Financial results for H1 2025

Financial Performance - The company reported a profit after tax of DKK 707 million for H1 2025, resulting in a return on equity of 10.0% [1] - The profit was impacted by declining interest rates, which led to a reduction in net interest income due to lower returns on excess liquidity [2] - Restructuring provisions totaled DKK 350 million, alongside one-off advisory costs related to Nykredit's acquisition of Spar Nord, resulting in a profit before impairment charges that was DKK 657 million lower than the same period last year [2] Excluding Acquisition Impact - Excluding items related to Nykredit's takeover, Spar Nord achieved a return on equity after tax of 14.4% in H1 2025, with a cost/income ratio of 52, both exceeding the bank's strategic goals [3] Business Growth - The banking business maintained strong momentum from H1 2024 to H1 2025, with a net inflow of customers in prioritized segments, and annual growth in deposits and lending of 12% and 10%, respectively [4] - For Q2 2025, the company achieved lending growth of DKK 1.5 billion and an increase in deposits of DKK 4.9 billion [4]