LHV Group unaudited financial results for Q2 and 6 months of 2025

Core Insights - LHV Group reported a net profit of 30.8 million euros in Q2 2025, a 6% increase from the previous quarter, with a return on equity of 17.4% [1][5][6] - The loan portfolio reached 5 billion euros, reflecting a strong growth trajectory and increased investment confidence among Estonian companies [17] - All subsidiaries of LHV Group were profitable in Q2 2025, contributing to the overall positive financial performance [2] Financial Performance - Consolidated revenue for Q1 2025 was 73.9 million euros, a decrease of 7% from the previous quarter and 14% year-on-year [3] - Net interest income in Q2 2025 was 57.6 million euros, while net fee and commission income was 15.6 million euros [3][6] - Total expenses for Q2 2025 amounted to 40.5 million euros, an 8% increase from the previous quarter and 11% year-on-year [3][6] Asset and Loan Growth - As of June 2025, consolidated assets were 9.38 billion euros, a 10% increase from the previous quarter and 28% year-on-year [4] - The consolidated loan portfolio increased by 269 million euros (6%) in Q2 2025 and by 1.1 billion euros (28%) year-on-year [4][9] - Consolidated deposits rose by 760 million euros (12%) to 7.36 billion euros [4] Subsidiary Performance - LHV Pank earned a net profit of 29.7 million euros, while LHV Bank Ltd, LHV Varahaldus, and LHV Kindlustus reported net profits of 0.1 million euros, 0.5 million euros, and 1.1 million euros, respectively [2][5] - LHV Kindlustus experienced a 78% increase in insurance revenue and a 62% increase in net profit compared to the previous quarter [13] - LHV Bank in the UK saw its loan portfolio grow by 79 million euros to 569 million euros, with deposits reaching a record 1.02 billion euros [11][12] Market Developments - LHV Pank launched an innovative banking service, LHV Premium, which combines banking, insurance, and travel services [8] - The bank issued covered bonds worth 300 million euros, which were oversubscribed by 2.5 times, indicating strong demand from institutional investors [10] - LHV Group's pension funds showed positive returns, with rates of return for various funds ranging from 0.7% to 2.8% in Q2 2025 [14] Capitalization and Ratings - LHV Group remains well-capitalized, having issued AT1 bonds worth 50 million euros and unsecured bonds worth 60 million euros [16] - Moody's upgraded the ratings for LHV Pank's covered bond program to Aaa, reflecting the group's strong financial position [16]