Earnings Release • Jan 24, 2024
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2023
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| Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net asset value (USD mln) | 761.7 | 381.8 | 442.2 |
| Net asset value (SEK mln) | 6,885 | 3,981 | 4,441 |
| Net asset value per share (USD) | 0.73 | 0.37 | 0.42 |
| Net asset value per share (SEK) | 6.61 | 3.82 | 4.26 |
| VEF AB (publ) share price (SEK) | 6.05 | 2.45 | 1.84 |
In 4Q23 our USD NAV increased 5% QoQ, ending 2023 up 16% YoY. Key NAV drivers continue to be improved portfolio company forecasts and outlook, combined with strengthening peer multiples, all driven by an improving macro and market outlook.
VEF successfully closed its second SEK 500 mln sustainability bond. The bond effectively rolled our previous issue, at improved terms, with a new duration set to December 2026. An important event that allowed us to de-risk duration matching of expected portfolio exits to our new bond maturity.
In November, we returned to a core tradition of hosting one of our board meetings in a focus investment geography – India. The mood on the ground was overwhelmingly positive, with a backdrop of political stability, underlying economic growth and buoyant capital markets, driven by both significant domestic and international capital flows.
4.26 16%
Net asset value per share (SEK)
Net asset value change 2023 (USD)
VEF – Investors in one of the strongest secular growth trends across some of the world's fastest-growing markets
We finish 2023 on a positive footing. 4Q23 continued a 2023 trend of better, and incrementally more positive with each passing quarter. As we look into 2024, our growing confidence is based on:
We go deeper on some of these topics below.
We end 2023 with a USD NAV of 442.2 mln, up 5% QoQ and up 16% YoY, and a NAV per share of SEK 4.26, off 4% QoQ and up 12% YoY. The 8% quarterly SEK strength versus the USD explained the quarterly currency performance variation in the NAV.
Fintech and emerging markets shares recovered during 4Q23, and ended 2023 on a positive note. The two global fintech indices, ARKF and FINX, that we track, increased 42% and 27% QoQ and 93% and 33% YoY. With 93% of our portfolio marked to market, this trend was valuation supportive for the majority of our holdings. 2023 was a strong year for our exposure currencies, especially in LatAm (MXN +15% and BRL +9% YoY vs. USD), while we see company forecasts broadly rebased with an upward bias looking into 2024.
The positive quarterly moves in our largest holdings, Creditas (+3%), Konfío (+19%) and Juspay (+11%), were supported by a combination of trends in the aforementioned market multiples, company forecasts and currencies. TransferGo's (-13% QoQ, +65% FY23) business performance remains strong, with profitability in sight. However, the 4Q23 QoQ valuation pullback was a function of weak listed peer group performance over the quarter.
As a reminder, we keep a consistent valuation process in the eyes of our board, auditors and most importantly the market. At the end of 2023, we sit on USD 21.6 mln of liquidity.
Rates globally are broadly accepted to have peaked with the question turning to when we see cuts in the system, a key driver of risk appetite. Brazil, our largest market, continued to move ahead of the curve, with a fourth 50bps rate cut in 4Q23 and more expected into 2024. India, VEF's third largest market, continues to deliver strong structural growth with 6%+ GDP growth expected again into 2024. Looking ahead, we are very satisfied with our country level exposure.
Financial markets have fed off macro recovery trends, delivering a significant end of year rally. Despite VEF shares not yet benefitting, we were encouraged as the rally went well beyond blue chip shares, with many emerging market fintech stocks and listed investment companies taking part. In turn, this has all fed through to venture markets, which are starting to see increased activity in investing across stages, new fund launches and most importantly exits (M&A, IPO and secondary sales) occurring again. Globally and locally, these are the type of conditions that VEF tends to revel in.
At portfolio level, Creditas released headline 3Q23 IFRS results posting revenues of BRL 482 mln, +16.3% YoY, as they moderate growth and focus on profitability. After three quarters of stable SELIC, 3Q23 was the first quarter of falling interest rates, which intensified their ability to raise gross profit margins. Credit quality continued strong in 3Q23 with cost of credit at the lowest level since 2021. In 3Q23 Creditas also completed two transactions to strengthen their capital structure: (i) a USD 75 mln equity convertible note with broad based internal support and (ii) a USD 40 mln European bond. As they accelerate the expansion of gross profit and continue gaining operational leverage, Creditas is confident of delivering profitable growth in 2024. We said goodbye to two portfolio companies in 4Q23. In 2023, Magnetis was sold to BTG Pactual, a Brazil banking corporation. JUMO closed out a recapitalisation in 4Q23, in which we decided not to take part, resulting in a write off of our holding. Both are failed investments, with losses and learnings banked. In both scenarios, we had taken our NAV marks well down in advance of final outcomes, with limited
impact on 4Q23 results.
At YE23 our portfolio is more concentrated (15 names) and much more mature than just 18 months ago. A better risk/reward balance is showcased by the majority of our companies being profitable or cash flow positive, or on a clear path to that destination. Growth is less euphoric, but business models are more robust and sustainable as a result.
In November, we returned to a core tradition of hosting one of our board meetings in a focus investment geography – India. It was a great opportunity for our board to touch and feel India fintech first hand, visit portfolio company offices and engage directly with the local ecosystem, who we have worked closely with over the last five years. We also spent quality time with all three of our Indian holdings (Juspay, BlackBuck and Rupeek) while there, accounting for 19% of our portfolio.
The mood on the ground was overwhelmingly positive, with a backdrop of political stability, underlying economic growth and buoyant capital markets, driven by both significant domestic and international capital flows. At a general level one continues to be excited by the sheer scale of the opportunity, but more specifically the pace of development and the tailwinds for fintech, thanks in large part to a reform minded government and a progressive regulator. India is going to be an increasingly important investment destination for us and it does feel like a great window to be long quality and scarce private assets.
4Q23, was a quarter when we benefitted a lot from our Swedish base and listing, a clear reminder of "why Sweden".
We successfully closed a SEK 500 mln (USD 48 mln) sustainability bond. As a second time issuer, the bond effectively rolled our previous issue with a new duration of December 2026. We kept SEK 100 mln of the new issue ourselves, reducing outstanding debt as part of the process. With strong support from Swedish and European investors we closed at improved terms to previous issue. It was an important event as it allowed us to de-risk duration matching our portfolio exits with our bond maturity.
In 4Q23, I was hosted by Ara Mustafa on Nordnet's Sparpodden, one of the best Swedish investor podcasts. At VEF, we love our following of risk taking Swedish retail investors and this was a great platform to reach out to them.
Finally, in 4Q23 we said goodbye to our longstanding CFO, Henrik Stenlund, a great servant to the firm and we wish him the best in the next leg of his career. More important to VEF, has been the smooth transition and succession of this key role, as Kim Ståhl, our former Deputy CFO, took the CFO title on an interim basis, before settling in on a permanent basis at the start of 2024.
As we moved through 2023, positive data points became more evident, and momentum returned. 2022, with all its headwinds, does seem further in the rear view mirror. Macro and markets have been clear tailwinds. Having spent time on the ground with our companies through 2023, we have fresh confidence that we have a more focused quality portfolio in the right geographies well placed to create a lot of long-term value for our shareholders. We look at our shares at this juncture and see both a strong value and growth case to be made. Our goal as ever is to grow our NAV per share and close that discount to NAV. On the pipeline front, there are clear signs that we are on the cusp of a fresh and positive investment vintage. In 2024, getting back to investing is a key focus of all at VEF.
At VEF, we continue to invest in fintech across the emerging world, riding one of the strongest multi-year secular growth trends in some of the world's fastestgrowing markets.
January 2024, Dave Nangle
VEF's net asset value per share increased by 5% in USD and decreased by 4% in SEK over 4Q23, while VEF's share price in SEK decreased by 15.7%. During the same period, the MSCI Emerging Markets index* increased by 7.9% in USD terms.
The Company has investments in money market funds as part of its liquidity management operations. As at December 31, 2023, the liquidity investments are valued at USD 3.9 mln.
| Company | Fair value Dec 31, 2023 |
Net invested amount |
Net investments/ divestments FY23 |
Change in fair value 4Q23 |
Change in fair value FY23 |
Fair value Dec 31, 2022 |
Valuation method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creditas | 188,828 | 108,356 | 5,000 | 5,298 | -9,249 | 193,076 Mark-to-model | |
| Konfío | 95,349 | 56,521 | – | 15,530 | 55,203 | 40,146 Mark-to-model | |
| Juspay | 74,053 | 21,083 | – | 7,511 | 26,582 | 47,471 Mark-to-model | |
| TransferGo | 26,996 | 13,877 | – | -3,932 | 10,649 | 1 16,347 Mark-to-model |
|
| Gringo | 17,289 | 15,249 | 3,000 | – | 2,040 | 12,250 Latest transaction | |
| Solfácil | 15,628 | 20,000 | – | 4,014 | -4,372 | 20,000 Mark-to-model | |
| Nibo | 12,708 | 6,500 | – | 1,471 | 5,891 | 6,817 Mark-to-model | |
| FinanZero | 8,395 | 5,163 | – | 651 | 310 | 6,894 Latest transaction 1 | |
| Rupeek | 7,727 | 13,858 | – | – | -7,468 | 8,085 Latest transaction | |
| BlackBuck | 7,296 | 10,000 | – | -2,052 | 402 | 15,195 Mark-to-model | |
| Other2 | 5,751 | 34,119 | – | -2,082 | -8,768 | 14,519 | |
| Liquidity investments | 3,893 | 800 | -39,159 | 173 | 3,175 | 39,877 | |
| Investment portfolio | 463,913 | 305,526 | -31,159 | 26,582 | 74,395 | 420,677 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 17,708 | 8,612 | |||||
| Other net liabilities | -39,392 | -47,458 | |||||
| Total net asset value | 442,229 | 381,831 |
Attributable to currency exchange differences.
Includes all companies individually valued at less than 1% of the total portfolio.
* The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float weighted equity index that consists of indices in 24 emerging economies.
The investment portfolio stated at market value (KUSD) at December 31, 2023
21%
TransferGo's outlook remains strong with sequentially improving gross profit margins and bottom line profitability in sight. In 4Q23, the value of our position in TransferGo (+65% YoY) decreases by USD 3.9 mln (-13%) QoQ to USD 27.0 mln, which reflects a contraction in multiples compared to last quarter.
Creditas posted a 16.3% revenue increase YoY in 3Q23, reaching BRL 482 mln. With a focus on profitability, they leveraged falling interest rates to enhance the gross profit margin. Solid credit quality, evidenced by the lowest cost of credit since 2021, coupled with strategic capital strengthening, positions Creditas to deliver profitable growth in 2024.
Juspay introduces SAFE 2.0, a refined SDK (software development kit) for an enhanced payment experience. SAFE 2.0 ensures up to 10% success rate improvement and exemplifies Juspay commitment to setting a new standard in seamless and secure payments.
Juspay, one of the strongest performers in the portfolio with consistently high growth rates and improving take rates, saw a USD 7.5 mln (+11%) valuation uplift QoQ, mainly driven by a recovery in publicly listed payment comps and operational performance.
Konfío was the single strongest positive NAV contributor during 4Q23, with a valuation uplift of USD 15.5 mln (+19%) QoQ. The valuation change was, for the second consecutive quarter, driven by positive moves in the underlying comps set together with a continued positive revenue outlook.
Creditas is building an asset focused ecosystem that supports customers in three essential aspects: living (home), mobility (transport) and earning (salary) by providing fintech, insurtech and consumer solutions. One of LatAm's leading private fintech plays, Creditas is on a clear path towards IPO.
In 3Q23 VEF made a follow-on investment of USD 5.0 mln into Creditas as part of a convertible round taking the total invested amount in Creditas to USD 108 mln.
Solfácil is building a digital ecosystem for solar energy adoption in Brazil. It offers a holistic solution covering solar equipment procurement and distribution, financing and insurance solutions for the end user, and proprietary IoT technology to optimise monitoring and service post installation.
In 1H22, VEF invested USD 20.0 mln into Solfácil, participating in its USD 130 mln Series C round led by QED and also saw participation from SoftBank and existing investors.
Founded in 2020, Gringo is building a "super-app" for drivers in Brazil and currently offers vehicle-documentation related services, credit and insurance solutions. Gringo is focused on improving drivers' vehicle ownership journey in Brazil, which is currently riddled with pain points driven by analogue processes, massive paperwork and broken legacy systems.
In 3Q23, VEF invested an additional USD 3.0 mln into Gringo as part of its Series C round, led by Valor Capital. The round also saw participation from other existing investors. In total, VEF has invested USD 15.2 mln into Gringo.
Nibo is the leading accounting SaaS provider in Brazil, transforming the way accountants and SMEs interact. Nibo services over 400,000 SMEs through 4,000+ accountants on their platform.
Since VEF's initial investment into Nibo in 2017 VEF made two follow-on investments in 2019 and 2020 and has in total invested USD 6.5 mln.
Solfácil's CEO, Fabio Carrara, participated in The J Curve podcast and shared key strategies for excelling in Brazil's solar energy market, from seizing market timing to navigating commoditization. Click on the link above and discover the opportunities, profits, and challenges in Brazil's solar space, and Solfácil's commitment to sustainable growth.
VEF stake: 18.3%
Share of VEF's portfolio: 1.8%
FinanZero is the leading online credit marketplace in Brazil, acting as an independent broker to give millions of customers access to credit from a network of over 80 lenders at the best rates and terms in the market in one search.
VEF made its initial investment into FinanZero in 2016, with the latest follow-on investment of USD 1.0 mln taking place in 2Q22. In total, VEF has invested USD 5.2 mln into FinanZero.
BlackBuck is the largest online trucking platform in India digitizing fleet operations for truckers (payments solutions around tolls and fuel) It also operates a marketplace matching trucks with relevant loads and offers used commercial vehicle financing on the platform. BlackBuck represents VEF's first investment in the 'embedded finance' space.
Rupeek is one of India's leading asset-backed digital lending platform offering low interest rate doorstep gold loans and gold backed credit cards to consumers. Rupeek is building products to make credit accessible to Indian households, which hold over 25,000 tonnes of gold worth c. USD 1.5 tln.
In 2Q23, Rupeek raised an additional USD 5.2 mln to fund its growth plans. In total, VEF has invested USD 13.9 mln into Rupeek.
| Fair value (USD): |
|---|
| 74.1 mln |
Share of VEF's portfolio: 16.0%
VEF stake: 10.2%
Juspay is India's leading payment technology company offering a unifying layer of products and value-added services to merchants, thereby enabling them to improve their conversion rates. Juspay has played a key role in India's payment transformation and is present on 300 mln+ smartphones and processing USD 100 bln+ annualized TPV.
VEF has made a cumulative investment of USD 21.1 mln into Juspay, investing USD 13.0 mln leading its broader Series B round in 2020 and investing USD 8.1 mln in its Series C round in 2022.
Share of VEF's portfolio: 5.8%
VEF stake: 11.9%
TransferGo provides low-cost, fast, reliable digital money transfer services to migrants across Europe. Customers pay up to 90% less compared to using banks and have their money delivered securely in minutes.
VEF first invested in TransferGo in 2Q16 and has invested a total of USD 13.9 mln into the company.
Konfío builds digital banking and software tools to boost SME growth and productivity, offering working capital loans, credit cards and digital payments solutions.
VEF has invested a total of USD 56.5 mln in Konfío since 2Q18, most recently participating in Konfío's USD 110 mln Series E2 round led by Tarsadia Capital in 3Q21.
During 1Q23, no gross investments in financial assets have been made (1Q22: USD 32.2 mln).
During 2Q23, no gross investments in financial assets have been made (2Q22: USD 6.6 mln).
During 3Q23 VEF invested USD 8.0 mln into the current portfolio, USD 5.0 mln was invested into Creditas in form of a convertible note and USD 3.0 mln was invested into Gringo (3Q22: USD 2.9 mln).
During 4Q23, no gross investments in financial assets have been made (4Q22: USD 5.0 mln).
Gross divestments in financial assets during FY23 were USD 39.2 mln, of which all relates to divestments in liquidity investments (FY22: USD 42.0 mln).
VEF AB (publ)'s share capital per December 31, 2023, is distributed among 1,093,199,255 shares with a par value of SEK 0.01 per share. For more information on the share capital please refer to Note 5.
At the annual general meeting of the Company on May 9, 2023, the Board's mandate to buy back own shares was renewed. It was also decided that the Company's 12,824,243 repurchased shares would be retired, which took place on May 15. The Company holds no shares in treasury at the end of the period.
During FY23, the result from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss amounted to USD 74.4 mln (FY22: -369.9).
During 4Q23, the result from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss amounted to USD 26.6 mln (4Q22: -56.2).
Financial markets closed the year strongly, driven by expectations of lower interest rates in 2024 and beyond. Tech stocks in general, and LatAm listed fintech in particular, had strong performance in 4Q23. Key drivers of overall NAV performance were expansion of peer valuation multiples and robust underlying portfolio performance, with continued moderated revenue growth a reflection of plans to reach break-even at a majority of portfolio companies.
The liquid assets of the Group, defined as cash and bank deposits, amounted to USD 17.7 mln on December 31, 2023 (YE22: 8.6). The Company also has placements in money market funds as part of its liquidity management operations. As of December 31, 2023, the liquidity placements are valued at USD 3.9 mln (YE22: 39.9).
The parent company, VEF AB (publ), is the holding company of the Group. The net result for FY23 was SEK 100.2 mln (FY22: 24.0). VEF AB (publ) is the parent of three wholly owned subsidiaries: VEF Cyprus Limited, VEF Fintech Ireland Limited and VEF UK Ltd. VEF AB (publ) is the direct shareholder of three portfolio companies (BlackBuck, Juspay and Rupeek).
With 2022 behind us replete with market and sector headwinds, 2023 ended on a much more optimistic note, particularly within the listed fintech space. During 4Q23, the global fintech indices ARKF and FINX that VEF is tracking, experienced outsize returns of 42% and 27% respectively. Brazil, a VEF key market, is well into its monetary easing cycle with 200 bps of cumulative reductions during 2023, and more expected in 2024, providing a tailwind to listed LatAm fintech names which are key portfolio comps for VEF.
Venture markets are starting to see a lagged benefit from these trends with increased activity in investing across stages, new fund launches and most importantly exits (M&A, IPO and secondary sales) occurring again. Despite this favourable backdrop, VEF shares continue to trade at a deep discount to the latest reported NAV, consistent with many investment company peers around the world. VEF's financial position remains comfortable with a solid balance sheet and a USD 21.6 mln cash position at the end of the year, more than sufficient to support current portfolio over the coming twelve-months period. Importantly, 94% of our active portfolio already are or have the capacity to reach breakeven without additional funding, the remaining 6% have a weighted cash runway of 21 months.
| KUSD | Note | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 4 | 74,395 | -369,936 | 26,582 | -56,184 |
| Coupon income | – | 410 | – | 117 | |
| Other income | 18 | 193 | – | 14 | |
| Administrative and operating expenses | -7,116 | -7,404 | -2,052 | -1,277 | |
| Operating result | 67,297 | -376,737 | 24,530 | -57,330 | |
| Financial income and expenses | |||||
| Interest income | 531 | 21 | 322 | 21 | |
| Interest expense | -7,966 | -3,009 | -3,798 | -1,224 | |
| Currency exchange gains/losses, net | 336 | 2,397 | -1,619 | -2,983 | |
| Net financial items | -7,099 | -591 | -5,095 | -4,186 | |
| Result before tax | 60,198 | -377,328 | 19,435 | -61,516 | |
| Taxation | -132 | -31 | -19 | – | |
| Net result for the period | 60,066 | -377,359 | 19,416 | -61,516 | |
| Earnings per share, USD | 9 | 0.06 | -0.36 | 0.02 | -0.06 |
| Diluted earnings per share, USD | 9 | 0.06 | -0.36 | 0.02 | -0.06 |
The Group have no items to account for as other comprehensive income and therefore the net result for the period is equal to the total comprehensive income for the period.
| KUSD | Note | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Tangible non-current assets | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 100 | 156 | |
| Total tangible non-current assets | 100 | 156 | |
| Financial non-current assets | |||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 4 | ||
| Equity financial assets | 460,020 | 380,800 | |
| Liquid financial assets | 3,893 | 39,877 | |
| Other financial assets | 35 | 32 | |
| Total financial non-current assets | 463,948 | 420,709 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Tax receivables | 277 | 64 | |
| Other current receivables | 191 | 449 | |
| Prepaid expenses | 123 | 104 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 17,708 | 8,612 | |
| Total current assets | 18,299 | 9,229 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 482,347 | 430,094 | |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (including net result for the financial period) | 442,229 | 381,831 | |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Long-term liabilities | 6 | 38,891 | 46,979 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 38,891 | 46,979 | |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Accounts payable | 40 | 76 | |
| Tax liabilities | 64 | – | |
| Other current liabilities | 195 | 241 | |
| Accrued expenses | 928 | 967 | |
| Total current liabilities | 1,227 | 1,284 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 482,347 | 430,094 |
| Note | Share capital |
Additional paid in capital |
Retained earnings |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,308 | 97,440 | 662,980 | 761,728 | |
| – | – | -377,359 | -377,359 | |
| – | 12 | – | 12 | |
| 10 | 350 | – | 360 | |
| – | -2,910 | – | -2,910 | |
| 1,318 | 94,892 | 285,621 | 381,831 | |
| 1,318 | 94,892 | 285,621 | 381,831 | |
| – | – | 60,066 | 60,066 | |
| -12 | -2,899 | – | -2,912 | |
| 12 | 2,899 | – | 2,912 | |
| Balance at Dec 31, 2023 | 1,318 | 95,224 | 345,687 | 442,229 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - Share based long-term incentive program | 8 | – | 326 | – | 326 |
| - Employee share option scheme | 7 | – | 6 | – | 6 |
| KUSD | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Result before tax | 60,198 | -377,328 | 19,435 | -61,516 |
| Adjustment for non-cash items: | ||||
| Interest income and expense, net | 7,435 | 2,988 | 3,476 | 1,203 |
| Currency exchange gains/-losses, net | -336 | -2,397 | 1,619 | 2,983 |
| Depreciations | 56 | -54 | 15 | -145 |
| Result from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | -74,395 | 369,936 | -26,582 | 56,184 |
| Other non-cash items affecting profit or loss | 333 | 366 | 82 | 93 |
| Adjustment for cash items: | ||||
| Coupon income | – | -410 | – | -117 |
| Change in current receivables | -745 | -1,727 | -722 | 137 |
| Change in current liabilities | -103 | -52 | -297 | 241 |
| Adjustments of cash flow in operating activities | -7,557 | -8,678 | -2,974 | -937 |
| Investments in financial assets | -8,000 | -81,660 | – | -5,000 |
| Sales of financial assets | 39,159 | 42,000 | 25,000 | 6,000 |
| Coupon income | – | 410 | – | 117 |
| Interest received | 531 | 21 | 322 | 21 |
| Tax paid | -70 | -65 | – | -65 |
| Net cash flow from/used in operating activities | 24,063 | -47,972 | 22,348 | 136 |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Interest paid on sustainability bonds | -7,521 | -1,902 | -3,842 | -994 |
| Proceeds from sustainability bonds | 38,278 | 53,080 | 38,278 | – |
| Redemption of sustainability bonds | -48,483 | – | -48,483 | – |
| Buybacks of own shares | – | -2,910 | – | -1,651 |
| Proceeds from new share issue through employee options | – | 10 | – | – |
| Net cash flow from/used in financing activities | -17,726 | 48,278 | -14,047 | -2,645 |
| Cash flow for the period | 6,337 | 306 | 8,301 | -2,509 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 8,612 | 11,131 | 6,729 | 10,740 |
| Exchange gains/losses on cash and cash equivalents | 2,759 | -2,825 | 2,678 | 381 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 17,708 | 8,612 | 17,708 | 8,612 |
VEF regularly uses alternative performance measures to enhance comparability from period to period and to give deeper information and provide meaningful supplemental information to analysts, investors, and other parties.
It is important to know that not all companies calculate alternative performance measures identically, therefore these measurements have limitations and should not be used as a substitute for measures of performance in accordance with IFRS.
Below you find our presentation of the APMs. For more information on how the APMs are calculated, see Note 9.
| Note | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity ratio | 9 | 91.7% | 88.8% |
| Net asset value, USD | 9 | 442,229,211 | 381,830,589 |
| Exchange rate at balance sheet date, SEK/USD | 10.04 | 10.43 | |
| Net asset value/share, USD | 9 | 0.42 | 0.37 |
| Net asset value/share, SEK | 9 | 4.26 | 3.82 |
| Net asset value, SEK | 9 | 4,440,676,513 | 3,981,466,381 |
| Share price, SEK | 1.84 | 2.45 | |
| Traded premium/discount(-) to NAV | 9 | -56.9% | -35.8% |
| Weighted average number of shares for the financial period | 9 | 1,041,865,735 | 1,045,052,785 |
| Weighted average number of shares for the financial period, fully diluted | 9 | 1,041,865,735 | 1,045,052,785 |
| Number of shares at balance sheet date | 9 | 1,041,865,735 | 1,041,865,735 |
| Number of shares at balance sheet date, fully diluted | 9 | 1,041,865,735 | 1,041,865,735 |
| KSEK | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 219,153 | 95,664 | -14,337 | -97,935 |
| Coupon income | – | 4,174 | – | 1,199 |
| Other income | 3,369 | 156 | – | 17 |
| Administrative and operating expenses | -42,236 | -49,045 | -12,488 | -8,471 |
| Operating result | 180,286 | 50,949 | -26,825 | -105,190 |
| Financial income and expenses | ||||
| Interest income | 4,652 | 216 | 3,150 | 216 |
| Interest expense | -82,170 | -31,941 | -38,872 | -12,972 |
| Currency exchange gains/losses, net | -2,594 | 4,745 | -4,288 | -583 |
| Net financial items | -80,112 | -26,980 | -40,010 | -13,339 |
| Result before tax | 100,174 | 23,969 | -66,835 | -118,529 |
| Taxation | – | – | – | – |
| Net result for the period | 100,174 | 23,969 | -66,835 | -118,529 |
The Parent Company have no items to account for as other comprehensive income and therefore the net result for the period is equal to the total comprehensive income for the period.
| KSEK | Note | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Financial non-current assets | |||
| Shares in subsidiaries | 2,519,361 | 2,400,800 | |
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | |||
| Equity financial assets | 894,463 | 725,327 | |
| Liquid financial assets | 39,089 | 415,811 | |
| Other financial assets | 50 | 50 | |
| Total financial non-current assets | 3,452,963 | 3,541,988 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Tax receivables | 245 | 245 | |
| Other current receivables | 1,740 | 4,310 | |
| Other current receivables, Group | 6,352 | 9,746 | |
| Prepaid expenses | 1,136 | 956 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 171,628 | 74,592 | |
| Total current assets | 181,101 | 89,849 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 3,634,064 | 3,631,837 | |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (including net result for the financial period) | 5 | 3,232,214 | 3,128,670 |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Long-term liabilities | 6 | 390,000 | 488,750 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 390,000 | 488,750 | |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Accounts payable | 398 | 649 | |
| Other current liabilities, Group | 3,938 | 2,442 | |
| Other current liabilities | 828 | 1,463 | |
| Accrued expenses | 6,686 | 9,863 | |
| Total current liabilities | 11,850 | 14,417 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 3,634,064 | 3,631,837 |
| of changes in | equity |
|---|---|
| KSEK | Note | Share capital |
Additional paid in capital |
Retained earnings |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at Jan 1, 2022 | 10,963 | 849,376 | 2,272,233 | 3,132,572 | |
| Net result for the period | – | – | 23,969 | 23,969 | |
| Value of employee services: | |||||
| - Employee share option scheme | – | 122 | – | 122 | |
| - Share based long-term incentive program | 104 | 3,590 | – | 3,694 | |
| Buyback of own shares | – | -31,687 | – | -31,687 | |
| Balance at Dec 31, 2022 | 11,067 | 821,401 | 2,296,202 | 3,128,670 |
| KSEK | Note | Share capital |
|---|---|---|
| Value of employee services: | ||
| Transactions with owners: | ||
| Value of employee services: | ||
| Balance at Jan 1, 2023 | 11,067 | 821,401 | 2,296,202 | 3,128,670 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net result for the period | – | – | 100,174 | 100,174 | |
| Transactions with owners: | |||||
| Retiring of shares | -135 | -31,559 | -7 | -31,700 | |
| Bonus issue | 135 | 31,565 | – | 31,700 | |
| Value of employee services: | |||||
| - Employee share option scheme | 7 | – | 66 | – | 66 |
| - Share based long-term incentive program | 8 | – | 3,304 | – | 3,304 |
| Balance at Dec 31, 2023 | 11,067 | 824,777 | 2,396,370 | 3,232,214 |
(Expressed in KUSD unless indicated otherwise)
VEF AB (publ) was incorporated on December 7, 2020 and the registered office is at Mäster Samuelsgatan 1, 111 44 Stockholm, Sweden. The common shares of VEF AB (publ) are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market with the ticker VEFAB. The common shares of VEF AB (publ) replaced the Swedish Depository Receipts representing shares in VEF Ltd. With effect as from July 5, 2021, in connection with the transfer of domicile of the group from Bermuda to Sweden.
As of December 31, 2023, the VEF Group consists of the Swedish Parent Company VEF AB (publ) and three wholly owned subsidiaries: VEF Cyprus Limited, VEF Fintech Ireland Limited and VEF UK Ltd. VEF Service AB was liquidated in 2Q23. VEF Cyprus Limited act as the main investment vehicle for the group, holding twelve of fifteen investments at balance date. VEF AB (publ) holds the remaining three (BlackBuck, Juspay and Rupeek) and act as a service company, together with VEF Fintech Ireland Limited and VEF UK Ltd, providing business and investment support services to the Group.
The financial year is January 1–December 31.
The Parent Company VEF AB (publ) is a public limited liability company, incorporated in Sweden and operating under Swedish law. VEF AB (publ) is the holding company of the Group and directly owns all the companies in the Group. The net result for FY23 was SEK 100.2 mln (FY22: 24.0). VEF AB (publ) was incorporated on December 7, 2020. The parent company has four employees per December 31, 2023.
This interim report has, for the Group, been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The financial reporting for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Accounting for legal entities, issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board.
Under Swedish company regulations it is not allowed to report the Parent Company results in any other currency than SEK or EUR and consequently the Parent Company's financial information is reported in SEK and not the Group's reporting currency of USD.
The accounting principles in the 2022 Annual Report sets out the principles for the Group and the Parent company.
For a detailed account of risks associated with investing in VEF and VEF's business, please see the 2022 Annual Report, Note 2.
Related party transactions for the period are of the same character as described in the 2022 Annual Report. During the period VEF has recognized the following related party transactions:
| Operating expenses | Current liabilities | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2023 | FY 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | |
| Key management and Board of Directors ¹ | 3,076 | 2,887 | – | – |
The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date. A market is regarded as active if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from an exchange, dealer, broker, industry company, pricing service, or regulatory agency, and those prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm's length basis. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Group is the current bid price. These instruments are included in Level 1. The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. These valuation techniques maximize the use of observable market data where it is available and rely as little as possible on entity specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to determine the fair value of an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in Level 2. If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in Level 3.
Investments in assets that are not traded on any market will be held at fair value determined by recent transactions made at prevailing market conditions or different valuation models depending on the characteristics of the company as well as the nature and risks of the investment. These different techniques may include discounted cash flow valuation (DCF), exit-multiple valuation also referred to as leveraged buyout (LBO) valuation, asset-based valuation as well as forward looking multiples valuation based on comparable traded companies (peer companies). Usually, transaction-based valuations are kept unchanged for a period of twelve months unless there is cause for a significant change in valuation. After twelve months, the fair value for non-traded assets will normally be derived through any of the models described above.
The validity of valuations based on a transaction is inevitably eroded over time, since the price at which the investment was made reflects the conditions that existed on the transaction date. At each reporting date, possible changes or events subsequent to the relevant transaction are assessed and if this assessment implies a change in the investment's fair value, the valuation is adjusted accordingly. The transaction-based valuations are also frequently assessed using multiples of comparable traded companies for each unlisted investment or other valuation models when warranted.
VEF follows a structured process in assessing the valuation of its unlisted investments. VEF evaluates company specific and external data relating to each specific investment on an ongoing basis. The data is then assessed at quarterly valuation meetings by senior management. If internal or external factors are deemed to be significant, further assessment is undertaken and the specific investment is revalued to the best fair value estimate. Revaluations are first reviewed by the audit committee and later approved by the Board in connection with the Company's financial reports.
The fair value of financial instruments is measured by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy:
• Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either
• Level 3 – Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).
Investments are moved between levels in the fair value hierarchy when the management finds the best suitable valuation technique has changed and that the current applied technique results in a new classification in the fair value hierarchy compared to the prior period.
As per December 31, 2023, VEF has a liquidity management portfolio of listed money market funds that are classified as Level 1 investments.
The investments in Creditas, Konfío, Juspay, TransferGo, Solfácil, Nibo and BlackBuck are classified as Level 3 investments. The remaining smaller portfolio companies are either classified as Level 2 or Level 3 investments. During the quarter no companies have been transferred between Level 2 and Level 3.
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance Jan 1 | 269,214 | 25,794 |
| Transfers from Level 2 to Level 31 | 75,056 | 605,712 |
| Transfers from Level 3 to Level 21 | -2,637 | – |
| Change in fair value | 83,966 | -362,292 |
| Closing balance | 425,599 | 269,214 |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total balance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 3,893 | 34,421 | 425,599 | 463,913 |
| of which: | ||||
| Liquidity placements | 3,893 | – | – | 3,893 |
| Shares | – | 34,421 | 391,808 | 426,229 |
| Convertibles and SAFE notes | – | – | 33,791 | 33,791 |
| Total assets | 3,893 | 34,421 | 425,599 | 463,913 |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total balance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 39,877 | 111,586 | 269,214 | 420,677 |
| of which: | ||||
| Liquidity placements | 39,877 | – | – | 39,877 |
| Shares | – | 111,586 | 251,085 | 362,671 |
| Convertibles and SAFE notes | – | – | 18,129 | 18,129 |
| Total assets | 39,877 | 111,586 | 269,214 | 420,677 |
| Company | Valuation method | Date latest transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FinanZero | Latest transaction | 3Q23 | |
| Gringo | Latest transaction | 3Q23 | |
| Rupeek | Latest transaction | 2Q23 |
Holdings classified as Level 2 investments are valued based on the latest transaction in the company, on market terms. The validity of valuations based on a transaction is inevitably eroded over time, since the price at which the investment was made reflects the conditions that existed on the transaction date. At each reporting date, possible changes or events subsequent to the relevant transaction are assessed and if this assessment implies a change in the investment's fair value, the valuation is adjusted accordingly. The transaction-based valuations are frequently assessed using multiples of comparable traded companies for each unlisted investment or other valuation models. When transaction-based valuations of unlisted holdings are used, no material event is deemed to have occurred in the specific portfolio company that would suggest that the transaction-based value is no longer valid. The majority of the holdings valued on the basis of the latest transactions demonstrate strong revenue growth profiles and are set to deliver growth broadly in line with their respective business plans on which the latest transaction was based.
Creditas, Konfío, Juspay, TransferGo, Solfácil, Nibo and BlackBuck are all valued on the basis of a twelve-months (NTM) forward looking revenue and/or gross profit multiple. Inputs used for each valuation include risk adjusted revenue and earnings forecasts, local currency moves and listed peer group revenue and/or gross profit multiples as of December 31, 2023.
The difference in fair value change between the portfolio companies is dependent on relative revenue and/or gross profit forecasts in each company as well as moves in the relevant peer group and moving exchange rates. Peers used in the 4Q23 peer set include a mix of listed emerging and developed market companies representing accounting SaaS and BNPL companies, solar companies, fast growth payments companies and a range of Latin American fintech companies. The NTM multiples across the different peer groups per company and valuation range from 0.5x to 17.5x revenues and 2.3–19.6x gross profit. As a standard process, the median of each group is used, and in applicable cases VEF will adjust the resulting multiple based on prevailing local market conditions, sector and company specific factors, applying discounts or premiums to reflect the fair value of the company.
Below table summarizes the sensitivity of the assets value to changes in the underlying multiple used for the valuation.
Sensitivity analysis of valuations based on changes in peer group multiples used
| Peer group range valuation method | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company | Revenue multiple | Gross profit multiple | -15% | -10% | -5% | 0% | +5% | +10% | +15% |
| Creditas | 0.5–8.4x | 2.3–19.6x | 161,669 | 170,722 | 179,775 | 188,828 | 197,881 | 206,934 | 215,987 |
| Konfío | 0.5–3.7x | – | 82,316 | 86,660 | 91,004 | 95,349 | 99,693 | 104,037 | 108,381 |
| Juspay | 3.5–17.5x | – | 63,641 | 67,111 | 70,582 | 74,053 | 77,524 | 80,995 | 84,465 |
| TransferGo | 2.0–5.6x | 4.3–7.5x | 23,231 | 24,486 | 25,741 | 26,996 | 28,250 | 29,505 | 30,760 |
| Solfácil | 0.5–4.4x | 2.3–18.8x | 13,313 | 14,085 | 14,856 | 15,628 | 16,400 | 17,171 | 17,943 |
| Nibo | 8.2–10.8x | – | 10,921 | 11,517 | 12,112 | 12,708 | 13,303 | 13,899 | 14,495 |
| BlackBuck | 6.4–6.9x | – | 6,279 | 6,618 | 6,957 | 7,296 | 7,635 | 7,974 | 8,313 |
Change in financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
| Company | Jan 1, 2023 | Investments/ (divestments), net |
Fair value change |
Dec 31, 2023 | Percentage of portfolio |
VEF ownership stake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creditas | 193,076 | 5,000 | -9,249 | 188,828 | 40.7% | 8.7% |
| Konfío | 40,146 | – | 55,203 | 95,349 | 20.6% | 10.3% |
| Juspay | 47,471 | – | 26,582 | 74,053 | 16.0% | 10.2% |
| TransferGo | 16,347 | – | 10,649 | 26,996 | 5.8% | 11.9% |
| Gringo | 12,250 | 3,000 | 2,040 | 17,289 | 3.7% | 9.8% |
| Solfácil | 20,000 | – | -4,372 | 15,628 | 3.4% | 2.6% |
| Nibo | 6,817 | – | 5,891 | 12,708 | 2.7% | 20.1% |
| FinanZero | 8,085 | – | 310 | 8,395 | 1.8% | 18.3% |
| Rupeek | 15,195 | – | -7,468 | 7,727 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| BlackBuck | 6,894 | – | 402 | 7,296 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Other1 | 14,519 | – | -8,768 | 5,751 | 1.2% | |
| Liquidity investments | 39,877 | -39,159 | 3,175 | 3,893 | 0.8% | |
| Total | 420,677 | -31,159 | 74,395 | 463,913 |
Per December 31, 2023, a total of 500,000 options are outstanding, of which none to the Managing Director. In 3Q23, 500,000 options were exercised by a former employee but no new shares were issued since the exercise took place on a cash basis.
| Option grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Maturity date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Option price at grant date, SEK | 0.34 |
| Share price at grant date, SEK | 2.95 |
| Exercise price, SEK | 3.69 |
| Volatility | 22.80% |
| Risk free interest rate | -0.29% |
| No. of options granted | 500,000 |
For more information on the option plan, please see Note 8 in the 2022 Annual Report.
During 4Q23, VEF issued sustainability bonds of three years, to the amount of SEK 500 mln, within a frame of SEK 1,000 mln. VEF holds SEK 100 mln of the bonds. The bonds carry a floating coupon of 3m Stibor + 650 bps with interest paid quarterly. The bonds are due in December 2026. The bonds are trading on the Open Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and will be listed on the sustainable bond list of Nasdaq Stockholm. In connection with the issuance of the 2023/2026 bonds the outstanding 2022/2025 bonds were redeemed in full.
VEF AB (publ)'s share capital per December 31, 2023, is distributed among 1,093,199,255 shares with a par value of SEK 0.01 per share as set out in the table below. Each share of the Company carries one vote. The common shares trade on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market, Mid Cap-segment.
The convertible shares of Class C 2020, Class C 2021 and Class C 2022 are held by management and key personnel of VEF under the Company's long-term incentive programs. The Class C shares are redeemable pursuant to the terms set out in VEF's articles of association.
| Share class | Number of shares | Number of votes | Share capital (SEK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common shares1 | 1,041,865,735 | 1,041,865,735 | 10,540,805 |
| Class C 2020 | 32,751,250 | 32,751,250 | 331,352 |
| Class C 2021 | 8,229,375 | 8,229,375 | 83,259 |
| Class C 2022 | 10,352,895 | 10,352,895 | 104,743 |
| Total | 1,093,199,255 | 1,093,199,255 | 11,060,159 |
In May, 2023, 12 824 243 repurchased common shares were retired. The Company holds no shares in treasury.
Includes all companies individually valued at less than 1% of the total portfolio.
| LTIP 2020 | LTIP 2021 | LTIP 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance measurement period | Jan 2020–Dec 2024 | Jan 2021–Dec 2025 | Jan 2022–Dec 2026 |
| Vesting period | Nov 2020–Dec 2024 Sept 2021–Dec 2025 Aug 2022–Dec 2024 | ||
| Maximum no of shares, Managing Director | 13,300,000 | 3,325,000 | 3,325,000 |
| Maximum no of shares, others | 19,451,250 | 4,904,375 | 7,027,895 |
| Maximum no of shares, total | 32,751,250 | 8,229,375 | 10,352,895 |
| Maximum dilution | 3.05% | 0.78% | 0.98% |
| Share price on grant date, SEK | 3.14 | 4.34 | 2.31 |
| Share price on grant date, USD | 0.36 | – | – |
| Plan share price on grant date, SEK1 | 0.37 | 0.62 | 0.10 |
| Plan share price on grant date, USD1 | 0.04 | – | – |
| Total employee benefit expense excl. bonuses paid and social taxes |
LTIP 2020 2 | LTIP 2021 2 | LTIP 2022 2 |
| 2023 | 187 | 103 | 31 |
| 2022 | 204 | 131 | 14 |
| 2021 | 201 | 22 | – |
| 2020 | 31 | – | – |
| Total accumulated | 623 | 256 | 45 |
There are three running LTIP programs for management and key personnel in the VEF Group. All three running programs, LTIP 2020, 2021 and 2022 are linked to the long-term performance of both the Company's NAV and of the VEF share price. For more information on the LTIPs, please see Note 8 in the 2022 Annual Report.
The difference in common share price and plan share price derive from that plan share price has been calculated using the Monte Carlo method applying the performance criterias applicable in the terms for the long-term incentive programme and the current share price at grant date.
The total IFRS 2 expense does not include subsidy for acquisition and taxes arisen.
| FY 2023 | FY 2022 | 4Q 2023 | 4Q 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share, USD | ||||
| Weighted average number of shares | 1,041,865,735 1,045,052,785 1,041,865,735 1,045,052,785 | |||
| Result for the period | 60,065,547 -377,358,503 | 19,415,561 | -61,515,719 | |
| Earnings per share, USD | 0.06 | -0.36 | 0.02 | -0.06 |
| Diluted earnings per share, USD | ||||
| Diluted weighted average number of shares | 1,041,865,735 1,045,052,785 1,041,865,735 1,045,052,785 | |||
| Result for the period | 60,065,547 -377,358,503 | 19,415,561 | -61,515,719 | |
| Diluted earnings per share, USD | 0.06 | -0.36 | 0.02 | -0.06 |
No significant events have taken place after the end of the period.
Shareholders' equity in percent in relation to total assets.
Net value of all assets on the balance sheet, equal to the shareholders' equity.
Net asset value/share is defined as shareholders' equity divided by total number of shares outstanding at the end of the period.
Traded premium/discount to NAV is defined as the share price divided to the net asset value/share.
Total number of outstanding common shares at balance day. Class C shares issued to participants under the Company's LTIP are not treated as outstanding common shares and thus are not included in the calculation, but they are however recognized as an increase in shareholder's equity. Repurchased common shares held in treasury by the Company is neither included in calculation.
When calculating the number of shares outstanding fully diluted, the number of common shares outstanding is adjusted to consider the effects of potential dilutive common shares that have been offered to employees, originating during the reported periods from share-based incentive programs. Dilutions from share-based incentive programs affect the number of shares and only occur when the incentive program performance conditions of the respective programs are fulfilled.
| Equity ratio | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Net asset value/shareholders equity, USD | 442,229,211 | 381,830,589 | |
| Total assets, USD | 482,345,699 430,093,844 | ||
| Equity ratio | 91.7% | 88.8% | |
| Net asset value, USD | 442,229,211 | 381,830,589 | |
| Net asset value, SEK | |||
| Net asset value, USD | 442,229,211 | 381,830,589 | |
| SEK/USD | 10.04 | 10.43 | |
| Net asset value, SEK | 4,440,676,513 3,981,466,381 | ||
| Net asset value/share, USD | |||
| Net asset value, USD | 442,229,211 | 381,830,589 | |
| Number of outstanding shares | 1,041,865,735 1,041,865,735 | ||
| Net asset value/share, USD | 0.42 | 0.37 | |
| Net asset value/share, SEK | |||
| Net asset value, USD | 442,229,211 | 381,830,589 | |
| SEK/USD | 10.04 | 10.43 | |
| Net asset value, SEK | 4,440,676,513 3,981,466,381 | ||
| Number of outstanding shares | 1,041,865,735 1,041,865,735 | ||
| Net asset value/share, SEK | 4.26 | 3.82 | |
| Premium/discount(–) to NAV | |||
| Net asset value, USD | 442,229,211 | 381,830,589 | |
| SEK/USD | 10.04 | 10.43 | |
| Net asset value, SEK | 4,440,676,513 3,981,466,381 | ||
| Number of outstanding shares | 1,041,865,735 1,041,865,735 | ||
| Net asset value/share, SEK | 4.26 | 3.82 | |
| Share price, SEK | 1.84 | 2.45 | |
| Premium/discount(–) to NAV | -56.9% | -35.8% | |
Total book value of financial assets held at fair value through profit and loss.
When calculating diluted earnings per share, the average number of common shares is adjusted to consider the effects of potential dilutive common shares that have been offered to employees, originating during the reported periods from share-based incentive programs. Dilutions from share-based incentive programs affect the number of shares and only occur when the incentive program performance conditions of the respective programs are fulfilled.
Result for the period divided with the average number of outstanding common shares. Class C shares issued to participants under the Company's LTIP are not treated as outstanding common shares and thus are not included in the weighted calculation, but they are however recognized as an increase in shareholder's equity. Repurchased common shares held in treasury by the Company is neither included in the calculation.
VEF's financial report for the period January 1, 2024–March 31, 2024, will be published on April 17, 2024. VEF's financial report for the period January 1, 2024–June 30, 2024, will be published on July 17, 2024. VEF's financial report for the period January 1, 2024–September 30, 2024, will be published on October 23, 2024. VEF's financial report for the period January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024, will be published on January 22, 2025.
The annual general meeting of VEF is planned to take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The annual report will be available on the Company's website (vef.vc) from March 28, 2024.
January 24, 2024
David Nangle Managing Director
This information is information that VEF AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out below, at 2024-01-24 08:00 CET.
For further information, visit vef.vc or contact:
Kim Ståhl CFO
Tel +46 8 545 015 50 Email [email protected]
This report has not been subject to review by the Company's auditors.
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