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Interim Reports Q1 2025 - Nykredit Realkredit Group
GlobeNewswire·2025-05-08 05:30

Core Insights - Nykredit reported a satisfactory interim profit after tax of DKK 3,000 million for Q1 2025 and raised its full-year profit guidance to DKK 9.25-10.0 billion due to growth in core business areas, including net interest and fee income [3][4] - The company experienced an increase in mortgage and bank lending, resulting in expanded market positions [3] - Nykredit's investment portfolio income showed a positive trend despite market turbulence, and impairment charges remained low due to the financial robustness of customers [3] Financial Performance - Net interest income increased to DKK 3,039 million in Q1 2025 from DKK 3,011 million in Q1 2024, a change of DKK 28 million [4] - Net fee income rose to DKK 754 million in Q1 2025 from DKK 728 million in Q1 2024, an increase of DKK 26 million [4] - Wealth management income grew to DKK 713 million in Q1 2025 from DKK 668 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a DKK 45 million increase [4] - Total income decreased to DKK 5,434 million in Q1 2025 from DKK 6,012 million in Q1 2024, a decline of DKK 578 million [4] - Profit for the period fell to DKK 3,000 million in Q1 2025 from DKK 3,544 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of DKK 544 million [4] Lending and Market Position - Totalkredit's mortgage lending increased to DKK 921.8 billion at the end of March 2025 from DKK 879.7 billion at the end of March 2024 [3] - Nykredit Bank's lending after impairments rose to DKK 108.8 billion at the end of March 2025 from DKK 94.5 billion at the end of March 2024 [3] Strategic Developments - Nykredit launched a public tender offer to acquire Spar Nord Bank, aiming to create a strong, customer-owned alternative to the largest listed banks in Denmark [3] - The company raised the KundeKroner discount to 0.25% from 0.20% for new and existing customers, benefiting over 900,000 homeowners [3] Capital and Efficiency - Nykredit maintained a strong capital position with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio of 20.7% [6] - The cost/income ratio remained low at 30.8% in Q1 2025 [6]