Kvika banki hf.: Financial Results for Q2 2025

Core Insights - Kvika banki hf. reported strong financial performance in Q2 2025, achieving a post-tax profit from continuing operations of ISK 1,439 million, an increase of 85.2% compared to Q2 2024 [5] - The bank's total assets reached ISK 361 billion at the end of Q2 2025, reflecting a solid growth trajectory [5] - The bank is engaged in merger discussions with Arion Banki and Íslandsbanki, with the aim of enhancing shareholder value and long-term growth [9][10] Financial Performance Highlights - Post-tax profit from continuing operations for Q2 2025 was ISK 1,439 million, up from ISK 777 million in Q2 2024, marking an increase of ISK 662 million or 85.2% [5] - Profit before tax for Q2 2025 was ISK 2,025 million, compared to ISK 1,189 million in Q2 2024, an increase of 70.3% [5] - Net interest income for Q2 2025 was ISK 2,962 million, a 22.0% increase from ISK 2,428 million in Q2 2024 [5] - Net fee and commission income rose to ISK 1,935 million in Q2 2025, up 43.2% from ISK 1,351 million in Q2 2024 [5] - Administrative expenses increased by 9.1% to ISK 2,981 million in Q2 2025 from ISK 2,733 million in Q2 2024 [5] Balance Sheet Overview - Customer deposits at the end of Q2 2025 amounted to ISK 180 billion, a 10.3% increase from ISK 163 billion at year-end 2024 [5] - Loans to customers increased by 14.7% to ISK 172 billion at the end of Q2 2025 from ISK 150 billion at year-end 2024 [5] - The capital adequacy ratio (CAR) was 23.3% at the end of Q2 2025, up from 22.8% at year-end 2024 [5] - Total liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) was 910% at the end of Q2 2025, significantly higher than 360% at year-end 2024 [5] Strategic Developments - Kvika Corporate Finance successfully led the sale of the government's stake in Íslandsbanki and completed its first EUR bond issuance [8] - A new ISK 8 billion institutional credit fund was launched within Kvika Asset Management, and a new mortgage product was introduced under the Auður heima brand [8] - The bank is currently focused on due diligence for the merger process, which is expected to take 9-12 months [10]