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TF Bank Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

Apr 27, 2017

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INTERIM REPORT January-March 2017

TF Bank AB (publ) • Interim report January-March 2017 • 1

THE PERIOD IN BRIEF

FIRST QUARTER, JANUARY-MARCH 2017 COMPARED WITH JANUARY-MARCH 2016

  • Total operating income increased by 18.6 % to SEK 119.3 million
  • The loan portfolio amounted to SEK 2,755 million on 31 March 2017, an increase of 10.7 % since the end of 2016
  • Operating profit increased by 55.1 % to SEK 43.4 million
  • Adjusted operating profit increased by 27.3 % to SEK 43.4 million 1
  • Net profit increased by 46.3 % to SEK 33.3 million
  • Adjusted net profit increased by 21.0 % to SEK 33.3 million 1
  • The cost/income ratio was 38.8 % (38.3)
  • CET1 capital ratio was 13.6 % and the total capital ratio was 17.0 %
  • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.59 (1.13)
  • Adjusted earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.59 (1.35) 1

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS, JANUARY-MARCH 2017

  • In January TF Bank started to offer deposits for its customers in Norway.
  • Increased focus on credit cards in Norway.

" Profitable growth in all countries and continued geographic diversification.

1 Adjustments have been made for items affecting comparability related to the initial public offering.

See separate section with definitions, page 33.

CEO'S COMMENTS

2017 has started in the same manner as 2016 with profitable growth in all countries and the continued geographic diversification of both the loan portfolio and funding.

Compared to the same quarter in 2016, TF Bank has increased its lending by 37 %, operating income by 19 % and adjusted net profit for TF Bank's shareholders by almost 18 %.

Increased geographic presence

Our goal to improve operational efficiency through the use of local expertise remains the same and has led to continued growth and the successful geographic diversification of the loan portfolio during the first quarter. Our three core markets (Sweden, Finland and Norway) have all grown in lending volume and represent together over 80 % of the total portfolio. Our growth markets (Poland and the Baltics) continue to grow and maintain their respective shares of the total portfolio, despite the larger markets' strong development.

Diversified financing

In conjunction with the growth in the Group's lending in several currencies, the need to secure and diversify funding has also increased. To be able to start 2017 by offering deposits in Norway is in line with the goal of financing the balance sheet in each relevant currency as far as possible and at a reasonable cost. Our strong lending growth in Norway via the subsidiary BB Finans has meant that our Norwegian portfolio has continued to grow steadily. Starting with deposits in Norway was therefore a natural next step and the account was well received by Norwegian deposit customers and the media. In addition, the launch of the Swedish fixed-interest account has been a success and provides us with an additional source of stable funding.

Regulatory changes

As was the case in 2016, Norway is a key growth market for TF Bank. On 28 March, the Norwegian supervisory authority published proposed guidelines for institutions that offer consumer credit. Unlike the Swedish proposal, which proposed an interest rate cap of 40 %, the Norwegian proposal includes a debt-to-income ratio, similar to that used with mortgage lending, and a limit for unsecured loans with a maximum term of five years. If the proposal is adopted in its current form, which today is uncertain, the time limit of five years will likely have the greatest impact on the market and especially on those institutions lending larger amounts over a longer period, as shorter amortisation periods make larger loans more ex-

pensive on a monthly basis. Since the acquisition of BB Finans, TF Bank has strived to maintain its niche position with regard to having one of the lowest average loan sizes and shortest duration of similar institutions. Our initial assessment is therefore that the proposed regulation will have little impact on TF Bank's Norwegian operations but possibly on the Norwegian market as a whole. Ultimately, the regulation is good for those institutions that are more cautious and we have previously seen positive effects of similar regulation in both Finland and Estonia, where the introduction of new guidelines led to increased application and lending volumes.

Focus going forward

TF Bank celebrates 30 years of existence this year and there is a strong motivation by the company to continue to build the business by improving the existing product range and at the same time look for new opportunities. The Group's goals continue to be profitable growth with focus on costs, improved product range and expansion into new markets.

Declan Mac Guinness President & CEO

THE GROUP

TF Bank was founded in Sweden in 1987 for the purpose of offering financing solutions to customers ordering goods from mail-order catalogues. Over time, the Group has grown in terms of product offering, income and geographical presence. TF Bank currently offers consumer banking services through a highly automated in-house developed IT platform designed for scalability and adaptability to different products, countries, currencies and digital banking solutions. TF Bank conducts banking operations, which include deposits and lending to retail customers in Sweden, Finland, and Norway, lending to retail customers in Poland, and cross-border lending in Denmark, Estonia and Latvia.

The Group's main business consists of lending to the public through two segments: Direct to Consumer and Sales Finance. Direct to Consumer deals primarily with loans to retail customers whilst Sales Finance provides financing solutions to traders in e-commerce and retail for handling consumer invoice and instalment payments.

KEY FIGURES, GROUP

SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2016 Jan-Dec 2016
Income statement
Operating income 119,267 100,604 440,799
Operating profit 43,382 27,970 139,824
Net profit for the period 33,269 22,743 109,268
Earnings per share, SEK 1.59 1.13 5.47
Balance sheet
Loans to the public 2,754,982 2,012,186 2,489,283
Deposits from the public 2,762,586 2,368,305 2,284,645
Credit volume 789,924 574,479 2,391,729
Key figures
Operating income margin, % 19.4 21.5 20.2
Net loan loss ratio, % 4.8 5.8 5.1
Cost/Income ratio, % 38.8 38.3 38.6
Return on equity, % 29.3 29.9 29.1
CET1 capital ratio, % 13.6 14.9 14.5
Total capital ratio, % 17.0 19.3 18.2
Employees (FTE) 105 94 98

ADJUSTED KEY FIGURES, GROUP

SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2016 Jan-Dec 2016
Operating profit 43,382 27,970 139,824
Items affecting comparability 1 - 6,102 19,275
Adjusted operating profit 43,382 34,072 159,099
Adjusted income tax expense – 10,113 – 6,569 – 34,797
Adjusted net profit for the period 33,269 27,503 124,302
Adjusted net profit attributable to the shareholders of
the Parent company 34,217 29,015 132,538
Adjusted earnings per share, SEK 2 1.59 1.35 6.16
Adjusted return on equity, % 31.7 33.5 32.8

1 Items affecting comparability in 2016 relates to transaction costs attributable to the listing on the Nasdaq Stockholm. All costs related to the initial public offering are presented as items affecting comparability.

2 The tax effect related to the change in the value of unrealised currency derivatives affects the change in adjusted earnings per share of SEK -0.04 during January-March 2017 compared with January-March 2016.

See separate section with definitions, page 33.

EARNINGS AND FINANCIAL POSITION

JANUARY-MARCH 2017

Operating profit increased by 55.1 % to SEK 43.4 million (28.0). Items affecting comparability related to the IPO impacted the net profit with SEK 6.1 million. Adjusted operating profit increased by 27.3 %. Adjusted earnings per share increased to SEK 1.59 (1.35) and adjusted return on equity was 31.7 % (33.5).

Operating income

The Group's operating income increased by 18.6 % to SEK 119.3 million (100.6) compared with the first quarter in 2016. The growth comes mainly from net interest which accounts for 90 % of the operating income. Operating income margin decreased to 19.4 % (21.5), which is mainly due to a change in product mix in new lending as the Norwegian subsidiary BB Finans accounts for a bigger share of the Group.

Interest income

Interest income increased by 21.8 % to SEK 124.3 million (102.0) during the quarter. The increase was mainly generated by the strong organic growth of the Group's lending balances. Transaction costs are affected by a growing proportion of the group's new lending from loan brokers, which has dampened the increase in interest income.

Interest expenses

Interest expenses increased by 26.0 % to SEK 15.3 million (12.2) during the quarter. Financing costs have risen slightly, which is mainly due to lending growth in foreign markets where interest rates are slightly higher. The average deposit balance has also increased compared to the first quarter in 2016.

Net fee and commission income

Net fee and commission income increased by 1.0 % to SEK 10.6 million (10.5). Growth in the net fee and commission income slowed due to improved credit quality which generates less reminder fees as well as a change of the product mix in Poland where new sales of insurance products has ceased because of legal requirements.

Operating expenses

The Group's operating expenses increased by 19.9 % to SEK 46.2 million (38.6). The increase is mainly due to more employees in the Group, IT costs and costs related to increased new lending. Furthermore, the listing on the Nasdaq Stockholm in June 2016 affected the bank's costs in comparison to the first quarter of 2016. The C/I ratio was 38.8 % (38.3).

OPERATING INCOME ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT 1

LOANS TO THE PUBLIC TOTAL CAPITAL RATIO

1 Adjustments have been made for items affecting comparability related to the initial public offering. See separate section with definitions, page 33.

Loan losses

The net loan losses increased by 6.0 % to SEK 29.7 million (28.0). The Group receives a slightly higher price from the ongoing sale of non-performing loans to debt collection agencies in the Swedish and Finnish markets, which has affected loan losses positively during the quarter. The loan loss level decreased to 4.8 % (5.8), primarily due to the changed product-mix in new lending.

Tax expenses

The Group's tax expenses totalled SEK 10.1 million (5.2). The average tax rate for the Group increased to 23.3 % (18.7). The difference is mainly due to the comparative figure being substantially affected by the tax effects related to changes in the value of unrealised currency derivatives. The tax rate in 2017 is also affected by the interest expense from the Group's subordinated loan, which is no longer tax deductible.

Lending

The Group's loans to the public increased by 10.7 % to SEK 2,755 million (2,489) during the first quarter of 2017. Currency effects only had a minor impact on the loan portfolio. Growth continues to be high, particularly in Norway and Finland, but also the loan portfolios in Estonia and Poland have increased considerably. The Group's credit volume amounted to SEK 790 million (574) during the quarter.

Deposits

The Group's deposits from the public increased by 20.9 % to SEK 2,763 million (2,285). In December 2016 a fixed interest account was launched in the Swedish market and during the first quarter of 2017 the Group started offering deposits in Norway. The launches have been well received by the market and the growth of the deposit balance comes mainly from inflows from the two new products.

Investments

The Group's investments amounted to SEK 3.0 million (1.6) during the first quarter of 2017. Investments were made to the the proprietary ledger system and product development within Sales Finance.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Group's liquidity reserve amounted to SEK 620.2 million (380.9) at the end of the quarter. The new deposit products have strengthened the bank's liquidity during the initial months. The Group's total available cash, including undrawn credit facilities of about 331 million, amounted to 34 % (31) of deposits.

Capital adequacy

TF Bank's capital ratios continue to be at levels providing a wide margin to the regulatory requirements. However, the ratios reduced in the quarter and at the end of the period CET1 capital amounted to 13.6 % (14.5) and the total capital ratio to 17.0 % (18.2). The main reason is the continued growth in lending but also higher liquidity deposited with other credit institutions. The higher risk exposure amounts were offset to some extent by taking into account the interim result after foreseeable dividends according to the assumed dividend policy. The Group is currently in a good position to meet both increased regulatory capital requirements and higher capital requirements from the expected future growth.

DIRECT TO CONSUMER

JANUARY - MARCH 2017

Background

In the Direct to Consumer segment TF Bank provides consumer loans without collateral to creditworthy individuals. The loans range between SEK 45 thousand and SEK 300 thousand depending on the geographic market, with maturities of one to ten years. Norway distinguishes itself by offering the higher amount. However, the average loan size considering all markets is significantly lower than the highest available loan on offer. The average loan amount per customer for the Group amounted to approximately SEK 28 thousand on 31 March 2017 with an average maturity of approximately 22 months. The most common use of the unsecured loans is to meet shortterm financing needs such as holidays, home appliances, car repair and more.

Q1 2017

The segment remains the cornerstone of TF Bank's operations and accounted on 31 March 2017 for 81.3 % of total loans and 84.2 % of total operating revenues during the period. Lending increased by 7.9 % to SEK 2,239 million during the period. This is the result of TF Bank's strategy to combine activities in the more established markets such as Sweden, Finland and Norway with the expansion in the Baltic countries and Poland. Currency effected the growth negatively with SEK 1.9 million. New lending for the segment amounted to SEK 485 million (338) during the period.

Growth has been strong in most markets, but especially in Finland, where the portfolio increased by SEK 48 million (+7 %) and in Estonia, where the portfolio increased by SEK 26.1 million (+11 %). Poland continued its stable increase, combined with a focus on credit quality, and the Polish portfolio increased by SEK 22.8 million (+16 %).

The Norwegian company, BB Finans, which was acquired in Q3 2015, continued to increase its loan portfolio by SEK 41.5 million (+ 8 %). Since the average loan in

Norway is somewhat larger than the rest of the Group, the increase has obviously occurred with a focus on maintaining credit quality, which in turn affects the segment's net loan losses positively. It should be noted that BB Finans also had a small credit card portfolio which will be reported under the Sales Finance segment from January, 2017. The Swedish portfolio has also seen growth during the quarter. The portfolio continued the trend from the autumn and grew by SEK 19.9 million (+4 %).

The segment thus has thus delivered strong, broad and solid growth during the period.

Quarter on quarter

Loans to the public increased by 37.5 % to SEK 2,239 million (1,629). Compared to the same quarter in 2016, the segment's operating income, which comes with some lag compared to portfolio growth, rose by 18,0 % to SEK 100.4 million (85.1) and net interest increased by 19.7 %. Commission income increased by 2.2 % to SEK 5.8 million (5.7).

The segment's operating costs increased by 15.2 % to SEK 32.3 million (28.0). The expansion in Norway and Poland as well as higher personnel costs in central functions, which have been allocated to the segment, explain most of the increase compared to the previous year. The segment's C/I ratio was 32.1 % (32.9).

Credit losses increased by 4.5 % to SEK 23.8 million (22.7). The increase in the amount is due primarily to the portfolio growth. Loan losses in the acquired Norwegian company BB Finans are lower than the average for the segment, which is increasingly important as the Norwegian portfolio grows in size.

The segment's operating profit increased by 29.1 % to SEK 44.4 million (34.3). The increase in operating profit was affected, apart from the growth, by generally improved credit generally.

SHARE OF THE GROUP'S LOANS TO THE PUBLIC SHARE OF THE GROUP'S OPERATING INCOME

SALES FINANCE

JANUARY - MARCH 2017

Background

In the Sales Finance segment TF Bank offers online payment solutions, invoices and instalment payments for merchants in e-commerce and retail. TF Bank's credit risk exposure is mainly to private individuals. As at 31 March 2017 the average amount per outstanding loan was approximately SEK 2,200.

Within Sales Finance TF Bank conducts operations in-house and through a joint venture company (Avarda) together with Intrum Justitia. TF Bank manages its own existing customer base in the Nordic region. Outside this region, TF Bank is in the process of developing the service either in-house, through cross-border activities or through branches. Avarda, which is in the start-up phase, has its own staff and sales organization, and focuses its activities exclusively on the Nordic markets, where the ambition is to grow and further establish itself. Avarda continues with its plans to offer an attractive service to merchants of a certain size and has during the period developed its IT systems and entered into negotiations with several larger potential customers.

Q1 2017

The segment accounted on 31 March 2017 for 18.7 % of total loans and 15.8 % of total operating revenues during the period. Loans to the public increased by SEK 102.4 million (+24.8 %) to 515.8 million. An increase in the Polish portfolio contributed to the increase by SEK 16.5 million (+64 %). The segment was also positively influenced by approximately SEK 36 million on 1 January 2017 by the change in an accounting procedure whereby the Norwegian credit card portfolio was moved from the Direct to Consumer segment. The change in accounting routines and the increased focus on the Norwegian credit card business increased the Norwegian lending within the segment by SEK 70.3 million (+230 %) during the period. The Finnish portfolio, which was strongly affected by Avarda's growth during parts of 2016, grew by SEK 4.6 million (+4 %).

Currency effects have not affected the growth significantly during the period, and new lending for the segment amounted to SEK 305 million (236).

Quarter on quarter

Loans to the public increased by 34.6 % to 515.8 million (383.1). The segment's total operating income increased by 21.7 % to SEK 18.8 million (15.5). Net interest income increased by 33 % to SEK 14.1 million (10.6), primarily due to increased interest income from Poland and the Norwegian credit cards. Net commission income was almost unchanged at SEK 4.8 million, mainly due to a lower proportion of reminder fees from customers to the segment's largest retailers.

Operating costs increased by 32.4 % to SEK 14.0 million (10.5), mainly due to employees and IT development costs in Avarda and higher staff costs for central functions within the Group, which have been allocated to the segment. The segment's C/I ratio was 74.1 % (68.1).

The segment's loan losses increased by 12.3 % to SEK 5.9 million (5.2). The increase is mainly attributable to loan losses in Avarda.

The segment's operating income attributable to the shareholders of TF Bank amounted to SEK 0.2 million (1.6 million). The decline in earnings is mainly due to investment and operating costs in Avarda, but also in part to lower operating income from TF Bank's largest retailers.

SHARE OF THE GROUP'S LOANS TO THE PUBLIC SHARE OF THE GROUP'S OPERATING INCOME

OTHER

Risks and uncertainties

TF Bank faces various types of risks, such as credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk and operational risk. In order to limit and control risk-taking in the business, the Board, which is ultimately responsible for internal controls, has defined policies and instructions for lending and other activities. For a more detailed description of financial risks and the use of financial instruments, and capital adequacy, see notes 2 and 7. Further information can be found in notes 3 and 33 of the 2016 annual report.

Accounting policies

The interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union (EU). In addition, amendments to the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies (1995:1559), RFR 1 Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board, and the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's regulations (FFFS 2008:25) have also been applied.

The Parent company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies (1995:1559), RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board, and the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's regulations (FFFS 2008:25).

The accounting policies, computation methods and presentation used for the Group and Parent company are essentially unchanged from the 2015 Annual Report. The interim information on pages 4-31 is an integral part of this financial report.

IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments"

The IASB has finalised the new standard for financial instruments, IFRS 9. The standard covers the classification and measurement, impairment and general hedge accounting and replaces the existing requirements in these areas in IAS 39. IFRS 9 becomes effective for fiscal years beginning 1 January 2018 or later and it has been approved by the EU Commission. Whilst earlier application is permitted TF Bank does not intend to apply IFRS 9 early. TF Bank does not intend to restate the comparative figures for 2017 in the annual report for 2018 on the basis of IFRS 9.

Impairment requirements in IFRS 9 is based on a model of expected losses, unlike the current model for incurred credit losses in IAS 39. The new requirements are expected to increase provisions for credit losses and reduce equity for the first applicable period. The impact on the capital adequacy cannot yet be determined because the Basel Committee is expected to issue new rules for the transition to IFRS 9, which have not yet been finalised.

Significant events during the year

In January TF Bank started to offer deposits for its customers in Norway.

On 25 January 2017 the Nomination Committee of Nordea Bank AB (publ) proposed Lars Wollung as a new member of Nordea's Board of Directors. To comply with the regulation on the maximum number of Board assignments he has decided to resign from his position on the Board of Directors of TF Bank as of 1 March 2017.

Increased focus on credit cards in Norway.

Events after the quarter-end

In April TF Bank paid SEK 7.1 million in shareholders' contribution to Avarda AB.

Annual General Meeting 2017

The Annual General Meeting 2017 will be held in Stockholm on Wednesday 3 May 2017 at 16:00 (CET).

Proposed dividend

The Board of Directors propose to the Annual General Meeting a dividend of SEK 2.20 per share for 2016. The total dividend to the shareholders would then be SEK 47.3 million.

The share (TFBANK)

TF Bank listed 14 June 2016 on the NASDAQ Stockholm Mid Cap list with a price per share of SEK 77. During 2016 and Q1 2017, the share has performed well and at the end of Q1 2017 the closing share price was SEK 96, an increase of approximately 25 %. In total, 5.0 million shares were traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm during the period 14 June 2016 to 31 March 2017 with a total value of about SEK 434 million. The share's ticker symbol is TFBANK and the ISIN code is SE0007331608.

Financial targets

The Board of Directors of TF Bank has adopted the following medium-term targets:

Growth

Over the medium-term, TF Bank aims to achieve annual EPS growth of at least 20 %.

Efficiency

Over the medium-term, TF Bank aims to reach a cost/income ratio of below 35 %.

Capital structure

TF Bank's objective is to maintain a total capital ratio of at least 14.5 %.

Dividend policy

TF Bank's Board of Directors has adopted a dividend policy, which states that the bank aims to distribute around 50 % of the net profit for the year.

The payment of dividends, if any, by the Company and the amounts and timing thereof will depend on a number of factors, including TF Bank's future income, financial condition, capital requirements and the general economic environment. If TF Bank, as a result of its profit and dividend policy, generates a substantial surplus, it is TF Bank's intention to use such surplus either to finance a higher organic growth rate and/or future acquisitions, or to pay out the surplus to its shareholders as dividend.

INCOME STATEMENT, GROUP

SEK thousand Note Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2016 Jan-Dec 2016
1, 2, 3, 9
Operating income
Interest income 124,266 102,001 448,870
Interest expense – 15,320 – 12,154 – 49,870
Net interest income 108,946 89,847 399,000
Fee and commission income 12,647 12,492 49,045
Fee and commission expense – 2,026 – 1,971 – 7,654
Net fee and commission income 10,621 10,521 41,391
Net results from financial transactions – 300 236 408
Total operating income 119,267 100,604 440,799
Operating expenses
General administrative expenses – 41,412 – 33,426 – 149,786
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
charges of tangible and intangible assets
– 1,586 – 1,034 – 4,744
Other operating expenses – 3,237 – 4,093 – 15,601
Total operating expenses – 46,235 – 38,553 – 170,131
Profit before loan losses 73,032 62,051 270,668
Net loan losses – 29,650 – 27,979 – 111,569
Items affecting comparability - – 6,102 – 19,275
Operating profit 43,382 27,970 139,824
Income tax expense – 10,113 – 5,227 – 30,556
Net profit for the period 33,269 22,743 109,268
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Parent company 34,217 24,255 117,504
Non-controlling interests – 948 – 1,512 – 8,236
Basic earnings per share (SEK) 1.59 1.13 5.47
Diluted earnings per share (SEK) 1.59 1.13 5.47

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, GROUP

SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2016 Jan-Dec 2016
Net profit for the period 33,269 22,743 109,268
Other comprehensive income:
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to the
income statement
Gross fair value gains/losses on available for sale
financial assets
23 939 228
Tax on fair value gains/losses during the period - – 235 -
Gross currency translation differences 130 – 5 609
Tax on currency translation differences during the period – 327 369 1,576
Other comprehensive income, net of tax – 174 1,068 2,413
Total comprehensive income for the period 33,095 23,811 111,681
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Parent company 34,049 25,317 119,663
Non-controlling interests – 954 – 1,506 – 7,982

BALANCE SHEET, GROUP

SEK thousand Note 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9
ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks 30,420 30,510
Treasury bills eligible for refinancing 60,105 60,211
Loans to credit institutions 514,211 290,152
Loans to the public 6 2,754,982 2,489,283
Shares 21,102 263
Goodwill 12,533 12,673
Intangible assets 20,039 18,414
Tangible assets 1,553 1,610
Other assets 7,800 9,509
Current tax assets 13,799 11,697
Deferred tax assets 7,536 6,830
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 4,155 10,973
Total assets 3,448,235 2,942,125
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits and borrowings from the public 2,762,586 2,284,645
Other liabilities 18,824 17,853
Current tax liabilities 5,947 5,213
Deferred tax liabilities 13,643 14,597
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 49,699 53,490
Subordinated liabilities 97,225 97,040
Total liabilities 2,947,924 2,472,838
Equity
Share capital (21,500,000 shares of SEK 5 each) 107,500 107,500
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,318 1,486
Other reserves – 137 1,934
Retained earnings 345,932 228,428
Net profit for the period attributable to the shareholders of the Parent company 34,217 117,504
Total equity attributable to the shareholders of the Parent company 488,830 456,852
Non-controlling interests 11,481 12,435
Total equity 500,311 469,287
Total liabilities and equity 3,448,235 2,942,125

CASH FLOW STATEMENT, GROUP

Operating activities
Operating profit
97,514
43,382
27,970
139,824
Adjustment for items not included in cash flow:
Depreciation and amortisation
3,345
1,586
1,034
4,744
Accrued interest income and expense
– 9,409
– 15,804
– 19,497
– 4,097
Other non-cash items
4,499
338
1,191
4,029
Paid income tax
– 36,134
– 11,808
– 10,041
– 37,328
59,815
17,694
657
107,172
Increase/decrease in loans to the public
– 519,099
– 265,699
– 174,608
– 651,705
Increase/decrease in other short-term claims
26,507
– 12,826
14,699
19,325
Increase/decrease in deposits and borrowings from the public
– 28,927
477,941
138,743
55,083
Increase/decrease in other short-term liabilities
– 13,205
11,838
– 1,004
– 10,207
Cash flow from operating activities
– 474,909
228,948
– 21,513
– 480,332
Investing activities
Investments in tangible assets
– 764
– 165
– 86
– 921
Investments in intangible assets
– 4,951
– 2,849
– 1,513
– 11,062
Cash flow from investing activities
– 5,715
– 3,014
– 1,599
– 11,983
Financing activities
Shareholder's contribution
9,310
-
-
14,114
Change in liabilities to credit institutions
76
-
1,401
– 516
Dividends paid
– 9,675
-
-
– 9,675
Option premium
– 9,675
-
-
1,934
Share-based remuneration
1,772
– 2,071
-
-
Cash flow from financing activities
1,483
– 2,071
1,401
5,857
Cash flow for the period
– 479,141
223,863
– 21,711
– 486,458
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period
867,331
380,873
867,331
867,331
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period
388,190
604,736
845,620
380,873
Cash flow from operating activities includes interest expenses paid and
interest
payments received with the following amounts:
SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2016 Jan-Dec 2016
Interest expenses paid
45,232
30,932
31,415
53,181
Interest payments received
310,163
117,379
100,865
423,817

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY, GROUP

SEK thousand Share
capital
Other com
prehensive
income
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Net profit
for the
period
Non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
Balance as at 1 Jan 2016 107,500 – 673 - 144,868 93,235 6,303 351,233
Net profit for the period - - - - 117,504 – 8,236 109,268
Gross fair value gains/losses on available
for sale financial assets
- 228 - - - - 228
Gross currency translation differences - 355 - - - 254 609
Tax on currency translation differences
during the period
- 1,576 - - - - 1,576
Total comprehensive income for the
period, net of tax
- 2,159 - - 117,504 – 7,982 111,681
Transfer from retained earnings - - - 93,235 – 93,235 - -
Dividend - - - – 9,675 - - – 9,675
Option premium - - 1,934 - - - 1,934
Shareholders' contribution - - - - - 14,114 14,114
Balance as at 31 Dec 2016 107,500 1,486 1,934 228,428 117,504 12,435 469,287
Balance as at 1 Jan 2017 107,500 1,486 1,934 228,428 117,504 12,435 469,287
Net profit for the period - - - - 34,217 – 948 33,269
Gross fair value gains/losses on available
for sale financial assets
- 23 - - - - 23
Gross currency translation differences - 135 - - - – 5 130
Tax on currency translation differences
during the period
- – 326 - - - – 1 – 327
Total comprehensive income for the
period, net of tax
- – 168 - - 34,217 – 954 33,095
Transfer from retained earnings - - - 117,504 – 117,504 - -
Shareholders' contribution - - – 2,071 - - - – 2,071
Balance as at 31 Mar 2017 107,500 1,318 – 137 345,932 34,217 11,481 500,311

NOTE 1 General information

OWNERSHIP IN TF BANK AB AS AT 31 MARCH 2017 (ACCORDING TO THE SHAREHOLDERS' REGISTER):

Shareholder %
TFB Holding AB 47.03 %
Erik Selin Fastigheter AB 9.28 %
Merizole Holding LTD 7.01 %
Swedbank Robur fonder 6.00 %
SEB Life International 3.90 %
Danica Pension Försäkrings AB 3.45 %
Proventus Aktiebolag 3.00 %
Handelsbanken fonder 1.89 %
Pareto Nordic Return 1.70 %
Clearstream Banking S.A. 1.36 %
Other shareholders 15.38 %
Total 100 %

The term "Group" refers to TF Bank AB together with its branches and subsidiaries:

Branches

  • TF Bank AB, branch Finland (2594352-3)
  • TF Bank AB, branch Poland (PL9571076774)

Subsidiaries

  • TFB Service OÜ (12676808) 100 %
  • TFB Service SIA (40203015782) 100 %
  • Avarda AB (556986-5560) 51 %
  • Avarda Oy (2619111-6) 51 %
  • BB Finans AS (935590221) 100 %
  • Confide AS (948063603) 100 %

NOTE 2 Credit risk

Financial risks

The Group's activities are exposed to a variety of financial risks: market risk (considerable currency and interest rate risk in the cash flow), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group's overall risk management policy focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Group's financial results. TF Bank uses derivative instruments to hedge certain foreign currency exposure and applies hedge accounting for some net investments in its foreign operations.

The Board of Directors establishes written policies and control documents. Compliance with the governing documents as well as the level of the Group's credit risk are measured and reported to the Group's management and Board of Directors on an ongoing basis.

Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty causes the Group a financial loss by not fulfilling its contractual obligations. Credit risk arises primarily through lending to the public but also through cash and cash equivalents and derivatives with a positive value. Credit risk is the most significant risk in the Group and is monitored closely by the relevant functions and by the Board of Directors, who has the ultimate responsibility for managing credit risk. The Board of Directors has issued a credit policy which sets the guidelines for the Group's lending activities. A credit committee monitors the development of the level of credit risk in the loan portfolios. It decides and suggests changes to the Group's lending in line with the set credit policy as well as proposing amendments of the policy to the Board of Directors. The performance is reported at each Board meeting.

Before a loan is issued, a risk assessment is done of the customer's creditworthiness, taking into account the customer's financial position, past history and other factors. Individual risk limits are defined based on internal or external credit assessments in accordance with the limits set by the Board of Directors. The use of credit limits is regularly monitored. The Group cannot grant any loans or credits to legal entities without the approval by the Board of Directors. By only approving counterparties with an investment grade credit rating and by setting limits for the maximum exposure to each counterparty the Board of Directors also limits the credit risk arising from cash management activities.

The Group has a claim and debt collection team that works with existing customers with payment problems. There is also a credit department that perform credit evaluations of prospective customers as well as ongoing evaluations of collateral and credit limits set by the Board.

The Group's credit approval process has high standards regarding ethics, quality and control. Despite credit risk being the largest risk exposure for the Group, the provision for loan losses is small in proportion to the outstanding loan volume (see below and note 6). The reason is that the Group regularly sells non-performing loans to debt collection agencies when the Board of Directors considers the price level to be favourable compared to keeping the nonperforming loans on the balance sheet. This is currently the case for most of the markets. As a result the Group continuously realises actual loan losses through the sale of non-performing loans. The remaining portfolio has a limited number of non-performing loans and consequently relatively low level of provisions.

The objective for the Group's process of monitoring overdue payments and unsettled loans and receivables is to minimise loan losses by detecting payment issues early and following up with customers where needed. The monitoring is supported by a separate "pre-collection" system for overdue payments with automatic monitoring and reminders when payments are overdue.

The Group's loans to the public consists primarily of unsecured consumer loans. As a result the Group does not list credit risk exposures in a separate table, as there are limited assets pledged as security, while at the same time the size of the reserves in relation to the credit volume is low. At the balance sheet date, the composition of the credit portfolio for loans to the public is as follows:

Group
SEK thousand
31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
Loans, not past due 2,384,790 2,113,837
Loans past due, 1 - 10 days 192,911 194,437
Loans past due, 11 - 69 days 98,976 109,270
Non-performing loans 143,823 129,346
Total 2,820,500 2,546,890
Provision for expected loan losses – 65,518 – 57,607
Total loans to the public 2,754,982 2,489,283

For a reconciliation of the change in the provision for expected loan losses, see note 6.

Note 2 cont.

CREDIT QUALITY OF FULLY PERFORMING LOANS

Group
SEK thousand
31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
Household sector
Low risk 1,677,816 1,515,744
Medium risk 631,136 542,420
High risk 367,725 359,380
Total household sector 2,676,677 2,417,544

The credit quality of the fully performing loans are assessed based on a model that is classifies the loans based on low, medium or high risk. This classification is based primarily on the number of reminders sent to each customer, the number of months the customer has had active loans with the Group and the borrower's individual credit status calculated taking into account both internal and external sources. The risk assessment is also made with respect to various other parameters depending on the type of product (segments) and the country, which includes consideration to historical information taken from our own database.

The credit quality of other fully performing financial assets in accordance with Standard & Poor's local short-term rating is shown below:

Group
SEK thousand
31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
Cash and balances with central
banks
AA+ 30,420 30,510
Treasury bills eligible for refinancing
AAA 60,105 60,211
Loans to credit institutions
A-1+ 185,692 172,312
A-1 311,479 115,372
A-2 17,040 2,468
Other assets
A-1+ 1,081 3,715
A-1 20,842 -
Unrated 5,092 3,960
Total 631,751 388,548

Other assets within A-1+ relate to derivatives with a positive value.

Impairment of financial assets

The Group assesses on a monthly basis whether there is objective evidence of impairment of a financial asset or group of financial assets. A financial asset or group of assets is impaired, and an

impairment loss is recognised, only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or several events occurring after the initial recognition of the asset ("a loss event") and this event, or events, affect the estimated cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets and this effect can be accurately estimated.

An impairment loss on loans and receivables is recognised when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to recover overdue amounts in accordance with the original terms and conditions for the receivables. The Group applies a collective impairment approach since the portfolio consists of loans of limited amounts and receivables where an individual assessment is not required. The Group uses a statistical approach in two steps to determine the provisions:

  • Loans and receivables where a loss event occurred for a single receivable or for a group of receivables.
  • Loans and receivables which are more than 69 days overdue and where the loan has been cancelled (non-performing loans).

When a loss event has occurred, a provision is made by assessing the present value of future cash flows based on the probability that the loan will be terminated using historical data. The expected future cash flow is based on calculations which take into account historical redemption rates and other historical data. Historical data is used to estimate future cash flows in the markets where the Group has decided not to sell the non-performing loans.

Provisions for non-performing loans are calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the present value of future cash flows, discounted using the original interest rate of the loan. The expected future cash flow is based on calculations which take into account historical redemption rates, which are applied to each generation of non-performing loans.

All loans and receivables that neither have a loss event nor are more than 69 days overdue are assessed whether they should be collectively impaired. The loans and receivables are reviewed to find loss events that could lead to a financial loss for the Group, e.g. increased unemployment rate. Events preceding this might be, e.g. large notices and financial instability, which could have a negative impact on the solvency of the customers after the event occurred. Management makes quarterly qualitative assessments to assess the change since the last quarter to determine whether to increase or decrease the collective provision. Management assesses each market where the Group has operations.

Loans and receivables that are sold are removed from the collective provision and the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the present value are recognised as a loss. Nonperforming loans are recognised as an actual loss when they have been reported by the debt collection agency as being assigned to long-term monitoring, when it has been established that the customer is deceased or when another loss event has been identified. Amounts received relating to previous actual losses are recognised through profit or loss.

NET LOAN LOSSES

Group
SEK thousand
Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2016 Jan-Dec 2016
Change in provision for sold non-performing loans – 17,566 – 23,673 – 85,429
Realised loan losses – 6,147 – 3,821 – 18,572
Recovered from previous write-offs 1,422 1,404 7,662
Change in provision for other expected loan losses – 7,359 – 1,889 – 15,230
Net loan losses – 29,650 – 27,979 – 111,569

Net loan losses are attributable to Loans to the public and categorised as loans and receivables.

NOTE 3 Operating segments

The CEO has the ultimate responsibility for the decisions being taken by the Group. Management has defined the operating segments based on the information determined by the CEO and used as a basis for decisions on the allocation of resources and evaluation of results. The Board of Directors evaluates the operating segments' performance based on their operating profits.

DIRECT TO CONSUMER

Income statement, SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2016 Jan-Dec 2016
Net interest income 94,828 79,228 349,127
Net fee and commission income 5,838 5,710 22,564
Net results from financial transactions – 244 177 501
Total operating income 100,422 85,115 372,192
General administrative expenses – 28,382 – 23,308 – 101,046
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges of
tangible and of intangible assets
– 1,116 – 809 – 3,752
Other operating expenses – 2,773 – 3,891 – 14,943
Total operating expenses – 32,271 – 28,008 – 119,741
Profit before loan losses 68,151 57,107 252,451
Net loan losses – 23,774 – 22,746 – 85,103
Operating profit 44,377 34,361 167,348
Attributable to:
The shareholders of the Parent company 44,377 34,361 167,348
Non-controlling interests - - -
Balance sheet, SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016
Loans to the public
Household sector 2,239,229 2,075,880
Corporate sector - -
Total loans to the public 2,239,229 2,075,880
Household sector
Net performing loans 2,164,070 2,005,712
Net non-performing loans 75,159 70,168
Total household sector 2,239,229 2,075,880

Note 3 cont.

SALES FINANCE

Income statement, SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2016 Jan-Dec 2016
Net interest income 14,118 10,618 49,873
Net fee and commission income 4,783 4,811 18,827
Net results from financial transactions – 56 59 – 93
Total operating income 18,845 15,488 68,607
General administrative expenses – 13,030 – 10,118 – 48,740
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges of
tangible and of intangible assets
– 470 – 225 – 992
Other operating expenses – 464 – 202 – 658
Total operating expenses – 13,964 – 10,545 – 50,390
Profit before loan losses 4,881 4,943 18,217
Net loan losses – 5,876 – 5,234 – 26,466
Operating profit – 995 – 289 – 8,249
Attributable to:
The shareholders of the Parent company 216 1,649 2,214
Non-controlling interests – 1,211 – 1,938 – 10,463
Balance sheet, SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016
Loans to the public
Household sector 515,753 413,403
Corporate sector - -
Total loans to the public 515,753 413,403
Household sector
Net performing loans 502,935 405,528
Net non-performing loans 12,818 7,875
Total household sector 515,753 413,403

GROUP

Income statement, SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2016 Jan-Dec 2016
Operating income
Operating income, Direct to Consumer 100,422 85,115 372,192
Operating income, Sales Finance 18,845 15,489 68,607
Total operating income for the Group 119,267 100,604 440,799
Operating profit
Operating profit, Direct to Consumer 44,377 34,361 167,348
Operating profit, Sales Finance – 995 – 289 – 8,249
Items affecting comparability - – 6,102 – 19,275
Total operating profit for the Group 43,382 27,970 139,824
Balance sheet, SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016
Loans to the public
Loans to the public, Direct to Consumer 2,239,229 2,075,880
Loans to the public, Sales Finance 515,753 413,403
Total loans to the public for the Group 2,754,982 2,489,283

NOTE 4 Classification of financial assets and liabilities

Group Financial instruments at fair
value through profit or loss
Available for Derivatives Other
financial
31 Mar 2017
SEK thousand
Held for
trading
Designated at initial
recognition
sale finan
cial assets
Loans and
receivables
used for
hedging
assets/
liabilities
Total
Assets
Cash and balances with central banks - - - 30,420 - - 30,420
Treasury bills eligible for refinancing - - 60,105 - - - 60,105
Loans to credit institutions - - - 514,211 - - 514,211
Loans to the public - - - 2,754,982 - - 2,754,982
Shares - - 21,102 - - - 21,102
Derivatives 1,062 - - - 19 - 1,081
Total assets 1,062 - 81,207 3,299,613 19 - 3,381,901
Liabilities
Deposits and borrowings from the
public
- - - - - 2,762,586 2,762,586
Subordinated liabilities - - - - - 97,225 97,225
Derivatives 1,501 - - - 344 - 1,845
Total liabilities 1,501 - - - 344 2,859,811 2,861,656
Group Financial instruments at fair
value through profit or loss
Available for Derivatives Other
financial
31 Dec 2016
SEK thousand
Held for
trading
Designated at initial
recognition
sale finan
cial assets
Loans and
receivables
used for
hedging
assets/
liabilities
Total
Assets
Cash and balances with central banks - - - 30,510 - - 30,510
Treasury bills eligible for refinancing - - 60,211 - - - 60,211
Loans to credit institutions - - - 290,152 - - 290,152
Loans to the public - - - 2,489,283 - - 2,489,283
Shares - - 263 - - - 263
Derivatives 3,450 - - - 265 - 3,715
Total assets 3,450 - 60,474 2,809,945 265 - 2,874,134
Liabilities
Deposits and borrowings from the
public
- - - - - 2,284,645 2,284,645
Subordinated liabilities - - - - - 97,040 97,040
Derivatives - - - - - - -
Total liabilities - - - - - 2,381,685 2,381,685

NOTE 5 Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value

Fair value

Disclosures are required on fair value measurement by level in fair value hierarchy for financial instruments measured at fair value in the balance sheet:

  • Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1).
  • Data other than quoted market prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly, i.e. in the form of quoted prices, or indirectly, i.e. derived from quoted prices (Level 2).
  • Data for the assets or liabilities which are not based on observable market data (non-observable inputs) (Level 3).

The Group also provides information regarding the fair value of certain assets for information purposes.

Group, 31 Mar 2017
SEK thousand
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Treasury bills eligible
for refinancing
- 60,105 - 60,105
Shares 20,842 260 - 21,102
Derivatives - 1,081 - 1,081
Total assets 20,842 61,446 - 82,288
Liabilities
Subordinated Tier 2 loans - 97,225 - 97,225
Derivatives - 1,845 - 1,845
Total liabilities - 99,070 - 99,070
Group, 31 Dec 2016
SEK thousand
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Treasury bills eligible
for refinancing
- 60,211 - 60,211
Shares - 263 - 263
Derivatives - 3,715 - 3,715
Total assets - 64,189 - 64,189
Liabilities
Subordinated Tier 2 loans - 97,040 - 97,040
Derivatives
- - - -

Financial instruments in Level 2

The fair value of financial instruments not traded in an active market (e.g. OTC derivatives) is determined using various valuation techniques. These valuation techniques use observable market data where available and rely as little as possible on entity specific estimates. An instrument is classified as Level 2 if all significant inputs required to value an instrument are observable.

An instrument is classified as Level 3 in cases where one or more of the significant inputs are not based on observable market data.

Specific valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include:

  • Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments.
  • Fair value of currency swap contracts is determined using forward exchange rates at the balance sheet date.

For loans to the public the fair value is based on the discounted cash flows using an interest rate based on the market interest rate at the balance sheet date, which was 21.15 % as at 31 March 2017 and 22.02 % as at 31 December 2016.

Fair value
Group, 31 Mar 2017 Carrying Fair gain (+)/Fair
SEK thousand amount value value loss (-)
Assets
Cash and balances with
central banks
30,420 30,420 -
Treasury bills eligible
for refinancing
60,105 60,105 -
Loans to credit institutions 514,211 514,211 -
Loans to the public 2,754,982 2,754,982 -
Shares 21,102 21,102 -
Derivatives 1,081 1,081 -
Total assets 3,381,901 3,381,901 -
Liabilities
Deposits and borrowings
from the public
2,762,586 2,762,586 -
Subordinated liabilities 97,225 97,225 -
Derivatives 1,845 1,845 -
Total liabilities 2,861,656 2,861,656 -
Group, 31 Dec 2016
SEK thousand
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Fair value
gain (+)/Fair
value loss (-)
Assets
Cash and balances with
central banks
30,510 30,510 -
Treasury bills eligible
for refinancing
60,211 60,211 -
Loans to credit institutions 290,152 290,152 -
Loans to the public 2,489,283 2,489,283 -
Shares 263 263 -
Derivatives 3,715 3,715 -
Total assets 2,874,134 2,874,134 -
Liabilities
Deposits and borrowings
from the public
2,284,645 2,284,645 -
Subordinated liabilities 97,040 97,040 -
Derivatives - - -
Total liabilities 2,381,685 2,381,685 -

NOTE 6 Loans to the public

Group
SEK thousand
31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
Loans to the household sector 2,754,982 2,489,283
Loans to the corporate sector - -
Total loans to the public 2,754,982 2,489,283
Loans to the household sector
Gross loans 2,820,500 2,546,890
Provision for expected loan losses – 65,518 – 57,607
Loans, net book value 2,754,982 2,486,283
Geographic distribution of net loans
Sweden 688,089 662,767
Finland 899,704 847,067
Norway 642,137 530,315
Estonia 274,352 245,801
Poland 203,639 164,389
Denmark 39,041 35,969
Latvia 8,020 2,975
Total loans, net book value 2,754,982 2,489,283

CHANGE IN PROVISION FOR ACTUAL AND EXPECTED LOAN LOSSES

Group
SEK thousand
31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
Opening balance – 57,607 – 40,647
Change in provision for sold
non-performing loans
– 17,566 – 85,429
Reversal in provision for sold
non-performing loans
17,566 85,429
Change in provision for other loan
losses
– 7,359 – 15,230
Other adjustments 1 – 552 – 1,730
Closing balance – 65,518 – 57,607

1 Other adjustments consist of currency translation differences.

NOTE 7 Capital adequacy analysis

Background

Information about the Group's capital adequacy includes information in accordance with chapter 6, 3-4 §§, Swedish FSA's regulations (FFFS 2008:25) on annual accounts of credit institutions and securities companies and related information contained in Articles 92(3)(d, f) 436(b) and 438 of the Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, chapter 8, 7 §, of the Swedish FSA's regulations and general guidelines on regulatory requirements and capital buffers (FFFS 2014:12) and column A of Annex 6 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1423/2013. Other information required by FFFS 2014:12 and Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 is provided on the company's website www.tfbankgroup.com.

TF Bank is the responsible institution which is under the supervision of the Swedish FSA. As a result, the company is covered by the rules governing credit institutions in Sweden. TF Bank AB listed on the stock exchange in 2016, which means that the stock exchange rules are also applicable.

Own funds and capital requirements

The Group and Parent company's statutory capital requirements is governed by the Swedish Special Supervision of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms Act (2014:968), Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, regulation on capital buffers (2014:966) and the Swedish FSA's regulations and general recommendations on regulatory requirements and capital buffers (FFFS 2014:12).

The purpose of the regulations is to ensure that the Group and Parent company manage their risks and protect its customers. The regulations state that the own funds must cover the capital requirements including the minimum capital requirements according to Pillar 1.

The bank reports to the Swedish FSA both on an individual basis for TF Bank AB and on a consolidated basis with TF Bank AB as the Parent company. TF Bank AB as the Parent company became the consolidated situation required to report to the Swedish FSA following the initial public offering 14 June 2016.

Note 7 cont.

THE GROUP'S CAPITAL SITUATION

SEK thousand 31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital
after deductions
384,314 371,933
Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital after
deductions
- -
Tier 2 capital after deductions 97,225 97,040
Own funds 481,539 468,973
Risk exposure amount 2,831,697 2,573,532
- of which: credit risk 2,210,382 1,965,888
- of which: credit valuation adjustment 2,727 3,322
- of which: market risk 30,502 16,236
- of which: operational risk 588,086 588,086
CET1 capital ratio, % 13.57 14.45
Tier 1 capital ratio, % 13.57 14.45
Total capital ratio, % 17.01 18.22
Total CET1 capital requirement incl. of
capital buffer requirements
223,703 199,191
- of which: capital conservation buffer 70,792 64,338
- of which: countercyclical capital buffer 25,485 19,044
CET1 capital available to use as buffer 256,888 256,124

OWN FUNDS

SEK thousand 31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
CET1 capital
Share capital 107,500 107,500
Accumulated other comprehensive
income
1,318 1,486
Other reserves – 137 1,934
Retained earnings 345,932 228,428
Audited annual profits net of any fore
seeable expenses and dividends 1
Minority interests
– 30,191
11,481
70,502
12,435
Less:
- Intangible assets – 32,572 – 31,087
- Deferred tax assets that rely on
future profitability
– 7,536 – 6,830
- Minority interests not qualified for
inclusion in own funds
– 11,481 – 12,435
Total CET1 capital 384,314 371,933
Tier 2 capital
Dated subordinated loan 97,225 97,040
Total own funds 481,539 468,973

1 Deduction of dividends from own funds have been made in accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal to the Annual General Meeting 2017 and the dividend policy for the interim profit.

Deduction of dividends from own funds have been made in accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal to the Annual General Meeting and the dividend policy. The Group's CET1 capital complies with the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013.

SPECIFICATION RISK EXPOSURE AMOUNTS

SEK thousand 31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
Credit risk under the standardised
approach
Exposures to corporates 2,201 -
Retail exposures 2,000,294 1,807,836
Exposures secured by mortgage 416 452
Exposures in default 87,929 81,155
Exposures to institutions with a short
term credit assessment
111,212 62,008
Other items 8,330 14,437
Total risk-weighted exposure
amount credit risk
2,210,382 1,965,888
Credit valuation adjustment
Standardised method 2,727 3,322
Total risk exposure amount credit
valuation adjustment
2,727 3,322
Market risk 1
Foreign exchange risk 30,502 16,236
Total risk exposure amount market
risk
30,502 16,236
Operational risk
Standardised approach 588,086 588,086
Total risk exposure amount
operational risk
588,086 588,086
Total risk exposure amount 2,831,697 2,573,532

1 The capital requirement for foreign exchange risk, which is calculated in accordance with Article 351 of Regulation (EU) 575/2013, has largely arisen at group level due to reported profits in NOK for the subsidiary BB Finans in Norway.

NOTE 8 Assets pledged as security

Group
SEK thousand
31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
Group liabilities
Relating to current liabilities to credit
institutions
Loans 506,972 528,733
Other assets 393 356
Total 507,365 529,089

The Group continuously pledge part of its Swedish and Norwegians loans to the public as security. The assets are pledged as security for the Group's credit facilities of SEK 331 million. Nothing was drawn from the credit facilities as at 31 March 2017.

NOTE 9 Transactions with related parties

Consortio Fashion Holding AB (CFH), corporate identity number 556925-2819, has largely the same owners as TF Bank's largest owner TFB Holding AB, corporate identity number 556705-2997. Transactions with other related parties, as shown in the table below, refer to transactions between TF Bank and the companies that are part of the CFH Group. All transactions are priced at market.

Group
SEK thousand
Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2016 Jan-Dec 2016
The following transactions have been made with related companies within the Group:
General administrative expenses – 121 – 89 – 422
Total – 121 – 89 – 422
The following transactions have been made with other related parties:
Interest income (transaction costs) – 17,566 – 16,946 – 66,035
General administrative expenses – 1,374 – 1,372 – 5,670
Total – 18,940 – 18,318 – 71,705
Acquisition of assets and liabilities from other related parties:
Sales Finance 187,864 172,924 636,879
Total 187,864 172,924 636,879
Group
SEK thousand
31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016
Assets at the end of the period as a result of transactions with other related parties:
Other assets 1,231 663
Total 1,231 663
Liabilities at the end of the period as a result of transactions with other related parties:
Other assets - -
Total - -

PARENT COMPANY

TF Bank AB, corporate identity number 556158-1041, is a limited liability company with registered office in Sweden. The bank has a license to provide banking services with operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, and Poland. Its activities include lending to the public in all markets and taking deposits from the public in Sweden, Finland and Norway.

The parent company's operating income for the first quarter of 2017 amounted to SEK 105.4 million (91.6). Net result from financial transactions affects operating income with SEK 1.2 million (-1.4), which is related to currency effects on shares in foreign subsidiaries and which are not recalculated at current exchange rates.

The company's total operating expenses amounted to SEK 35.7 million (37.2) for the period. The figures for the comparative period include costs related to the IPO of SEK 6.1 million which are included in general administrative expenses. The operating profit amounted to SEK 40.9 million (26.9) for the first quarter of 2017.

Loans to the public increased by 7.7 % to SEK 2,133 million (1,981) during the first quarter. The amount includes loans to the subsidiary Avarda of SEK 44 million (44). Deposits from the public amounted to SEK 2,763 million (2,285) at year-end.

Loans to credit institutions increased during the interim period and amounted to SEK 1,010 million (690). The amount includes loans to the subsidiary BB Finans of

SEK 508 million (420).

The capital adequacy of the company remains at a stable level with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 16.0 % as at 31 March 2017 (17.0). The total capital ratio at year-end was

19.9 % (21.1), which is significantly higher than the legally required levels.

INCOME STATEMENT, PARENT COMPANY

SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2016 Jan-Dec 2016
Operating income
Interest income 111,264 95,875 411,993
Interest expense – 15,250 – 12,122 – 49,209
Net interest income 96,014 83,753 362,784
Fee and commission income 9,325 10,559 40,245
Fee and commission expense – 1,056 – 1,318 – 4,527
Net fee and commission income 8,269 9,241 35,718
Net results from financial transactions 1,153 – 1,419 – 6,950
Total operating income 105,436 91,575 391,552
Operating expenses
General administrative expenses – 31,772 – 32,535 – 132,789
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges of
tangible and intangible assets – 1,189 – 723 – 3,327
Other operating expenses – 2,754 – 3,919 – 14,771
Total operating expenses – 35,715 – 37,177 – 150,887
Profit before loan losses 69,721 54,398 240,665
Net loan losses – 28,816 – 27,509 – 105,371
Operating profit 40,905 26,889 135,294
Income tax expense – 9,363 – 5,092 – 29,251
Net profit for the period 31,542 21,797 106,043

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, PARENT COMPANY

SEK thousand Jan-Mar 2017 Jan-Mar 2016 Jan-Dec 2016
Net profit for the period 31,542 21,797 106,043
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to the
income statement
Currency translation differences during the period,
net of tax
- - -
Other comprehensive income, net of tax - - -
Total comprehensive income for the period 31,542 21,797 106,043

BALANCE SHEET, PARENT COMPANY

SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016
ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks 30,420 30,510
Treasury bills eligible for refinancing 60,105 60,211
Loans to credit institutions 1,009,628 690,360
Loans to the public 2,132,887 1,980,558
Shares 20,842 -
Shares in group companies 111,494 100,862
Intangible assets 16,099 15,137
Tangible assets 1,014 1,100
Other assets 5,139 7,740
Current tax assets 14,505 12,413
Deferred tax assets 189 -
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 2,071 8,680
Total assets 3,404,393 2,907,571
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits and borrowings from the public 2,762,586 2,284,645
Other liabilities 11,482 14,062
Deferred tax liabilities - 783
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 37,427 44,844
Subordinated liabilities 97,225 97,040
Total liabilities 2,908,720 2,441,374
Untaxed reserves 52,621 52,621
Equity
Share capital (21,500,000 shares of SEK 5 each) 107,500 107,500
Other reserves 10,850 9,313
Share premium reserve – 140 1,931
Retained earnings 293,300 188,789
Total comprehensive income for the period 31,542 106,043
Total equity 443,052 413,576
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 3,404,393 2,907,571

CAPITAL ADEQUACY ANALYSIS, PARENT COMPANY

SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital after deductions 403,400 397,066
Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital after deductions - -
Tier 2 capital after deductions 97,225 97,040
Own funds 500,625 494,106
Risk exposure amount 2,517,548 2,329,785
- of which: credit risk 1,953,221 1,764,877
- of which: credit valuation adjustment 2,607 3,188
- of which: market risk - -
- of which: operational risk 561,720 561,720
CET1 capital ratio, % 16.03 17.04
Tier 1 capital ratio, % 16.03 17.04
Total capital ratio, % 19.89 21.21
Total CET1 capital requirement inclusive of capital buffer requirements 197,376 178,229
- of which: capital conservation buffer 62,939 58,245
- of which: countercyclical capital buffer 21,147 15,144
CET1 capital available to use as buffer 290,110 292,226

OWN FUNDS

SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016
CET1 capital
Share capital 107,500 107,500
Other reserves 51,895 50,358
Share premium reserve – 140 1,931
Retained earnings 293,300 188,789
Audited interim profits net of any foreseeable expenses and dividends 1 – 32,867 63,626
Less:
- Intangible assets – 16,099 – 15,137
Total CET1 capital 403,589 397,067
Tier 2 capital
Dated subordinated loan 97,225 97,040
Total own funds 500,814 494,107

1 Deduction of dividends from own funds have been made in accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal to the Annual General Meeting 2017 and the dividend policy for the interim profit.

Deduction of dividends from own funds have been made in accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal to the Annual General Meeting and the dividend policy. The Parent company's CET1 capital complies with the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013.

SPECIFICATION RISK EXPOSURE AMOUNTS

SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016
Credit risk under the standardised approach
Exposures to institutions 101,507 84,115
Exposures to corporates 44,786 44,357
Retail exposures 1,521,674 1,410,463
Exposures in default 60,489 55,841
Exposures to institutions with a short-term credit assessment 108,652 57,904
Equity exposures 111,494 100,861
Other items 4,619 11,336
Total risk-weighted exposure amount credit risk 1,953,221 1,764,877
Credit valuation adjustment
Standardised method 2,607 3,188
Total risk exposure amount credit valuation adjustment 2,607 3,188
Operational risk
Standardised approach 561,720 561,720
Total risk exposure amount operational risk 561,720 561,720
Total risk exposure amount 2,517,548 2,329,785

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CEO AFFIRMATION

The Board of Directors and the CEO certify that the interim report gives a true and fair overview of the development of the operations, financial position and result of the Parent company and the Group and describes the material risks and uncertainties that the Parent company and the Group face.

Borås, 26 April 2017

Mattias Carlsson Chairman

John Brehmer Thomas Grahn

Paul Källenius Bertil Larsson

Tone Bjørnov

Declan Mac Guinness President & CEO

REPORT OF REVIEW OF INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Introduction

We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of TF Bank AB (publ) as at 31 March 2017 and the three-month period then ended. The board of directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit institutions and Securities Companies. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of Review

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

Conclusion

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

Stockholm, 26 April 2017 PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

Martin By Authorised Public Accountant

DEFINITIONS

TF Bank Group makes use of the alternative key figures: adjusted operating income, adjusted net profit, adjusted earnings per share and adjusted return on equity. Items affecting comparability relate to the IPO. The bank uses these alternative key figures to better understand the underlying earning generation of the bank. The Group defines the key figures as per below. The definitions remain unchanged from previous periods.

ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

Net profit for the period excluding non-controlling interests and items affecting comparability divided by average number of outstanding shares.

ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT

Operating profit excluding items affecting comparability.

ADJUSTED RETURN ON EQUITY

Net profit for the period excluding non-controlling interests and items affecting comparability as a percentage of average total equity. Rolling 12 month.

CET1 CAPITAL RATIO

CET1 capital as a percentage of total risk exposure amount.

COST/INCOME RATIO

Operating expenses as a percentage of operating income.

CREDIT VOLUME

The paid-out credit (the cash flow) in the period, for Sales Finance the volume is reduced by product returns.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Net profit for the period excluding non-controlling interests divided by average number of outstanding shares.

EMPLOYEES (FTE)

Average number of full time employees, including employees on parental leave.

NET LOAN LOSS RATIO

Net loan losses as a percentage of average loan portfolio. Rolling 12 months.

OPERATING INCOME MARGIN

Total operating income as a percentage of average loans to the public. Rolling 12 months.

RETURN ON EQUITY

Net profit for the period excluding non-controlling interests as a percentage of average total equity. Rolling 12 month.

TOTAL CAPITAL RATIO

Own funds as a percentage of the total risk exposure amount.

FINANCIAL CALENDAR AND CONTACTS

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

3 May 2017 Annual General Meeting
18 July 2017 Interim report January - June 2017
26 October 2017 Interim report January - September 2017
8 February 2017 Year-end report January - December 2017

This is information which TF Bank is required to disclose under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Market Act. The information was provided for publication 27 April 2017 at 07:00 CET.

PRESENTATION FOR INVESTORS, ANALYSTS AND MEDIA

A live conference call will be held 27 April at 08:15 CET where CEO Declan Mac Guinness and CFO Mikael Meomuttel will present the report and answer questions. The conference call will be held in English and to participate dial +46 8 5664 2509 eller +44 20 3008 9806. A recording of the conference call, including presentation material, will be made available on our website after the event,

www.tfbankgroup.com/en/section/investor-relations.

CONTACTS

Declan Mac Guinness CEO TF Bank AB (publ.) Box 947, 501 10 Borås Phone: +46 33 722 35 65 [email protected]

Investor Relations Sture Stølen Head of Investor Relations Phone: +46 723 68 65 07 [email protected]

www.tfbankgroup.com

TF BANK'S GEOGRAPHICAL PRESENCE

TF Bank AB (publ) Ryssnäsgatan 2, SE-504 64 Borås, Sweden Phone: +46 33-722 35 00 Fax: +46 33-12 47 39 E-mail: [email protected]

www.tfbankgroup.com