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    Head of Group External Communications


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    Divestment of private and life insurance operations in Finland finalised

    On 31 May 2023 Handelsbanken entered into an agreement to divest the private and life insurance operations in Finland. The divestments have now been completed and the operations have been transferred to S-bank Abp and Fenni Life Insurance, respectively. The transactions included lending volumes of approximately EUR 2.5 billion (SEK 28 billion), corresponding to a risk weighted exposure amount of approximately EUR 1.0 billion (SEK 11 billion), as well as deposit volumes of approximately EUR 0.9 billion (SEK 10 billion) and total assets under management of approximately EUR 2.0 billion (

    Handelsbanken is Europe’s safest bank – again

    Handelsbanken remains the safest commercial bank in Europe, according to Global Finance’s annual analysis of over 500 banks worldwide. “Handelsbanken’s decentralised business model, founded on close, long-term relationships with our customers, is at the core of our way of running a bank,” says Carl Cederschiöld, Handelsbanken’s CFO.Handelsbanken’s long-term approach and low risk tolerance form the basis for its strong, profitable growth over time, and gives the Bank great flexibility and capacity to help its customers, regardless of the economic climate. “The Bank’s credit-granting

    Handelsbanken’s Interim Report January – September 2024

    Q3 2024(Q2 2024) · Operating profit increased to SEK 9,061m (8,511). · Return on equity increased to 15.6% (15.2). · Earnings per share grew to SEK 3.64 (3.43). · The C/I ratio improved to 38.3% (41.5). · The credit loss ratio was -0.02% (-0.02). · The common equity tier 1 ratio was 18.8% (18.9). · The anticipated dividend was SEK 3.95 per share, equivalent to 109% of profit for the quarter. January – september 2024(January – september 2023) · Operating profit was SEK 25,839m (27,265). · Return on equity was 14.8% (16.2). · Earnings per share

    Handelsbanken’s interim report for January – September 2024 will be presented Wednesday 23 October

    Handelsbanken publishes its interim report for January ­– September 2024, at 06:30 a.m. CET Wednesday, 23 October. The report, slide presentation and Fact Book will be published on handelsbanken.com/ir. Handelsbanken’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Green, will present the report at 08:30 a.m. CET. The presentation will be broadcast live at handelsbanken.com/ir. The presentation will be followed by a short break, after which a Q&A session will follow with Michael Green, Carl Cederschiöld, CFO, and Peter Grabe, Head of Investor Relations. Telephone numbers to dial in to the Q&A

    Handelsbanken’s interim report for January – September 2024 will be presented Wednesday 23 October

    Handelsbanken publishes its interim report for January ­– September 2024, at 06:30 a.m. CET Wednesday, 23 October. The report, slide presentation and Fact Book will be published on handelsbanken.com/ir. Handelsbanken’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Green, will present the report at 08:30 a.m. CET. The presentation will be broadcast live at handelsbanken.com/ir. The presentation will be followed by a short break, after which a Q&A session will follow with Michael Green, Carl Cederschiöld, CFO, and Peter Grabe, Head of Investor Relations. Telephone numbers to dial in to the Q&A

    Management changes at Handelsbanken

    Head of Communications, Pernilla Eldestrand, has been appointed to be included in the Bank’s Executive Team as of 1 October. Catharina Belfrage Sahlstrand, currently Head of Handelsbanken Sustainability and Communications, will remain as part of the Executive Team in the role of Head of Handelsbanken Sustainability. For further information, please contact:Michael Green, President and Chief Executive Officer, +46 8 22 92 20Mats Olsson, Press Officer, +46 70 688 07 99 For more information about Handelsbanken, see: www.handelsbanken.com/

    Households win – higher wages, lower interest rates and tax cuts

    What policy rate is required to keep inflation in check and soft land the economy?In Handelsbanken's new economic forecast, the bank's economists expect gradual rate cuts towards a neutral long-term level of around 2.25 percent, reached in the first half of 2025. Policy rate cuts, together with real wage increases and lower taxes, mean that households are taking the lead in the recovery. "For a family with an average mortgage, this means about SEK 3,700 a month in increased purchasing power, excluding inflation, next year compared with last year," says Handelsbanken's Chief Economist,

    Divestment of SME operations in Finland finalised

    May 31 2023 Handelsbanken entered into an agreement to divest the private, life insurance and SME operations in Finland. The divestment of the SME operations has now been completed and the operations have been transferred to Oma Sparbank Abp. The transaction includes lending volumes of approximately EUR 500 million, corresponding to a risk weighted exposure amount of approximately EUR 170 million, and deposit volumes of approximately EUR 440 million. The Bank will receive a net premium of approximately EUR 12 million which will be accounted for in Discontinued operations after tax in the

    Management changes at Handelsbanken

    Anton Romare Keller has been appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO). Anton Romare Keller is currently Head of Handelsbanken Markets. He will officially start his new role on 1 August, and will, in this position, be a member of Handelsbanken’s Executive Team. Mr Keller will succeed Mattias Forsberg, who is leaving the Bank. “Anton’s distinct customer and business-oriented leadership capabilities will put us in an excellent position as we now focus on accentuating value creation in the Bank’s digital development activities – as always, based on our customers’ needs and expectations.

    Handelsbanken’s Interim Report January – June 2024

    Q2 2024(Q1 2024) · Operating profit increased to SEK 8,511m (8,267). · Return on equity increased to 15.2% (13.7). · Earnings per share increased to SEK 3.43 (3.33). · The C/I ratio improved to 41.5% (42.2). · The credit loss ratio was -0.02% (-0.01). · The common equity tier 1 ratio was 18.9% (18.8). · The anticipated dividend was SEK 4.00 per share, equivalent to 116% of profit for the quarter. January – June 2024 (January – June 2023) · Operating profit was SEK 16,778m (17,357). · Return on equity was 14.4% (15.6). · Earnings per share amounted

    Handelsbanken’s interim report for January – June 2024 will be presented Wednesday 17 July

    Handelsbanken publishes its interim report for January ­– June 2024, at 07:00 a.m. CET Wednesday, 17 July. The report, slide presentation and Fact Book will be published on handelsbanken.com/ir. Chief Executive Officer, Michael Green, will present the interim report at 09:00 a.m. CET. The presentation will be broadcasted live and available at handelsbanken.com/ir. The presentation will be followed by a short break, after which a Q&A session will follow for analysts, investors and media with Michael Green, Carl Cederschiöld, CFO, and Peter Grabe, Head of Investor Relations. Telephone

    Adjustment of comparative figures due to new organisation

    As previously announced, a new organisation came into force in the Bank on April 1 2024, with the objective to create a more efficient and business oriented organisation by enhanced decentralisation. The new organisation affects the segment reporting as follows: · To the business segment Handelsbanken Sweden parts of the former central HR, Finance and Communication units, as well as the Financial Crime Prevention unit, have been transferred. These parts were previously included in Other units not reported in the business segments. In addition, parts of the business support which

    Handelsbanken’s interim report for January – June 2024 will be presented Wednesday 17 July

    Handelsbanken publishes its interim report for January ­– June 2024, at 07:00 a.m. CET Wednesday, 17 July. The report, slide presentation and Fact Book will be published on handelsbanken.com/ir. Chief Executive Officer, Michael Green, will present the interim report at 09:00 a.m. CET. The presentation will be broadcasted live in Swedish and available at handelsbanken.com/ir, with the option for simultaneous interpretation into English. The presentation will be followed by a short break, after which a Q&A session will be held in English for analysts, investors and media with Michael

    Handelsbanken: Green Bond Impact Report 2023

    Handelsbanken has published our Green Bond Impact Report for 2023. The report contains information on the eligible green assets and the environmental impact achieved by Handelsbanken’s outstanding green bonds, including details on the green bonds we have issued and examples of the projects they finance.Regardless of whether focusing on financing, savings and investments, or advisory services, the principle for Handelsbanken’s sustainability work is a long-term approach. This means Handelsbanken can provide effective and robust support for initiatives that benefit both people, environment

    Expect a stronger krona – but after the holidays

    After several years of decline, the Swedish krona is poised to strengthen, according to Handelsbanken's latest economic forecast. However, “anyone who hopes that a stronger krona means a strengthened travel fund risks being disappointed. The appreciation will come after the summer", says Handelsbanken's Chief Economist, Christina Nyman.Meanwhile, households will be pleased to see that Sweden is already heading towards brighter economic times. Lower inflation is paving the way for a clear shift in economic policy with both lower interest rates and more stimulus from the government, which

    Marion Ulander appointed Acting Country General Manager for Handelsbanken Norway

    Marion Ulander has been appointed Acting Country General Manager for Handelsbanken Norway, succeeding Arild Andersen, who will now transition to a role as senior advisor to President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Green. The recruitment process for a new permanent Country General Manager has already been initiated. Marion Ulander moves from her most recent position as Deputy Head of Handelsbanken Stockholm County. She will officially start in her new role on 1 May. “After conducting a thorough review of our Norwegian operations, we have decided on a strategic refocus. Now that we

    Handelsbanken’s Interim Report January – March 2024

    Q1 2024(Q4 2023) · Operating profit was SEK 8,267m (9,057). · Return on equity was 13.7% (15.2). · Earnings per share amounted to SEK 3.33 (3.66). · The C/I ratio was 42.2% (38.4). · The credit loss ratio was -0.01% (0.00). · The common equity tier 1 ratio was 18.8% (18.8). January – march 2024 (January – march 2023) · Operating profit was SEK 8,267m (8,516). · Return on equity was 13.7% (15.0). · Earnings per share amounted to SEK 3.33 (3.44). · The C/I ratio was 42.2% (38.5). · The credit loss ratio was -0.01% (0.01). · The common equity

    Handelsbanken’s interim report for January – March 2024 will be presented on Wednesday, 24 April

    Handelsbanken publishes its interim report for January ­– March 2024, at 06:30 a.m. CET on Wednesday, 24 April. The report, slide presentation and Fact Book will be available at handelsbanken.com/ir. Press conferenceHandelsbanken’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Green, will present the interim report.Time: 08:00 CETLocation: Handelsbanken’s head office, Grevgränd 3. Identification card required. There is also a possibility for media to book interviews. To make a request, please contact press@handelsbanken.se no later than 10:00 a.m. CET, on Tuesday, 23 April.

    Handelsbanken’s interim report for January – March 2024 will be presented on Wednesday, 24 April

    Handelsbanken publishes its interim report for January ­– March 2024, at 06:30 a.m. CET on Wednesday, 24 April. The report, slide presentation and Fact Book will be available at handelsbanken.com/ir. Press conferenceHandelsbanken’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Green, will present the interim report. Time:  08:00 CETLocation:  Handelsbanken’s head office, Grevgränd 3. Identification card required. There is also a possibility for media to book interviews. To make a request, please contact press@handelsbanken.se no later than 10:00 a.m. CET, on Tuesday, 23 April.

    Handelsbanken's Annual General Meeting 2024

    Svenska Handelsbanken AB has today, 20 March 2024, held its annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM). Board and auditors The AGM re-elected Jon Fredrik Baksaas, Hélène Barnekow, Stina Bergfors, Hans Biörck, Pär Boman, Kerstin Hessius, Fredrik Lundberg and Ulf Riese as members of the Board. Louise Lindh was elected as new Board member. Pär Boman was re-elected as Chairman of the Board. In accordance with the nomination committee's proposal, the meeting re-elected as auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers AB and Deloitte AB, with Magnus Svensson Henryson (authorised public accountant)

    Handelsbanken publishes its Annual and Sustainability Report, as well as other annual reports for 2023

    Handelsbanken's Annual and Sustainability Report, as well as other annual reports for 2023, have now been published and are available at handelsbanken.com/ir.    For further information, please contact:Peter Grabe, Head of Investor Relations, +46 70 559 11 67Catharina Belfrage Sahlstrand, Chief Sustainability and Climate Officer, +46 8 701 10 00Pernilla Eldestrand, Acting Chief Communications Officer, +46 70 350 76 82       This information is of the type that Handelsbanken is obliged to make public pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act. For more

    Annual General Meeting of Handelsbanken’s shareholders, 20 March 2024

    Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ) invites its shareholders to attend the annual general meeting at 9.30 a.m. CET on Wednesday, 20 March 2024 in Victoriahallen at the Stockholmsmässan exhibition facility, Mässvägen 1, Älvsjö, Sweden. The agenda includes the Board’s proposal for an ordinary dividend of SEK 6.50 per share and an extra dividend of SEK 6.50 per share. The nomination committee proposes re-election of the following members of the Board: Mr Jon Fredrik Baksaas, Ms Hélène Barnekow, Ms Stina Bergfors, Mr Hans Biörck, Mr Pär Boman, Ms Kerstin Hessius, Mr Fredrik Lundberg and Mr

    Highlights of Handelsbanken’s Annual Report January – December 2023

    January – December 2023(January – December 2022) · Operating profit increased by 35% to SEK 36,322m (26,829). · Return on equity increased to 15.9% (12.8). · The C/I ratio improved to 37.2% (42.1). · The credit loss ratio was 0.01% (0.00). · The common equity tier 1 ratio after the proposed dividends was 18.8% (19.6). · The Board of Directors proposes an ordinary dividend of SEK 6,50 (5.50) per share and a special dividend of SEK 6,50 (2.50) per share. Q4 2023(Q3 2023) · Operating profit was SEK 9,057m (9,908). · Return on equity was 15.2% (17.3). · The

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