First quarter report Santander Consumer Bank Nordics (group) and Santander Consumer Bank AS

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1 First quarter report 2015 Santander Consumer Bank Nordics (group) and Santander Consumer Bank AS

2 Table of contents Management review of first quarter Profit and loss account...5 Balance sheet Assets...7 Balance sheet Liabilities...8 Statement of changes in equity (Group)...10 Statement of changes in equity (SCB AS)...11 Cash flow statement...12 Notes - Santander Consumer Bank Group 1. Basis of preparation Accounting policies Risk Classification Losses and Write downs Interest expense Capital adequacy Segment information Classification of financial instruments Valutaion hierarchy Issued Securities Receivables and liabilities to related parties Transactions with related parties Notes - Santander Consumer Bank AS 1. Basis of preparation Accounting policies Risk Classification Losses and Write downs Interest expense Capital adequacy Segment information Classification of financial instruments Valutaion hierarchy Issued Securities Receivables and liabilities to related parties Transactions with related parties About Santander Page 2

3 Management review of first quarter 2015 This review will give a high level update of the past quarter and our views on the future for both Santander Consumer Bank AS (hereafter SCB AS) and the Santander Consumer Bank Group (hereafter the Group). The Group consists of SCB AS, Santander Consumer Finance Oy, and special entities for funding as listed in note 12. Highlights The Group s profit before tax was NOK 365 M in Q compared to NOK 304 M in Q Increase in deposits of NOK M in Q for the Group The Group s net loans to customers increased by NOK 87 M in Q The Board of director and the general meeting approved the merger plan between SCB AS and Santander Consumer Bank AB (former GE Money Bank AB, hereafter SCB AB) in March and April The merger is expected to take place second half of Financial overview The Group s profit before tax of NOK 365 M in Q against NOK 304 M in Q is an increase of 20%. The increase is mainly due to lower costs on funding, as a result of lower interest rate levels and credit spreads. Total assets for the Group were NOK M for Q where loans to customers represented 86% (NOK M). For Q the total assets for the Group were NOK M of which loans to customers represented 88% (NOK M). The increased loans to costumers resulted in an increased revenue of NOK 102 M in Q compared to Q The major cost drivers in Q compared to Q were salaries, administration expenses and increased credit losses. SCB AS accounts show a profit before tax of NOK 256 M in Q compared to NOK 252 M in Q The total assets was NOK M in Q compared to NOK M in Q Risk management The bank leverages from pan-nordic initiatives and strategies, resulting in highly homogeneous risk practices across the business units while at the same time taking into consideration the local market s needs and climate. Credit Risk The Group s Credit Risk profile at Q remains unchanged from Year End 2014 despite continuing loan growth. The consolidated Non-Performing Loans (NPL) Ratio remained flat at 1.48% for the first quarter of 2015, unchanged from 1.48% at Year End Q Loan Loss Provisions (LLP) of NOK 241 M represents a rise above Q levels of NOK 166 M. Consolidated Loan Loss Reserves (LLR) increased to NOK 1,701 M in Q from NOK 1,617 M at Year End Both the higher level of LLP and increase in LLR are attributable to portfolio growth and LLR model calibration. The NPL Coverage Ratio rose to 104.6% in Q1 from 102.5% at Year End Liquidity and Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk in the Group is measured using the net interest margin and market value of equity. Both interest rate metrics were within limits for all countries at Q Liquidity Risk in Santander is measured using the Minimum Liquidity Ratio, Liquidity Coverage Ratio and Net Stable Funding Ratio. Overall, the Group s liquidity profile improved throughout the first quarter in 2015 as preparations for meeting CRD IV s liquidity requirements continued. Higher liquidity buffers and exposure to interest rate changes within defined limits are expected to continue in Foreign currency risk The Group operates in countries with various currencies and will inevitably be exposed to currency risks. The Group s strategy is to strive for a composition of the balance sheet that minimises currency risk by ensuring that the assets and liabilities are denominated in the same currency. When the Group is rising funding through the international debt markets, such as EMTN or securitizations, Page 3

4 any open currency exposure should be managed through the use of derivatives. Funding The main funding pillars of the bank are issuance of asset backed securities, senior unsecured bonds, deposits and parent company funding. The Group has during the last years taken significant steps to diversify its funding sources, and has further developed its deposits and senior unsecured funding capabilities. Issuance of asset backed securities is an important funding source for the Group which it plans to continue to utilize during the course of This is strictly a financing operation, and is not intended to give any change in risk exposure nor give any capital relief for the bank. The Group is well established in the Norwegian senior unsecured bond market and has also issued senior unsecured bonds under its Euro Medium Term Note program (EMTN). The EMTN program is guaranteed by SCF S.A. During first quarter 2015, the bank issued NOK 2,000 M of bonds in the Norwegian market. Customer deposits have over the last couple of years become an important funding source for the Group. The customer deposits volume increased during the first quarter 2015 by NOK M. The Group is also financed through loans and drawing rights from the parent bank and companies within Grupo Santander. These loans are priced at market rates. Credit markets and access to funding have been regarded as satisfactory during first quarter of Solvency and capital adequacy New legislation on capital requirements for credit institutions were enforced in Norway as of 1 July 2013 as a result of the Basel III standards and the European Commission's proposal for a legal framework to implement the Basel III standards in the EU (the CRD IV framework). The Group and SCB AS are compliant with a Core Equity Tier1 Capital exceeding the minimum of 10.0%. The Group applies the standard approach in Basel III. The ICAAP (internal capital adequacy assessment process) is integrated in the Grupo s planning and budgeting processes as well as the risk assessment processes under the internal control regulations. In addition to Credit risk, Market risk and Operational risk the ICAAP also covers business risk and other risks not covered in other solvency reporting. A report based on the ICAAP is annually prepared and presented to the Norwegian FSA. The Group has been able to maintain strong solvency ratios above tightening regulatory requirements. Outlook for 2015 From a macro point of view we see a continuous positive evolution in Sweden and Denmark. Finland is somewhat under stress due to political disputes with Russia, and the Norwegian economy is expected to experience some impact of lower oil price and reduced investments in the oil sector. As of now, we see few indications of this materializing in negative trends on key performance indicators. Consumer confidence overall is healthy, giving a promising outlook for our product base, specifically consumer loans and credit cards. Car sales are expected to keep a flat trend, or potentially show a slight reduction. The Group will continue to leverage our pan-nordic footprint, with the best example being our increased cooperation with auto importers and auto dealers with a pan Nordic presence. From a funding and liquidity standpoint, the focus remains on ensuring good access to diversified funding sources and to meet the CRD IV liquidity requirements. Securitizations, customer deposits, senior unsecured bonds and intra group funding form the four key funding pillars. From a capital perspective the bank has a capital plan which secures being above the minimum regulatory requirement levels. Santander Consumer Finance S.A s (SCF S.A.) acquisition of SCB AB in 2014 will result in a broader market presence in 2015 than in The acquisition is part of SCF S.A. s strategy of growing in the Nordic region. The merger between SCB AS and SCB AB is expected to generate synergies when capturing larger parts of the consumer market. We always strive to optimize and perfect our setup for system and process support, our innovation capabilities and margin management. The bank plans for another year of sustainable growth in both top and bottom line. Page 4

5 Profit and loss account Group SCB AS Q1 / YTD Q1 / YTD FY All amounts in thousands of NOK Q1 / YTD Q1 / YTD FY Note Interest income and similar income Interest and similar income on loans to and receivables from credit institutions Interest and similar income on loans to and receivables from customers Operational leasing income Interest and similar income on comm.paper, bonds and other securities Total interest income and similar income Interest expenses and similar expenses Interest and similar expenses on debt to credit institutions Interest and similar expenses on deposits from and debt to customers Interest and similar expenses on issued commercial papers and bonds Interest on subordinated loan capital Other interest expenses and similar expenses Total interest expenses and similar expenses Net interest and credit commission income Commission income Guarantee commissions Other commissions and fees Total commission income and income from banking services Commission Expenses Other fees and commission expenses Total commission expenses and expenses from banking services Net value change and gain/loss on foreign exchange and securities Gain on foreign exchange and securities Loss on foreign exchange and securities Total value change and gain/loss on foreign exchange and securities Other operating income Other operating income Total other operating income Salary and administrative expenses Salaries, fees and other personnel expenses Of which: - Salaries Pensions Social costs Administrative expenses Total salary and administrative expenses Depreciation Depreciation Impairment of intangible assets Depreciation operational leasing Total depreciation Other operating expenses Losses on loans, guarantees etc Loan losses Total losses on loans, guarantees etc Operating result Taxes expense Profit after tax Allocation of profit after tax Transferred to other earned equity Total allocations Page 5

6 Other Comprehensive income Group SCB AS All amounts in thousands of NOK Profit after tax for the period Items not to be recycled to profit and loss Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit obligations Tax relating to pension Items to be recycled to profit and loss Net exchange differences on translating foreign operations Tax relating to exchange differences Value change of government bonds held for sale Tax relating to government bonds Cash flow hedge EMTN Tax relating to cash flow hedge from EMTN Net investment hedge Tax relating to net investment hedge Cash flow hedge SPV Tax relating to cash flow hedge in SPV Total comprehensive income for the period Page 6

7 Balance sheet Assets Group SCB AS Q1 / YTD Q1 / YTD FY All amounts in thousands of NOK Q1 / YTD Q1 / YTD FY Note Cash and receivables on central banks Cash and receivables on central banks Total cash and receivables on central banks Deposits with and receivables on financial institutions Deposits with and receivables on financial institutions Total deposits with and loans to financial institutions Loans to customers Credit Card Unsecured loans Installment loans Financial leasing Total loans before specific -and generic write-downs Specific write-downs Generic write-downs Net loans 3, Repossessed assets Commercial papers, bonds and other fixed-income securities Commercial papers and bonds 8, 9, Total commercial papers, bonds and other fixed-income securities Financial derivatives Total financial derivatives Ownership interests in group companies Ownership interest in credit institutions Sum ownership interests in group companies Intangible assets Goodwill Deferred tax assets Other intangible assets Total intangible assets Fixed assets Machinery, fittings and vehicles Operational leasing Total fixed assets Other assets Consignment Other assets Total other assets Prepayments and earned income Prepayments and earned but not invoiced income Total prepayments and earned income Total assets Page 7

8 Balance sheet Liabilities Group SCB AS Q1 / YTD Q1 / YTD FY All amounts in thousands of NOK Q1 / YTD Q1 / YTD FY Note Debt to credit institutions Loans and deposits from credit institutions with an agreed term Total loans and deposits from financial institutions Deposits from and debt to customers Deposits from and debt to customers repayable on notice Total deposits from customers Financial derivatives Total financial derivatives Debt established by issuing securities Bonds and other long term loan raising Total debt established by issuing securities Other debt Other debt Total other debt Provisions and liabilities Incurred expenses and deferred revenue Pension liabilities Deferred tax Total provisions and liabilities Subordinated loan capital Subordinated loan capital Total subordinated loan capital Total liabilities Paid-in equity Share capital Share capital premium Paid in, not registered share capital Total paid-in equity Earned equity Other equity Total earned equity Total equity Total liabilities and equity Page 8

9 Lysaker, 5 th May 2015 The Board of Directors of Santander Consumer Bank Erik Kongelf Bruno Montalvo Wilmot Maria Rosario Vacas Rolan (Chairman) (Deputy Chairman) Francisco Javier Anton San Pablo Bjørn Elvestad Henning Strøm Vibeke Hamre Krey (Employee Representative) Michael Hvidsten (Chief Executive Officer) Page 9

10 Statement of changes in equity (Group) All amounts in thousands of NOK Share capital Share capital premium Other equity (OCI) Retained earnings Total Balance at 1 January Net profit for the year Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit obligations Tax relating to pension - - Net exchange differences on translating foreign operations Tax relating to exchange differences Value change of government bonds held for sale Tax relating to government bonds Cash flow hedge EMTN Tax relating to cash flow hedge from EMTN Net investment hedge Tax relating to net investment hedge Cash flow hedge SPV Tax relating to cash flow hedge in SPV Total comprehensive income Share dividend - Capital increase - Other changes (Paid in, not registered share capital) - Balance at 31 March All amounts in thousands of NOK Share capital Share capital premium Other equity - OCI Retained earnings Total Balance at 1 January Net profit for the year Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit obligations Tax relating to pension Net exchange differences on translating foreign operations Tax relating to exchange differences Value change of government bonds held for sale Tax relating to government bonds Cash flow hedge EMTN Tax relating to cash flow hedge from EMTN Net investment hedge Tax relating to net investment hedge Cash flow hedge SPV Tax relating to cash flow hedge in SPV Total comprehensive income Capital increase Balance at 31 December ) Total shares registered as of March was 444,85 million. 2) Restricted capital as of March was NOK M, unrestricted capital was NOK M. The split between restricted and unrestricted capital is in accordance with the Norwegian limited companies act. All shares are owned by Santander Consumer Finance S.A. The annual consolidated accounts and the address of Santander Consumer S.A. in which Santander Consumer Bank AS is included is published on Page 10

11 Statement of changes in equity (SCB AS) All amounts in thousands of NOK Share capital Share capital premium Other equity (OCI) Retained earnings Total Balance at 1 January Profit for the period Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit obligations Tax relating to pension - - Conversion differences foreign currencies (branches) Tax relating to exchange differences Value change of government bonds held for sale Tax relating to government bonds Cash flow hedge EMTN Tax relating to cash flow hedge from EMTN Total comprehensive income for the period Capital increase - Share dividend - Other changes (Paid in, not registered share capital) - Balance at 31 March All amounts in thousands of NOK Share capital Share capital premium Other equity -OCI Retained earnings Total Balance at 1 January Profit for the period Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit obligations Tax relating to pension Conversion differences foreign currencies (branches) Tax relating to exchange differences Value change of government bonds held for sale Tax relating to government bonds Cash flow hedge EMTN Tax relating to cash flow hedge from EMTN Total comprehensive income for the period Share dividend Capital increase Balance at 31 December ) Total shares registered as of March was 444, 85 million. 2) Restricted capital as of March was NOK M, unrestricted capital was NOK M. The split between restricted and unrestricted capital is in accordance with the Norwegian limited companies act. All shares are owned by Santander Consumer Finance S.A. The annual consolidated accounts and the address of Santander Consumer S.A. in which Santander Consumer Bank AS is included is published on Page 11

12 Cash flow statement Group SCB AS Q1 / YTD Q1 / YTD FY All amounts in thousands of NOK Q1 / YTD Q1 / YTD FY Cash flow from operations Profit before income taxes ( ) ( ) ( ) Taxes paid in the period ( ) ( ) ( ) Depreciation and impairment (87 467) ( ) ( ) Change in loans to customers ( ) ( ) ( ) (126) (712) Change in repossessed assets (914) (249) (60) ( ) (62 149) ( ) Change in commercial papers and bonds ( ) ( ) Change in financial derivatives, net. (11 776) ( ) ( ) Change in consignment and other assets ( ) (15 307) ( ) Change in prepayments and earned income (26 381) ( ) ( ) ( ) Change in loans and deposits from financial institutions ( ) ( ) ( ) Change in loans and deposits from customers Change in other debt (11 771) Differences in pensions and payments to scheme (11 771) (89 952) (4 733) Change in other provisions (24 245) ( ) Net cash flow from operations ( ) ( ) Cash flow from investments (7 009) (55 516) (94 287) Net purchase/sale of fixed assets (incl op. leasing assets) (17 260) (26 627) (87 075) (7 009) (55 516) (94 287) Net cash flow from investments (17 260) (26 627) (87 075) Cash flow from financing (627) - Receipt on subordinated loan capital (627) - ( ) ( ) Receipts on issued bonds ( ) Paid out dividend Paid in share capital ( ) ( ) Net cash flow from financing ( ) (77 391) (51 610) (5 213) Exchange gains / (losses) on cash and cash equivalents (10 090) (293) (19 768) ( ) ( ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents ( ) (43 130) (47 368) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period Page 12

13 Santander Consumer Bank Group NOTES Page 13

14 1. Basis of preparation The accounts show the activities of the company in Norway, Sweden and Denmark (Santander Consumer Bank AS). In the group accounts, the Finnish subsidiary (Santander Consumer Finance OY) and the special purpose entities (as listed in note 12) are included. All figures and notes were prepared under the assumption that the business is a going concern. The Santander Consumer Bank interim accounts for the first quarter of 2015 are prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial reporting as endorsed by EU. The annual report for 2014 may be obtained by contacting Santander Consumer Bank AS, Strandveien 18, Lysaker or by visiting 2. Accounting policies The Group s accounting policies are consistent with those of the previous financial year as described in the 2014 Annual Report except as described below. Management s estimates and assumptions of future events that will significantly affect the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities underlie the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. The preparation of interim financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates. In preparing these condensed interim financial statements, the significant judgements made by management in applying the group s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014, with the exception of changes in methodology that are required in determining the provision for income taxes. The estimates and assumptions that are deemed critical to the consolidated financial statements are listed in the Santander Consumer Bank 2014 annual report. 3. Risk Classification The tables below show the past due portfolio at certain aging intervals. The purpose of the note is to show the credit risk associated with the loans to customers. Gross outstanding Write Downs All amounts in thousands of NOK Current - not past due date Current - past due date Total impaired loans Total loans Gross outstanding Write Downs Ageing of past due but not impaired loans Ageing of past due but not impaired loans 1-29 days days days Total loans due but not impaired Page 14

15 Gross outstanding Write Downs Ageing of impaired loans days days days days Economic doubtful* Total impaired loans * Economic doubtful contracts are loans where there is a reasonable doubt of full repayment due to reasons other than payment arrears SCB portfolio consist 89% of Auto Finance and 11% Unsecured finance (credit card and consumer loan); where for auto finance the underlying assets serve as collateral. Auto Finance, collateral is held as security. Carrying amount in relationship with object value and financed amount is influenced by specific mileage, use and maintenance among others, which varies from object to object. This value is embedded into Write Downs calculation as part of recoveries. 4. Losses and Write downs All amounts in thousands of NOK Specific - and generic write-downs Individual write-downs /- Rate adjustment opening balance Reclassification between specific and generic write down Individual write-downs for the period = Specific write-downs period end Group write-downs Group write-downs /- Rate adjustment opening balance Reclassification between specific and generic write down /- Write-downs for the year = Generic write-downs period end Total Write down in Balance Sheet Loan losses expenses Change in write down /- Fx rate adjustment opening balance Total recognized losses Recoveries on recognized losses = Loan losses in the period Write-downs calculated separately for each business unit, using internal parameters. -Specific write-downs calculated by arrears following portfolio ageing and specific assessment of the exposure by specific contracts, also referred to as non-performing loans. -Generic write-downs calculated by arrears, including incurred but not reported impaired loans following portfolio ageing, and reserves based on macro parameters. Page 15

16 5. Interest expense The table show average interest rate in the first quarter of Average interest is calculated as actual interest expense through the year in percent of weighted average balance. All amounts in thousands of NOK To credit institutions Q Q Interest expenses Average loan Average nominal interest rate 1,54 % 2,01 % 1,90 % To customers Q Q Interest expenses Average deposit Average nominal interest rate 2,24 % 3,15 % 2,80 % To bondholders Q Q Interest expenses Average issued notes and bonds Average nominal interest rate 1,36 % 1,75 % 1,48 % Subordinated loan capital Q Q Interest expenses Average subordinated loan capital Average nominal interest rate 5,76 % 6,60 % 7,54 % Total Q Q Interest expenses Loan Average nominal interest rate 1,78 % 2,27 % 2,11 % 6. Capital adequacy All amounts in thousands of NOK Balance sheet equity Paid in equity Share premium Retained earnings Other reserves Total Equity Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Cash-flow hedge adjustment (-) Year to date profit not-eligible (Not audited) Goodwill Other intangible assets Deferred tax assets Total common Equity Tier 1 Capital Page 16

17 Tier 1 Capital Paid in Tier 1 capital instruments Total Tier 1 Capital Total Capital Paid up subordinated loans Subordinated loans not eligible Total Capital Risk exposure Regional governments or local authorities Institutions Corporates Retail Exposures in default Other Exposures Risk weighted exposure amounts for credit, counterparty credit and dilution risks and free deliveries Foreign exchange Risk exposure amount for position, foreign exchange and commodities risks Basic indicator approach Risk exposure amount for operational risk Standardized method Risk exposure amount for credit valuation adjustment Allowance which apply on the standardized approach for credit risk (Since Q it has been included in Credit Risk risk weighted exposure) Deductions of risk exposure amount Total risk exposure amount Common equity tier 1 capital ratio 11,01 % 10,20 % 10,90 % Tier 1 capital ratio 13,99 % 13,48 % 13,86 % Total capital ratio 14,55 % 14,12 % 14,31 % Financial information in accordance with the capital requirement regulation is published at Information according to Pillar 3 will be published at Page 17

18 7. Segment information Financial management in Santander is oriented towards the various geographical markets. Monitoring of the overall profitability of the geographic areas are important dimensions of the strategic priorities and allocation of resources in the SCB Group. Reported figures for the various segments reflect the SCB Group's total sales of products and services in the geographical area. Segment information is based on the internal financial reporting as it is reported to SCB Group management. SCB Group management uses the segment reporting as an element to assess historical and expected future development and allocation of resources. Reporting from the segments is based on Santander's governance model and the SCB Group's accounting policies. The figures are based on a number of assumptions and estimates. The Segments are responsible for profits after tax, with the corresponding return on allocated capital according to the SCB Group s governance model. All the SCB Group's trade activities are divided into the reported segments with corresponding balances, income and expenses. Deficit liquidity from the segments is funded by the SCB Group treasury at market conditions. Surplus liquidity is transferred to the SCB Group treasury at market conditions. Internal agreements at market conditions or simulated market conditions are made when segments cooperate on the delivery of financial services to customers. Services provided by the Group s central functions and staff are charged segments based on an allocation agreement. The following products are offered by each reportable segment: Norway - car financing, leasing, consignment, consumer loans, credit cards and deposits. Sweden - car financing, leasing, consignment, consumer loans and deposits. Denmark - car financing, leasing, consignment, consumer loans and deposits. Finland - car financing, leasing, consignment and consumer loans 31 March 2015 (Q1 and YTD) All amounts in thousands of NOK Norway Sweden Denmark Finland Eliminations* Total Group Net interest income Net commission and bank service income Value change on securities and fx Oher operating income Operating expenses, salaries, depreciation Losses on loans, guarantees etc Operating result Total tax Profit after tax Cash and receivables on central banks Deposits and loans to financial institutions Net loans to costumers Repossessed assets Commercial papers and bonds Financial derivatives Shares in subsidiaries Other assets Total assets Debt to credit institutions Deposits repayable on notice Financial derivatives Debt issued by securities Other liabilities Allocated capital Total liabilities and equity Page 18

19 8. Classification of financial instruments Santander Consumer Bank All amounts in thousands of NOK Financial assets at fair value through P&L Available for sale financial assets at fair value Held to maturity investments Classification of financial assets 31 March 2015 Loans and receivables Book value Cash and receivables on central banks Deposits and loans to financial institutions Net loans to customers Commercial papers and bonds Financial derivatives Consignments Other Assets Total financial assets Non-financial assets Total assets Financial liabilities at fair value through P&L Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost Classification of financial liabilities 31 March 2015 Book value Loans and deposits from credit institutions Deposits repayable on notice Financial derivatives Bonds and other long term loan raising Other subordinated loan capital Total financial liabilities Financial assets at fair value through P&L Available for sale financial assets at fair value Non-financial liabilities and equity Total liabilities Held to maturity investments Classification of financial assets 31 December 2014 Loans and receivables Book value Cash and receivables on central banks Deposits and loans to financial institutions Net loans to customers Commercial papers and bonds Financial derivatives Consignments Other Assets Total financial assets Non-financial assets Total assets Page 19

20 Financial liabilities at fair value through P&L Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost Classification of financial liabilities 31 December 2014 Booked value Loans and deposits from credit institutions Deposits repayable on notice Financial derivatives Bonds and other long term loan raising Other subordinated loan capital Total financial liabilities Non-financial liabilities and equity Total liabilities For the financial assets and liabilities above the fair value is a reasonable approximation to the book value. 9. Valuation hierarchy Financial instruments measured at fair value All amounts in million NOK Quoted market price Level 1 Using observable inputs Level 2 With significant unobservable inputs Level 3 Total Financial assets name type Bilkreditt 3 Front swap BK Bilkreditt 4 Front swap BK Bilkreditt 4 Fixed amort.profile BK Bilkreditt 5 Front swap BK Bilkreditt 5 Fixed amort.profile BK Bilkreditt 6 Front swap BK Bilkreditt 6 Fixed amort.profile BK TIVOLI Basis swap (Back) EMTN Bond DKK fixed to float Total financial derivatives Government bonds bonds Total commercial papers and bonds Total Page 20

21 Financial liabilities All amounts in million NOK name type Quoted market price Level 1 Using observable inputs Level 2 With significant unobservable inputs Level 3 Bilkreditt 4 Pass-through swap BK Bilkreditt 5 Pass-through swap BK Bilkreditt 6 Pass-through swap BK TIVOLI Basis swap (Front) EMTN Bond DKK fixed to fixed Total financial derivatives Total Fair value shall be a representative price based on what a corresponding asset or liability would have been traded for at normal market conditions. Highest level of quality in relation to fair value is based on quoted prices in an active market. A financial instrument is regarded as quoted in an active market if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from an exchange, dealer, broker, industry group, pricing service or regulatory authority and these prices represent actual and regularly occurring transactions at arm's length. Level 1: Instruments at this level obtain fair value from quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has access by the reporting date. Examples of instruments at Level 1 are listed government bonds. Level 2: Instruments at this level is not considered to have an active market. Fair value obtained from observable market data; this includes mainly prices based on identical instruments, but where the instrument is not sufficiently high trading frequency, as well as prices based on corresponding assets and price leading indicators that can be confirmed from market information. Examples of instruments at Level 2 are securities priced out of interest rate paths. The fair value at level 2 is calculated by discounting future cash flows. The cash flows are mainly known due to contractual conditions, in addition to a marked regulated interest rate element. (e.g. EURIBOR) Level 3: Instruments at Level 3 contain no observable market data or traded on markets that are considered inactive. The price is based mainly on own calculations, where actual fair value may deviate if the instrument were to be traded. Total 10. Issued Securities All amounts in thousands NOK Senior unsecured issued securities Asset backed issued securities Total issued securities Santander Consumer Bank AS issued bonds on the Oslo Stock exchange in February to a value of ( thousands NOK) The additional change in balance sheet value of senior unsecured issued securities is the revaluation of the euro bonds Santander Consumer Bank As issued bonds on the Irish stock exchange in April to a value of (thousands NOK) Page 21

22 11. Receivables and liabilities to related parties Debt to related parties: Amounts in thousands of NOK Balance sheet line: "Loans and deposits from credit institutions with an agreed term" Santander Benelux Santander Consumer Finance S.A Total Balance sheet line: "Subordinated loan capital" - Bonds MNOK 180, maturity Sept 2016, 3 months NIBOR +0.55% (Banco Santander S.A) MNOK 80, maturity Oct 2017, 3 months NIBOR +1.00% (SCF S.A) MNOK 210, maturity June 2019, 6 months NIBOR +3.43% (Santander Benelux) MEUR 13 maturity Dec months EURIBOR +3,20% (SCF S.A) Hybrid capital - perpetual bond, 3M NIBOR + 6,50% (SCF S.A) Total The interest rate on intercompany loans are priced in accordance with marked conditions for parties at arm's length. 12. Transactions with related parties All amounts in thousands of NOK The group is controlled by Santander Consumer Finance S.A. which owns 100% of the company's shares. The group's ultimate parent is Grupo Santander. All companies within Grupo Santander are considered related parties. In addition, the SPV (securitization of car loans) are also considered as related Parties. Transactions with related parties are mostly interest on funding from the parent company, ultimate parent or from Santander Benelux. The following transactions were carried out with related parties: Interest income Interest expenses Fees Net transactions Santander Consumer Bank Group has had transactions with the following related parties as of 31 March 2015 Banco Santander S.A Santander Benelux B.V. Santander Consumer Finance S.A. Santander Insurance Europe Ltd. Santander Insurance Services Ireland Ltd. Page 22

23 Santander Consumer Bank AS NOTES Page 23

24 1. Basis of preparation The accounts show the activities of the company in Norway, Sweden and Denmark (Santander Consumer Bank AS). In the group accounts, the Finnish subsidiary (Santander Consumer Finance OY) and the special purpose entities (as listed in note 11) are included. All figures and notes were prepared under the assumption that the business is a going concern. The Santander Consumer Bank interim accounts for the first quarter of 2015 are prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial reporting as endorsed by EU. The annual report for 2014 may be obtained by contacting Santander Consumer Bank AS, Strandveien 18, Lysaker or by visiting 2. Accounting policies The Group s accounting policies are consistent with those of the previous financial year as described in the 2014 Annual Report except as described below. Management s estimates and assumptions of future events that will significantly affect the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities underlie the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. The preparation of interim financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates. In preparing these condensed interim financial statements, the significant judgments made by management in applying the group s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014, with the exception of changes in methodology that are required in determining the provision for income taxes. The estimates and assumptions that are deemed critical to the consolidated financial statements are listed in the Santander Consumer Bank 2014 annual report. 3. Risk Classification The tables below show the past due portfolio at certain aging intervals. The purpose of the note is to show the credit risk associated with the loans to customers. Gross outstanding Write Downs All amounts in thousands of NOK Current - not past due date Current - past due date Total impaired loans Total loans Gross outstanding Write Downs Ageing of past due loans days days days Total loans due but not impaired Page 24