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1 17 JULY Länsförsäkringar Bank Interim report January THE PERIOD IN BRIEF, GROUP Operating profit increased 31% to SEK 559 M (428) and the return on equity strengthened to 8.8% (8.0). Net interest income increased 17% to SEK 1,411 M (1,208). CUSTOMER TREND Number of customers, 000s 1, Operating income increased 13% to SEK 1,323 M (1,168). 700 Operating expenses excluding impairment increased 6% to SEK 733 M (690). Loan losses amounted to SEK 0 M ( 23), net, corresponding to loan losses of 0.00% ( 0.03) Business volumes increased 13% to SEK bn (334.2). Deposits increased 8% to SEK 78.3 bn (72.8). Lending increased 14% to SEK bn (167.2). The Core Tier 1 ratio amounted to 19.9% (15.4*) on 30. In, Länsförsäkringar Bank issued an Additional Tier 1 Capital loan (AT1) in SEK of a nominal SEK 1.2 bn. Länsförsäkringar Bank s rating for long-term funding from Moody s was upgraded to A1 and for short-term funding to P-1. CARD TREND Card trend, 000s The Bank Group received permission from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority to change its IRB model and change the limit for retail exposures. Figures in parentheses pertain to the same period in. *Pertains to 31 March. OPERATING PROFIT AND RETURN ON EQUITY % RIKARD JOSEFSON, PRESIDENT OF LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK: Länsförsäkringar Bank continued to report a strong performance with increased business volumes in all product segments and a favourable trend in operating profit, driven by strong net interest income and solid cost control. Growth in lending remains characterised by high credit quality and loan losses are very low. However, it is important that the macroeconomic risks related to household indebtedness is managed and we welcome additional initiatives that could result in a stronger amortization culture. We remain at the forefront regarding digital solutions and Länsförsäkringar Bank was the first bank in Sweden to launch a banking service for the Apple Watch and Android Watch during the quarter Operating profit 2013 Return on equity lansforsakringar.se/financialbank

2 KEY FIGURES Group Q 1 Q 1 Full-Year Return on equity, % Return on total capital, % Investment margin, % Cost/income ratio before loan losses Cost/income ratio after loan losses Cost/income ratio before loan losses Cost/income ratio after loan losses Core Tier 1 ratio, Bank Group, % Tier 1 ratio, Bank Group, % Total capital ratio, Bank Group, % Core Tier 1 ratio, consolidated situation, % Tier 1 ratio, consolidated situation, % Total capital ratio, consolidated situation, % Percentage of impaired loans, gross, % Reserve ratio in relation to loans, % Loan losses, % Excluding impairment. INCOME STATEMENT, QUARTERLY Group, Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Net interest income Net commission Net gains/losses from financial items Other operating income Total operating income Staff costs Other expenses Total operating expenses Profit before loan losses Loan losses, net Operating profit Market commentary Incoming data from the second quarter indicated that the US economy had recovered after the set-back in the first quarter. The US labour market performed strongly with higher employment figures and falling unemployment, while inflation remained low. Expectations of the Federal Reserve raising key interest rates were postponed until the autumn. The European economy also revealed glimmers of hope, for example, with higher confidence among households and companies. The ECB continued its bond-buying stimulus scheme to support economic recovery and inflation. However, focus during the quarter was increasingly directed to developments in Greece where negotiations on new bail-out packages with creditors broke down, resulting in Greece defaulting on a payment to the IMF on 30. Developments to date have led only to relatively limited market fluctuations. The Swedish economy continued to perform well during the quarter. GDP growth was higher and employment continued to grow strongly, although unemployment remained at high levels. Salary and inflation expectations remained low, while inflation was slightly higher than anticipated. The SEK performed more strongly than Riksbank forecasts, which, combined with increased uncertainty in the economic environment driven by the situation in Greece, resulted in the Riksbank lowering the key interest rate by 0.10 percentage points to -0.35% at its monetary policy meeting on 2 July. At the same time, the Riksbank announced that it would expand its purchase of government bonds by a further SEK 45 bn. Housing prices continued to rise. During the second quarter, prices of single-family homes increased 2% compared with the first quarter according to Statistics Sweden, and compared with the yearearlier period prices were up 8%. Long-term bond interest rates increased relatively sharply until mid- when concern regarding Greece escalated. Rising bond interest rates had a negative impact on stock-market performance and credit spreads generally broadened during the quarter. The spread for a five-year Swedish covered bond expanded by approximately 25 points and the interest difference with government bonds increased even more. Housing prices in Sweden rose 1.1% during the second quarter. According to Valueguard s HOX index, prices of singlefamily homes rose 1.3%, while prices of tenant-owned apartments increased 0.7%. JANUARY-JUNE COMPARED WITH JANUARY-JUNE Increased business volumes Business volumes rose 13%, or SEK 44.0 bn, to SEK bn (334.2). Lending increased 14%, or SEK 24.0 bn, to SEK bn (167.2), with continued high credit quality. Retail mortgages in Länsförsäkringar Hypotek rose 17%, or SEK 20.3 bn, to SEK bn (116.7). Deposits increased 8%, or SEK 5.5 bn, to SEK 78.3 bn (72.8). The volume of managed funds increased 17%, or SEK 15.8 bn, to SEK bn (94.2). The increase was due to healthy net flows and positive growth in value. High inflow of customers The number of customers increased 4% to 943,000 (906,000). The number of customers with Länsförsäkringar as their primary bank increased 9% to 365,000 (335,000) and the number of products per customer amounted to 5.0 (4.9). Some 93% of those customers who have the bank as their primary bank are also existing Länsförsäkringar insurance customers. The number of cards increased 10% to 445,000 (406,000). Länsförsäkringar Bank was the first bank in Sweden to launch a banking service for the Apple Watch and Android Watch during the quarter. Earnings and profitability Operating profit rose 31% to SEK 559 M (428), primarily due to higher net interest income and increased commission income, low underlying cost increases and lower 2 LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

3 loan losses. The investment margin strengthened to 1.16% (1.09). Profit before loan losses rose 38% to SEK 559 M (404). Return on equity strengthened to 8.8% (8.0). NET INTEREST INCOME 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, Income Operating income rose 13% to SEK 1,323 M (1,168), primarily due to higher net interest income. Net interest income increased 17% to SEK 1,411 M (1,208), attributable to higher volumes and improved margins. Net gains from financial items amounted to SEK 62 M (42). Commission income increased 22% to SEK 767 M (630) due to higher income in the fund business. Net commission amounted to an expense of SEK 200 M ( 134). Expenses Operating expenses including impairment amounted to SEK 763 M (765). Operating expenses excluding impairment increased 6% to SEK 733 M (690). The increase was primarily due to the fund company s higher administration costs related to increased volumes that totalled SEK 101 M (73). The cost/income ratio excluding impairment amounted to 0.55 (0.59) before loan losses and to 0.55 (0.57) after loan losses. The cost/income ratio was 0.58 (0.65) before loan losses and 0.58 (0.63) after loan losses. COST/INCOME RATIO BEFORE LOAN LOSSES Loan losses Loan losses amounted to SEK 0 M ( 23), net, corresponding to loan losses of 0.00% ( 0.03). Impaired loans, gross, amounted to SEK 286 M (347), corresponding to a percentage of impaired loans, gross, of 0.14% (0.20). The settlement model, which was introduced on 1 January, regarding the commitment that the regional insurance companies have for loan losses related to the business they have originated entails that the regional insurance companies cover 80% of the provision requirement on the date when an impairment is identified, by off-setting this against a buffer of accrued commission. The transition to the model means that the Bank Group s credit reserves attributable to the regional insurance companies business on the date of introduction will be gradually reversed by SEK 158 M over two years. SEK 40 million was reversed during the period. Loan losses before reversal remained low and amounted to SEK 40 M (22), net. Reserves totalled SEK 312 M (377), corresponding to a reserve ratio in relation to loans of 0.15% (0.21). In addition, SEK 85 M of the remuneration to the regional insurance companies is withheld, in accordance with the settlement model described above. The reserve ratio in relation to loans, including the held remuneration to the regional insurance companies, was 0.20% (0.25). For more information regarding loan losses, reserves and impaired loans, see notes 8 and 9. BUSINESS VOLUMES SEK billion Funds Agricultural loans Retail mortgages 2013 Other loans, bank and Wasa Kredit Customer deposits Deposits and savings Deposits from the public increased 8%, or SEK 5.5 bn, to SEK 78.3 bn (72.7). Deposits have increased 2% or SEK 1.5 bn since year-end. Deposits from small businesses amounted to SEK 9.9 bn (9.3). The number of deposit accounts increased 9%. On 31 May, the market share for deposits amounted to 4.6% (4.6) according to Statistics Sweden. Fund volumes increased 17%, or SEK 15.8 bn, to SEK bn (94.2). Loans All loans are granted in Sweden and in SEK and have a well-diversified geographic distribution. Loans to the public rose 14%, or SEK bn (167.2), and the increase since year-end was 7% or SEK 11.8 bn. The credit quality of lending remained high. On 31 May, the market share of household lending had strengthened to 5.3% (5.0) according to Statistics Sweden. Retail mortgages in Länsförsäkringar Hypotek rose 17%, or SEK 20.3 bn, to SEK bn (116.7). The percentage of retail mortgages in relation to the total loan portfolio was at 72%. On 31 May, the market share for retail mortgages had strengthened to 5.3% (4.9) according to Statistics Sweden. Agricultural lending increased 8% to SEK 23.4 bn (21.6). Agricultural lending primarily comprises first-lien mortgages to family-owned agricultural operations, and the average commitment was low at SEK 1.9 M on 30. First-lien mortgages for agricultural properties, which accounted for the entire increase in agricultural loans, increased to SEK 21.1 bn (19.1), corresponding to 90% (88). Agricultural lending is continuing to grow at a lower rate than other loans. Loans to small businesses totalled SEK 1.5 bn (1.7) on 30. LOAN PORTFOLIO Lending segment, % Retail mortgages Agriculture Multi-family housing Industrial and office properties Total Leasing Hire purchase Total Unsecured loans Other Total Funding The Group has a low refinancing risk and the maturity profile is well diversified. Debt securities in issue increased 10%, or 3 LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

4 SEK 11.8 bn, to a nominal SEK bn (119.8), of which covered bonds amounted to SEK 98.5 bn (93), senior long-term funding to SEK 29.1 bn (22) and short-term funding to SEK 2.2 bn (3.7). The average remaining term for the long-term funding was 3.4 years (3.0) on 30. In, Länsförsäkringar Bank issued an Additional Tier 1 Capital loan (AT1) in SEK of a nominal SEK 1.2 bn. The transaction was met with high demand and was well received on the market. In April, Länsförsäkringar Hypotek issued a seven-year Euro benchmark transaction for a nominal amount of EUR 500 M. Covered bonds were issued during the period at a volume corresponding to a nominal SEK 17.1 billion (13.5), with repurchased covered bonds amounting to a nominal SEK 2.2 billion (4.6) and matured covered bonds to a nominal SEK 15.0 billion (15.3). Länsförsäkringar Bank issued senior unsecured bonds in the nominal amount of SEK 10.8 billion (6.0) during the period. Liquidity On 30, the liquidity reserve amounted to SEK 38.4 bn (40.7), according to the Swedish Bankers Association s definition. The liquidity reserve is invested in securities with very high credit quality and that are eligible for transactions with the Riksbank and, where appropriate, with the ECB. By utilising the liquidity reserve, contractual undertakings for almost than two years can be met without needing to secure new funding in the capital market. The Group s Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), according to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority s definition, amounted to 191% on 30 and was an average of 226% (306) during the second quarter of. LIQUIDITY RESERVE AAA/Aaa-rated bonds issued/guaranteed by European governments/multinational development banks 4% Deposits with Swedish National Debt Office 4% Swedish government bonds 13% Swedish bonds with an AAA/Aaa credit rating 12% Nordic AAA/Aaa-rated covered bonds 2% Swedish covered bonds 65% Rating Länsförsäkringar Bank s credit rating is A/Stable from Standard & Poor s and A1/ Stable from Moody s. Länsförsäkringar Hypotek s covered bonds have the highest credit rating of Aaa from Moody s and AAA/Stable from Standard & Poor s. Company Länsförsäkringar Bank Agency Long-term rating Short-term rating Standard & Poor s A/Stable A 1(K 1) Länsförsäkringar Bank Moody s A1/Stable P 1 Länsförsäkringar Hypotek 1) Standard & Poor s AAA/Stable Länsförsäkringar Hypotek 1) Moody s Aaa 1) Pertains to the company s covered bonds Capitalisation Länsförsäkringar Bank AB issued an Additional Tier 1 Capital loan of SEK 1.2 bn during the period. The loan bears an interest rate corresponding to 3 months Stibor bps, is undated and cannot be repurchased until after five years. The loan meets all requirements to be included as Tier 1 capital under the capital adequacy rules. The Additional Tier 1 Capital loan strengthens the capital ratio for both Länsförsäkringar Bank AB and the consolidated situation. During the second quarter, Länsförsäkringar AB received a dividend corresponding to SEK 312 M, which impacted Core Tier 1 capital in the consolidated situation in the same amount. Capital adequacy, consolidated situation 1 With the CRR (575/2013) coming into effect, the consolidated situation also includes the parent mixed financial holding company Länsförsäkringar AB, in addition to the Bank Group. As previously communicated, the bank has submitted a new application to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority for exemption from the provision on the consolidated situation under the Swedish Special Supervision of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms Act. The Financial Supervisory Authority announced on 6 that an exception had not been granted. Since the bank maintains the opinion that the actual risk and capital situation is best presented in the Bank Group s capital ratios, the actual risk and capital situation are published in parallel with the capital ratios according to the consolidated situation. During the period, Länsförsäkringar Bank AB and the subsidiary Länsförsäkringar Hypotek AB received permission from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority to change its IRB model for calculating Loss Given Default (LGD) for loans secured on residential property for private individuals. This change will result in a lower Risk Exposure Amount (REA) and thus a higher Core Tier 1 ratio. However, the changed model will entail a corresponding increase in the Pillar II capital requirement due to the risk weight floor for mortgages. Furthermore, Länsförsäkringar approval for all of its companies that apply the IRB Approach to change the limit between what is classified as retail exposures and exposures to corporates. The total effect of these changes expressed in REA is SEK 11 bn. Capital ratio Consolidated situation () Mar IRB Approach 29,924 41,083 retail exposures 22,460 32,474 exposures to corporates 7,464 8,610 Standardised Approach 9,512 10,296 Total REA 48,999 61,381 Core Tier 1 capital 9,729 9,430 Tier 1 capital 10,929 9,430 Total capital 13,226 11,726 Core Tier 1 ratio 19.9% 15.4% Tier 1 ratio 22.3% 15,4% Total capital ratio 27.0% 19,1% REA in the consolidated situation on 30 totalled SEK 48,999 M (61,381). The large decline was due to changes to the IRB model following approval from the Financial Supervisory Authority. Primarily, growth in loans in Länsförsäkringar Hypotek continued during the second quarter, which impacted retail-related REA in the form of mortgages. Under the Standardised Approach, REA fell a total of SEK 784 M during the period, due to such reasons as decreases in the exposure classes of covered bonds and corporates. In Pillar II, the risk weight floor for mortgages of 25% entailed an additional capital requirement of SEK 2,895 M (1,531). During the second quarter, Core Tier 1 capital strengthened based on generated profit in the Bank Group and dividends received in Länsförsäkringar AB, SEK 312 M. Furthermore, the changed IRB model 1 The comparative period pertains to 31 March. 4 LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

5 (see above) led to a lower deduction for expected losses. In addition, the issue of a new Additional Tier 1 Capital loan of SEK 1.2 bn strengthened the Tier 1 ratio and the total capital ratio. The capital conservation buffer, which is to correspond to 2.5% of the risk-weighted exposure amount, totalled SEK 1,225 M on 30. Capital ratio, Bank Group Bank Group () Mar IRB Approach 29,924 41,083 retail exposures 22,460 32,474 exposures to corporates 7,464 8,610 Standardised Approach 6,495 7,249 Total REA 41,593 53,944 Core Tier 1 capital 9,584 9,398 Tier 1 capital 10,784 9,398 Total capital 13,081 11,695 Core Tier 1 ratio 23.0% 17.4% Tier 1 ratio 25.9% 17.4% Total capital ratio 31.5% 21.7% For more information on the calculation of capital adequacy, see note 13. Interest-rate risk On 30, an increase in market interest rates of 1 percentage point would have decreased the value of interest-bearing assets and liabilities, including derivatives, by SEK 1 M (increase: 20). Risks and uncertainties The operations are characterised by a low risk profile. The Group and the Parent Company are exposed to a number of risks, primarily comprising credit risks, refinancing risks and market risks. The macroeconomic situation in Sweden is critical for credit risk since all loans are granted in Sweden. Market risks primarily comprise interest-rate risks. Loan losses remain low and the refinancing of business activities was highly satisfactory. A more detailed description of risks is available in the Annual Report. No significant changes in the allocation of risk have taken place compared with the description provided in the Annual Report. SECOND QUARTER OF COMPA- RED WITH FIRST QUARTER OF Operating profit amounted to SEK 280 M (279). Return on equity amounted to 8.5% (9.1). Operating income rose 9% to SEK 688 M (634). Net interest income increased 6% to SEK 726 M (685). The investment margin amounted to 1.20% (1.13). Commission income increased 6% to SEK 395 M (372), mainly attributable to higher income in the fund business. Commission expense amounted to SEK 515 M (453). Net commission amounted to an expense of SEK 120 M (80). Net gains from financial items amounted to SEK 61 M (1) due to the positive effects of changes in fair value. Operating expenses rose 15% to SEK 409 M (355), due to higher administration costs and impairment of SEK 31 M resulting from changed calculation conditions for certain intangible assets. Operating expenses excluding impairment increased 7% to SEK 378 M (355). The cost/ income ratio before and after loan losses excluding impairment amounted to 0.55 (0.56). The cost/income ratio before and after loan losses amounted to 0.59 (0.56). Loan losses amounted to SEK 0 M (0), net. OPERATING PROFIT AND RETURN ON EQUITY % Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Operating profit Return on equity OPERATING EXPENSES AND COST/INCOME RATIO* Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q2 Operating expenses Cost/income ratio *Excluding impairment Events after the end of the period No significant events occurred after the end of the period LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

6 PARENT COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES January- compared with January- Loans to the public increased 8%, or SEK 2.7 bn, to SEK 38.9 bn (36.2). Deposits from the public increased 8%, or SEK 5.5 bn, to SEK 78.4 bn (72.9). Debt securities in issue increased 12%, or SEK 3.3 bn, to SEK 29.4 bn (26.1). Operating profit rose to SEK 136 M (64), attributable to an increased operating income and lower loan losses. Net interest income increased 1% to SEK 446 M (444). Operating income increased 12% to SEK 499 M (446) due to lower commission expense. Commission income increased 15% to SEK 182 M (159) due to higher income in the card and securities business. Commission expense amounted to SEK 209 M (232). Operating expenses declined 6% to SEK 396 M (423). Operating expenses excluding impairment increased 5% to SEK 366 M (349). The new settlement model, which was introduced on 1 January, regarding the commitment that the regional insurance companies have for loan losses related to the business they have originated, entails that the regional insurance companies cover 80% of the provision requirement on the date when an impairment is identified, by off-setting this against a buffer of accrued commission. The transition to the model means that the Parent Company s reserves on the date of introduction will be gradually reversed by SEK 137 M over two years. SEK 35 million was reversed during the period. Loan losses amounted to SEK 33 M (41), net. Loan losses before reversal remained low and amounted to SEK 2 M ( 3), net. LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR HYPOTEK January- compared with January- Retail mortgages in the bank s mortgage institution increased 17%, or SEK 20.3 bn, to SEK bn (116.7). Retail mortgages up to 75% of the market value of the collateral on the granting date are granted by Länsförsäkringar Hypotek and the remainder by the Parent Company. Operating profit rose 13% to SEK 220 M (194), due to higher net interest income. Net interest income increased 36% to SEK 629 M (464). Operating expenses amounted to SEK 48 M (46). The new settlement model, which was introduced on 1 January, regarding the commitment that the regional insurance companies have for loan losses related to the business they have originated, entails that the regional insurance companies cover 80% of the provision requirement on the date when an impairment is identified, by off-setting this against a buffer of accrued commission. The transition to the model means that Länsförsäkringar Hypotek s credit reserves on the date of introduction will be gradually reversed by SEK 21 M over two years. SEK 3 M was reversed during the period. Loan losses amounted to SEK 6 M ( 8), net, corresponding to loan losses of 0.01% (0.01). Loan losses before reversal remained low and amounted to SEK 0 M ( 1), net. The number of retail mortgage customers increased 8% to 209,000 (193,000) Total assets 155, ,856 Lending volume 137, ,732 Net interest income Operating profit WASA KREDIT January- compared with January- Lending volumes increased 6% to SEK 15.3 bn (14.3). Operating profit rose 17% to SEK 156 M (133), largely a result of higher net interest income. Net interest income increased 12% to SEK 335 M (300), due to higher margins and growth in hire purchase and unsecured loans. Operating expenses amounted to SEK 212 M (222) and loan losses increased to SEK 40 M (29), net Total assets 15,698 14,797 Lending volume 15,250 14,320 Net interest income Operating profit LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR FONDFÖRVALTNING January- compared with January- Länsförsäkringar s volume of managed own-brand funds increased 17%, or SEK 15.8 bn, to SEK bn (94.2), mainly due to a high net flow and the positive trend in value growth. The company manages 38 (34) mutual funds with various investment orientations. Operating profit amounted to SEK 48 M (36). Operating expenses amounted to SEK 161 M (126) Total assets Assets under management 110,018 94,189 Net flow 3,850 3,587 Net commission Operating profit LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

7 INCOME STATEMENT GROUP Note Q 1 Change Change Change Interest income 3 1, , % 2, % 3, , % 8,523.2 Interest expense 4 1, , % 1, % 2, , % 5,942.8 Net interest income % % 1, , % 2,580.4 Dividends received Commission income % % % 1,312.0 Commission expense % % % 1,628.7 Net gains / losses from financial items % % 97.8 Other operating income % % % 92.0 Total operating income % % 1, , % 2,453.6 Staff costs % % Other administration expenses % % % Total administration expenses % % % 1,317.2 Full-year Depreciation / amortisation and impairment of property and equipment / intangible assets % % Total operating expenses % % ,526.2 Profit before loan losses % % Loan losses, net Operating profit % % Tax % % % Profit for the period % % % STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME GROUP Q 1 Change Change Change Full-year Profit for the period % % % Other comprehensive income Items that cannot be transferred to the income statement Revaluation of defined-benefit pension plans 0.3 Tax attributable to items that can not be reversed to the income statement 0.0 Items that may subsequently be reclassified to the income statement Cash-flow hedges Change in fair value from available-for-sale financial assets Reclassification realised securities Tax attributable to items that are rerouted or can be rerouted as income for the period Other comprehensive income for the period, net after tax Total comprehensive income for the period % % % LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK I INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

8 BALANCE SHEET GROUP Note 30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun Assets Cash and balances with central banks Treasury bills and other eligible bills 6, , ,038.4 Loans to credit institutions 12, , ,717.3 Loans to the public 9 191, , ,240.5 Bonds and other interest-bearing securities 30, , ,673.7 Shares and participations Derivatives 10 5, , ,191.9 Fair value changes of interest-rate-risk hedged items in the portfolio hedge 1, , Intangible assets Property and equipment Deferred tax assets Other assets Prepaid expenses and accrued income 1, , ,435.8 Total assets 248, , ,980.1 Liabilities and equity Due to credit institutions 15, , ,349.9 Deposits and borrowing from the public 78, , ,783.1 Debt securities in issue 131, , ,787.3 Derivatives 10 2, , ,377.0 Fair value changes of interest-rate-risk hedged items in the portfolio hedge 3, , ,536.6 Deferred tax liabilities Other liabilities Accrued expenses and deferred income 3, , ,839.6 Provisions Subordinated liabilities 2, , ,300.0 Total liabilities 237, , ,818.6 Equity Share capital, 9,548,708 shares Other capital contributed 7, , ,942.5 Reserves Additional Tier 1 instruments 1,200.0 Retained earnings 1, Profit for the period Total equity 11, , ,161.5 Total liabilities and equity 248, , ,980.1 Pledged assets, contingent liabilities and commitments 11 Other notes Accounting policies 1 Segment reporting 2 Fair value valuation techniques 12 Capital-adequacy analysis 13 Disclosures on related parties 14 8 LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

9 CASH-FLOW STATEMENT IN SUMMARY, INDIRECT METHOD GROUP Cash and cash equivalents, 1 January 1, ,162.1 Cash flow from operating activities 6, ,498.6 Cash flow from investing activities Cash flow from financing activities Cash flow for the period 6, ,071.1 Cash and cash equivalents, 30 8, ,233.2 Cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash and balances at central banks, lending and due to credit institutions payable on demand as well as overnight loans and deposits with the Riksbank maturing the following banking day. Changes to the cash flow from operating activities are largely attributable to Loans to the public SEK 12,946.8 M ( 5,239.7), Bonds and other interestbearing securities SEK 4,812.6 M (5,833.5) and Due to credit institutions SEK 12,005.1 M (6,130.8). Changes to the cash flow from financing activties are largely attributable to shareholder s contribution received SEK M (550). STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY GROUP Share capital Other capital contributed Additional Tier 1 instruments Fair value reserve Reserves Hedge reserve Definedbenefit pension plans Retained earnings Opening balance, 1 January , ,288.4 Profit for the period Other comprehensive income for the period Comprehensive income for the period According to Board s proposal for resolution by Annual General Meeting Conditional shareholders contribution received Closing balance, , ,161.5 Profit for the period Total Opening balance, 1 July , ,161.5 Profit for the period Other comprehensive income for the period Comprehensive income for the period According to Board s proposal for resolution by Annual General Meeting Conditional shareholders contribution received Closing balance, 31 December , ,597.0 Opening balance, 1 January , ,597.0 Profit for the period Other comprehensive income for the period Comprehensive income for the period According to Board s proposal for resolution by Annual General Meeting Conditional shareholders contribution received Issued additional Tier 1 instruments 1, ,191.3 Closing balance, , , , , LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

10 NOTES GROUP NOTE 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The consolidated accounts were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB), and interpretations from the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC), as adopted by the EU. Furthermore, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies (ÅRKL) (1995:1559), as well as the regulations and general guidelines of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FFFS 2008:25) were applied. The Group also applies the Swedish Financial Reporting Board s recommendation RFR 1 Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups and statements (UFR). This interim report complies with the requirements of IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. Changes that have significantly impacted the financial statements in New accounting policies caused by new transactions Länsförsäkringar Bank AB issued an Additional Tier 1 Capital instrument in, for which the contractual conditions entail a perpetual term and do not have any compulsory coupon payments. The nature of the instrument is considered to be an equity instrument and the coupon payments are considered to be equity transactions. In all other respects, the interim report has been prepared in accordance with the same accounting policies and calculation methods applied in the Annual Report. 10 LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

11 NOTE 2 SEGMENT REPORTING Income statement,, Banking operations Mortgage institution Finance company Mutual funds Eliminations / Adjustments Total Net interest income ,411.0 Dividends received Net commission Net gain / loss from financial items Intra-Group income Other income Total operating income ,322.6 Intra-Group expenses Other administration expenses Depreciation / amortisation and impairment Total operating expenses Profit before loan losses Loan losses, net Operating profit / loss Balance sheet, 30 Total assets 141, , , , ,908.5 Liabilities 131, , , , ,229.8 Equity 10, , , , ,678.7 Total liabilities and equity 141, , , , ,908.5 Income statement, Net interest income ,208.2 Net commission Net gain / loss from financial items Intra-Group income Other income Total operating income ,168.0 Intra-Group expenses Other administration expenses Depreciation / amortisation and impairment Total operating expenses Profit / loss before loan losses Loan losses, net Operating profit / loss Balance sheet, 30 Total assets 123, , , , ,980.1 Liabilities 115, , , , ,818.6 Equity 8, , , , ,161.5 Total liabilities and equity 123, , , , , LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

12 NOTE 3 INTEREST INCOME Q 1 Change Change Change Loans to credit institutions % % 56.4 Loans to the public 1, , % 1, % 2, , % 5,457.6 Interest-bearing securities % % % Derivatives % % , % 2,273.6 Other interest income Total interest income 1, , % 2, % 3, , % 8,523.2 of which interest income on impaired loans % % 9.7 Full-Year Average interest rate on loans to the public during the period, including net leasing, % % % 3.2 NOTE 4 INTEREST EXPENSE Q 1 Change Change Change Due to credit institutions % % 27.0 Deposits and borrowing from the public % % % Interest-bearing securities % % 1, , % 2,970.2 Subordinated liabilities % % % 93.8 Derivatives % % , % 2,061.3 Full-Year Other interest expense, including government deposit insurance % % % Total interest expense 1, , % 1, % 2, , % 5,942.8 Average interest rate on deposits from the public during the period, % % % % 0.9 NOT 5 COMMISSION INCOME Q 1 Change Change Change Full-Year Payment mediation % % % 80.0 Loans % % % 96.7 Deposits % 2.4 8% % 10.8 Financial guarantees Securities % % % Cards % % % Other commission % % 2.5 Total commission income % % % 1,312.0 NOTE 6 COMMISSION EXPENSE Q 1 Change Change Change Full-Year Payment mediation % % % 87.7 Securities % % % Cards % % % 77.6 Remuneration to regional insurance companies % % % Other commission % 2.5 4% Total commission expense % % % 1,628.7 A sub-component of the remuneration to the regional insurance companies was reclassified from 1 January, which reduces the item Remuneration to the regional insurance companies under Commission expense and reduces Other operating income. Comparative figures have been restated. 12 LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

13 NOTE 7 NET GAINS / LOSSES FROM FINANCIAL ITEMS Q 1 Change Change Change Full-Year Interest-bearing assets and liabilities and related derivatives % Other financial assets and liabilities % Interest compensation % % % 74.3 Total net gains / losses from financial items % % 97.8 NOTE 8 LOAN LOSSES AND IMPAIRED LOANS Net loan losses, Q 1 Change Change Change Full-Year Specific reserve for individually assessed loan receivables Write-off confirmed loan losses during the year % % % Reversed earlier impairment of loan losses recognised as confirmed losses % % % Impairment of loan losses during the year % % % Payment received for prior confirmed loan losses % % % 35.3 Reversed impairment of loan losses nolonger required % % % 80.5 Net expense for the year for individually assessed loan receivables % Collective assessed homogenous groups of loan receivables with limited value and similar credit risk Provision/reversal of impairment of loan losses Net expense for the year for collectively loan receivables Net expence for the year fo fulfilment of guarantees Net expense of loan losses for the year All information pertains to receivables from the public Reserve ratios Total impaired loans reserve ratio, % % Impaired loans reserve ratio excluding collective impairments, % % 81.9 Impaired loans, Gross Individual impairments 30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun Collective impairments Net Gross Individual impairments Collective impairments Net Gross Individual impairments Collective impairments Corporate sector Retail sector of which private individuals Total Net The settlement model, which was introduced on 1 January, regarding the commitment that the regional insurance companies have regarding loan losses related to business they have originated entails that the regional insurance companies cover 80% of the provision requirement on the date when an impairment is identified, by an off-set against accrued commissions. On 30, the total credit reserve requirement amounted to SEK 397 M, of which the Bank Group s recognised credit reserve amounted to SEK 312 M and the remainder amounting to SEK 85 M was offset against the regional insurance companies held funds, according to the model described above. The transition to the new model means that the Bank Group s credit reserves, attributable to the regional insurance companies business, on the date of introduction will be gradually reversed by SEK 158 M, while SEK 40 M was reversed during the period. 13 LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

14 NOTE 9 LOANS TO THE PUBLIC Loan receivables are geographically attributable in their entirety to Sweden. 30 Jun 31 Dec 31 Jun Loan to the public before reservations Public sector 1, , Corporate sector 16, , ,820.1 Retail sector 173, , ,554.5 Other Total 191, , ,617.6 Reserves Loans to the public 191, , ,240.5 Remaining term of not more than 3 months 122, , ,504.9 Remaining term of more than 3 months but not more than 1 year 17, , ,391.3 Remaining term of more than 1 year but not more than 5 years 48, , ,298.2 Remaining term of more than 5 years. 1, , ,046.1 Total 191, , ,240.5 Definition Remaining term is defined as the remaining fixed-interest period if the loan has periodically restricted conditions. NOTE 10 DERIVATIVES 30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun Nominal value Fair value Nominal value Fair value Nominal value Fair value Derivatives with positive values Derivatives in hedge accounting Interest-related 86, , , , , ,012.2 Currency-related 17, , , , , ,178.6 Other derivatives Currency-related Total derivatives with positive values 105, , , , , ,191.9 Derivatives with negative values Derivatives in hedge accounting Interest-related 93, , , , , ,518.6 Currency-related 10, , , Other derivatives Currency-related Total derivatives with negative values 103, , , , , ,377.0 Länsförsäkringar enters into financial hedging agreements to hedge against the interest-rate risk and currency risk that the Group s funding programmes give rise to. By using derivatives, the company can hedge both the fair value of the bonds issued due to changes in the market interest rate, and hedge cash flows attributable to future flows in foreign currency. Hedging instruments primarily comprise interest and currency interest-rate swaps. 14 LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

15 NOTE 11 PLEDGED ASSETS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS For own liabilities, pledged assets 30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun Pledged securities in the Riksbank 2, , ,500.0 Pledged securities in Euroclear 2, , ,000.0 Collateral provided for derivatives Loan receivables, covered bonds 127, , ,586.1 Loan receivables, substitute collateral 9, , ,151.0 Commitments resulting from repurchase transactions 9, ,454.2 Other collateral for securities Total for own liabilities, pledged assets 150, , ,706.3 Other pledged assets None None None Contingent liabilities Guarantees Conditional shareholders contribution 5, , ,790.0 Early retirement at age 62 in accordance with pension agreement Total contingent liabilities 5, , ,871.1 Other commitments Loans approved but not disbursed 16, , ,159.1 Unutilised portion of overdraft facilities 2, , ,914.5 Unutilised portion of credit card facilities 1, , ,092.8 Total other commitments 19, , , LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

16 NOTE 12 FAIR VALUE VALUATION TECHNIQUES Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the balance sheet are presented in the table based on the valuation techniques applied: Level 1 refers to prices determined from prices listed in an active market, Level 2 refers to prices determined by calculated prices of observable market listings and Level 3 refers to prices based on own assumptions and judgements. 30 Jun Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Treasury bills and other eligible bills 6, ,334.1 Bonds and other interest-bearing securities 30, ,525.1 Shares and participations 1) Derivatives 5, ,373.3 Liabilities Derivatives 2, , Dec Assets Treasury bills and other eligible bills 5, ,409.3 Bonds and other interest-bearing securities 36, ,104.1 Shares and participations 1) Derivatives 5, ,257.6 Liabilities Derivatives 2, , Jun Assets Treasury bills and other eligible bills 6, ,038.4 Bonds and other interest-bearing securities 29, ,673.7 Shares and participations 1) Derivatives 3, ,191.9 Liabilities Derivatives 2, , ) Unlisted shares and participations held for business purposes are presented in level 3. These items are initially measured at cost and impaired if objective evidence exists to recognise an impairiment loss. The assessment is based on the most recent Annual Report and forcasted earnings. 16 LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE

17 NOTE 12 FAIR VALUE VALUATION TECHNIQUES, CONTINUED Shares and participations Opening balance, 1 January 11.7 Total profit and loss recognised: recognised in profit / loss for the year 3.8 Investment of shares Closing balance, Profit and loss recognised in net profit for the period pertaining to assets included in the closing balance at 31 March Mkr Shares and participations Opening balance, 1 January 12.1 Total profit and loss recognised: recognised in profit / loss for the year 0.4 Investment of shares Closing balance, 31 December 11.7 Profit and loss recognised in net profit for the period pertaining to assets included in the closing balance at 31 December Mkr Shares and participations Opening balance, 1 January 12.1 Total profit and loss recognised: recognised in profit / loss for the year Investment of shares Closing balance, Profit and loss recognised in net profit for the period pertaining to assets included in the closing balance at 31 March 30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun Book value Fair value Book value Fair value Book value Fair value Assets Cash and balances with central banks Treasury bills and other eligible bills 6, , , , , ,038.4 Loans to credit institutions 12, , , , , ,717.3 Loans to the public 191, , , , , ,458.4 Bonds and other interest-bearing securities 30, , , , , ,673.7 Shares and participations Derivatives 5, , , , , ,191.9 Other assets Total assets 246, , , , , ,352.5 Liabilities Due to credit institutions 15, , , , , ,349.9 Deposits and borrowing from the public 78, , , , , ,694.8 Debt securities in issue 131, , , , , ,104.4 Derivatives 2, , , , , ,377.0 Other liabilities Subordinated liabilities 2, , , , , ,426.7 Total liabilities 230, , , , , ,979.2 There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the period. There were no transfers from Level 3 during the period. The fair value of cash and balances with central banks, other assets, loans to credit institutions, due to credit institutions and other liabilities comprises a reasonable approximation of the fair value based on the cost of the assets and liabilities. When calculating the fair value of loans to the public and depositis and borrowing from the public, anticipated future cash flows have been discounted using a discount rate set at the current lending rate applied (including discounts). The main principle for measuring the fair value of debt securities in issue is that the value is measured at prices from external parties at the closing date or the most recent trading date. If external prices are not available or are deemed to deviate from market levels, and for measuring the fair value of subordinated liabilities, a standard method or valuation technique based on the estimated or original issue spread has been utilised. Derivatives essentially refer to swaps for which fair value has been calculated by discounting expected future cash flows. Gains and losses are recognised in profit and loss under net gains/losses from financial items. For information on the determination of fair value, valuation techniques and inputs, see also note Accounting policies. 17 LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR BANK INTERIM REPORT JANUARY JUNE