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TF Bank — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Apr 19, 2021
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INTERIM REPORT January-March 2021
PERIOD IN BRIEF
JANUARY – MARCH 2021
COMPARED TO JANUARY - MARCH 2020 (unless otherwise stated)
- The loan portfolio amounted to SEK 8,643 million, since year-end the increase in local currencies was 6 %
- Operating profit increased by 83 % to SEK 78.6 million, the comparison period was affected by an additional loan loss provision of SEK 30 million
- Earnings per share increased by 90 % to SEK 2.84
- Cost/income ratio increased to 40.9 % (37.8)
- Total capital ratio has decreased to 16.2 % (17.4) since year-end, which partly derives from repurchase of subordinated tier 2 capital of SEK 47 million
- Return on equity amounted to 24.1 % (15.9)
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
JANUARY - MARCH 2021
- New agreements for continuing sale of past due loans have been signed in Norway, Finland and Sweden within the segment Consumer Lending.
- The expansion in Germany continues and the German credit card portfolio has increased by 31 % 1 since year-end.
AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD
• On April 6 2021, it was announced that TF Bank's ecommerce initiative Avarda launched a payment solution for Boozt's whole fast growing ecommerce environment, this after a successful pilot project with Booztlet.com during the autumn of 2020.
" TF Bank will continue to prioritise the two faster growing segments Ecommerce Solutions and Credit Cards.
SEK 79 MILLION +83 %
OPERATING PROFIT
RETURN ON EQUITY
LOAN PORTFOLIO 1 31 MARCH 2021 COMPARED TO 31 DECEMBER 2020 SEK 8.6 BILLION +6 % TOTAL CAPITAL RATIO 31 MARCH 2021 COMPARED TO 31 DECEMBER 2020 16.2 % -1.2 24.1 %+8.2 PERCENTAGE
1 Development of the loan portfolio in local currencies
THIS IS TF BANK
BACKGROUND
TF Bank was founded 1987 and is an internet-based niche bank offering consumer banking services and e-commerce solutions through a proprietary IT platform with a high degree of automation. Deposit and lending activities are conducted in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany and Austria through branch or cross-border banking. TF Bank is listed at Nasdaq Stockholm. The operations are divided into three segments: Consumer Lending, Ecommerce Solutions and Credit Cards.
In the Consumer Lending segment, TF Bank offers unsecured consumer loans to creditworthy individuals. The product offering can differ between the various markets and is adjusted according to the specific conditions in each country. In the Ecommerce Solutions segment, TF Bank offers digital payment solutions, primarily to online retailers. Customers are mainly the end-consumers who use the bank's payment solutions. In the Credit Cards segment TF Bank offers credit cards to creditworthy individuals in Germany and Norway.
KEY FIGURES
| SEK thousand | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||
| Operating income | 238,424 | 213,446 | 876,070 |
| Operating expenses | -97,609 | -80,739 | -340,755 |
| Net loan losses | -62,171 | -89,696 | -272,676 |
| Operating profit | 78,644 | 43,011 | 262,639 |
| Net profit for the period | 62,829 | 34,070 | 202,719 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 2.84 | 1.50 | 9.11 |
| Balance sheet | |||
| Loans to the public | 8,642,673 | 6,989,834 | 7,922,448 |
| Deposits from the public | 9,640,056 | 7,663,559 | 8,714,032 |
| New lending | 2,097,322 | 1,753,464 | 7,304,603 |
| Key figures | |||
| Operating income margin, % | 11.5 | 12.7 | 12.2 |
| Net loan loss ratio, % | 3.0 | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| Cost/Income ratio, % | 40.9 | 37.8 | 38.9 |
| Return on equity, % | 24.1 | 15.9 | 22.3 |
| Return on loans to the public, % | 3.0 | 1.9 | 2.7 |
| CET1 capital ratio, % | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.8 |
| Tier 1 capital ratio, % | 13.8 | 14.1 | 14.2 |
| Total capital ratio, % | 16.2 | 17.1 | 17.4 |
| Employees (FTE) | 218 | 173 | 187 |
EXCHANGE RATES
| SEK | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR Income statement (average) | 10.12 | 10.66 | 10.49 |
| EUR Balance sheet (end of reporting period) | 10.24 | 11.08 | 10.04 |
| NOK Income statement (average) | 0.99 | 1.02 | 0.98 |
| NOK Balance sheet (end of reporting period) | 1.02 | 0.96 | 0.95 |
| PLN Income statement (average) | 2.23 | 2.47 | 2.36 |
| PLN Balance sheet (end of reporting period) | 2.19 | 2.43 | 2.22 |
CEO'S COMMENTS
TF Bank's expansion continues, and the loan portfolio increased to SEK 8.6 billion at the end of the first quarter. The German credit card portfolio has increased by 31 % since year-end. The operating profit increased to SEK 79 million and the loan loss ratio decreased to 3.0 %. After the end of the quarter, Boozt has implemented our payment solution for its Nordic webstores.
Pandemic restrictions affect the loan portfolio growth
The loan portfolio has increased by 6 % in local currencies since the start of the year. The growth for German credit cards was 31 %, despite that we see that the average usage per credit card has been affected by the hard restrictions with closed stores and restaurants as well as travel restrictions. For the Ecommerce Solutions segment, growth in local currencies is 6 % since year-end. The first quarter entails somewhat seasonally lower volumes, and we foresee significantly higher growth numbers in the second quarter. The loan portfolio for Consumer Lending has increased by 4 % in local currencies during the first quarter, mainly driven by consumer loans in Norway. The segment's new lending in Finland and the Baltics was impacted by the pandemic through legal and internally adopted loan restrictions. Due to the pandemic, we believe that the uncertainty among the consumers will prevail for the larger part of the second quarter. We primarily focus on growth opportunities within ecommerce and credit cards.
Improved credit quality in all segments
The loan loss ratio decreased to 3.0 % during the first quarter 2021 and it is great to see a falling trend in all three segments. Within Consumer Lending, the product mix has changed since a few years back and we are now starting to see clear effects based on this in the loan loss ratio of the segment. It is mostly the credit quality in Finland that has gradually improved, but Norway and Sweden also exhibit a positive development. In the Baltics, the credit quality continues to be stable, and we still don't see any signs of a weakened payment ability related to the pandemic. Within Ecommerce Solutions, the credit quality has strengthened, partly due to implementations of partners with historically lower loan loss levels. Within Credit Cards, the credit quality in Germany has gradually improved over the past year, contributing to a lower loan loss ratio for the segment.
Commercial success for Ecommerce Solutions
Together with Boozt, we have further developed BooztPay after the end of the quarter. BooztPay was previously only implemented in the webstore Booztlet and now it will be used as the payment solution in all of Boozt's webstores. It is an important milestone from a commercial perspective, showing that it is possible to break the dominance of the largest payment providers in the Nordic market. Boozt's webstores had more than 2 million customers in 2020 which will result in a significant increase in our transaction volumes going forward. It will also increase the brand awareness of Avarda even further in the payment solutions market.
Activities to strengthen the brand and transparency
As an activity towards our vision to build a consumer bank based in the Nordics with expanding operations in the rest of Europe, we recently initiated the launch of a new graphic profile that will better reflect our brand. The profile has been developed to be applied in all types of channels and to provide a more attractive impression. To create further transparency and understanding for TF Bank's operations, we have also decided to publish monthly statistics beginning in May. The statistics will include the total size of the loan portfolio together with selected key figures for each segment.
Outlook 2021
One year ago, the uncertainties regarding the humanitarian and economic effects from the pandemic were monumental. The market prices for selling past due loans initially decreased and we opted to not extend agreements that were to end in Norway and Finland last year. However, as the risk appetite returned in the financial markets, we also saw increasing prices on past due loans. During the first quarter, we have therefore signed new forward flow contracts within Consumer Lending in Norway, Finland and Sweden, which creates an increased predictability within our largest segment. During the second quarter, TF Bank will continue to prioritise the two faster growing segments Ecommerce Solutions and Credit Cards. Through responsible organic growth and increased diversification, our ambition is to create attractive riskadjusted returns to our shareholders.
Mattias Carlsson President and CEO
RESULTS AND FINANCIAL POSITION
JANUARY - MARCH 2021
COMPARED TO JANUARY - MARCH 2020
Operating profit
Operating profit increased by 83 % to SEK 78.6 million (43.0). The comparison period was affected by an additional loan loss provision of SEK 30 million related to the uncertain macroeconomic situation during the initial phase of the pandemic. Earnings per share increased by 90 % to SEK 2.84 (1.50). The adjusted return on equity amounted to 24.1 % (15.9).
Operating income
TF Bank's operating income has increased by 12 % to SEK 238.4 million (213.4). The increase derives mainly from higher income in the Credit Cards and Ecommerce Solutions segments, as well as Norwegian consumer loans. The operating income margin has decreased to 11.5 % (12.7), mainly due to a changed product mix in the Consumer Lending segment.
Interest income
Interest income increased by 9 % to SEK 245.0 million (225.7). The growing credit card portfolio in Germany and increasing volumes within Ecommerce Solutions contributes to the increase. However, the strengthened SEK during the past year has had a negative impact on the income compared to the first quarter of 2020.
Interest expense
TF Bank's interest expenses decreased by 11 % to SEK 28.2 million (31.6). The decrease is mostly driven by lower interest rates in Norway and Poland compared to the first quarter of 2020, which had a positive effect on the funding cost. The decrease is mitigated by increasing deposit balances in Germany and Norway as well as an increasing share of fixed-rate accounts that have slightly higher interest rate levels.
Net fee and commission income
Net fee and commission income increased by 12 % to SEK 21.6 million (19.3). The increase is mainly driven by increasing fee and commission income within the Ecommerce Solutions segment. During the first quarter of 2021, 52 % of TF Bank's fee and commission income derives from charges and 48 % from insurance premiums and other income.
Operating expenses
TF Bank's operating expenses have increased by 21 % to SEK 97.6 million (80.7). The credit cards initiative in Germany as well as the expansion within Ecommerce Solutions generate an increase in the number of employees in the Bank and higher sales-related expenses. The average number of full-time employees amounted to 218 (173) during the first quarter 2021. The C/I ratio has increased to 40.9 % (37.8).
Net loan losses
Net loan losses were reduced to SEK 62.2 million (89.7). An additional provision of SEK 30 million related to the uncertain macroeconomic situation during the initial phase of the pandemic affects the comparison number. The loan loss ratio decreased to 3.0 % (5.3). All segments have a lower loan loss ratio during the first quarter of 2021.
During the quarter, new agreements for continuing sales of past due loans have been signed in Norway, Finland and Sweden within Consumer Lending. The agreements reduce the credit risk since loan losses are continuously realised and the balance sheet is less exposed to assets with an uncertain valuation.
Tax expense
TF Bank's tax expense increased to SEK 15.8 million (8.9), due to a higher operating profit. The tax expense for the quarter was positively affected by a decreased corporate tax rate in Sweden as of 1 January 2021.
OPERATING INCOME (SEK million) OPERATING PROFIT (SEK million)
RESULTS AND FINANCIAL POSITION
JANUARY - MARCH 2021
COMPARED TO 31 DECEMBER 2020 (unless otherwise stated)
Loans to the public
Loans to the public amounted to SEK 8,643 million, an increase in local currencies of 6 % since year-end. Currency effects have further affected the loan portfolio positively by 3 %. TF Bank's new lending increased to SEK 2,097 million (1,753) compared to the first quarter of 2020. The increase is mainly attributable to the Credit Cards and Ecommerce Solutions segments.
Since the start of the year, the organic growth of 6 % in the loan portfolio has primarily been driven by German credit cards and Norwegian consumer loans. At the end of the quarter, the credit cards in Germany comprise 9 % of the Bank's total loan portfolio. Relatively low volumes for consumer loans in Finland and the Baltics have reduced the loan portfolio's growth somewhat in the quarter.
Deposits from the public
Deposits from the public amounted to SEK 9,640 million, an increase in local currencies of 7 % since year-end. Currency effects have further affected the deposit balance positively by 4 %.
During the first quarter, the increase has mainly been generated by our savings account with variable interest rate in Germany. At the end of the quarter, accounts with a fixed term comprise 31 % (32) of the Bank's total deposits. Several new savings accounts with fixed terms of up to five years targeting German and Norwegian deposit customers were launched during the end of the quarter.
Investments
TF Bank's investments increased to SEK 9.3 million compared to SEK 9.0 million in the first quarter of 2020. The investments relate to product development within the Ecommerce Solutions and Credit Cards segments. Depreciation and amortisation on fixed assets amounted to SEK 6.3 million (4.3) in the quarter.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents increased by SEK 299 million to SEK 2,418 million (2,119) in the first quarter of the year. TF Bank's liquidity reserve amounts to 25 % (24) of deposits from the public. 54 % of the liquidity reserve is placed at central banks and in Swedish treasury bills, while the remaining part is mainly placed on overnight accounts in various Nordic banks.
Capital adequacy
At the end of the quarter, TF Bank's total capital ratio was reduced to 16.2 % (17.4). The reduction partly derives from subordinated Tier 2 capital of SEK 47 million that was repurchased during the first quarter of 2021. The Tier 1 capital ratio was 13.8 % (14.2) and the CET1 capital ratio was 12.6 % (12.8) at the end of the quarter. All capital ratios have been negatively affected by an increased phase-in of loan loss provisions during the first quarter according to the transitional rules. However, this was partly mitigated by a lower deduction of intangible assets in the capital base following a regulatory methodology change.
LOANS TO THE PUBLIC (SEK million) TOTAL CAPITAL RATIO (%)
CONSUMER LENDING
JANUARY - MARCH 2021
COMPARED TO JANUARY - MARCH 2020 (unless otherwise stated)
Overview
In the Consumer Lending segment, TF Bank offers unsecured consumer loans to creditworthy individuals. The product offering can differ between the various markets and is adjusted according to the specific conditions in each country. As of 31 March 2021, the average loan amount per customer was approximately SEK 58 thousand.
The Nordic consumer loan portfolio comprises 75 % of the segment. The Nordic markets for consumer loans are characterised by credit information that is easy to access, a high share of credit intermediators, and a well-functioning system for collection of unpaid debts.
The Baltic and Polish consumer loan portfolio comprises 25 % of the segment. The Baltic countries have fast-growing credit markets with several established Nordic players operating locally. In the Polish market, it has been decided that new lending should be almost fully discontinued from the fourth quarter of 2020.
The loan portfolio
Loans to the public amounted to SEK 6,242 million, an increase in local currencies of 4 % since year-end. Currency effects have further affected the loan portfolio positively by 3 %. The segment's new lending has decreased to SEK 1,041 million (1,135). The decrease is affected by legal and internally adopted loan restrictions in Finland and the Baltics due to the pandemic.
The loan portfolio 1 in Norway has increased by 5 % to NOK 2,392 million (2,287) since year-end. The growth in Norway is characterised by stable margins and favourable credit quality. The loan portfolio in Finland increased by 2 % to EUR 137 million (134). Regulatory changes comprising an interest rate cap and marketing restrictions have slowed down the growth in Finland. The Swedish loan portfolio amounted to SEK 451 million (457) at the end of the quarter.
The loan portfolio 1 in the Baltics has increased by 3 % to EUR 138 million (134) since year-end. The growth in the quarter has primarily been generated in Lithuania. The new lending in the Baltics is affected by a consciously more restrictive approach since the second quarter of 2020. The Polish loan portfolio decreased to PLN 70.7 million (81.1).
Results
The operating profit for the segment amounted to SEK 72.7 million (42.4). The comparison period was affected by an additional loan loss provision of SEK 30 million related to the uncertain macroeconomic situation during the initial phase of the pandemic.
The operating income decreased by 1 % to SEK 158.4 million (160.0). The change was attributable to among other things lower new lending and negative currency effects. The operating income margin has decreased to 10.5 % (12.0), mainly as 56 % of the segment's new lending during the past 12 months derives from Norway which has somewhat lower interest rates than the average for the segment.
The operating expenses for the segment have decreased by 1 % to SEK 44.8 million (45.5). Previous years' capitalized costs were fully depreciated during the fourth quarter of 2020, which had a positive effect on the depreciation of fixed assets in the quarter. The segment's C/I ratio amounted to 28.3 % (28.4).
Net loan losses amounted to SEK 40.9 million (72.1) and the loan loss ratio decreased to 2.7 % (5.4). The comparison numbers were affected by an additional loan loss provision of SEK 30 million, and the adjusted loan loss level in the first quarter of 2020 was 3.2 %. The credit quality in the segment has gradually improved over the past year. New agreements for continuing sales of past due loans in Norway, Finland and Sweden have had a marginally negative effect on the loan losses in the quarter.
For further information about the loan portfolio and results of this segment, see Note 3 Operating segments.
SHARE OF THE BANK'S LOANS TO THE PUBLIC SHARE OF THE BANK'S OPERATING INCOME
1 Loans to the household sector, interest bearing assets in stage 1 and 2, gross (see note 3 and 7).
ECOMMERCE SOLUTIONS
JANUARY - MARCH 2021
COMPARED TO JANUARY - MARCH 2020 (unless otherwise stated)
Overview
In the Ecommerce Solutions segment, TF Bank offers digital payment solutions primarily within e-commerce to creditworthy individuals. The customers are mainly end-consumers who use the Bank's payment solutions when they make online purchases. The digital payment solutions are available in the Nordic region under the Avarda brand, and also in the Baltics and in Poland under the TF Bank brand. In total, the Bank has had 216 active commercial partners during the first quarter.
The Avarda brand has over the past year experienced a commercial breakthrough in the Nordic markets. The market position has been strengthened with implementations of retailers such as Bubbleroom, Däck365 and Beijer Bygg during 2020. In addition, the Bank has together with Boozt developed the payment solution BooztPay which has been launched for the full e-commerce environment of Boozt after the end of the quarter, meaning that the Bank continues to win market shares. In total, the transaction volumes for the segment have increased by 36 % compared to the corresponding quarter last year.
Loan portfolio
Loans to the public amounted to SEK 1,443 million, an increase in local currencies of 6 % since year-end. Currency effects have further affected the loan portfolio positively by 1 %. The segment's new lending has increased to SEK 634 million (454). This is mainly related to an increased number of partners and expanded cooperation with existing retailers over the past years.
The loan portfolio 1 in the Nordic market amounts to SEK 919 million (849) and comprises 65 % of the segment. In Finland, the portfolio has increased by 5 % to EUR 55.7 million (52.9) since year-end. The increase is explained by a continued growth of e-commerce while several new partners have been implemented
during the last year. The Swedish portfolio has increased by 9 % to SEK 266 million (245) due to strong volumes towards the end of the quarter. In Norway and Denmark, the loan balances amounted to NOK 43.1 million (40.4) and DKK 27.8 million (26.4) respectively.
The loan portfolio 1 in Estonia has increased by 7 % to EUR 18.3 million (17.1) since year-end. The increase is related to growth for existing larger retailers, but also a continued strong inflow of new partners. In Poland, the loan portfolio has increased by 2 % to PLN 135 million (133).
Results
The operating profit for the segment increased by 6 % to SEK 10.9 million (10.3). The increase is among other things related to growing fee and commission income driven by increasing transaction volumes.
The operating income increased by 20 % to SEK 51.3 million (42.7). The increase is mainly attributable to higher volumes in several geographic markets compared to 2020. The operating income margin amounted to 14.7 % (15.6).
The operating expenses for the segment have increased by 37 % to SEK 32.6 million (23.8). The increase is partly explained by higher staff costs due to more employees ahead of implementation of large partners, and partly by increased sales-related costs following increased volumes within the segment. The C/I ratio has increased to 63.6 % (55.6).
Net loan losses have decreased to SEK 7.8 million (8.7). The main explanation for the decrease is that the credit quality of the segment has been strengthened following implementations of partners with historically lower loan loss levels.
For further information about the loan portfolio and results of this segment, see Note 3 Operating segments.
SHARE OF THE BANK'S LOANS TO THE PUBLIC SHARE OF THE BANK'S OPERATING INCOME
1 Loans to the household sector, interest bearing assets in stage 1 and 2, gross (see note 3 and 7).
CREDIT CARDS
JANUARY - MARCH 2021
COMPARED TO JANUARY - MARCH 2020 (unless otherwise stated)
Overview
In the Credit Cards segment, TF Bank offers credit cards to creditworthy individuals in Germany and Norway. The business in Germany was started in the end of 2018, and the operations are conducted in-house. In offices in Berlin and Polish Szczecin, the local employees are working with marketing and customer service. Services like risk analysis, finance and IT are provided by central functions within the Bank. In September 2020, a proprietary smartphone app was launched for German credit card customers. The individual exposure per issued card is around EUR 980. At the end of the first quarter, the number of active German credit cards amounted to 42,660.
The offering in Norway has been part of the Bank since the acquisition of the subsidiary BB Bank in July 2015. Since the start of 2020, the business is organised under TF Bank's Norwegian branch. The individual exposure per issued card is around NOK 9,750. At the end of the first quarter, the number of active Norwegian credit cards amounted to 11,078.
The loan portfolio
Loans to the public amounted to SEK 958 million, an increase in local currencies of 21 % since year-end. Currency effects have also affected the loan portfolio positively by 4 %. The segment's new lending increased to SEK 421 million (164). The increase is mainly attributable to more active credit cards in Germany.
The credit card portfolio 1 in Germany has increased by 31 % to EUR 65.5 million (50.0) since year-end. The growth is related to an increased number of newly issued credit cards as well as increased utilisation of cards that previously have been issued. Marketing in new channels has had a slightly positive effect on the growth in the quarter. However, restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic have had a negative
impact on the average amount per transaction during the first quarter of 2021.
The credit card portfolio 1 in Norway has increased by 1 % to NOK 185 million (183) since the start of the year. The customer segment is to a large extent focused on travel, and Norwegian authorities' travel restrictions have had an impact on the usage of the cards. Closures of restaurants and outdoor life have also affected the card usage in the quarter.
Results
The operating profit for the segment amounted to SEK -4.9 million (-9.7). The result is affected by the German credit card initiative through more employees and higher sales-related costs as well as provisions for expected credit losses according to IFRS 9.
The operating income increased by 169 % to SEK 28.8 million (10.7). The increase is related to the ongoing expansion in Germany. The operating income margin amounted to 13.3 % (13.2) and was affected by the fact that new customers in Germany mainly are generated through loan intermediators.
The operating expenses for the segment increased by 76 % to SEK 20.2 million (11.5). The increase is mainly attributable to more employees and higher sales related costs for German credit cards. The first quarter of 2021 was also affected by slightly higher marketing expenses. The C/I ratio amounted to 70.2 % (107.6).
Net loan losses increased to SEK 13.5 million (8.9), while the loan loss ratio decreased to 6.3 % (11.0). The credit quality in the loan portfolio has gradually improved over the past year, which contributes to a decreasing loan loss ratio. Provisions for expected credit losses in Germany in accordance with the applicable accounting standard IFRS 9 continue to constitute a significant part of the loan losses in the segment.
For further information about the loan portfolio and results of this segment, see Note 3 Operating segments.
SHARE OF THE BANK'S LOANS TO THE PUBLIC SHARE OF THE BANK'S OPERATING INCOME
1 Loans to the household sector, interest bearing assets in stage 1 and 2, gross (see note 3 and 7).
OTHER INFORMATION
Annual General Meeting 2021
The Annual General Meeting 2021 will be held on Tuesday 4 May 2021. Due to the coronavirus and in order to reduce the risk of spreading the virus, the Board of Directors has resolved that the Annual General Meeting shall be conducted without the physical presence of shareholders, proxies and outsiders and that shareholders shall have the opportunity to exercise their voting rights only by mail before the meeting.
Proposed dividend
The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting that a dividend of SEK 1.00 per share to be distributed for 2020. The total dividend payment to shareholders according to the proposal will be SEK 21.5 million. The dividend proposal has been made in consultation with the Swedish FSA.
The share
TF Bank was listed at Nasdaq Stockholm in the Mid Cap segment on 14 June 2016. The share trades under the ticker name TFBANK and the ISIN code is SE0007331608. At the end of March 2021, the share closed at SEK 119.00, an increase of 37 % since the start of the year. In total, 1.5 million shares worth approximately SEK 159 million were traded on Nasdaq Stockholm during the first quarter 2021.
Institutions following TF Bank
ABG Sundal Collier, Carnegie, Pareto Securities and Nordea are following the company. At the end of the first quarter 2021 three institutions had issued a buy recommendation for the TF Bank share and one institution a recommendation to hold the share.
Financial targets
If the macroeconomic situation continues to stabilise the Board of Directors intends to resolve on new financial targets during the second half of 2021. Currently TF Bank has the following target:
Capital structure
TF Bank's aim is that all capital ratios should exceed the regulatory requirement (including pillar 2 and buffer requirements) by at least 2.5 percentage points.
Dividend policy
TF Bank's dividend policy is to distribute surplus capital in relation to capital targets and the bank's capital planning.
Significant events, January - March 2021
New agreements for continuing sale of past due loans have been signed in Norway, Finland and Sweden within the segment Consumer Lending.
The expansion in Germany continues and the German credit card portfolio has increased by 31 % since year-end.
Events after the end of the reporting period
On April 6 2021, it was announced that TF Bank's ecommerce initiative Avarda launched a payment solution for Boozt's whole fast growing ecommerce environment, this after a successful pilot project with Booztlet.com during the autumn of 2020.
Covid-19
The spread of Covid-19 continued to affect TF Bank's operations during the first quarter 2021. In accordance with national recommendations, part of the bank's staff works remotely and travelling is severely limited. Since the start of the pandemic, management has had a close dialogue with the respective country managers to be informed of the situation locally in the countries where TF Bank conducts operations. No significant disruptions occurred in the bank's operations during the quarter.
Uncertainty about the humanitarian and economic consequences of the pandemic remains high. It can therefore not be ruled out that TF Bank's operations, new lending and credit losses may be negatively affected by Covid-19 in the future.
Presentation for investors, analysts and media
A live conference call will be held on April 19th at 08.00 CET, where CEO Mattias Carlsson and CFO Mikael Meomuttel will present the report. Head of Ecommerce Solutions Mikael Johansson will also participate in the conference. It will be possible to ask questions after the presentation. The presentation material is written in English while the conference call will be held in Swedish.
To participate +46 (0)8 5055 8365 or +44 (0)33 3300 9270. For international investors, there is the possibility to ask questions in English during the Q&A session. A recording of the conference call, including the presentation material, will be available on the bank's website, www.tfbankgroup.com/en/section/investor-relations
OTHER INFORMATION
Accounting policies
The interim report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The Bank'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 Bank's accounting principles and calculation bases are essentially unchanged compared with the annual report 2020. Regarding the presentation, the Bank has chosen to apply an exception compared with the annual report 2020 regarding preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with Chapter 7, Section 6a of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies (1995:1559), as all subsidiaries, both individually and together, are without substantial significance. Otherwise, the presentation is essentially unchanged.
The interim information on pages 3-31 is an integral part of this financial report.
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 9. Further information can be found in notes 3 and 35 of the annual report 2020.
LOAN PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE IN 2019-2021 (SEK MILLION)
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
INCOME STATEMENT
| SEK thousand | Note | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||||
| Operating income | ||||
| Interest income | 245,013 | 225,675 | 911,945 | |
| Interest expense | -28,215 | -31,628 | -122,648 | |
| Net interest income | 216,798 | 194,047 | 789,297 | |
| Fee and commission income | 28,444 | 22,802 | 103,556 | |
| Fee and commission expense | -6,879 | -3,487 | -18,968 | |
| Net fee and commission income | 21,565 | 19,315 | 84,588 | |
| Net results from financial transactions | 61 | 84 | 2,185 | |
| Total operating income | 238,424 | 213,446 | 876,070 | |
| Operating expenses | ||||
| General administrative expenses | -84,670 | -71,743 | -302,508 | |
| Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets | -6,338 | -4,281 | -20,674 | |
| Other operating expenses | -6,601 | -4,715 | -17,573 | |
| Total operating expenses | -97,609 | -80,739 | -340,755 | |
| Profit before loan losses | 140,815 | 132,707 | 535,315 | |
| Net loan losses | 4 | -62,171 | -89,696 | -272,676 |
| Operating profit | 78,644 | 43,011 | 262,639 | |
| Income tax for the period | -15,815 | -8,941 | -59,920 | |
| Net profit for the period | 62,829 | 34,070 | 202,719 | |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Shareholders of the Parent Company | 61,161 | 32,246 | 195,769 | |
| Additional tier 1 capital holders | 1,668 | 1,824 | 6,950 | |
| Basic earnings per share (SEK) | 2.84 | 1.50 | 9.11 | |
| Diluted earnings per share (SEK) | 2.84 | 1.50 | 9.11 |
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| SEK thousand | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit for the period | 62,829 | 34,070 | 202,719 |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
| Items that may subsequently be reclassified to the income statement |
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| Gross exchange rate differences | - | - | - |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 62,829 | 34,070 | 202,719 |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Shareholders of the Parent Company | 61,161 | 32,246 | 195,769 |
| Additional tier 1 capital holders | 1,668 | 1,824 | 6,950 |
BALANCE SHEET
| SEK thousand | Note | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,5,6 | |||
| ASSETS | |||
| Cash and balances with central banks | 1,252,192 | 1,097,991 | |
| Treasury bills eligible for refinancing | 60,053 | 60,022 | |
| Loans to credit institutions | 1,106,253 | 960,989 | |
| Loans to the public | 3,7 | 8,642,673 | 7,922,448 |
| Shares | 21,660 | 20,135 | |
| Shares in group companies | 316 | 316 | |
| Goodwill | 11,158 | 11,477 | |
| Intangible assets | 64,955 | 61,762 | |
| Tangible assets | 2,738 | 2,658 | |
| Other assets | 10,445 | 36,154 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 527 | 47 | |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 22,652 | 29,447 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 11,195,622 | 10,203,446 | |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
| Liabilities | |||
| Deposits and borrowings from the public | 8 | 9,640,056 | 8,714,032 |
| Other liabilities | 76,198 | 52,864 | |
| Current tax liabilities | 16,293 | 1,832 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | - | 5,642 | |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid income | 120,033 | 100,318 | |
| Subordinated liabilities | 198,176 | 245,053 | |
| Total liabilities | 10,050,756 | 9,119,741 | |
| Equity | |||
| Restricted equity | |||
| Share capital | 107,500 | 107,500 | |
| Statutory reserve | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Development costs fund | 64,881 | 61,762 | |
| Other contributed capital | - | - | |
| Total restricted equity | 173,381 | 170,262 | |
| Non-restricted equity | |||
| Tier 1 capital instrument | 100,000 | 100,000 | |
| Retained earnings | 808,656 | 610,724 | |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 62,829 | 202,719 | |
| Total non-restricted equity | 971,485 | 913,443 | |
| Total equity | 1,144,866 | 1,083,705 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 11,195,622 | 10,203,446 |
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| Restricted equity | Non-restricted equity | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousand | Share capital 1 |
Other contributed capital |
Develop ment costs fund |
Other contributed capital |
Tier 1 capital instrument |
Retained earnings |
Profit for the period |
Total equity |
| Equity as at 1 Jan 2020 |
107,500 | 1,000 | 27,464 | 2,786 | 100,000 | 397,272 | 161,748 | 797,770 |
| Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | - | 202,719 | 202,719 |
| Gross exchange rate differences |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehen sive income for the period, net of tax |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 202,719 | 202,719 |
| Transfer of previous year's profit |
- | - | - | - | - | 161,748 | -161,748 | - |
| Development costs from merger |
- | - | 28,007 | - | - | -28,007 | - | - |
| Capitalisation of development costs |
- | - | 18,408 | - | - | -18,408 | - | - |
| Amortisation of capitalised devel opment costs |
- | - | -12,117 | - | - | 12,117 | - | - |
| Interest Tier 1 capital |
- | - | - | - | - | -6,950 | - | -6,950 |
| Share-based com pensation |
- | - | - | -2,786 | - | -4,938 | - | -7,724 |
| Merger results | - | - | - | - | - | 97,890 | - | 97,890 |
| Equity as at 31 Dec 2020 |
107,500 | 1,000 | 61,762 | - | 100,000 | 610,724 | 202,719 | 1,083,705 |
| Equity as at 1 Jan 2021 |
107,500 | 1,000 | 61,762 | - | 100,000 | 610,724 | 202,719 | 1,083,705 |
| Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | - | 62,829 | 62,829 |
| Gross exchange rate differences |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehen sive income for the period, net of tax |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 62,829 | 62,829 |
| Transfer of previous year's profit |
- | - | - | - | - | 202,719 | -202,719 | - |
| Capitalisation of development costs |
- | - | 9,346 | - | - | -9,346 | - | - |
| Amortisation of capitalised devel opment costs |
- | - | -6,227 | - | - | 6,227 | - | - |
| Interest Tier 1 capital |
- | - | - | - | - | -1,668 | - | -1,668 |
| Equity as at 31 Mar 2021 |
107,500 | 1,000 | 64,881 | - | 100,000 | 808,656 | 62,829 | 1,144,866 |
1 Share capital comprises of 21 500 000 shares of SEK 5 each.
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| SEK thousand | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | |||
| Operating profit | 78,644 | 43,011 | 262,639 |
| Adjustment for items not included in cash flow | |||
| Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets Accrued interest income and expense |
6,338 -4,299 |
4,281 -4,276 |
20,674 6,813 |
| Other non-cash items | 123 | 283 | 476 |
| Paid income tax | -1,354 | -25,107 | -72,364 |
| 88,050 | 18,192 | 218,238 | |
| Increase/decrease in loans to the public | -720,225 | -494,054 | -1,426,668 |
| Increase/decrease in other short-term receivables | -11,273 | -55,350 | 37,360 |
| Increase/decrease in deposits and borrowings from the public | 926,024 | 466,484 | 1,516,957 |
| Increase/decrease in other short-term liabilities | 42,731 | 31,899 | 6,060 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 325,343 | -32,829 | 351,947 |
| Investing activities | |||
| Investments in tangible assets | -423 | -228 | -1,581 |
| Investments in intangible assets | -8,869 | -8,736 | -23,753 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -9,292 | -8,964 | -25,334 |
| Financing activities | |||
| Issue of Tier 2 capital | - | - | 100,000 |
| Redemption of Tier 2 capital | -47,000 | - | -53,000 |
| Interest on Tier 1 capital | -1,668 | -1,824 | -6,950 |
| Redemption of warrants | - | - | -7,724 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -48,668 | -1,824 | 32,326 |
| Cash flow for the period | 267,383 | -43,617 | 358,939 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 2,119,002 | 1,320,411 | 1,320,411 |
| Cash and cash equivalents from merger | - | 500,528 | 500,528 |
| Exchange rate difference in cash and cash equivalents | 32,113 | 51,499 | -60,876 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 2,418,498 | 1,828,821 | 2,119,002 |
| Cash flow from operating activities includes interest expenses paid and interest pay ments received |
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| Interest expenses paid | 33,539 | 35,281 | 112,752 |
| Interest payments received | 211,955 | 195,664 | 771,836 |
| Components of cash and cash equivalents | |||
| Cash and balances with central banks | 1,252,192 | 967,328 | 1,097,991 |
| Treasury bills eligible for refinancing | 60,053 | 100,056 | 60,022 |
| Loans to credit institutions | 1,106,253 | 761,437 | 960,989 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 2,418,498 | 1,828,821 | 2,119,002 |
NOTE 1 General information
TF Bank AB, org.nr. 556158-1041, is a bank limited company with its registered office in Borås, Sweden, which has a license to conduct banking operations. The bank conducts deposit and/or lending activities to private individuals in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany and Austria via a branch or cross-border banking license. As of the first quarter of 2021, the bank will not present consolidated financial statements in light of the fact that the subsidiaries below, both individually and together, are without substantial significance.
OWNERSHIP OF TF BANK AB AS AT 31 MARCH 2021
| Shareholder | % |
|---|---|
| TFB Holding AB | 33.04 |
| Tiberon AB | 15.07 |
| Erik Selin Fastigheter AB | 12.58 |
| Proventus Aktiebolag | 5.16 |
| Jack Weil | 4.65 |
| Nordnet Pensionsförsäkring AB | 4.42 |
| Merizole Holding LTD | 2.36 |
| Carnegie fonder | 1.80 |
| Avanza Pension | 1.33 |
| Skandia fonder | 1.30 |
| Other shareholders | 18.29 |
| Total | 100,00 |
COMPANY STRUCTURE
| Company | Reg.nr |
|---|---|
| Parent Company | |
| TF Bank AB | 556158-1041 |
| Branches | |
| TF Bank AB, branch Finland | 2594352-3 |
| TF Bank AB, branch Poland | PL9571076774 |
| TF Bank AB, branch Estonia | 14304235 |
| BB-TF Bank Norge NUF | 923 194 592 |
| Subsidiaries | |
| TFB Service SIA | 40203015782 |
| TFB Service UAB | 34785170 |
| TFB Service GmbH | HRB 208869 B |
Source: Euroclear
The term "Bank/company" refers to TF Bank AB together with its branches.
NOTE 2 Credit risk
Financial risks
The Bank's activities are exposed to a variety of financial risks: market risk (considerable currency and interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Bank's overall risk management policy focuses on the unpredictability of the financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the bank's financial results. TF Bank uses derivative instruments to hedge foreign currency exposure.
TF Bank has designed an operating structure to ensure good risk management. The overall risk policy constitutes the Board of Directors and the management's fundamental policy documents regarding risk management which aims to minimise any potential adverse effects for the bank's financial results. The Board establishes written policies with regards both the overall risk management and for the specific areas.
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty causes the Bank 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 TF Bank and is monitored closely by the relevant functions and by the Board of Directors, which has the ultimate responsibility for managing credit risk. The Board of Directors has issued a credit policy which establishes the framework for the Bank's lending activities. A credit committee monitors the development of the level of credit risk in the loan portfolios on a continuous basis. It makes decisions on, and implements, changes to the Bank's lending within the framework of the established credit policy and also proposes amendments to the policy to the Board of Directors. A report on performance is provided at every 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 and/or external credit assessments in accordance with the limits set by the Board of Directors. The Bank's use of credit limits for loans to the public is strictly limited and is regularly monitored. The Bank cannot enter into credit agreements with legal entities without the approval of the Board of Directors. By setting limits for the maximum exposure to each counterparty, the Board of Directors limits the credit risk relating to cash and cash equivalents.
The Bank has claims and collections unit which deals with existing customers in financial difficulties. The Bank also has a credit division which assesses potential customers and reviews collateral and credit limits established by the Board on an ongoing basis.
The Bank's credit approval process maintains high standards regarding ethics, quality and control. Despite credit risk being the largest risk exposure for the Bank, the provision for credit losses is small in proportion to the outstanding loan volume (see Note 7). The reason for this is that the Bank regularly sells past due loans to debt collection agencies in markets where the Board of Directors considers the price level to be favourable for the Bank's performance and risk profile. As a result, the Bank continuously realises expected credit losses through the sale of past due loans. The remaining portfolio has a limited number of non-performing loans (stage 3) and consequently a relatively low level of provisions.
The objective of the Bank's process for monitoring past due payments and unsettled receivables is to minimise credit losses by detecting payment issues early and implementing rapid intervention where needed. The monitoring is supported by a separate "pre-collection" system for past due payments involving automatic monitoring and reminders when payments are past due.
The Bank's loans to the public consist primarily of unsecured consumer loans. As a result, the Bank does not list credit risk exposures in a separate table, as there are limited assets pledged as security.
NOTE 3 Operating segments
The CEO has ultimate responsibility for the decisions taken by the Bank. 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. Management evaluates the operating segments' performance based on operating profit.
CONSUMER LENDING
| Income statement, SEK thousand | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net interest income | 148,994 | 151,524 | 590,645 |
| Net fee and commission income | 9,376 | 8,445 | 36,735 |
| Net results from financial transactions | 41 | 66 | 1,304 |
| Total operating income | 158,411 | 160,035 | 628,684 |
| General administrative expenses | -40,330 | -40,638 | -160,116 |
| Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets | -1,415 | -1,976 | -7,756 |
| Other operating expenses | -3,067 | -2,866 | -11,026 |
| Total operating expenses | -44,812 | -45,480 | -178,898 |
| Profit before loan losses | 113,599 | 114,555 | 449,786 |
| Net loan losses | -40,908 | -72,109 | -196,074 |
| Operating profit | 72,691 | 42,446 | 253,712 |
| Balance sheet, SEK thousand | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Loans to the public | ||
| Household sector | 6,236,352 | 5,807,224 |
| Corporate sector 1 | 5,272 | - |
| Total loans to the public | 6,241,624 | 5,807,224 |
| Household sector | ||
| Stage 1, net | 5,743,298 | 5,360,722 |
| Stage 2, net | 197,173 | 202,687 |
| Stage 3, net 2 | 295,881 | 243,815 |
| Total household sector | 6,236,352 | 5,807,224 |
| Key figures 3 | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income margin, % | 10.5 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Net loan loss ratio, % | 2.7 | 5.4 | 3.5 |
| Cost/Income ratio, % | 28.3 | 28.4 | 28.5 |
| Return on loans to the public, % | 3.7 | 2.5 | 3.6 |
| New lending, SEK thousand | 1,041,463 | 1,134,974 | 3,901,806 |
1 Lending to the corporate sector consists of a loan in stage 1 to a counterpart when past due loans are sold.
2 The Bank continuously sells part of the past due loans before they reach stage 3.
Note 3 cont.
ECOMMERCE SOLUTIONS
| Income statement, SEK thousand | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net interest income | 37,333 | 31,450 | 132,032 |
| Net fee and commission income | 13,920 | 11,267 | 51,176 |
| Net results from financial transactions | 11 | 14 | 458 |
| Total operating income | 51,264 | 42,731 | 183,666 |
| General administrative expenses | -28,627 | -21,521 | -96,623 |
| Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets | -3,790 | -2,057 | -11,075 |
| Other operating expenses | -189 | -189 | -755 |
| Total operating expenses | -32,606 | -23,767 | -108,453 |
| Profit before loan losses | 18,658 | 18,964 | 75,213 |
| Net loan losses | -7,757 | -8,664 | -35,383 |
| Operating profit | 10,901 | 10,300 | 39,830 |
| Balance sheet, SEK thousand | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Loans to the public | ||
| Household sector | 1,434,914 | 1,341,205 |
| Corporate sector 1 | 8,190 | 8,030 |
| Total loans to the public | 1,443,104 | 1,349,235 |
| Household sector | ||
| Stage 1, net | 1,362,696 | 1,258,251 |
| Stage 2, net | 61,383 | 73,598 |
| Stage 3, net 2 | 10,835 | 9,356 |
| Total household sector | 1,434,914 | 1,341,205 |
| Key figures 3 | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income margin, % | 14.7 | 15.6 | 15.3 |
| Net loan loss ratio, % | 2.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Cost/Income ratio, % | 63.6 | 55.6 | 59.0 |
| Return on loans to the public, % | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| New lending, SEK thousand | 634,413 | 454,246 | 2,334,580 |
| Transaction volume, SEK thousand | 980,456 | 718,869 | 3,487,070 |
1 Lending to the corporate sector consists of a loan in stage 1 to one of the segments foreign partners.
2 The Bank continuously sells a majority of past due loans before they reach stage 3.
Note 3 cont.
CREDIT CARDS
| Income statement, SEK thousand | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net interest income | 30,471 | 11,073 | 66,620 |
| Net fee and commission income | -1,731 | -397 | -3,323 |
| Net results from financial transactions | 9 | 4 | 423 |
| Total operating income | 28,749 | 10,680 | 63,720 |
| General administrative expenses | -15,713 | -9,584 | -45,769 |
| Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets | -1,133 | -248 | -1,843 |
| Other operating expenses | -3,345 | -1,660 | -5,792 |
| Total operating expenses | -20,191 | -11,492 | -53,404 |
| Profit before loan losses | 8,558 | -812 | 10,316 |
| Net loan losses | -13,506 | -8,923 | -41,219 |
| Operating profit | -4,948 | -9,735 | -30,903 |
| Balance sheet, SEK thousand | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Loans to the public | ||
| Household sector | 957,945 | 765,989 |
| Total loans to the public | 957,945 | 765,989 |
| Household sector | ||
| Stage 1, net | 902,724 | 720,073 |
| Stage 2, net | 24,743 | 15,021 |
| Stage 3, net 1 | 30,478 | 30,895 |
| Total household sector | 957,945 | 765,989 |
| Key figures 2 | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income margin, % | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Net loan loss ratio, % | 6.3 | 11.0 | 8.8 |
| Cost/Income ratio, % | 70.2 | 107.6 | 83.8 |
| Return on loans to the public, % | neg | neg | neg |
| New lending, SEK thousand | 421,446 | 164,243 | 1,068,217 |
| Number of active credit cards | 53,738 | 24,496 | 44,833 |
1 The Bank continuously sells part of the past due loans before they reach stage 3.
Note 3 cont.
RECONCILIATION AGAINST FINANCIAL INFORMATION
| Income statement, SEK thousand | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | |||
| Consumer Lending | 158,411 | 160,035 | 628,684 |
| Ecommerce Solutions | 51,264 | 42,731 | 183,666 |
| Credit Cards | 28,749 | 10,680 | 63,720 |
| Total operating income | 238,424 | 213,446 | 876,070 |
| Operating profit | |||
| Consumer Lending | 72,691 | 42,446 | 253,712 |
| Ecommerce Solutions | 10,901 | 10,300 | 39,830 |
| Credit Cards | -4,948 | -9,735 | -30,903 |
| Total operating profit | 78,644 | 43,011 | 262,639 |
| Balance sheet, SEK thousand | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Loans to the public | ||
| Consumer Lending | 6,241,624 | 5,807,224 |
| Ecommerce Solutions | 1,443,104 | 1,349,235 |
| Credit Cards | 957,945 | 765,989 |
| Total loans to the public | 8,642,673 | 7,922,448 |
NOTE4 Net loan losses
| SEK thousand | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in provision for sold past due loans | -15,756 | -31,099 | -79,605 |
| Realised loan losses | -9,324 | -11,754 | -39,707 |
| Recovered from previous realised loan losses | 267 | 60 | 468 |
| Change in provision for expected loan losses, stage 1-3 | -37,358 | -46,903 | -153,832 |
| Net loan losses | -62,171 | -89,696 | -272,676 |
Loan losses are attributable to Loans to the public and classified as amortised cost.
NOTE 5 Classification of financial assets and liabilities
| 31 Mar 2021 SEK thousand |
Financial instru ments at fair value through profit or loss Compulsory |
Fair value through other com prehensive income |
Amortised cost |
Derivatives used for hedge accounting |
Non financial assets and liabilities |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||||
| Cash and balances with central banks | - | - | 1,252,192 | - | - | 1,252,192 |
| Treasury bills eligible for refinancing | 60,053 | - | - | - | - | 60,053 |
| Loans to credit institutions | - | - | 1,106,253 | - | - | 1,106,253 |
| Loans to the public | - | - | 8,642,673 | - | - | 8,642,673 |
| Shares | 21,660 | - | - | - | - | 21,660 |
| Derivatives | 2,870 | - | - | - | - | 2,870 |
| Other assets | - | - | - | - | 109,921 | 109,921 |
| Total assets | 84,583 | - | 11,001,118 | - | 109,921 | 11,195,622 |
| Liabilities | ||||||
| Deposits and borrowings from the public | - | - | 9,640,056 | - | - | 9,640,056 |
| Subordinated liabilities | - | - | 198,176 | - | - | 198,176 |
| Derivatives | 5,196 | - | - | - | - | 5,196 |
| Other liabilities | - | - | - | - | 207,328 | 207,328 |
| Total liabilities | 5,196 | - | 9,838,232 | - | 207,328 | 10,050,756 |
| 31 Dec 2020 SEK thousand |
Financial instru ments at fair value through profit or loss Compulsory |
Fair value through other com prehensive income |
Amortised cost |
Derivatives used for hedge accounting |
Non financial assets and liabilities |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||||
| Cash and balances with central banks | - | - | 1,097,991 | - | - | 1,097,991 |
| Treasury bills eligible for refinancing | 60,022 | - | - | - | - | 60,022 |
| Loans to credit institutions | - | - | 960,989 | - | - | 960,989 |
| Loans to the public | - | - | 7,922,448 | - | - | 7,922,448 |
| Shares | 20,135 | - | - | - | - | 20,135 |
| Derivatives | 27,390 | - | - | - | - | 27,390 |
| Other assets | - | - | - | - | 114,471 | 114,471 |
| Total assets | 107,547 | - | 9,981,428 | - | 114,471 | 10,203,446 |
| Liabilities | ||||||
| Deposits and borrowings from the public | - | - | 8,714,032 | - | - | 8,714,032 |
| Subordinated liabilities | - | - | 245,053 | - | - | 245,053 |
| Derivatives | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other liabilities | - | - | - | - | 160,656 | 160,656 |
| Total liabilities | - | - | 8,959,085 | - | 160,656 | 9,119,741 |
NOTE 6 Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Fair value
For financial instruments measured at fair value in the balance sheet, disclosures are required on fair value measurement by level according to the fair value hierarchy below:
- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1).
- Other observable inputs for assets or liabilities are quoted market prices included in Level 1, either directly, i.e. in the form of quoted prices, or indirectly, i.e. derived from quoted prices (Level 2).
- Data for assets or liabilities which are not based on observable market data (non-observable inputs) (Level 3).
The Bank also provides information regarding the fair value of certain assets for information purposes.
| 31 Mar 2021 SEK thousand |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Treasury bills eligible for refinancing | 60,053 | - | - | 60,053 |
| Shares | 21,404 | 256 | - | 21,660 |
| Derivatives | - | 2,870 | - | 2,870 |
| Total assets | 81,457 | 3,126 | - | 84,583 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Derivatives | - | 5,196 | - | 5,196 |
| Total liabilities | - | 5,196 | - | 5,196 |
| 31 Dec 2020 SEK thousand |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Treasury bills eligible for refinancing | 60,022 | - | - | 60,022 |
| Shares | 19,896 | 239 | - | 20,135 |
| Derivatives | - | 27,390 | - | 27,390 |
| Total assets | 79,918 | 27,629 | - | 107,547 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Derivatives | - | - | - | - |
Total liabilities - - - -
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..
Specific valuation techniques used to measure financial instruments include:
• Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments.
• Fair value of currency swap contracts is determined using exchange rates at the balance sheet date.
For loans to the public the fair value is based on discounted cash flows using an interest rate based on the market rate at the balance sheet date, which was 13.07 % as at 31 March 2021 and 13.82 % as at 31 December 2020.
An instrument is classified as Level 3 in cases where one or more of the significant inputs are not based on observable market data.
Note 6 cont.
| 31 Mar 2021 SEK thousand |
Carrying amount |
Fair value | Fair value gain (+)/Fair value loss (-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and balances with central banks | 1,252,192 | 1,252,192 | - |
| Treasury bills eligible for refinancing | 60,053 | 60,053 | - |
| Loans to credit institutions | 1,106,253 | 1,106,253 | - |
| Loans to the public | 8,642,673 | 8,642,673 | - |
| Shares | 21,660 | 21,660 | - |
| Derivatives | 2,870 | 2,870 | - |
| Total assets | 11,085,701 | 11,085,701 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deposits from the public | 9,640,056 | 9,640,056 | - |
| Subordinated liabilities | 198,176 | 198,176 | - |
| Derivatives | 5,196 | 5,196 | - |
| Total liabilities | 9,843,428 | 9,843,428 | - |
| Fair value | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2020 SEK thousand |
Carrying amount |
Fair value | gain (+)/Fair value loss (-) |
| Assets | |||
| Cash and balances with central banks | 1,097,991 | 1,097,991 | - |
| Treasury bills eligible for refinancing | 60,022 | 60,022 | - |
| Loans to credit institutions | 960,989 | 960,989 | - |
| Loans to the public | 7,922,448 | 7,922,448 | - |
| Shares | 20,135 | 20,135 | - |
| Derivatives | 27,390 | 27,390 | - |
| Total assets | 10,088,975 | 10,088,975 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deposits from the public | 8,714,032 | 8,714,032 | - |
| Subordinated liabilities | 245,053 | 245,053 | - |
| Derivatives | - | - | - |
| Total liabilities | 8,959,085 | 8,959,085 | - |
NOTE 7 Loans to the public
| SEK thousand | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Loans to the household sector | 8,629,211 | 7,914,418 |
| Loans to the corporate sector 1 | 13,462 | 8,030 |
| Total loans to the public | 8,642,673 | 7,922,448 |
| Loans to the household sector, gross | ||
| Stage 1, gross | 8,144,081 | 7,466,964 |
| Stage 2, gross | 324,281 | 327,956 |
| Stage 3, gross 2 | 601,316 | 512,298 |
| Total loans to the household sector, gross | 9,069,678 | 8,307,218 |
| Provisions for expected loan losses, household sector | ||
| Stage 1 | -135,363 | -127,918 |
| Stage 2 | -40,982 | -36,650 |
| Stage 3 2 | -264,122 | -228,232 |
| Total provisions for expected loan losses, household sector | -440,467 | -392,800 |
| Loans to the household sector, net | ||
| Stage 1, net | 8,008,718 | 7,339,046 |
| Stage 2, net | 283,299 | 291,306 |
| Stage 3, net 2 | 337,194 | 284,066 |
| Total loans to the household sector, net | 8,629,211 | 7,914,418 |
| Geographic distribution of net loans | ||
| Norway | 2,883,297 | 2,566,609 |
| Finland | 2,143,887 | 2,014,444 |
| Estonia | 817,081 | 786,207 |
| Germany | 752,022 | 568,511 |
| Sweden | 748,442 | 735,373 |
| Latvia | 607,948 | 583,551 |
| Poland | 445,886 | 464,299 |
| Lithuania | 195,874 | 155,985 |
| Denmark | 37,847 | 35,763 |
| Austria | 10,389 | 11,706 |
| Total loans, net book value | 8,642,673 | 7,922,448 |
CHANGE IN PROVISION FOR NET LOAN LOSSES
| SEK thousand | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | -392,800 | -226,299 |
| Change in provision for sold loans | -15,756 | -79,605 |
| Reversal of provision for sold loans | 15,756 | 79,605 |
| Change in provision for expected loan losses in stage 1 | -4,953 | -43,728 |
| Change in provision for expected loan losses in stage 2 | -3,581 | -9,757 |
| Change in provision for expected loan losses in stage 3 | -32,470 | -128,858 |
| Exchange rate differences | -6,663 | 15,842 |
| Closing balance | -440,467 | -392,800 |
1 Lending to the corporate sector consists of loans in category 1 to a foreign partner within Ecommerce Solutions and loans in category 1 to a counterparty for the sale of non-performing loans within Consumer Lending.
2 The Bank continuously sells part of the past due loans before they reach stage 3.
NOTE 8 Deposits and borrowings from the public
| Total deposits and borrowings from the public | 9,640,056 | 8,714,032 |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | 343,065 | 338,108 |
| Sweden | 892,305 | 1,002,111 |
| Norway | 3,002,227 | 2,715,914 |
| Germany | 5,402,459 | 4,657,899 |
| SEK thousand | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
Deposits from the public only occur in the household sector. Deposits in Sweden, Norway and Germany are payable on demand and on maturity. Deposits in Finland are payable on demand. Deposits with maturity amounts to 31 % (32) of total deposits from the public.
CHANGES IN DEPOSITS AND BORROWINGS FROM THE PUBLIC
| SEK thousand | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 8,714,032 | 7,197,075 |
| Change | 613,146 | 2,008,132 |
| Exchange rate differences | 312,878 | -491,175 |
| Closing balance | 9,640,056 | 8,714,032 |
NOTE 9 Capital adequacy analysis
Background
Information about the Bank's capital adequacy includes information in accordance with Chapter 6, Sections 3-4 of the Swedish FSA's regulations and general guidelines (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 Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 and Chapter 8, Section 7 of the Swedish FSA's regulations and general guidelines on regulatory requirements and capital buffers (FFFS 2014:12) and column A, Annex 6 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1423/2013 and in accordance with the Swedish FSA's regulations (FFFS 2019:2) on amendments for regulations and general guidelines (FFFS 2008:25). Other information required pursuant to FFFS 2014:12 and Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 is provided on the Bank's website www.tfbankgroup.com.
TF Bank is the responsible institution and is under the supervision of the Swedish FSA. As a result, the Bank is subject to the rules governing credit institutions in Sweden. TF Bank AB is a listed company which means that the stock exchange rules are also applicable.
Information about own funds and capital requirements
The Bank's statutory capital requirements are governed by the Swedish Special Supervision of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms Act (2014:968), Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, the Act on Capital Buffers (2014:966) and the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's regulations and general recommendations on regulatory requirements and capital buffers (FFFS 2014:12) ) and the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's memorandum (FI dnr 20-20990) on the new capital requirements for Swedish banks.
The purpose of the regulations is to ensure that the bank can manage risks and protect customers. The regulations state that own funds must cover the capital requirements including the minimum capital requirements according to Pillar 1, Pillar 2 and the applicable buffer requirements. On 10 February 2021 the Swedish FSA approved TF Bank's application to include the interim profit in own funds for TF Bank AB subject to the auditor's review of the surplus, and that the surplus has been calculated in accordance with applicable accounting rules, that the foreseeable costs and dividends have been deducted in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 and that the calculation has been
made in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 241/2014. The CET1 capital complies with the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013.
IFRS 9 Transitional arrangements
The Bank has notified the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority that the Bank applies the transitional arrangements according to Article 473a of 2017/2395/EU pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 4. Table according to "Final Report on the guidelines on uniform disclosure of IFRS 9 transitional arrangements", EBA, 12/01/2018, is included in the information published under Part 8 of 575/2013/EU and can be found on the Bank's website www.tfbankgroup.com.
Leverage ratio
The leverage ratio is a non-risk sensitive capital requirement defined in Regulation (EU) no 575/2013 (CRR). The ratio states the amount of equity in relation to total assets including items that are not recognized in the balance sheet and is calculated by the Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the total exposure measure. TF Bank's leverage ratio was 9.8 % per 31 March 2021 and 10.2 % per 31 December 2020.
EBA's changed method for intangible assets deduction
In December 2020, a change took effect in the method for how intangible assets should be treated in own funds calculation according to Article 36 of (EU) 575/2013, which gives the possibility of deducting prudently valued software assets from the own funds. According to the previous method, the book value of intangible assets relating to software assets was deducted in its entirety from the own funds calculation, however, in the new method only the difference between the book amortisation of the software assets and the value based on prudent amortisation (three-years amortisation) is deducted from the own funds. The bank choose to use the new calculation method starting from 1 January 2021.
Note 9 cont.
CAPITAL SITUATION
| SEK thousand | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital (CET1) | 1,036,474 | 973,823 |
| Additional Tier 1 capital (AT1) | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Tier 2 capital | 198,176 | 245,053 |
| Own funds 1 | 1,334,650 | 1,318,876 |
| Risk exposure amount | 8,223,956 | 7,582,576 |
| - of which: credit risk | 7,085,378 | 6,438,797 |
| - of which: credit valuation adjustment risk | 2,290 | 7,491 |
| - of which: market risk | - | - |
| - of which: operational risk | 1,136,288 | 1,136,288 |
| Capital ratios | ||
| CET1 capital ratio, % | 12.6 | 12.8 |
| Tier 1 capital ratio, % | 13.8 | 14.2 |
| Total capital ratio, % | 16.2 | 17.4 |
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
| 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousand | Amount | Percent 2 | Amount | Percent 2 | |
| Capital requirement under pillar 1 | |||||
| CET1 capital requirement | 370,078 | 4.5 | 341,216 | 4.5 | |
| Tier 1 capital requirement | 493,437 | 6.0 | 454,955 | 6.0 | |
| Total capital requirement | 657,916 | 8.0 | 606,606 | 8.0 | |
| Capital requirement under pillar 2 | |||||
| CET1 capital requirement | 47,732 | 0.6 | 44,696 | 0.6 | |
| Tier 1 capital requirement | 55,687 | 0.7 | 52,145 | 0.7 | |
| Total capital requirement | 79,553 | 1.0 | 74,493 | 1.0 | |
| - of which, concentration risk | 79,169 | 1.0 | 73,294 | 1.0 | |
| - of which, currency risk | 384 | 0.0 | 1,199 | 0.0 | |
| Total capital requirement under pillar 1 and pillar 2 | |||||
| CET1 capital requirement | 417,810 | 5.1 | 385,912 | 5.1 | |
| Tier 1 capital requirement | 549,124 | 6.7 | 507,100 | 6.7 | |
| Total capital requirement | 737,469 | 9.0 | 681,099 | 9.0 | |
| Institution-specific buffer requirement | |||||
| Total buffer requirement | 231,093 | 2.8 | 212,312 | 2.8 | |
| - of which, capital conservation buffer requirement | 205,599 | 2.5 | 189,564 | 2.5 | |
| - of which, countercyclical buffer requirement | 25,494 | 0.3 | 22,748 | 0.3 | |
| Total capital requirement including buffer requirement | |||||
| CET1 capital | 648,903 | 7.9 | 598,224 | 7.9 | |
| Tier 1 capital | 780,218 | 9.5 | 719,412 | 9.5 | |
| Total capital | 968,563 | 11.8 | 893,411 | 11.8 | |
| Capital available to use as buffer | |||||
| CET1 capital | 617,052 | 7.5 | 587,112 | 7.7 | |
| Tier 1 capital | 585,469 | 7.1 | 565,790 | 7.5 | |
| Total capital | 597,181 | 7.3 | 637,777 | 8.4 |
1 After any regulatory adjustments.
2 Capital requirements expressed as a percentage of the risk exposure amount.
Note 9 cont.
OWN FUNDS
| SEK thousand | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| CET1 capital | ||
| Share capital | 107,500 | 107,500 |
| Other reserves | 65,881 | 62,762 |
| Retained earnings including net profit for the period | 871,485 | 813,443 |
| Adjustments to CET1 capital: | ||
| - Deduction of foreseeable costs and dividends 1 | -29,304 | -21,500 |
| - Transitional arrangements IFRS 9 | 63,941 | 84,857 |
| - Intangible assets 2 | -31,871 | -61,762 |
| - Goodwill | -11,158 | -11477 |
| Total CET1 capital | 1,036,474 | 973,823 |
| Additional Tier 1 capital | ||
| Perpetual subordinated loan | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Tier 2 capital | ||
| Fixed term subordinated loan | 198,176 | 245,053 |
| Own funds | 1,334,650 | 1,318,876 |
SPECIFICATION OF RISK EXPOSURE AMOUNT AND CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
| 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousand | Risk exposure amount |
Capital requirement 8 % |
Risk exposure amount |
Capital requirement 8 % |
| Credit risk under the standardised approach | ||||
| Corporate exposures | 8,283 | 663 | 8,927 | 714 |
| Household exposures | 6,381,970 | 510,558 | 5,857,782 | 468,623 |
| Exposures secured by collateral | 8,365 | 669 | 217 | 17 |
| Exposures in default | 391,568 | 31,325 | 327,336 | 26,187 |
| Exposures to institutions with a short-term credit assessment | 233,236 | 18,659 | 208,994 | 16,720 |
| Equity exposures | 572 | 46 | 555 | 44 |
| Other items | 61,384 | 4,911 | 34,986 | 2,799 |
| Total | 7,085,378 | 566,831 | 6,438,797 | 515,104 |
| Credit valuation adjustment | ||||
| Standardised method | 2,290 | 183 | 7,491 | 599 |
| Total | 2,290 | 183 | 7,491 | 599 |
| Market risk 3 | ||||
| Foreign exchange rate risk | - | - | - | - |
| Total | - | - | - | - |
| Operational risk | ||||
| Standardised approach | 1,136,288 | 90,903 | 1,136,288 | 90,903 |
| Total | 1,136,288 | 90,903 | 1,136,288 | 90,903 |
| Total risk exposure amount and total capital requirement | 8,223,956 | 657,917 | 7,582,576 | 606,606 |
1 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 for interim results.
2 Deduction of software assets in accordance with EBA's new calculation method for the deduction of intangible assets from 1 January 2021.
3 The capital requirement for foreign exchange risk is calculated in accordance with Article 351 of Regulation (EU) 575/2013.
NOTE 10 Pledged assets, contingent liabilities and commitments
| SEK thousand | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Commitments | ||
| Unutilized credit limits | 1,143,734 | 957,332 |
| Future total minimum lease payments for non-cancellable operating leases | 21,496 | 22,733 |
| Total | 1,165,230 | 980,065 |
According to the Board's assessment, TF Bank has no pledged assets or contingent liabilities.
NOTE 11 Transactions with related parties
Transactions between Group companies refer to invoicing of services provided by subsidiaries. Transactions with other related parties in the table below refer to transactions between TF Bank and companies that largely have the same owner as TF Bank's largest owner TFB Holding AB, corporate identity number 556705-2997. All transactions are priced according to the market.
| SEK thousand | Jan-Mar 2021 | Jan-Mar 2020 | Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The following transactions have been made between companies within the Group: | |||
| General administrative expenses | -4,842 | -3,682 | -16,210 |
| Total | -4,842 | -3,682 | -16,210 |
| The following transactions have been made with other related parties: | |||
| Interest income (transaction costs) | -9,051 | -12,888 | -57,440 |
| General administrative expenses | -658 | -860 | -3,301 |
| Total | -9,709 | -13,748 | -60,741 |
| Acquisition of assets and liabilities from other related parties: | |||
| Ecommerce Solutions | 144,088 | 177,093 | 630,718 |
| Total | 144,088 | 177,093 | 630,718 |
| SEK thousand | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets and liabilities at the end of the period as a result of transactions with other related parties: | ||
| Other assets | - | 781 |
| Other liabilities | 2,962 | 343 |
ASSURANCE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CEO
The interim report has not been reviewed by the company's auditor.
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 Bank and describes the material risks and uncertainties that the Bank faces.
Borås, 18 April 2021
John Brehmer Chairman
Mari Thjømøe Bertil Larsson
Charlotta Björnberg-Paul Tone Bjørnov Sara Mindus
Mattias Carlsson President and CEO
DEFINITIONS
TF Bank uses Alternative Performance Measures that are not defined in the applicable financial reporting framework (IFRS). The Alternative Performance Measures are used to increase understanding of the Bank's financial performance among readers of the financial statements. Alternative Performance Measures may be calculated in different ways and do not need to be comparable with similar key ratios used by other companies. TF Bank definitions of the Alternative Performance Measures are shown below.
CET1 CAPITAL RATIO
CET1 capital as a percentage of total risk exposure amount.
COST/INCOME RATIO
Operating expenses divided by operating income.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net profit for the period attributable to the shareholders of the Parent company divided by the average number of outstanding shares.
EMPLOYEES (FTE)
Average number of full-time employees, including employees on parental leave.
LEVERAGE RATIO
Tier 1 capital as a percentage of total assets including off-balance sheet items.
NET LOAN LOSS RATIO 1
Net loan losses for the period divided by average loans to the public.
NEW LENDING
New loans (the cash flow) in the period. For Ecommerce Solutions the amount is reduced by product returns.
NUMBER OF ACTIVE CREDIT CARDS
All issued cards at the last day of the period that are used regularly and where payments are made according to the card terms.
FINANCIAL CALENDER
4 May 2021 Annual General Meeting 2021
13 July 2021 Interim report January-June 2021
18 October 2021 Interim report January-September 2021
This is information which TF Bank is required to disclose under the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication on 19th April 2021 at 07:00 CET.
OPERATING INCOME MARGIN 1
Total operating income for the period divided by average loans to the public.
RETURN ON EQUITY 1
Net profit for the period attributable to the shareholders of the Parent company as a percentage of equity attributable to the shareholders of the parent company.
RETURN ON LOANS TO THE PUBLIC 1
Net profit for the period attributable to the shareholders of the Parent company divided by average loans to the public. For the segments, net profit is calculated using a standard deduction for interest on Tier 1 capital instruments and a standard tax rate.
TIER 1 CAPITAL RATIO
Tier 1 capital, i.e., CET1 capital and Additional Tier 1 capital, as a percentage of total risk exposure amount.
TOTAL CAPITAL RATIO
Own funds as a percentage of the total risk exposure amount.
TRANSACTION VOLUME
The sum of all purchases that goes through TF Banks' payment solutions.
CONTACTS
Investor Relations Mikael Meomuttel Phone: +46 (0)70 626 9533 [email protected]
TF Bank AB (publ.) Box 947, 501 10 Borås
www.tfbankgroup.com
1 From the first quarter 2021, the key figure is presented based on the annualised figure for the period. The key figure was previously presented based on rolling 12 months. The comparative figures in this report have been restated according to the new presentation format.
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