This is the first financial report presented after the merger with Nordjyske Bank. The financial report contains both official financial statements and pro forma financial statements.

Both statements show improvements compared to the same period last year, and the merger has made a good start. Our expectations, as announced before the merger, remain valid.

 

Core earnings - pro forma  

(DKK million) H1 2018 H1 2017 2017 2016
Total core income 1,011 973 1,917 1,861
Total expenses and depreciation -435 -409 -845 -815
Core earnings before impairment charges for loans 576 564 1,072 1,046
Impairment charges for loans etc. +2 -56 -70 -211
Core earnings 578 508 1,002 835
Result for the portfolio etc. +93 +64 +84 +78
Profit before special costs 671 572 1,086 913

 

Highlights of the first half-year 2018  

  • The integration of the two banks is proceeding as expected
  • The merger has been well received by the customers of the entire bank
  • The pro forma financial statements for the first half of 2018 show a 14% increase in core earnings to DKK 578 million and a 17% increase in profit before special costs to DKK 671 million
  • Continued increase in customers and 5% growth in loans to DKK 32 billion
  • Expansion of Private Banking with a new branch in Aalborg
  • The outlined synergies of DKK 60 million in the short term are confirmed
  • The DKK 170 million share buy-back programme has been completed and a new DKK 300 million programme will be initiated
  • Common equity tier 1 capital ratio 15.1; total capital ratio 19.1
  • Moody’s has confirmed all its ratings of the bank with stable outlook and a long-term rating of A1

  

Yours sincerely 

Ringkjøbing Landbobank  

   

John Fisker

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