4Finance Reports Strong Growth for the Six Month Period Ending 30 June 2015 with Revenue up over 40%

RIGA, Latvia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News: 4finance Holding S.A. (the
‘Group’), one of Europe’s largest online and mobile consumer lending groups, has
announced unaudited results for the six month period ending 30 June 2015 (the
‘Period’). Financial Highlights •Revenue up 41% to EUR 146.1 million in the
Period compared with EUR 103.4 million in the six months ending 30 June 2014.
•The Group’s profit for the six months to 30 June 2015 was EUR 35.4 million, an
increase of 31% from EUR 27.0 million for the same period in 2014. •Net loan
portfolio as of 30 June 2015 was EUR 283.3 million, up 29% from a year ago.
•Cost to interest income ratio for the Period was 39% compared with 35% for the
six month period ending 30 June 2014. •Financial strength enhanced with a
capital-to-assets ratio of 37% as of 30 June 2015 (35% as of 30 June 2014).
•Credit discipline maintained with non-performing loans to loan issuance ratio
of 8.9% as of 30 June 2015 (9.5% as of 30 June 2014). •Consolidated adjusted
EBITDA was EUR 46.8 million for the Period, leading to an interest coverage
ratio of 3.5x. Operational Highlights •Total number of registered customers
reached 4.0 million as of 30 June 2015, up 49% from a year ago. •A total of EUR
523.6 million in loans were issued during the Period, up 40% compared with EUR
376.9 million in the six months ending 30 June 2014. •Instalment loans now
offered in 6 of our 13 countries following launch in Denmark. Instalment loans
represent 32% of our gross performing loan portfolio. •Continued selective
European expansion in the second quarter, with the successful start of Romanian
operations in June and integration of the Armenian business acquired in April.
•Preparing for entry into additional markets in second half of 2015, including
Argentina and Mexico in Latin America. Kieran Donnelly, CEO of 4finance,
commented: “These results show another period of strong progress for 4finance,
with loan volumes and revenue growing by 40% year-on-year and profits up 31%. We
are pleased to deliver this growth in profits whilst making significant
investments to support future expansion and diversification. We now have a well
-established and significant footprint in Europe with market leading positions
in most of our countries and exciting growth opportunities in newer ones. “We
are evolving the business to bring multiple products to consumers across a wider
range of markets. Our vision is to become a global leader in consumer finance,
using data and digital technology to meet our customers’ requirements quickly
and responsibly. With our robust infrastructure and scalable platform, we
believe we are well placed to achieve our ambitions.” Key Financial Ratios As of
/ 6 months to 30 June As of / 12 months to 31 December 2015 2014 2014 2013 Net
loan portfolio (in millions of EUR)(1) 283.3 220.2 241.4 177.9 Capital/assets
ratio(2) 37% 35% 35% 29% Capital/net loan portfolio(3) 51% 47% 47% 37% Interest
coverage(4) 3.5x 4.5x 3.5x 4.5x Profit margin(5) 26% 32% 27% 35% Return on
average equity(6) 47% 65% 54% 82% Cost/revenue ratio(7) 39% 35% 37% 38% Net
impairment to revenue ratio(8) 26% 25% 25% 18% Non-performing loans to loan
issuance ratio(9) 8.9% 9.5% 8.8% 9.2% Notes: (1) Gross loan portfolio less
provisions for bad debts. (2) Total equity/total assets. (3) Total equity/net
loan portfolio. (4) Consolidated EBITDA/interest expense. (5) Profit before
tax/interest income. (6) Profit from continuing operations/average equity (total
equity as of the start and end of each period divided by two). (7) General
administrative expenses/interest income. (8) Net impairment losses on loans and
receivables/interest income. (9) Non-performing loans with a delay of over 90
days/value of loans issued. The value of loans issued represents loans issued
for the two-year period before commencement of the 90 day past-due period, eg
for 30 June 2015: 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2015. About 4finance Established in
2008, 4finance is one of the largest and fastest growing online and mobile
consumer lending groups in Europe with operations in 13 countries. Putting
innovative data-driven analysis into all aspects of the business, 4finance has
grown rapidly, issuing over EUR 2.5 billion in single payment and instalment
loans to date. 4finance operates through a portfolio of market leading brands
with strong regional presence including Vivus, SMSCredit and Zaplo. A
responsible lender, offering simple, convenient and transparent products and
service, 4finance is meeting growing customer demand from those increasingly
under-served by conventional lending. 4finance is headquartered in Riga, Latvia
and currently operates in Argentina, Armenia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Spain and Sweden.
To support its international expansion, 4finance continues to pursue a twin
-track strategy of strong organic growth bolstered by targeted acquisition.
Forward looking statements Certain statements in this document are “forward
-looking statements”. These statements are based on management’s current
expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual
results may differ materially from those included in these statements. FINANCIAL
REVIEW Income Statement The table below sets out the condensed consolidated
interim statement of profit and loss for the six months ending 30 June 2015 and
30 June 2014. Six months ending 30 June 2015 2014 % change (in millions of EUR)
Interest income 146.1 103.4 +41% Interest expense (13.4) (9.5) +41% Net interest
income 132.7 93.9 +41% Net impairment losses on loans and receivables (37.5)
(25.7) +46% General administrative expenses (56.8) (36.1) +58% Other
(expense)/income (1.0) 0.5 n.m. Profit before tax 37.5 32.7 +15% Corporate
income tax for the reporting period (7.7) (7.1) +8% Profit from continuing
operations 29.8 25.6 +16% Discontinued operations Profit from discontinued
operations, net of tax 5.6 1.4 >100% Profit for the period 35.4 27.0 +31%
Interest income The table below shows key drivers of interest income, or
revenue, i.e. business volumes and interest rates. Six months ending 30 June
2015 2014 % change (in millions of EUR) Total value of loans issued 523.6 376.9
+40% Average balance of outstanding net loans 262.4 199.0 +32% Average interest
rate on loans to customers 111% 104% Interest income, or revenue, for the Period
was EUR 146.1 million, a 41% increase compared with EUR 103.4 million for the
six months ending 30 June 2014. This reflects the 32% increase in the average
balance of outstanding net loans and 7 percentage point increase in average
interest rate. The value of loans issued increased across the majority of our
markets, with higher growth seen in Poland, Georgia and Spain, where interest
rates are also typically higher. Interest expense Interest expense for the
Period was EUR 13.4 million, a 41% increase compared with EUR 9.5 million for
the six months ending 30 June 2014. This increase is mainly due to the USD 200
million bond issuance in August 2014 and SEK 225 million bond issued in March
2015. The average balance of the Group’s indebtedness in the Period increased to
EUR 223.1 million from EUR 141.1 million, but the average interest rate charged
in the Period reduced to 12.0% compared with 13.4% in the same period in 2014.
Net impairment losses on loans and receivables Net impairment losses for the
Period were EUR 37.5 million, a 46% increase compared with EUR 25.7 million for
the six months ending 30 June 2014. The increase in net impairment losses
primarily reflects the expansion of the Group’s portfolio in both existing and
new jurisdictions, as well as its application of prudent, conservative
impairment policies. Net impairment losses represented 26% of interest income, a
slight increase compared with 25% last year. General administrative expenses
General administrative expenses for the Period were EUR 56.8 million, a 58%
increase compared with EUR 36.1 million for the six months ending 30 June 2014,
primarily reflecting an increase in personnel costs and in investments in
marketing and brand awareness, as well as growth in debt collection costs and IT
expenses. The increase in personnel costs was mainly attributable to the Group’s
expansion as it hired new employees in product development, risk, legal and
finance. Marketing campaigns were used to maintain leading positions in existing
markets. The Group has also been investing in its IT platforms to ensure the
appropriate infrastructure is in place to support the development of the
business. The table below sets out a breakdown of the Group’s general
administrative expenses. Six months ending 30 June 2015 2014 (in millions of
EUR) Marketing and sponsorship 23.4 14.7 Personnel costs 14.6 10.2 IT expenses
5.4 2.3 Debt collection costs 3.2 1.5 Legal and consulting 1.9 1.3 Application
inspection costs 1.6 1.9 Rent and utilities 1.2 0.7 Depreciation and
amortization 0.5 0.4 Other 5.0 3.0 Total 56.8 36.1 For the first six months of
2015 and 2014, marketing and sponsorship expenses accounted for 41% in both
periods, and personnel costs accounted for 26% and 28%, respectively, of general
administrative expenses. For the first six months of 2015 and 2014, variable
costs (i.e., all marketing and sponsorship costs, personnel costs, application
inspection costs, IT expenses, debt collection costs, communication expenses and
bank services) accounted for 90% of total administrative costs in both periods.
Such costs strongly correlate to movements in loan sales. Other (expense)/income
Other expense for the Period amounted to EUR 1.0 million. For the six months
ending 30 June 2014, other income was EUR 0.5 million. Profit before tax For the
reasons stated above, the Group’s profit before tax for the Period was EUR 37.5
million, a 15% increase compared with EUR 32.7 million for the six months ending
30 June 2014. The profit before tax margin, i.e., profit before tax as a
percentage of interest income, was 26% for the Period and 32% for the six months
ending 30 June 2014. Corporate income tax The Group’s corporate income tax
expense increased by 8% to EUR 7.7 million for the Period, compared with EUR 7.1
million for the six months ending 30 June 2014. The table below sets out a
breakdown of the Group’s corporate income tax for the Period and 2014. Six
months ending 30 June 2015 2014 (in millions of EUR) Current tax 10.4 9.1
Deferred tax (2.7) (2.0) Total 7.7 7.1 For the first six months of 2015 and
2014, the Group’s effective tax rate was 20% and 22% respectively. Profit from
continuing operations For the reasons stated above, the Group’s profit from
continuing operations for the Period was EUR 29.8 million, a 16% increase
compared with EUR 25.6 million for the six months ending 30 June 2014. Profit
from discontinued operations, net of tax In connection with the discontinuation
of operations in Estonia and decisions to sell the Russia, United Kingdom and
North America business segments, the results of operations in these segments
were reflected separately as discontinued operations in the consolidated
statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income for the Period. In
the same period in 2014, the United Kingdom and North America business segments
were reflected separately as discontinued operations. For the Period, the Group
recorded a profit from discontinued operations, net of tax, of EUR 5.6 million,
compared with a profit of EUR 1.4 million for the six months ending 30 June
2014. Profit for the period For the reasons stated above, profit for the Period
was EUR 35.4 million, a 31% increase compared with EUR 27.0 million for the six
months ending 30 June 2014. Other financial data – Consolidated EBITDA As of 30
June As of 31 December 2015 2014 2014 2013 (in millions of EUR) Profit for the
period per IFRS 35.4 27.0 46.3 35.8 (Income)/loss from discontinued operations
(5.6) (1.4) 2.1 8.8 Goodwill write-off 0 0 0 0.6 Non-cash (gains)/losses due to
market valuation of hedging obligations under IFRS (4.5) 0.3 (1.5) (0.1)
Provision for corporate income tax 7.7 7.1 11.6 8.3 Interest expense 13.4 9.5
23.8 15.3 Depreciation and amortization 0.5 0.4 0.9 0.7 Consolidated EBITDA(1)
46.8 42.9 83.2 69.4 Note: (1) Consolidated EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure that
represents profits from continuing operations plus tax, plus interest, plus
depreciation and amortization, as adjusted to income/loss from discontinued
operations, non-cash gains and losses attributable to movement in the mark-to
-market valuation of hedging obligations under IFRS and goodwill write-offs.
Such a measure is not a financial measure that is calculated in accordance with
IFRS, but in compliance with the definitions set in the Offering Memorandum of
4finance S.A. USD 200 million 11.75% Senior Notes due 2019. Consolidated EBITDA,
as presented in this report, may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures
that are reported by other companies due to differences in the way these
measures are calculated. Balance Sheet The table below sets out the Group’s
condensed consolidated interim statement of its financial position. 30 June 2015
(unaudited) 31 December 2014 (audited) 30 June 2014 (unaudited) (in millions of
EUR) Cash and cash equivalents 51.1 33.7 21.0 Loans and advances due from
customers 283.3 241.4 220.2 Assets held for sale - 4.4 - Property and equipment
2.9 2.1 1.9 Intangible assets 8.6 2.8 0.6 Goodwill 0.6 - - Deferred tax asset
13.6 10.7 6.3 Current tax assets 4.6 4.7 1.8 Financial instruments at fair value
through profit or loss 10.2 18.6 - Other assets 15.5 51.6 12.3 Total assets
390.5 370.0 264.1 Loans and borrowings 214.7 231.6 153.0 Liabilities held for
sale - 0.7 - Corporate income tax payable 6.6 6.4 4.6 Provisions 1.6 - 0.9 Other
liabilities 22.2 18.3 12.8 Total liabilities 245.1 257.0 171.3 Share capital
35.8 35.8 35.8 Retained earnings 142.7 107.6 88.7 Reorganization reserve (32.6)
(32.6) (32.6) Currency translation reserve (1.4) 0.9 (0.2) Share based payment
reserve 0.1 0.1 0.1 Obligatory reserve 0.2 0.1 0.1 Total equity attributable to
the Group’s equity holders 144.7 111.9 91.9 Non-controlling interests 0.8 1.1
0.8 Total equity 145.4 113.0 92.7 Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities
390.5 370.0 264.1 Assets The Group had total assets of EUR 390.5 million as of
30 June 2015, compared with EUR 370.0 million as of 31 December 2014,
representing an increase of EUR 20.5 million, or 6%. This increase was mainly
due to an increase of EUR 41.9 million in loans and advances due from customers
and an increase of EUR 17.4 million in cash. Intangible assets increased by EUR
5.8 million as the Group invested in new product development. Partially
offsetting these was a decrease of EUR 36.1 million in other assets, mainly
related to the repayment of the ‘2015 Notes’, and a decrease of EUR 8.4 million
in financial instruments at fair value, related to foreign exchange hedging. As
of 30 June 2015 and 31 December 2014, 86% and 74% respectively of the Group’s
assets were self-liquidating (i.e., loans and advances from customers and cash
as a percentage of total assets). Loan Portfolio As of 30 June 2015, the Group’s
net loan portfolio equaled EUR 283.3 million, compared with EUR 241.4 million as
of 31 December 2014, representing an increase of EUR 41.9 million, or 17%. The
Group’s loan portfolio accounted for 73% of total assets as of 30 June 2015 and
65% of total assets as of 31 December 2014. Classification of the Group’s Loan
Portfolio The following table sets out the classification of the Group’s total
loan portfolio in terms of performing and non-performing loan portfolios as of
the dates indicated. 30 June 2015 31 December 2014 Gross Amount Allowance for
doubtful debts Net Amount % of Net Portfolio Gross Amount Allowance for doubtful
debts Net Amount % of Net Portfolio (in millions of EUR, except percentages)
Performing loan portfolio 249.1 (22.1) 227.1 80.1% 208.3 (17.1) 191.3 79.2% Non
-performing loan portfolio 132.1 (75.8) 56.2 19.9% 108.5 (58.4) 50.1 20.8% Total
loan portfolio (1) 381.2 (97.9) 283.3 100% 316.8 (75.4) 241.4 100.0% Note: (1)
Loan amounts include accrued interest. Performing Loan Portfolio The following
table shows the Group’s performing loan portfolio (including performing
interest) by product as of the dates indicated. 30 June 2015 31 December 2014
Amount % of Portfolio Amount % of Portfolio Performing loan portfolio by
product: (1) (in millions of EUR, except percentages) Single Payment Loans 170.0
68.2% 150.4 72.2% Instalment Loans 79.1 31.8% 57.9 27.8% Total performing loan
portfolio 249.1 100% 208.3 100.0% Note: (1) Loan amounts include accrued
interest. Non-performing Loan Portfolio The Group has written off any loans
which have been overdue for more than 730 days. As of 30 June 2015, the Group’s
total non-performing loan portfolio was EUR 132.1 million, which represents 8.9%
of the value of loans issued between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2015. Given the
mostly short-term nature of the Group’s lending, the performing loan portfolio
at each reporting date consists primarily of loans maturing within 30 days,
while non-performing loans are accumulated for 730 days. The Group’s non
-performing loan portfolio as of 30 June 2015 represented 35% of total gross
loans outstanding as of that date. EUR 9.9 million, or 7.5%, of this was non
-performing interest. The Group’s total gross non-performing loan portfolio
increased by EUR 23.6 million, or 22%, in the Period mainly as a result of the
increase in loan issuance. The following table sets out an analysis of the
Group’s non-performing loan portfolio (including non-performing interest) by
product as of the dates indicated. 30 June 2015 31 December 2014 30 June 2014
(in millions of EUR, except percentages) Non-performing loan portfolio by
product: (1) Single Payment Loans 104.0 84.9 74.2 Instalment Loans 28.1 23.6
19.7 Total non-performing loan portfolio 132.1 108.5 93.9 Value of loans
issued(2) 1,490.4 1,226.0 983.5 Non-performing loans as a share of value of
loans issued 8.9% 8.8% 9.5% Allowance for doubtful NPL debts 75.8 58.4 48.1
Allowance for doubtful NPL debts / non-performing loans 57% 54% 51% Average Loss
Given Default rate 47% 45% 40% Notes: (1) Loan amounts include accrued interest.
(2) The value of loans issued as of a particular date represent loans issued for
the two-year period before commencement of the 90 day past-due period.
Therefore, the applicable period for each reporting date is as follows: for 30
June 2015: 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014; for 31 December 2014: 1 October 2012
to 30 September 2014; for 30 June 2014: 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2014.
Liabilities The Group had total liabilities of EUR 245.1 million as of 30 June
2015, compared with EUR 257.0 million as of 31 December 2014, representing a
decrease of EUR 11.9 million. The decrease was driven by a decrease in the value
of loans and borrowings as the ‘2015 Notes’ and some other loans were repaid,
partially offset by the issuance of the ‘2018 Notes’ and the increase in EUR
amount of the ‘2019 Notes’ due to the change in EUR/USD exchange rate. Loans and
borrowings As of 30 June 2015, the Group had loans and borrowings of EUR 214.7
million, compared with EUR 231.6 million as of 31 December 2014. The Group’s
loans and borrowings accounted for 88% of total liabilities as of 30 June 2015
and 90% of total liabilities as of 31 December 2014. The table below sets out
the loans and borrowings by lender as of the dates indicated. 30 June 2015 31
December 2014 (in millions of EUR) Long term AS Trasta Komercbanka 3.2 6.2 2019
Notes 178.9 157.9 2018 Notes 25.2 - Other(1) 3.1 12.6 Total long term 210.4
176.7 Short term AS Trasta Komercbanka - - 2019 Notes - 7.3 2015 Notes - 43.4
Other(1) 4.3 4.2 4.3 54.9 Total 214.7 231.6 Note: (1) ‘Other’ consists primarily
of loans with related parties. In May 2011, AS 4finance entered into credit line
agreement No. KL-11/2011 (the ‘TKB CLA’) with AS Trasta Komercbanka (‘TKB’),
which allows borrowings of up to EUR 7.7 million (the ‘TKB Credit Line’). As of
30 June 2015, the amount outstanding under the TKB Credit Line was EUR 3.2
million at an interest rate of 7%. In August 2013, AS 4finance listed USD 170.0
million of 13% notes (the ‘2015 Notes’) on the Irish Stock Exchange, which were
due on 31 January 2015. The notes were fully repaid at maturity. In August 2014,
4finance S.A. issued USD 200.0 million of 11.75% notes (the ‘2019 Notes’) which
are listed on the Irish Stock Exchange and are senior to all of the Group’s
future subordinated debt. As of 30 June 2015, the amount outstanding and
accumulated interest under the 2019 Notes was EUR 178.9 million. The 2019 Notes
will mature in August 2019. In March 2015, 4finance S.A. issued SEK 225.0
million of 11.75% notes (the ‘2018 Notes’) which are senior to all of the
Group’s future subordinated debt. The 2018 Notes were listed on the corporate
bond list of Nasdaq Stockholm during August 2015. As of 30 June 2015, the amount
outstanding and accumulated interest under the 2018 Notes was EUR 25.2 million.
The 2018 Notes will mature in March 2018. Equity As of 30 June 2015, the Group’s
total equity amounted to EUR 145.4 million, compared with EUR 113.0 million as
of 31 December 2014, representing an increase of EUR 32.4 million, or 29%, which
was mainly attributable to the profits generated during the Period. The Group
has not paid any dividends to its shareholders within this period and its
capital to assets ratio as of 30 June 2015 was 37%. The capital to net loan
portfolio ratio as of 30 June 2015 was 51%, reflecting the Group’s strong
capitalisation. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements The Group currently does not
employ any off-balance sheet arrangements. Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Cash Flows for the Period The table below sets out the Group’s condensed
consolidated interim statement of cash flows. Six months ending 30 June 2015
2014 (in millions of EUR) Cash flows from/(used in) operating activities Profit
before taxes 43.1 34.1 Adjustments for: Depreciation and amortization 0.6 0.4
Increase in impairment allowance on loans and advances due from customers 22.3
20.8 Write-off and disposal of intangible and property and equipment assets 0.1
- Gains from sale of portfolio 0.1 - Provisions (excluding doubtful debt
allowance) 1.5 0.1 Interest and similar income (1.2) (0.3) Interest and similar
expenses 13.4 9.5 Profit before adjustments for the effect of changes to assets
and liabilities 79.9 64.6 Adjustments for: Increase in loans and advances to
customers (62.8) (63.0) Decrease in other assets 12.4 4.2 Increase in accounts
payable to suppliers, contractors and other creditors 3.0 0.8 Gross cash flows
from operating activities 32.5 6.6 Corporate income tax paid (10.1) (9.8) Net
cash flows generated/ (used) in operating activities 22.4 (3.2) Cash flows
from/(used in) investing activities Purchase of property, equipment and
intangible assets (7.1) (0.6) Loans issued to related parties (1.8) (6.4) Loans
repaid from related parties 5.7 - Interest received 1.3 0.0 Acquisition of
subsidiaries, net of cash acquired (1.4) - Net cash used in investing activities
(3.3) (7.0) Cash flows from/(used in) financing activities Loans received and
notes issued 37.5 30.8 Repayment of loans (26.2) (6.8) Interest payments (12.9)
(9.8) Dividend payments (0.6) (0.3) Net cash flows from financing activities
(2.2) 13.9 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 16.9 3.7 Cash and cash
equivalents at the beginning of the period 34.4 17.1 Effect of exchange rate
fluctuations on cash (0.2) 0.2 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
period 51.1 21.0 Net cash flows used in operating activities are calculated as
profit before taxes, adjusted for non-cash and other items and the effect of
changes to current assets and short-term liabilities, less corporate income tax
paid. Net cash flows generated in operating activities in the Period increased
to EUR 22.4 million from a cash usage of EUR 3.2 million in the same period last
year. The changes mainly resulted from the increased profit in the Period and a
greater decrease in other assets. The Group’s cash flows which were used in
investing activities mainly include the purchase and disposal of property,
equipment and intangible assets, loans issued and loans repaid. Net cash used in
investing activities was EUR 3.3 million in the Period, less than last year as
there was net loan repayment rather than issuance, which more than offset the
increase in purchase of intangible assets. The Group’s cash flows from financing
activities mainly reflect proceeds that were received from borrowings, the
repayment of principal and interest on indebtedness, and the payment of
dividends. The issuance of the ‘2018 Notes’ accounted for most of the loans and
notes received in the Period. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS Recent developments include
significant and material information about the Group’s development and any
changes since its last quarterly report which was published on 30 April 2015.
New licenses and establishments The Group commenced operations in Romania in
June 2015 under the Zaplo brand. The legal entity Zaplo IFN S.A. was registered
with the General Registry of non-banking financial institutions held by the
National Bank of Romania in May 2015. New companies have been established in
Mexico and Moldova in July and August 2015 respectively to facilitate operations
in those countries. To start lending activities in Mexico the company will have
to obtain authorisation from the local state authorities. Acquisitions and
disposals In May 2015 the Group acquired an operating company in Argentina,
Prestamo Movil S.A., which is owned by 4finance Holding S.A. (90%) and AS
4finance (10%). The company’s main business activity is consumer lending. The
Group transferred its USA business (4finance US Holding company, Inc. and its
subsidiaries) out of direct ownership of 4finance Holding S.A. and as of July
2015 it is directly owned by PM LUX S.A., the new parent company of 4finance
Holding S.A. (see below). Litigations and contingent liabilities No member of
the 4finance Group is engaged in new legal or arbitration proceedings which may
have a material effect on the Group’s financial position or profitability.
Changes in the regulatory framework The Consumer Rights Protection Law in Latvia
was amended in May 2015 to introduce additional regulations on consumer lending,
including a limit on the total cost of a loan for loans issued for period up to
3 months. This change is expected to become effective in January 2016. On 26
August 2015, the President of Poland signed legislation which will limit total
cost of credit on consumer lending products. The incoming regulation is expected
to become effective in February 2016. These regulatory changes have been in
process for some time and we have made preparations to comply with the incoming
requirements in both markets. Changes in the ownership structure Due to certain
share contribution transactions of 4finance Holding S.A., its new parent company
as of June 2015 is PM LUX S.A. (Luxembourg) which is further 100% owned by
Tirona Limited, thus Tirona Limited remains the ultimate parent company of the
Group. There have not been any changes in the structure of ultimate beneficial
owners of Tirona since the last quarterly report. Corporate website:
www.4finance.com 4finance Holding S.A. Address: 6, rue Guillaume Schneider, L
-2522, Luxembourg RCS Luxembourg: B171.059
Contacts 4finance Holding S.A. Email: investorrelations@4finance.com HQ Address:
Lielirbes iela 17a-8, Riga, LV-1046, Latvia Website: www.4finance.com