Net interest income was NOK 379 million in the first half-year of 2013, compared to NOK 709 million in the first half-year of 2012. The reduction was due to the lower level of interest generating assets combined with a more normalized market for USD/NOK basis swaps.
Comprehensive income according to IFRS in the first half-year of 2013 was negative NOK 2,532 million, compared to negative NOK 8,030 million in the first half-year of 2012. In the first six months of 2013 the market prices on Eksportfinans’ own debt continued to rise, resulting in a reduction of previously unrealized gains and a corresponding unrealized loss in the income statement.
Profit excluding unrealized gains and losses and losses hedged by the Portfolio Hedge Agreement amounted to NOK 216 million for the first half-year of 2013, compared to NOK 489 million in the first half-year of 2012.
Total assets amounted to NOK 116 billion at June 30, 2013, compared to NOK 157 billion at December 31, 2012. The reduction was in line with expectations and due to the limitations on new lending business since November 18, 2011 as well as repayments on the current loan and debt portfolios.
At June 30, 2013, the core capital adequacy ratio was 30.7 percent, compared to 25.0 percent at December 31, 2012. At the end of the first half-year of 2013, the company had liquidity reserves totaling NOK 23.6 billion.
A conference call is scheduled for Thursday August 22, 2013 at 10am NY / 3pm London / 4pm CEST.
Facts about Eksportfinans ASA
Eksportfinans manages a solid portfolio of loans to the Norwegian export industry and foreign buyers of Norwegian capital goods. The loans are guaranteed by GIEK (The Norwegian Guarantee Institute for Export Credits) and/or banks. The company also manages a substantial portfolio of international securities. The business is funded through bonds and commercial paper issued in the international capital markets. Eksportfinans was established in 1962 and is owned by banks operating in Norway and the Ministry of Trade and Industry on behalf of the Norwegian government. Entering 2012 total assets amounted to almost NOK 200 billion. The company is staffed by highly skilled individuals, around 55 in total, and is located in Dronning Maud's gate (Vika) in central Oslo.
Forward-looking statements
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