Norion Bank (NORION) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Q3 loan portfolio grew 16% YoY to SEK 56,933m; total income rose 13% to SEK 1,042m and adjusted operating profit increased 20% to SEK 520m.

• Adjusted EPS was SEK 2.22, up 31% YoY; adjusted ROE was 16.7%, or 17.0% excluding excess capital.

• Growth spanned all lending segments, with stable credit-loss levels; a planned NPL sale is expected to release ~SEK 900m of capital.

Financial highlights

• Q3 net interest income was SEK 914m, up 10% YoY; net commission income rose 41% to SEK 104m, and net gains on financial items were SEK 13m versus a SEK 5m loss.

• Reported operating profit was SEK 512m and net profit SEK 397m; adjusted for Strand acquisition costs, these were SEK 520m and SEK 404m.

• Adjusted C/I was 28.9%; Q3 expenses included SEK 8m of Strand transaction costs and SEK 19m for wealth management.

• Jan-Sep total income was SEK 2,943m (+1% YoY), operating profit SEK 1,231m (-14%) and net profit SEK 931m (-17%); adjusted operating and net profit were SEK 1,346m and SEK 1,040m.

Outlook and guidance

• Long-term profitability target is ROE above 15%; capital ratios are targeted to exceed regulatory requirements by 200–400bps.

• Continued strong activity across segments and a focus on long-term profitable growth; no numeric earnings forecast was stated.

• Norion Wealth’s planned merger is targeted for H1 2027, subject to regulatory approvals; the fund offering is planned for consolidation under Strand Fonder.

• Lower-risk consumer lending and a reduced risk profile are expected to gradually lower credit losses; payment patterns and credit quality remained solid.