Handelsbanken's interim report January - September 1998

In the comparative figures for 1997, Stadshypotek is included in the Handelsbanken Group from 26 February 1997.


Summary

· The Handelsbanken Group's profits increased by 5 % to SEK 6.1bn

· Return on shareholders' equity was 20.5 %

· Net interest income in branch office operations rose by 11 %

· Net commission income rose by 9 %

· Loan losses still at low level

· Low exposure to risk areas

In the comparative figures for 1997, Stadshypotek is included in the Handelsbanken Group from 26 February 1997. Summary · The Handelsbanken Group's profits increased by 5 % to SEK 6.1bn · Return on shareholders' equity was 20.5 % · Net interest income in branch office operations rose by 11 % · Net commission income rose by 9 % · Loan losses still at low level · Low exposure to risk areas <br>The full report including tables and figures is ready for download on <br>http://www.huginonline.se/SHBA/ ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Cision http://www.cisionwire.com http://www.cisionwire.com/handelsbanken/r//handelsbanken-s-interim-report-january---september-1998,c9345561 The following files are available for download: https://mb.cision.com/Main/3555/9345561/74368.pdf Interim Report January - September 1998

<br>The full report including tables and figures is ready for download on <br>http://www.huginonline.se/SHBA/