures
Gross loans to customers 153,181 152,629 150,247 148,681 147,023 147,301 143,972 141,935 137,471
Gross loans incl. SB1 Boligkreditt and SB1
Næringskreditt
213,967 211,244 208,900 205,504 199,965 195,353 191,976 189,015 185,342
Deposit from customers 123,529 122,010 120,558 123,812 114,053 111,286 109,691 110,133 102,390
Total assets 228,207 223,312 218,918 217,458 207,027 198,845 200,124 200,426 193,822
Quarterly average total assets 225,759 221,115 218,188 212,243 202,936 199,492 200,275 197,124 190,867
Growth in loans incl. SB1 Boligkreditt and SB1
Næringskredtt last 12 months 1)
1.3 % 1.1 % 1.7 % 2.8 % 2.4 % 1.8 % 1.6 % 2.0 % 1.4 %
Growth in deposits last 12 months 1.2 % 1.2 % -2.6 % 8.6 % 2.5 % 1.5 % -0.4 % 7.6 % 5.0 %
Losses in % of gross loans incl. SB1
Boligkreditt and SB1 Næringskreditt
Impairment losses ratio 1) -0.13 % 0.04 % 0.04 % -0.09 % 0.00 % 0.07 % 0.07 % 0.08 % 0.13 %
Stage 3 as a percentage of gross loans 1) 0.96 % 0.97 % 1.02 % 1.08 % 1.62 % 1.68 % 1.80 % 1.87 % 1.66 %
Solidity
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 18.2 % 18.9 % 19.2 % 18.8 % 18.3 % 18.0 % 18.1 % 18.3 % 18.0 %
Tier 1 capital ratio 20.1 % 20.9 % 20.8 % 20.4 % 19.8 % 19.6 % 19.7 % 20.0 % 19.7 %
Capital ratio 22.2 % 23.1 % 23.0 % 22.7 % 21.9 % 21.6 % 21.8 % 22.2 % 21.9 %
Tier 1 capital 21,985 21,835 21,252 20,547 19,797 19,322 19,265 19,011 18,636
Total eligible capital 24,298 24,147 23,546 22,910 21,839 21,333 21,338 21,105 20,741
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) 194 % 239 % 180 % 204 % 155 % 138 % 163 % 184 % 190 %
Leverage Ratio 6.9 % 7.1 % 7.3 % 6.9 % 7.0 % 6.9 % 6.9 % 7.0 % 7.0 %
Key figures ECC
ECC share price at end of period (NOK) 123.60 127.40 111.40 115.80 141.20 149.00 129.80 119.20 107.40
Number of certificates issued, millions 1) 129.43 129.29 129.29 129.31 129.39 129.39 129.39 129.36 129.22
Booked equity capital per ECC (NOK) 1) 105.63 109.86 107.19 102.91 99.55 103.48 103.57 100.18 96.70
Profit per ECC, majority (NOK) 1) 3.51 3.53 2.89 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.22 3.51 3.40
Price-Earnings Ratio (annualised) 1) 8.79 9.02 9.62 9.06 11.05 11.65 10.09 8.50 7.91
Price-Book Value Ratio 1) 1.17 1.16 1.04 1.13 1.42 1.44 1.25 1.19 1.11

1) Defined as alternative performance measures, see attachment to the quarterly report.

Equity capital certificates

Stock price compared with OSEBX and OSEEX

1 March 2021 to 31 March 2023

OSEBX = Oslo Stock Exchange Benchmark Index (rebased) OSEEX = Oslo Stock Exchange ECC Index (rebased)

Trading statistics

1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023

Total number of ECs traded (1000)

20 largest ECC holders No. Of ECCs Holding
Sparebankstiftelsen SMN 3,965,391 3.05 %
KLP 3,302,912 2.54 %
Pareto Aksje Norge VPF 3,081,093 2.37 %
VPF Odin Norge 2,987,707 2.30 %
VPF Eika Egenkapitalbevis 2,813,786 2.17 %
Pareto Invest Norge AS 2,790,803 2.15 %
J. P. Morgan Securities plc 2,635,011 2.03 %
J. P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., London 2,555,343 1.97 %
State Street Bank and Trust Comp 2,538,938 1.96 %
VPF Alfred Berg Gamba 2,269,698 1.75 %
VPF Nordea Norge 2,203,686 1.70 %
State Street Bank and Trust Comp 2,032,211 1.57 %
Danske Invest Norske Aksjer Institusjon II 2,027,190 1.56 %
Forsvarets personellservice 2,014,446 1.55 %
J. P. Morgan SE 1,802,526 1.39 %
Spesialfondet Borea Utbytte 1,773,713 1.37 %
RBC Investor Services Trust 1,586,047 1.22 %
VPF Holberg Norge 1,405,000 1.08 %
MP Pensjon PK 1,352,771 1.04 %
Morgan Stanley & Co. International 1,271,977 0.98 %
The 20 largest ECC holders in total 46,410,249 35.75 %
Others 83,426,194 64.25 %
Total issued ECCs 129,836,443 100.00 %

Dividend policy

SpareBank 1 SMN aims to manage the Group's resources in such a way as to provide equity certificate holders with a good, stable and competitive return in the form of dividend and a rising value of the bank's equity certificate.

The net profit for the year will be distributed between the owner capital (the equity certificate holders) and the ownerless capital in accordance with their respective shares of the bank's total equity capital.

SpareBank 1 SMN's intention is that about one half of the owner capital's share of the net profit for the year should be disbursed in dividends and, similarly, that about one half of the owner capital's share of the net profit for the year should be disbursed as gifts or transferred to a foundation. This is on the assumption that capital adequacy is at a satisfactory level. When determining dividend payout, account will be taken of the profit trend expected in a normalised market situation, external framework conditions and the need for tier 1 capital.

To the Board of Sparebank 1 SMN

Report on Review of Interim Financial Information

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated interim balance sheet of Sparebank 1 SMN as of 31 March 2023, and the related consolidated income statement, the statement of changes in equity and the cash flow statement for the three-month period then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. Management is responsible for the preparation of this interim financial information that gives a true and fair view in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim financial information based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review of interim financial information 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 (ISAs), and consequently does 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.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying consolidated interim financial information does not, in all material respects, give a true and fair view of the financial position of the entity as at 31 March 2023, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the three-month period then ended in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

Trondheim, 9 May 2023 PricewaterhouseCoopers AS

Rune Kenneth S. Lædre State Authorised Public Accountant

Note: This translation from Norwegian has been prepared for information purposes only.

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