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TF Bank Interim / Quarterly Report 2016

Feb 9, 2017

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YEAR-END REPORT January-December 2016

THE YEAR IN BRIEF

THE FULL YEAR, JANUARY-DECEMBER 2016 COMPARED WITH JANUARY-DECEMBER 2015

  • Total operating income increased by 13.6 % to SEK 440.8 million
  • The loan portfolio amounted to SEK 2,489 million on 31 December 2016, an increase of 35,5 % since the end of 2015
  • Operating profit increased by 18.2 % to SEK 139.8 million
  • Adjusted operating profit increased by 16.5 % to SEK 159.1 million 1
  • Net profit increased by 22.2 % to SEK 109.3 million
  • Adjusted net profit increased by 19.9 % to SEK 124.3 million 1
  • The cost/income ratio was 38.6 % (37.0)
  • CET1 capital ratio was 14.5 % (13.9) and the total capital ratio was 18.2 % (18.2)
  • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 5.47 (4.34)
  • Adjusted earnings per share amounted to SEK 6.16 (5.00) 1
  • The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting a dividend of SEK 2.20 per share for 2016

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS, JANUARY-DECEMBER 2016

  • On 14 June TF Bank listed its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm. The offer was well received by the market. In total 5,661,553 shares (26.3 %) were offered at SEK 77 per share. Moreover, part of the option that the selling shareholders issued was exercised, which means that a total of 6,474,472 shares (30.1 %) were sold.
  • During the third quarter TF Bank opened an office in Latvia. New lending in the Direct to Consumer segment started in October.
  • In December the Norwegian FSA determined that TF Bank meets the requirements for a banking license in Norway through its subsidiary BB Finans.

FOURTH QUARTER, OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2016 COMPARED WITH OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2015

  • Total operating income increased by 18.9 % to SEK 117.9 million
  • Operating profit increased by 115.6 % to SEK 42.3 million
  • Adjusted operating profit increased by 44.9 % to SEK 42.3 million 1
  • Net profit increased by 131.7 % to SEK 32.9 million
  • Adjusted net profit increased by 51.8 % to SEK 32.9 million 1
  • The cost/income ratio was 40.0 % (42.7)
  • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.63 (0.74)
  • Adjusted earnings per share was SEK 1.63 (1.09) 1

" IPO, solid growth and high profitability summarises a strong year for TF Bank.

1 Adjustments have been made for items affecting comparability related to the initial public offering. Definitions, see page 31.

CEO'S COMMENTS

2016 was in many respects an historic year for TF Bank. The listing of the company's shares on the Nasdaq Stockholm in June was of course a major milestone in the company's near 30-year history. The market for digitalized niche banks continues to grow and we are proud that TF Bank is included among successful and forward-looking industry peers.

At the same time as we received hundreds of new owners in 2016, lending to the public increased by over 35 %. This was mainly due to strong organic growth in Norway and Finland. The markets in Poland and the Baltics also performed solidly and contributed to the increase in volume.

Being able to deliver growth of earnings per share of 23 % during this eventful year is a testament to the strong business model, which in turn bodes well for our future as a publicly listed company.

Increased geographical diversification

Our strategy to improve operational efficiency and use local expertise in foreign markets has led to continued growth and the successful geographical diversification of the loan portfolio over the past year. This in turn means that the Group's macroeconomic exposure continues to be varied to include several different markets and that the Group therefore remains strong at the end of the year.

The goal of increased diversification is similarly reflected in the Group's financing. We have recently added a fixed-interest account in Sweden and a deposit account in Norway to the product range. The latter means that the Group's future financing needs will be met in more currencies, which we see as a further reduction of the macroeconomic risk within the Group.

High lending growth

Lending for the Group increased by SEK 652 million to SEK 2.5 billion. The strongest growth was achieved in Norway where we have benefited from BB Finans' long experience in the stable Norwegian credit market. Moreover, it was a reassuring stamp of approval with regard to the level of quality within the company when Finanstilsynet declared that BB Finans fulfilled the conditions required to obtain a banking license in Norway. Particularly pleasing was also that Poland continued to

grow, as we see this as a market with enormous potential. Even our largest market at the moment, Finland, showed strong growth during the period, whilst maintaining a solid margin.

Investing in a growing product range

The Group's growing product range has been one of several important factors contributing to the strong growth in 2016. The correlation between operating expenses and operating income was affected by the product mix during the year and the cost/income ratio increased somewhat. The increase was however primarily due to higher operating expenses in the subsidiary Avarda, which continues to develop its unique digital solutions for existing and prospective traders in e-commerce and retail. The Group will continue to work with operational efficiency in 2017 to ensure that the level of profitability remains at an attractive level.

Focus going forward

TF Bank has always been characterised by high profitability combined with stable growth and we are proud of what has been achieved during 2016. Our focus areas for 2017 are mainly to further develop our IT platform, continue to improve our credit scoring models and enhance product innovation to maintain the current growth momentum. We look forward with confidence to the coming years when work to create value for our shareholders, employees and customers will continue.

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 and Finland, lending to retail customers in Norway and 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 Oct-Dec 2016 Oct-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2015
Income statement
Operating income 117,896 99,179 440,799 388,013
Operating profit 42,310 19,626 139,824 118,315
Net profit for the period 32,875 14,186 109,268 89,409
Earnings per share, SEK 1.63 0.74 5.47 4.34
Balance sheet
Loans to the public 2,489,283 1,837,578 2,489,283 1,837,578
Deposits from the public 2,284,645 2,229,562 2,284,645 2,229,562
Credit volume 637,961 441,407 2,391,729 1,675,309
Key figures
Operating income margin, % 20.2 22.4 20.2 22.4
Net loan loss ratio, % 5.1 6.2 5.1 6.2
Cost/Income ratio, % 40.0 42.7 38.6 37.0
Return on equity, % 29.1 29.9 29.1 29.9
CET1 capital ratio, % 14.5 13.9 14.5 13.9
Total capital ratio, % 18.2 18.2 18.2 18.2
Employees (FTE) 101 91 98 78

ADJUSTED KEY FIGURES, GROUP

SEK thousand Oct-Dec 2016 Oct-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2015
Operating profit 42,310 19,626 139,824 118,315
Items affecting comparability 1 - 9,582 19,275 18,232
Adjusted operating profit 42,310 29,208 159,099 136,547
Adjusted income tax expense – 9,435 – 7,548 – 34,797 – 32,917
Adjusted net profit for the period 32,875 21,660 124,302 103,630
Adjusted net profit attributable to the shareholders of
the Parent company 34,971 23,490 132,538 107,456
Adjusted earnings per share, SEK 2 1.63 1.09 6.16 5.00
Adjusted return on equity, % 32.8 34.5 32.8 34.5

1 Items affecting comparability in 2015 relate to transaction costs associated with the cancelled initial public offering at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. During Jan-Dec 2016 earnings were adversely affected by costs related to the initial public offering at Nasdaq Stockholm. All costs related to the initial public offering are reported 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 Oct-Dec 2016 compared with Oct-Dec 2015 and SEK 0.14 for Jan-Dec 2016 compared with Jan-Dec 2015. Definitions, see page 31.

EARNINGS AND FINANCIAL POSITION

THE FULL YEAR 2016

Operating profit increased by 18.2 % to SEK 139.8 million (118.3). Items affecting comparability related to the IPO impacted the net profit with SEK 19.3 million (18.2). Adjusted operating profit amounted to SEK 159.1 million (136.5), an increase of 16.5 %. Adjusted earnings per share increased to SEK 6.16 (5.00) and adjusted return on equity was 32.8 % (34.5).

Operating income

The Group's operating income increased by 13.6 % to SEK 440.8 million (388.0) in 2016. The growth comes mainly from increased loan balances in the Direct to Consumer segment. Operating income margin decreased to 20.2 % (22.4), mainly due to a change in the product mix as a result of lower margins in the acquired Norwegian company BB Finans.

Interest income

Interest income increased by 16.3 % to SEK 448.9 million (385.8) during the year. Strong organic growth, particularly in Norway and Finland. Interest income for BB Finans amounted to SEK 38.7 million (9.4). Operations in Poland and Estonia are growing rapidly and further contributes to the Group's rising interest income.

Interest expenses

Interest expenses increased by 32.6 % to SEK 49.9 million (37.6) during the year. TF Bank issued a subordinated loan in December 2015, which affects the 2016 interest expense by SEK 6.3 million (0.3). In the past year lending

LOANS TO THE PUBLIC TOTAL CAPITAL RATIO

growth occurred primarily in the foreign markets where interest rates are slightly higher, which also contributes to the Group's increased interest expenses.

Net fee and commission income

Net fee and commission income increased by 3.7 % to SEK 41.1 million (39.9) during 2016. The Group's net fee and commission income consists primarily of reminder fees and income from insurance premiums. Growth reduced somewhat due to improved credit quality and an adjustment of the product mix in Poland, where new sales of insurance products has been discontinued due to legal requirements.

Operating expenses

The Group's operating expenses increased by 18.6 % to SEK 170.1 million (143.4). The average number of employees increased by 25.6 % to 98, which is mainly attributable to more staff in Norway, Poland and Finland. The cost/income ratio was 38.6 % (37.0) in 2016 with the increase largely related to the subsidiary Avarda. Operating expenses in Avarda rose by SEK 11.5 million in 2016, primarily due to higher personnel and IT costs.

Loan losses

The net loan losses increased by 3.3 % to SEK 111.6 million (108.0) whilst the net loan loss ratio reduced to 5.1 % (6.2). The changed product mix, as a result of the acquisition of BB Finans, had a positive impact on the loan loss ratio. Furthermore, the credit quality of the Group's loan portfolio generally improved compared with 2015.

OPERATING INCOME ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT 1

30 40 2012 2013 2014 2015 1 Adjustments have been made for items affecting comparability related to the initial public offering. Definitions, see page 31.

Tax expenses

The Group's tax expenses totalled SEK 30.6 million (28.9). The average tax rate for the Group was 21.9 % (24.4). The comparative figure includes a significant tax effect relating to changes in the value of unrealised currency derivatives.

Lending

The Group's loans to the public increased by 35.5 % to SEK 2,489 million (1,838) during 2016. Currency effects had a positive impact on growth with 5.0 %. Norway and Finland accounted for most of the increase in the loans to the public, but increasingly the Group's operations in Estonia and Poland will also contribute to the growth. Credit volume amounted to SEK 2,392 million (1,675) during the year.

Deposits

The Group's deposits from the public decreased by 2.5 % to SEK 2,285 million (2,230). Deposits in Sweden decreased slightly during the year, while deposits in Finland continues to grow. A fixed interest account was launched in the Swedish market in December 2016 and during the first quarter of 2017 the bank started offering deposits in Norway.

Investments

Investments during the year amounted to SEK 12.0 million (82.4) and relates mainly to improvements to the Group's proprietary ledger system to meet the expected future growth in Sales Finance. The comparative figure takes into account the acquisition of BB Finans in 2015.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 380.9 million (867.3) at the end of the year. The decline, due to the high lending growth for the Group, is in line with expectations to reduce the costs of holding liquidity when the interest rates to hold cash is negative. The Group's total available cash and cash equivalents, including undrawn credit facilities of approximately SEK 332 million, amounted to 31 % of deposits from the public. The bank sees this as a satisfactory level.

Capital adequacy

TF Bank's capital ratios continue to be significantly higher than the regulatory requirements. At the end of the interim period, the CET1 capital ratio was 14.5 % (13.9) and the

total capital ratio was 18.2 % (18.2). Accordingly, the Group is well equipped to meet both increased regulatory capital requirements and higher capital requirements resulting from the Group's expected future growth.

OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2016

Operating profit increased by 116 % to SEK 42.3 million (19.6). Items affecting comparability related to the IPO impacted earnings in the comparative quarter with SEK 9.6 million. Adjusted operating income for the quarter amounted to SEK 42.3 million (29.2), an increase of 44.9 %. The increase is mainly related to the high growth in lending as well as improved credit quality. Adjusted earnings per share increased by 49.5 % to SEK 1.63 (1.09).

Operating income

The Group's operating income increased by 18.9 % to SEK 117.9 million (99.2). Net interest income rose to SEK 108.2 million (90.0), an increase of 20.2 %, which is primarily related to increased lending in the Direct to Consumer segment. The net fee and commission income in the quarter was unchanged compared with the previous year and amounted to SEK 9.9 million (9.9).

Operating expenses

The Group's operating expenses increased by 11.3 % to SEK 47.2 million (42.4). The average number of employees increased to 101 (91). The higher credit volume resulted in higher variable costs, which includes credit and customer communication, compared to the corresponding quarter of 2015.

Loan losses

Net loan losses increased by 2.9 % to SEK 28.4 million (27.6) with the increase attributable to the Sales Finance segment. Low net loan loss levels in BB Finans and a general improvement in credit quality helps to keep down the net loan losses in the quarter.

Tax expenses

The Group's tax expenses amounted to SEK 9.4 million (5.4). The increase is related to higher operating profit during the period. The comparative figure includes a significant tax effect relating to changes in the value of unrealised currency derivatives.

DIRECT TO CONSUMER

JANUARY - DECEMBER 2016

In the Direct to Consumer segment TF Bank provides consumer loans without collateral to creditworthy individuals. The loans range between SEK 45,000 and SEK 300,000 depending on the geographic market, with maturities of one to ten years. Norway distinguishes itself by offering the higher amount, although the average loan in Norway and other markets is significantly lower than the maximum offered. The average loan amount per customer for the Group amounted to approximately SEK 28,000 on 31 December 2016 with an average maturity of approximately 22 months. The most common use of the unsecured loans is to meet short-term financing needs such as holidays, home appliances, car repair and more.

The segment is the cornerstone of TF Bank's operations and accounted in 2016 for 83.4 % of total loans and 84.4 % of total operating revenues. Lending increased by 39.6 % to SEK 2,076 million during the year. This is a result of TF Bank's strategy to combine activities in more established markets, such as Finland and Sweden, with the recent acquisition of Norway and the expansion in the Baltic countries and Poland. Currency effects were positive at 5.5 %. New lending for the segment amounted to SEK 1,477 million (845) during the year.

Growth has been strong in most markets, but especially in Norway. The Norwegian company, BB Finans, which was acquired in Q3 2015, increased its loan portfolio by SEK 302 million (+160 %). The increase has however occurred with a high level of focus on credit quality.

Portfolio Growth in Finland ended at SEK 140 million (+24 %) and Estonia increased its portfolio by SEK 73 million (+46 %). Poland continued its stable

development with improved credit quality and a portfolio increase of SEK 54 million (+63 %). The segment has thus delivered strong, broad and solid growth during the year.

The segment's operating income, which comes with a lag compared to portfolio growth, rose by 15.8 % to SEK 372.2 million (321.5) and net interest income increased by 15.1 %. Net commission income increased by 23.5 % to SEK 22.6 million (18.3).

The segment's operating expenses rose during the year by 13.5 % to SEK 119.7 million (105.5). The ongoing expansion in Norway and Poland as well as higher personnel costs in central functions which have been allocated to the segment, explain the vast majority of the increase over the previous year. The segment's cost/income ratio was 32.2 % (32.8).

The segment's loan losses fell by 0.6 % to SEK 85.1 million (85.6). The decrease is primarily explained by improved credit quality and higher prices for the ongoing sale of bad debts in the Finnish market. Loan losses in BB Finans were 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 28.3 % to SEK 167.3 million (130.4) during the year. The increase in operating income was affected not only by the growth but also by the improved credit quality. Costs related to the IPO have not been allocated to the respective segments.

SALES FINANCE

JANUARY - DECEMBER 2016

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 of 31 December 2016 the average amount per outstanding loan was approximately SEK 1,500 and the average duration per loan was approximately 13 months.

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, the 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. During the year we have seen that TF Bank's own Sales Finance operations in Poland and Estonia have been competitive and thereby able to sign numerous new merchants. Even Avarda has received confirmation that its business model is appreciated by larger merchants in e-commerce and retail. In cooperation with existing and prospective merchants, the company continued to develop its consumer and merchant-friendly platform, enabling all parties to get a digital solution that is smooth, easy to use and focusing on STP (Straight Through Processing).

The segment accounted for approximately 16.6 % of total loans and 15.6 % of total operating revenues in 2016. Lending to the public increased by SEK 63 million (+18.0 %) to SEK 413 million (350). Growth in Avarda and an increase in the Polish lending segment contributed to portfolio growth. Currency effects were positive at 2.7 %. New lending for the segment amounted to SEK 915 million (830) during the year.

The loan portfolio in Avarda showed particularly strong growth in the second quarter of 2016, but after the Finnish merchant Anttila filed for bankruptcy in July 2016, the loan portfolio for Avarda stagnated. The bankruptcy only marginally affected the Group's results, but it has had effects on the growth rate of Avarda. Both owners feel however confident in the growth plan in the business area where Avarda operates.

The segment's operating income increased by 3.2 % to SEK 68.6 million (66.5). Net interest income increased by 11.3 %, mainly due to increased interest income from Avarda. Net commission income decreased by 13.0 % to SEK 18.8 million (21.6), mainly due to a lower proportion of reminder fees from customers to the segment's largest retailers.

Operating expenses rose by 32.7 % to SEK 50.4 million (38.0), mainly due to more employees and IT development costs in Avarda as well as higher staff costs for central functions, which have been allocated to the segment. The segment's cost/income ratio was 73.4 % (57.1) for the full year in 2016.

The segment's loan losses increased by 18.2 % to SEK 26.5 million (22.4). The increase is mainly attributable to the new volumes from Avarda in the second quarter in 2016.

The segment's operating profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company amounted to SEK 2.2 million (11.0) during the year. The decline in income is mainly due to the investment and operating costs relating to the start-up of operations in Avarda, but also in part to lower operating income from TF Bank's largest retailers. Costs related to the IPO have not been allocated to the segments.

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 34 of the 2015 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 2-29 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. TF Bank has begun analysing what the new rules will mean in practice and feel comfortable with the quality of the data that forms the basis for further modelling. The Basel Committee is expected to issue new rules for the transition to IFRS 9 regarding the capital adequacy rules, which will most likely result in a phasing-in over three to five years, but so far no definitive rules have been presented.

Analysis with respect to the classification and measurement is in progress but is not expected to have any material impact on the financial reporting.

Significant events during the year

Listing of TF Bank's subordinated Tier 2 loan of SEK 100 million on the Nasdaq Stockholm in February.

On 12 April 2016 it was decided at the Annual General Meeting to pay a dividend of SEK 0.45 per share.

On 12 April 2016 it was also decided at the Annual General Meeting to issue warrants to senior executives and employees, which entitle the holders to subscribe for a total of 775,772 new shares in the company amounting to approximately SEK 2.5 million. Further information relating to the warrants can be found in the interim report January – June 2016.

On 14 June 2016 TF Bank listed its shares on the Nasdaq Stockholm. There was significant interest in the IPO. In total 5,661,553 shares (26.3 %) offered at SEK 77 per share. Moreover, part of the option that the selling shareholders issued was exercised, which means that a total of 6,474,472 shares (30.1 %) were sold.

In July the Finnish department store chain Anttila filed for bankruptcy. Anttila was an important customer to TF Bank's subsidiary Avarda, in which TF Bank owns 51 % of the outstanding shares.

During the third quarter TF Bank opened an office in Latvia. New lending in the Direct to Consumer segment started in October.

Consortio Fashion Group, an e-retailer in the Sales Finance segment, announced in November that the company has begun negotiations to phase out sales under the Halens brand.

In December the Norwegian FSA determined that TF Bank meets the conditions for a banking license in Norway through its subsidiary BB Finans.

A new deposit product in Sweden was added in December in the form of a one-year fixed interest account with an interest rate of 1.45 %.

Events after the end of the year

TF Bank started offering retail deposits in Norway.

Annual General Meeting 2017

The Annual General Meeting 2017 will be held in Stockholm on Wednesday 3 May 2017 at 16:00 (CET). Shareholders who wish to submit a proposal for consideration at the Annual General Meeting may do so to the Board of Directors no later than Thursday 16 March 2017. The proposal should be sent via e-mail to [email protected] or by regular mail to TF Bank AB, Attn: Investor Relations, Ryssnäsgatan 2, 504 64 Borås. Notice of the Annual General Meeting will be published on Tuesday 28 March 2017.

Proposed dividend

The Board of Directors proposes 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. The share price has developed positively during 2016 and at the end of the year it closed at SEK 90, an increase of approximately 17 %. During the period 14 June 2016 to 30 December 2016 the share's turnover on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange amounted to 4.1 million shares at a value of about SEK 340 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 Oct-Dec 2016 Oct-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2015
1, 2, 3, 9
Operating income
Interest income 121,644 99,869 448,870 385,846
Interest expense – 13,428 – 9,851 – 49,870 – 37,602
Net interest income 108,216 90,018 399,000 348,244
Fee and commission income 11,876 11,845 49,045 45,882
Fee and commission expense – 1,991 – 1,928 – 7,654 – 5,960
Net fee and commission income 9,885 9,917 41,391 39,922
Net results from financial transactions – 205 – 756 408 – 153
Total operating income 117,896 99,179 440,799 388,013
Operating expenses
General administrative expenses – 41,938 – 36,676 – 149,786 – 118,272
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
charges of tangible and intangible assets
– 1,399 – 1,116 – 4,744 – 4,568
Other operating expenses – 3,819 – 4,559 – 15,601 – 20,579
Total operating expenses – 47,156 – 42,351 – 170,131 – 143,419
Profit before loan losses 70,740 56,828 270,668 244,594
Net loan losses – 28,430 – 27,620 – 111,569 – 108,047
Items affecting comparability - – 9,582 – 19,275 – 18,232
Operating profit 42,310 19,626 139,824 118,315
Income tax expense – 9,435 – 5,440 – 30,556 – 28,906
Net profit for the period 32,875 14,186 109,268 89,409
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Parent company 34,971 16,016 117,504 93,235
Non-controlling interests – 2,096 – 1,830 – 8,236 – 3,826
Basic earnings per share (SEK) 1.63 0.74 5.47 4.34
Diluted earnings per share (SEK) 1.63 0.74 5.47 4.34

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, GROUP

SEK thousand Oct-Dec 2016 Oct-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2015
Net profit for the period 32,875 14,186 109,268 89,409
Other comprehensive income:
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to the
income statement
Gross fair value gains/losses on available for sale
financial assets
38 - 228 -
Tax on fair value gains/losses during the period 48 - - -
Currency translation differences 31 – 620 609 1,278
Tax on currency translation differences during the period – 386 – 371 1,576 – 1,339
Other comprehensive income, net of tax – 269 – 991 2,413 – 2,617
Total comprehensive income for the period 32,606 13,195 111,681 86,792
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Parent company 34,714 15,063 119,663 90,674
Non-controlling interests – 2,108 – 1,868 – 7,982 – 3,882

BALANCE SHEET, GROUP

SEK thousand Note 31 Dec 2016 31 Dec 2015
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9
ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks 30,510 29,445
Treasury bills eligible for refinancing 60,211 60,075
Loans to credit institutions 290,152 777,811
Loans to the public 6 2,489,283 1,837,578
Shares 263 -
Goodwill 12,673 11,536
Intangible assets 18,414 12,406
Tangible assets 1,610 1,516
Other assets 9,509 9,582
Current tax assets 11,697 1,288
Deferred tax assets 6,830 2,235
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 10,973 34,297
Total assets 2,942,125 2,777,769
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Liabilities to credit institutions - 516
Deposits and borrowings from the public 2,284,645 2,229,562
Other liabilities 17,853 25,925
Current tax liabilities 5,213 -
Deferred tax liabilities 14,597 14,253
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 53,490 59,280
Subordinated liabilities 97,040 97,000
Total liabilities 2,472,838 2,426,536
Equity
Share capital (21,500,000 shares of SEK 5 each) 107,500 107,500
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,486 – 673
Other reserves 1,934 -
Retained earnings 228,428 144,868
Net profit for the period attributable to the shareholders of the Parent company 117,504 93,235
Total equity attributable to the shareholders of the Parent company 456,852 344,930
Non-controlling interests 12,435 6,303
Total equity 469,287 351,233
Total liabilities and equity 2,942,125 2,777,769

CASH FLOW STATEMENT, GROUP

SEK thousand Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2015
Operating activities
Operating profit
97,514
98,689
139,824 118,315
Adjustment for items not included in cash flow:
Depreciation and amortisation
3,345
3,452
4,744 4,568
Accrued interest income and expense
– 9,409
– 13,128
– 4,097 – 8,198
Other non-cash items
4,499
55
4,029 – 1,240
Paid income tax
– 36,134
– 6,911
– 37,328 – 12,074
59,815
82,157
107,172 101,371
Increase/decrease in loans to the public
– 519,099
– 41,214
– 651,705 – 42,081
Increase/decrease in other short-term claims
26,507
3,697
19,325 1,462
Increase/decrease in deposits and borrowings from the public
– 28,927
180,292
55,083 240,019
Increase/decrease in other short-term liabilities
– 13,205
– 34,056
– 10,207 – 34,701
Cash flow from operating activities
– 474,909
190,876
– 480,332 266,070
Investing activities
Investments in tangible assets
– 764
– 461
– 921 – 630
Investments in intangible assets
– 4,951
– 7,102
– 11,062 – 7,999
Acquisition of associated undertakings
-
– 73,741
- – 73,741
Cash flow from investing activities
– 5,715
– 81,304
– 11,983 – 82,370
Financing activities
New share issue
-
980
- 1,019
Shareholder's contribution
9,310
9,310
14,114 9,310
Change in liabilities to credit institutions
76
-
– 516 516
Issue of subordinated Tier 2 loan
-
-
- 97,000
Group contributions paid
-
– 56,840
- – 56,840
Dividends paid
– 9,675
– 18,105
– 9,675 – 18,105
Option premium
1,772
-
1,934 -
Cash flow from financing activities
1,483
– 64,655
5,857 32,900
Cash flow for the period
– 479,141
44,917
– 486,458 216,600
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period
867,331
650,731
867,331 650,731
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period
388,190
695,648
380,873 867,331
Cash flow from operating activities includes interest expenses paid and
interest
payments received with the following amounts:
Interest expenses paid
45,232
40,869
53,181 45,176
Interest payments received
310,163
289,859
423,817 388,957

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY, GROUP

Share
capital
Other com
prehensive
income
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Net profit
for the
period
Non
controlling
Total
SEK thousand interests equity
Balance as at 1 Jan 2015 5,000 1,887 - 165,787 99,543 - 272,217
Net profit for the year - - - - 93,235 – 3,826 89,409
Gross currency translation differences - – 1,221 - - - – 57 – 1,278
Tax on currency translation differences
during the period
- – 1,339 - - - - – 1,339
Total comprehensive income for
the period, net of tax
- – 2,560 - - 93,235 – 3,883 86,792
Transfer to retained earnings - - - 99,647 – 99,543 – 104 -
Dividends - - - – 18,105 - - – 18,105
Bonus issue 102,500 - - – 102,500 - - -
New share issue - - - 39 - 980 1,019
Shareholder's contribution - - - - - 9,310 9,310
Balance as at 31 Dec 2015 107,500 – 673 - 144,868 93,235 6,303 351,233
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
Tax on fair value gains/losses during the
period
- - - - - - -
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
Shareholder 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

NOTE 1 General information

OWNERSHIP IN TF BANK AB AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2016:

Shareholder %
TFB Holding AB 46.93 %
Merizole Holding LTD 7.01 %
Erik Selin Fastigheter AB 6.97 %
Swedbank Robur fonder 6.00 %
SEB Life International 3.90 %
Danica Pension Försäkrings AB 3.43 %
Proventus Aktiebolag 3.00 %
Pareto Nordic Return 2.35 %
Clearstream Banking S.A. 1.56 %
Gurrfinans AB 1.56 %
Other shareholders 17.29 %
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'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 the 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 Dec
2016
31 Dec
2015
Loans, not past due 2,113,837 1,569,993
Loans past due, 1 - 10 days 194,437 137,389
Loans past due, 11 - 69 days 109,270 81,983
Non-performing loans 129,346 88,860
Total 2,546,890 1,878,225
Provision for expected loan losses – 57,607 – 40,647
Total loans to the public 2,489,283 1,837,578

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

CREDIT QUALITY OF FULLY PERFORMING LOANS

Group
SEK thousand
31 Dec
2016
31 Dec
2015
Household sector
Low risk 1,515,744 1,000,104
Medium risk 542,420 297,385
High risk 359,380 424,697
Unrated - 67,179
Total household sector 2,417,544 1,789,365

Note 2 cont.

The approval of a loan application from a new customer is primarily based on information provided by the customer, information inferred from customers in the same socio demographic group and other variables regarding the individual customer retrieved from external sources. Performing an in-depth analysis of the individual customer and the Group's existing customer data base determines from a risk perspective how the information is used and weighted in the model. To ensure that the risk assessment is as cost effective, accurate and precise as possible the Group can use both internal ratings and ratings provided by external providers. Both ratings are performed independently but can be used together in the Group's credit assessment. This rating model is primarily applied to new customers, whilst existing customers with a payment history and similar updated variables have proven to be good sources for a renewed credit assessment.

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 Dec
2016
31 Dec
2015
Cash and balances with central
banks
AA+ 30,510 29,445
Treasury bills eligible for refinancing
AAA 60,211 60,075
Loans to credit institutions
A-1+ 172,312 206,642
A-1 115,372 568,478
A-2 2,468 4,124
Other assets
A-1+ 3,715 -
Unrated 3,960 5,770
Total 388,548 874,534

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
Oct-Dec 2016 Oct-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2015
Change in provision for sold non-performing loans – 19,647 – 24,260 – 85,429 – 96,394
Realised loan losses – 4,092 – 4,830 – 18,572 – 17,149
Recovered from previous write-offs 1,489 2,107 7,662 8,293
Change in provision for other expected loan losses – 6,180 – 637 – 15,230 – 2,797
Net loan losses – 28,430 – 27,620 – 111,569 – 108,047

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

NOT 3 Segmentsredovisning

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 Oct-Dec 2016 Oct-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2015
Net interest income 94,837 79,226 349,127 303,454
Net fee and commission income 5,373 5,374 22,564 18,275
Net results from financial transactions – 154 – 661 501 – 195
Total operating income 100,056 83,939 372,192 321,534
General administrative expenses – 27,677 – 24,325 – 101,046 – 82,026
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges of
tangible and of intangible assets
– 1,112 – 857 – 3,752 – 3,460
Other operating expenses – 3,732 – 4,534 – 14,943 – 19,967
Total operating expenses – 32,521 – 29,716 – 119,741 – 105,453
Profit before loan losses 67,535 54,224 252,451 216,082
Net loan losses – 22,348 – 22,340 – 85,103 – 85,648
Operating profit 45,187 31,884 167,348 130,434
Attributable to:
The shareholders of the Parent company 45,187 31,884 167,348 130,434
Non-controlling interests - - - -
Balance sheet, SEK thousand 31 Dec 2016 31 Dec 2015
Loans to the public
Household sector 2,075,880 1,487,235
Corporate sector - -
Total loans to the public 2,075,880 1,487,235
Household sector
Net performing loans 2,005,712 1,418,419
Net non-performing loans 70,168 68,816
Total household sector 2,075,880 1,487,235

Note 3 cont.

SALES FINANCE

Income statement, SEK thousand Oct-Dec 2016 Oct-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2015
Net interest income 13,379 10,792 49,873 44,790
Net fee and commission income 4,512 4,543 18,827 21,647
Net results from financial transactions – 51 – 95 – 93 42
Total operating income 17,840 15,240 68,607 66,479
General administrative expenses – 14,261 – 12,350 – 48,740 – 36,246
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges of
tangible and of intangible assets
– 287 – 259 – 992 – 1,108
Other operating expenses – 87 – 27 – 658 – 613
Total operating expenses – 14,635 – 12,636 – 50,390 – 37,967
Profit before loan losses 3,205 2,604 18,217 28,512
Net loan losses – 6,082 – 5,280 – 26,466 – 22,399
Operating profit – 2,877 – 2,676 – 8,249 6,113
Attributable to:
The shareholders of the Parent company – 213 – 343 2,214 11,005
Non-controlling interests – 2,664 – 2,333 – 10,463 – 4,892
Balance sheet, SEK thousand 31 Dec 2016 31 Dec 2015
Loans to the public
Household sector 413,403 350,343
Corporate sector - -
Total loans to the public 413,403 350,343
Household sector
Net performing loans 405,528 347,565
Net non-performing loans 7,875 2,778
Total household sector 413,403 350,343

GROUP

Income statement, SEK thousand Oct-Dec 2016 Oct-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2015
Operating income
Operating income, Direct to Consumer 100,056 83,939 372,192 321,534
Operating income, Sales Finance 17,840 15,240 68,607 66,479
Total operating income for the Group 117,896 99,179 440,799 388,013
Operating profit
Operating profit, Direct to Consumer 45,187 31,884 167,348 130,434
Operating profit, Sales Finance – 2,877 – 2,676 – 8,249 6,113
Items affecting comparability - – 9,582 – 19,275 – 18,232
Total operating profit for the Group 42,310 19,626 139,824 118,315
Balance sheet, SEK thousand 31 Dec 2016 31 Dec 2015
Loans to the public
Loans to the public, Direct to Consumer 2,075,880 1,487,235
Loans to the public, Sales Finance 413,403 350,343
Total loans to the public for the Group 2,489,283 1,837,578

NOTE 4 Classification of financial assets and liabilities

Group Financial instruments at fair
value through profit or loss
Available for Other
Derivatives
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
Liabilities to credit
institutions
- - - - - - -
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
Financial instruments at fair
value through profit or loss
Available for Derivatives Other
financial
Group
31 Dec 2015
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
- - - 29,445 - - 29,445
Treasury bills eligible for refinancing - - 60,075 - - - 60,075
Loans to credit institutions - - - 777,811 - - 777,811
Loans to the public - - - 1,837,578 - - 1,837,578
Shares - - - - - - -
Derivatives - - - - - - -
Total assets - - 60,075 2,644,834 - - 2,704,909
Liabilities
Liabilities to credit
institutions
- - - - - 516 516
Deposits and borrowings from the
public
- - - - - 2,229,562 2,229,562
Subordinated liabilities - - - - - 97,000 97,000
Derivatives 3,090 - - - - - 3,090
Total liabilities 3,090 - - - - 2,327,078 2,330,168

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 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
Group, 31 Dec 2015
SEK thousand
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Treasury bills eligible
for refinancing
- 60,075 - 60,075
Derivatives - - - -
Total assets - 60,075 - 60,075

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 22.02 % as at 31 December 2016 and 25.47 % as at 31 December 2015.

Fair value
Group, 31 Dec 2016
SEK thousand
Carrying
amount
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
Liabilities to credit
institutions
- - -
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 -
Group, 31 Dec 2015
SEK thousand
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Fair value
gain (+)/Fair
value loss (-)
Assets
Cash and balances with
central banks
29,445 29,445 -
Treasury bills eligible
for refinancing
60,075 60,075 -
Loans to credit institutions 777,811 777,811 -
Loans to the public 1,837,578 1,837,578 -
Derivatives - - -
Total assets 2,704,909 2,704,909 -
Liabilities
Liabilities to credit
institutions
516 516 -
Deposits and borrowings
from the public
2,229,562 2,229,562 -
Subordinated liabilities 97,000 97,000 -
Derivatives 3,090 3,090 -
Total liabilities 2,330,168 2,330,168 -

NOTE 6 Loans to the public

Group
SEK thousand
31 Dec
2016
31 Dec
2015
Loans to the household sector 2,489,283 1,837,578
Loans to the corporate sector - -
Total loans to the public 2,489,283 1,837,578
Loans to the household sector
Gross loans 2,546,890 1,878,225
Provision for expected loan losses – 57,607 – 40,647
Loans, net book value 2,486,283 1,837,578
Geographic distribution of
net loans
Sweden 662,767 654,684
Finland 847,067 659,977
Norway 530,315 227,813
Estonia 245,801 174,297
Poland 164,389 85,278
Denmark 35,969 34,007
Latvia 2,975 1,522
Total loans, net book value 2,489,283 1,837,578

CHANGE IN PROVISION FOR ACTUAL AND EXPECTED LOAN LOSSES

Group
SEK thousand
31 Dec
2016
31 Dec
2015
Opening balance – 40,647 – 32,737
Change in provision for sold
non-performing loans
– 85,429 – 96,394
Reversal in provision for sold
non-performing loans
85,429 96,394
Change in provision for other loan
losses
– 15,230 – 2,797
Acquired provisions - – 6,106
Other adjustments 1 – 1,730 993
Closing balance – 57,607 –40,647

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 Financial Supervisory Authority's regulations (FFFS 2008:25) on annual accounts of credit institutions and securities companies and related information contained in Articles 92.3 d and f, 436 b and 438 of the Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, commonly referred to as the Capital Requirements Regulation ("CRR"), 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 the CRR is provided on the bank's website www.tfbankgroup.com.

Own funds and capital requirements

The bank's statutory capital requirements is governed by the Swedish Special Supervision of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms Act (2014:968), CRR, 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 bank manages its risks and protects its customers. The regulations state that the Group's own funds must cover the capital requirements including the minimum capital requirements according to Pillar I.

The bank reports to the Swedish FSA both on an individual level 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. Comparative figures are presented according to the current consolidated situation.

THE GROUP'S CAPITAL SITUATION

SEK thousand 31 Dec
2016
31 Dec
2015
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital
after deductions
371,933 309,078
Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital after
deductions
- -
Tier 2 capital after deductions 97,040 97,000
Own funds 468,973 406,078
Risk exposure amount 2,573,532 2,229,621
- of which: credit risk 1,965,888 1,585,690
- of which: credit valuation adjustment 3,322 1,587
- of which: market risk 1 16,236 -
- of which: operational risk 588,086 642,344
CET1 capital ratio, % 14.45 13.86
Tier 1 capital ratio, % 14.45 13.86
Total capital ratio, % 18.22 18.21
Total CET1 capital requirement incl. of
capital buffer requirements
199,191 168,113
- of which: capital conservation buffer 64,338 55,741
- of which: countercyclical capital buffer 19,044 12,040
CET1 capital available to use as buffer 256,124 208,745

Note 7 cont.

OWN FUNDS

SEK thousand 31 Dec
2016
31 Dec
2015
CET1 capital
Share capital 107,500 107,500
Accumulated other comprehensive
income
1,486 – 673
Other reserves 1,934 -
Retained earnings 228,428 144,868
Audited annual profits net of any fore
seeable expenses and dividends
Minority interests
70,502
12,435
83,560
6,304
Less:
- Intangible assets – 31,087 – 23,942
- Deferred tax assets that rely on
future profitability
– 6,830 – 2,235
- Minority interests not qualified for
inclusion in own funds
– 12,435 – 6,304
Total CET1 capital 371,933 309,078
Tier 2 capital
Dated subordinated loan 97,040 97,000
Total own funds 468,973 406,078

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

SPECIFICATION RISK EXPOSURE AMOUNTS

SEK thousand 31 Dec
2016
31 Dec
2015
Credit risk under the standardised
approach
Corporate exposures - 432
Retail exposures 1,807,836 1,324,620
Exposures secured by mortgage 452 502
Exposures in default 81,155 60,565
Exposures to institutions with short-term
credit assessment
62,008 156,992
Other items 14,437 42,579
Total risk-weighted exposure amount
credit risk
1,965,888 1,585,690
Credit valuation adjustment
Standardised method 3,322 1,587
Total risk exposure amount credit
valuation adjustment
3,322 1,587
Market risk 1
Foreign exchange risk 16,236 -
Total risk exposure amount market risk 16,236 -
Operational risk 2
Standardised approach 588,086 642,344
Total risk exposure amount
operational risk
588,086 642,344
Total risk exposure amount 2,573,532 2,229,621

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.

2 The Group changed the method for calculating operational risk from the basic indicator approach to the standardised approach in the first quarter of 2016. The standardised approach was used for the first time as at the reporting 31 March 2016.

NOTE 8 Assets pledged as security

Group
SEK thousand
31 Dec
2016
31 Dec
2015
Group liabilities
Relating to current liabilities to credit
institutions
Loans 528,733 594,559
Other assets 356 22,010
Total 529,089 616,569

TF Bank 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 332 million. Nothing was drawn from the credit facilities as at 31 December 2016.

NOT 9 Transaktioner med närstående

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
Oct-Dec 2016 Oct-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2015
The following transactions have been made with related
companies within the Group:
General administrative expenses – 145 – 91 – 422 – 343
Total – 145 – 91 – 422 – 343
The following transactions have been made with other
related parties:
Interest income (transaction costs) – 16,214 – 17,187 – 66,035 – 71,634
General administrative expenses – 1,390 – 1,618 – 5,670 – 6,326
Total – 17,604 – 18,805 – 71,705 – 77,960
Acquisition of assets and liabilities from other related
parties:
Sales Finance 160,139 155,425 636,879 677,466
Total 160,139 155,425 636,879 677,466
Group
SEK thousand
31 Dec 2016 31 Dec 2015
Assets at the end of the period as a result of transactions with related parties within the Group:
Loans to TFB Holding AB - 3,000
Total - 3,000
Assets at the end of the period as a result of transactions with other related parties:
Other assets 663 91
Total 663 91
Liabilities at the end of the period as a result of transactions with other related parties:
Other assets - 2,139
Total - 2,139

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 and Finland.

The Parent company's operating income for 2016 amounted to SEK 391.6 million (384.5). Net result from financial transactions charged to operating income of SEK -7.0 million (5.8), which is related to currency effects on shares in foreign subsidiaries.

The company's total operating expenses amounted to SEK 150.9 million (144.3), of which items affecting comparability related to the IPO of SEK 19.3 million (18.2). Operating profit amounted to SEK 135.3 million (133.0) during 2016.

Loans to the public increased by 20.8 % to SEK 1,981 million (1,639) during the year. The amount includes loans to the subsidiary Avarda of SEK 44 million (0). Deposits from the public amounted to SEK 2,285 million (2,230) at year-end.

Loans to credit institutions decreased during the year and at year-end amounted to SEK 690 million (906). The amount includes loans to the subsidiary BB Finans of SEK 420 million (140).

The capital adequacy of the company remains at a stable level with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 17.0 % as at 31 December 2016 (15.4). The total capital ratio at year-end was 21.2 % (19.9), which is significantly higher than the legally required levels.

INCOME STATEMENT, PARENT COMPANY

SEK thousand Oct-Dec 2016 Oct-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2015
Operating income
Interest income 109,771 94,724 411,993 377,540
Interest expense – 12,993 – 9,654 – 49,209 – 37,153
Net interest income 96,778 85,070 362,784 340,387
Fee and commission income 9,449 10,281 40,245 43,161
Fee and commission expense – 1,070 – 1,272 – 4,527 – 4,844
Net fee and commission income 8,379 9,009 35,718 38,317
Net results from financial transactions 1,229 844 – 6,950 5,826
Total operating income 106,386 94,923 391,552 384,530
Operating expenses
General administrative expenses – 29,889 – 38,252 – 132,789 – 120,285
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges of
tangible and intangible assets – 1,008 – 828 – 3,327 – 4,011
Other operating expenses – 3,628 – 4,519 – 14,771 – 19,980
Total operating expenses – 34,525 – 43,599 – 150,887 – 144,276
Profit before loan losses 71,861 51,324 240,665 240,254
Net loan losses – 27,046 – 26,923 – 105,371 – 107,207
Operating profit 44,815 24,401 135,294 133,047
Appropriations - 171 - 171
Income tax expense – 10,006 – 6,442 – 29,251 – 31,659
Net profit for the period 34,809 18,130 106,043 101,559

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, PARENT COMPANY

SEK thousand Oct-Dec 2016 Oct-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2015
Net profit for the period 34,809 18,130 106,043 101,559
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 34,809 18,130 106,043 101,559

BALANCE SHEET, PARENT COMPANY

SEK thousand 31 Dec 2016 31 Dec 2015
ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks 30,510 29,445
Treasury bills eligible for refinancing 60,211 60,076
Loans to credit institutions 690,360 905,711
Loans to the public 1,980,558 1,639,150
Shares in group companies 100,862 86,145
Intangible assets 15,137 9,131
Tangible assets 1,100 1,362
Other assets 7,740 8,778
Current tax assets 12,413 2,004
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 8,680 28,533
Total assets 2,907,571 2,770,335
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits and borrowings from the public 2,284,645 2,229,562
Other liabilities 14,062 21,594
Deferred tax liabilities 783 -
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 44,844 54,281
Subordinated liabilities 97,040 97,000
Total liabilities 2,441,374 2,402,437
Untaxed reserves 52,621 52,621
Equity
Share capital (21,500,000 shares of SEK 5 each) 107,500 107,500
Other reserves 9,313 1,000
Share premium reserve 1,931 -
Retained earnings 188,789 105,218
Total comprehensive income for the period 106,043 101,559
Total equity 413,576 315,277
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 2,907,571 2,770,335

CAPITAL ADEQUACY ANALY-SIS, PARENT COMPANY

SEK thousand 31 Dec 2016 31 Dec 2015
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital after deductions 397,066 337,515
Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital after deductions - -
Tier 2 capital after deductions 97,040 97,000
Own funds 494,106 434,515
Risk exposure amount 2,329,785 2,188,257
- of which: credit risk 1,764,877 1,546,511
- of which: credit valuation adjustment 1,579
- of which: market risk - -
- of which: operational risk 561,720 640,167
CET1 capital ratio, % 17.04 15.42
Tier 1 capital ratio, % 17.04 15.42
Total capital ratio, % 21.21 19.86
Total CET1 capital requirement inclusive of capital buffer requirements 178,229 164,338
- of which: capital conservation buffer 58,245 54,706
- of which: countercyclical capital buffer 15,144 11,160
CET1 capital available to use as buffer 292,226 239,043

OWN FUNDS

SEK thousand 31 Dec 2016 31 Dec 2015
CET1 capital
Share capital 107,500 107,500
Other reserves 50,358 42,044
Share premium reserve 1,931 -
Retained earnings 188,789 105,218
Audited annual profits net of any foreseeable expenses and dividends 63,626 91,884
Less:
- Intangible assets – 15,137 –9,131
Total CET1 capital 397,067 337,515
Tier 2 capital
Dated subordinated loan 97,040 97,000
Total own funds 494,107 434,515

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

SPECIFICATION RISK EXPOSURE AMOUNTS

SEK thousand 31 Dec 2016 31 Dec 2015
Credit risk under the standardised approach
Institute exposures 84,115 28,060
Corporate exposures 44,357 3,213
Retail exposures 1,410,463 1,192,552
Exposures in default 55,841 49,082
Exposures to institutions with short-term credit assessment 57,904 154,670
Equity exposures 100,861 86,145
Other items 11,336 32,789
Total risk-weighted exposure amount credit risk 1,764,877 1,546,511
Credit valuation adjustment
Standardised method 3,188 1,579
Total risk exposure amount credit valuation adjustment 3,188 1,579
Operational risk
Standardised approach 561,720 640,167
Total risk exposure amount operational risk 561,720 640,167
Total risk exposure amount 2,329,785 2,188,257

The Group changed the method for calculating operational risk from the basic indicator approach to the standardised approach in the first quarter of 2016. The standardised approach was used for the first time as at the reporting 31 March 2016.

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, 8 February 2017

Mattias Carlsson Chairman

John Brehmer Thomas Grahn

Paul Källenius Bertil Larsson

Lars Wollung 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 December 2016 and the twelve-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, 8 February 2017 PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

Martin By Authorized 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

5 April 2017 Annual Report 2016
27 April 2017 Interim report January - March 2017
3 May 2017 Annual General Meeting
18 July 2017 Interim report January - June 2017
26 October 2017 Interim report January - September 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 9 February 2017 at 07:00 CET (GMT+1).

PRESENTATION FOR INVESTORS, ANALYSTS AND MEDIA

A live conference call will be held 9 February at 08:15 CET (GMT+1) 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 2698 or +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]

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