Bank of Åland Plc STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 22.02.2010 09.00 hrs
Year-end report for the period January - December 2009
The report period in brief:
-Consolidated net operating profit increased by 52 per cent to 30.5 million
euros
(January-December 2008: EUR 20.0 M)
-Recognition of negative goodwill from the purchase of Ålandsbanken Sverige AB
improved income by EUR 23.1 M, while operational earnings in Ålandsbanken
Sverige AB pulled down consolidated income by EUR 8.0 M
-Net interest income fell by 7 per cent to EUR 39.1 M (42.1)
-Commission income increased by 75 per cent to EUR 32.5 M (18.6)
-Total income increased by 17 per cent to EUR 87.2 M (74.2)
-Expenses rose by 48 per cent to EUR 77.2 M (52.1)
-Impairment losses on loans amounted to EUR 2.9 M (2.3)
-Lending volume increased by 16 per cent to EUR 2,546 M (December 2008: 2,193)
-Deposits increased by 13 per cent to EUR 2,411 M (December 2008: 2,126)
-Mutual fund assets under management increased by 239 per cent to EUR 801 M
(236)
-Return on equity after taxes (ROE) was 17.8 per cent (10.7)
-The expense/income ratio amounted to 72 (73) per cent
-The total capital ratio in compliance with Basel 2 amounted to 12.3 per cent
(12.6)
-Earnings per share amounted to EUR 2.27 (1.22)
-The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of EUR 0.50 (0.50) per share plus
an anniversary dividend of EUR 0.20 per share
-Taking into considerat ion that the Group's earnings in 2009 included a
sizeable nonrecurring income item, earnings in 2010 are expected to be
substantially lower than in 2009
-The Group's operational earnings, excluding non-recurring income, are
expected to be at least at the same level as in 2009
Earnings and profitability
This Year-end Report has been prepared in compliance with the International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) that have been adopted by the European
Union, as well as with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34, “Interim
Financial Reporting”.
Earnings summary for the report period
Ålandsbanken Sverige AB (encompassing Ålandsbanken Sverige AB, Ålandsbanken
Fonder AB and Alpha Management Company S.A.) was consolidated in the Bank of
Åland Group in such a way that its balance sheet on December 31, 2009 and its
earnings during the period April 1 - December 31, 2009 have been included in the
consolidated financial statements. This affects comparability with last year.
The allocation between the Group's Finnish and Swedish business areas can be
found in the table entitled “Earnings, newly acquired operations” on page 10.
The year was characterised by the Group's investment in the Swedish market,
increased focus on private banking services, instability in financial markets
and low market interest rates. During January-December 2009, the consolidated
net operating profit of the Bank of Åland Group increased by 52 per cent to EUR
30.5 M (20.0 in 2008). During the year, the Group recognised EUR 23.1 M in
negative goodwill as income, due to its purchase of Kaupthing Bank Sverige AB in
Sweden. In traditional banking operations, net interest income was adversely
affected by low market interest rates, while the Group's strategic focus on
private banking meant increased income from mutual funds, stock brokerage and
asset management. Information technology (IT) operations performed favourably
during the year, which increased “Other operating income”. The task of
integration with Ålandsbanken Sverige AB, related to both processes and computer
systems, was intensive and led to increased expenses for the Group.
Income (excluding negative goodwill) increased by 17 per cent to EUR 87.2 M
(74.2), while expenses rose by 48 per cent to EUR 77.2 M (52.1). Return on
equity after taxes (ROE) increased to 17.8 (10.7) per cent, and earnings per
share to EUR 2.27 (1.22).
NET INTEREST INCOME
During 2009, consolidated net interest income fell by 7 per cent to EUR 39.1 M
(42.1). Ålandsbanken Sverige AB had net interest income of EUR 3.5 M. Despite
increasing lending volume, low interest rates depressed net interest income
during the year. Margins on lending showed a rising trend during 2009, while the
prevailing market situation led to depressed deposit margins. Lending volume
rose by 16 per cent to EUR 2,546 M (2,193). Deposit volume increased by 13 per
cent to EUR 2,411 M (2,126).
OTHER INCOME
Commission income rose by 75 per cent to EUR 32.5 M (18.6). The Group's focus on
private banking and the good stock exchange trend increased income from
securities, mutual fund and asset management commissions. Commission income at
Ålandsbanken Sverige AB amounted to EUR 11.9 M.
Net income from securities trading for the Bank's own account was EUR 2.2 M
(2.4). Valuation and realisation of value increases in interest rate hedging
derivatives (the Bank of Åland does not apply hedge accounting) resulted in a
positive nonrecurring effect of EUR 2.4 M. Net income from dealing in the
foreign exchange market improved to EUR 1.8 M (1.0). Net income from financial
assets available for sale was EUR 0.5 M (-0.1), and net income from investment
properties increased to 0.2 M (0.1). Other operating income increased to EUR
15.4 M (12.4) as a consequence of higher income from the sale and development of
information technology (IT) systems.
During 2009, the Bank of Åland Plc bought Kaupthing Bank Sverige AB in Sweden,
now Ålandsbanken Sverige AB (encompassing Kaupthing Bank Sverige AB, Kaupthing
Fonder AB and Alpha Management Company S.A.). The acquisition analysis shows
that the net assets acquired after restructuring expenses amounted to EUR 57.2 M
and the cost of the shares, including the purchase price and acquisition-related
expenses, amounted to EUR 34.1 M. Negative goodwill of EUR 23.1 M was recognised
as income in the Bank of Åland Group during the second quarter. For detailed
information about the acquisition analysis, see Note 4 under “Notes to the
consolidated interim report” on page 13.
The Group's total income (excluding negative goodwill) increased by 17 percent
to EUR 87.2 M (74.2).
EXPENSES
Staff costs rose by 57 per cent to EUR 44.6 M (28.3) as a consequence of the
acquisition of Ålandsbanken Sverige AB, employee recruitments at Crosskey
Banking Solutions Ab Ltd plus salary hikes as provided by collective agreements.
Staff costs at Ålandsbanken Sverige AB amounted to EUR 13.8 M. Changes in the
Bank's pension fund, Ålandsbanken Abp:s Pensionsstiftelse, according to the
corridor approach affected staff costs in the amount of EUR 0.1 M (0.2).
Other administrative expenses (office, marketing, communications and IT)
increased to EUR 16.7 M (11.0). Production for own use totalled EUR 1.9 M (0.5)
and was related to expenses for computer software, which in accordance with
IFRSs must be capitalised. Depreciation/amortisation increased to EUR 6.4 M
(5.9). Other operating expenses amounted to EUR 11.4 M (7.4), of which EUR 3.6 M
arose at Ålandsbanken Sverige AB.
The Group's total expenses rose by 48 per cent to EUR 77.2 M (52.1).
IMPAIRMENT LOSSES ON LOANS AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
Impairment losses on loans amounted to EUR 2.9 M (2.3). Of these, EUR 1.4 M were
individually targeted impairment losses and EUR 1.5 M a group impairment loss
targeted to the real estate industry. Of the targeted individual impairment
losses, EUR 1.2 M consisted of final actual loan losses.
FOURTH QUARTER OF 2009
In the fourth quarter, the Group's net operating profit amounted to EUR -0.4 M
(Q 42008: 3.7).
Income
Total income increased by 14 per cent to EUR 23.2 M (20.3). Lower interest rates
combined with increased competition on deposit margins led to a decrease in net
interest income of 9 per cent to EUR 9.7 M (10.7). Lending volume and margins
were higher than during the corresponding period of 2008.
Commission income improved by 117 per cent and amounted to EUR 10.0 M (4.6). The
increase was attributable to the focus on private banking, increased market
activity and the purchase of Ålandsbanken Sverige AB. Commission income at
Ålandsbanken Sverige AB totalled EUR 4.4 M. Net income from securities trading
and foreign exchange operations decreased to EUR -0.4 M (2.4). Other operating
income rose by 46 per cent to EUR 5.0 M (3.4), with most of the increase coming
from the Group's IT operations.
Expenses
Total expenses during the quarter increased by 57 per cent and amounted to EUR
23.0 M (14.6). During the quarter, staff costs amounted to EUR 13.4 M (7.4). The
number of employees in the Group increased as a consequence of the purchase of
Ålandsbanken Sverige AB, while salary hikes were implemented as provided by
collective agreements. Staff costs at Ålandsbanken Sverige AB totalled EUR 5.2
M. Other administrative expenses increased to EUR 5.0 M (3.1) in the fourth
quarter, primarily because of higher external computer expenses, communications
and marketing. The task of integration with Å landsbanken Sverige AB led to an
increase in other operating expenses to EUR 3.8 M (2.9). Impairment losses
during the period totalled EUR 0.6 M (1.9).
BALANCE SHEET TOTAL AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET OBLIGATIONS
At the end of 2009, the Group's balance sheet total was EUR 3,379 M (2,770).
During the year, the Group issued debenture loans 1/2009 and 2/2009 totalling
EUR 34 M. With the permission of the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority and
in compliance with the terms of the loan, the Group carried out an early
redemption of debenture loan 2/2004, which it had issued on June 4, 2004.
Off-balance sheet obligations rose to EUR 306 M (165).
PERSONNEL
Hours worked in the Group, recalculated to full-time equivalent positions,
totalled 641 (487) positions, which represented an increase by 154 positions
compared to the preceding year. The increase was due to the acquisition of
Ålandsbanken Sverige AB as well as continued expansion of Crosskey Banking
Solutions Ab Ltd. The number of employees at Ålandsbanken Sverige AB on December
31, 2009 was 176.
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| Bank of Åland Group | D ec 31 | Dec 31 |
| | 2009 | 2008 |
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| Ålandsbanken Abp | 310 | 318 |
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| Ab Compass Card Oy Ltd | 5 | 6 |
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| Crosskey Banking Solutions Ab Ltd | 159 | 134 |
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| Ålandsbanken Asset Management Ab | 18 | 15 |
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| Ålandsbanken Fondbolag Ab | 6 | 6 |
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| Ålandsbanken Equities Ab | 7 | 0 |
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| Ålandsbanken Sverige AB | 136 | 0 |
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| Ålandsbanken Veranta Ab | 0 | 8 |
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| Total num ber of full-time equivalent positions, | 641 | 487 |
| recalculated from hours worked | | |
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EXPENSE/INCOME RATIO
Efficiency measured as expenses divided by income, including and excluding loan
losses, respectively:
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| Bank of Åland Group | Dec 31 | Dec 31 |
| | 2009 | 2008 |
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| Including negative goodwill | | |
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| Including loan losses | 0.72 | 0.73 |
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| Excluding loan losses | 0.70 | 0.70 |
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CAPITAL ADEQUACY
The Group is reporting capital adequacy in accordance with Pillar 1 in the Basel
2 regulations. The Group's total cap ital ratio at the end of December 2009 was
12.3 per cent. The capital requirement for credit risks has been calculated
according to the standardised approach, and the capital requirement for
operational risks according to the basic indicator approach in the Basel 2
regulations. Risk management under Pillar 2 will be reported in the Annual
Report for 2009. The Bank of Åland will endeavour to begin applying an Internal
Ratings Based (IRB) approach in compliance with Basel 2 to calculate its capital
adequacy requirement for credit risk, starting on January 1, 2011. Our
assessment, according to the current regulations, is that this will
substantially improve the Bank of Åland's capital adequacy.
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| Capital adequacy |
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| Bank of Åland Group | Dec 31 | Dec 31 |
| | 2009 | 2008 |
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| Capital base, EUR M | | |
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| Core capital | 12 9,3 | 112.4 |
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| Supplementary capital | 72.4 | 53.4 |
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| Total capital base | 201.7 | 165.7 |
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| Capital requirement for credit risks | 113.9 | 95.9 |
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| Capital requirement for market risks | 2.2 | 0.0 |
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| Capital requirement for operational risks | 14.9 | 9.3 |
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| Total capital requirement | 130.9 | 105.1 |
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| Total capital ratio, % | 12.3 | 12.6 |
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| Core capital ratio, % | 7.9 | 8.6 |
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The main reason for the difference between the capital base and recognised
equity capital is that subordinated liabilities may be counted in the capital
base, while the proposed dividend may not be included.
DEPOSITS
Deposits from the public, including bonds and certificates of deposit issued,
increased by 13 per cent to EUR 2,411 M (2,126), of which EUR 337 M consisted of
deposits at Ålandsbanken Sverige AB. Deposit accounts rose by 16 per cent to EUR
2,039 M (1,757). Bonds and certificates of deposit issued to the public
increased by 1 per cent to EUR 372 M (369).
LENDING
The volume of lending to the public increased by 16 per cent and amounted to EUR
2,546 M (2,193). The volume of lending at Ålandsbanken Sverige AB was EUR 190 M.
Lending to households increased by 15 per cent to EUR 1,734 M (1,508).
Households accounted for 68 (69) per cent of the Group's total lending volume.
Lending to companies rose by 19 per cent to EUR 787 M (661).
BANK OF ÅLAND PLC (ÅLANDSBANKEN ABP)
The Bank of Åland is a bank with strong customer relationships and personal
service. The Bank has str ong financial investment expertise and at the same time
can offer good financing services.
The commercial bank was founded in 1919 and has been listed on the Nasdaq OMX
Helsinki Oy (Helsinki Stock Exchange) since 1942. The Bank of Åland's Head
Office is in Mariehamn. The Bank has 17 offices in the Åland Islands and eight
offices elsewhere in Finland. Its subsidiary Ålandsbanken Sverige AB has three
offices in Sweden. A total of 10 subsidiaries, whose operations are connected in
various ways to banking, belong to the Bank of Åland Group. The Group has 750
employees. Read more at www.alandsbanken.fi.
AB COMPASS CARD OY LTD
Ab Compass Card Oy Ltd is a subsidiary of the Bank of Åland Plc. The company
will issue credit and debit cards to private and institutional customers.
Compass Card was founded in 2007 and has offices in Helsinki and Mariehamn. The
company has six employees.
CROSSKEY BANKING SOLUTIONS AB LTD
Crosskey Banking Solutions Ab Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank of
Åland Plc. The company develops, delivers and manages banking computer systems
to financial market players, offering comprehensive solutions and efficient
banking processes. Crosskey includes the subs idiary S-Crosskey Ab. Crosskey was
founded in 2004 and has offices in Mariehamn, Helsinki, Turku and Stockholm. The
company has 179 employees. Read more at www.crosskey.fi.
ÅLANDSBANKEN ASSET MANAGEMENT AB
Ålandsbanken Asset Management Ab is a subsidiary of the Bank of Åland Plc. The
company offers asset management services to institutions and private
individuals. It manages the assets of the Bank of Åland's mutual funds
registered in Finland. Asset Management was founded in 2000 and has an office in
Helsinki. The company has 20 employees.
ÅLANDSBANKEN EQUITIES AB
Ålandsbanken Equities Ab is a subsidiary of the Bank of Åland Plc. The company
offers equity analysis and stock brokerage services to institutional investors.
It includes the wholly owned subsidiary Ålandsbanken Equities Research Ab.
Equities was founded in 2008 and has an office in Helsinki. The company has
eight employees.
ÅLANDSBANKEN FONDBOLAG AB
Ålandsbanken Fondbolag Ab is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of Åland Plc.
The company carries out mutual fund (unit trust) operations and manages 11
mutual funds registered in Finland. Ålandsbanken Fondbolag was founded in 1998
and has an office in Mariehamn. The company has seven employees.
ÅLANDSBANKEN SVERIGE AB
Ålandsbanken Sverige AB is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of Åland Plc.
The company has operations in private banking, asset management, stock brokerage
and institutional equities trading. Ålandsbanken Fonder AB and Alpha Management
Company S.A. are wholly-owned subsidies of the company. Ålandsbanken Sverige was
founded in 2009 and has offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, Sweden. The
company has 176 employees. Read more at www.alandsbanken.se.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Corporate Governance Report has been updated and will be published
concurrently with the Annual Report for 2009 on the Bank of Åland website,
www.alandsbanken.fi.
CHANGES IN GROUP STRUCTURE
During 2009, the Bank of Åland Plc bought Kaupthing Bank Sverige AB, now
Ålandsbanken Sverige AB (encompassing Kaupthing Bank Sverige AB, Kaupthing
Fonder AB and Alpha Management Company S.A.).
Ålandsbanken Veranta Ab merged with the Bank of Åland Plc on September 3 0, 2009.
During the year, Bank of Åland Plc sold 8 per cent of the shares in Ålandsbanken
Equities Ab. Ålandsbanken Equities Research Ab was founded during the year as a
wholly owned subsidiary of Ålandsbanken Equities Ab.
IMPORTANT EVENTS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE REPORT PERIOD
No important events have occurred after the close of the report period.
DISTRIBUTION OF PROFIT
The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual General Meeting approve a
dividend of EUR 0.50 (0.50) per share plus an anniversary dividend of EUR 0.20
per share, which is equivalent to a total amount of EUR 8.1 M.
OUTLOOK FOR 2010
Most observers expect a continued gradual recovery in the general economy and in
the financial system during 2010, but the economic situation will remain
uncertain and there is thus great sensitivity.
Based on this assessment and taking into account that the Group's earnings in
2009 included sizeable non-recurring income attributable to negative goodwill
from the acquisition of Kaupthing Bank Sverige AB, earnings in 2010 are expected
to be substantially lower than in 2009. The Group's operational earnings,
excluding non-recurring income, is expected to be at least at the same level as
in 20 09.
The Group's assessment of the outlook for 2009 is based on its assumptions about
future developments in the fixed income and financial markets. However, general
interest rates, the demand for lending, the trend of the capital and financial
markets and the competitive situation, as well as the general economic situation
are factors that the Group cannot influence.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN 2010
The Annual General Meeting will be held in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland on Monday,
April 19, 2010. The Annual Report will be published in its official Swedish
version on March 15, 2010, and in Finnish and English soon afterward.
INTERIM REPORTS DURING 2010
January-March 2010 Monday, May 3, 2010
January-June 2010 Monday, August 2,2010
January-September 2010 Monday, November 1, 2010
The figures in this Year-end Report are unaudited.
Mariehamn, February 19, 2010
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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| Financial ratios etc. |
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| Bank of Åland Group | Full year | Full year |
| | 2009 | 2008 |
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| Earnings per share before dilution, EUR1 | 2.27 | 1.22 |
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| Earnings per share after dilution, EUR2 | 2.27 | 1.22 |
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| Market price per share, end of period, EUR | | |
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| Series A | 33.90 | 26.60 |
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| Series B | 24.50 | 17.24 |
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| Equity capital per share, EUR3 | 13.97 | 11.87 |
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| Return on equity after taxes, % (ROE)4 | 17.8 | 10.7 |
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| Return on total assets, % (ROA)5 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
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| Equity/assets ratio, %6 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
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| Total lending volume, EUR M | 2,546 | 2,193 |
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| Total deposits from the public, EUR M | 2,411 | 2,126 |
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| Equity capital, EUR M | 162 | 138 |
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| Balance sheet total, EUR M | 3,379 | 2,770 |
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| Expense/income ratio | | |
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| Including negative goodwill | | |
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| Including loan losses | 0.72 | 0. 73 |
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| Excluding loan losses | 0.70 | 0.70 |
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| Excluding negative goodwill | | |
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| Including loan losses | 0.92 | 0.73 |
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| Excluding loan losses | 0.88 | 0.70 |
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| 1 Profit for the period before dilution /Average number of shares |
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| 2 Profit for the period after dilution / (Average number of shares + shares |
| outstanding) |
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| 3 Equity capital - minority share of capital / Number of shares on balance |
| sheet date |
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| 4 (Net operating profit - tax es) / Average equity capital |
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| 5 (Net operating profit - taxes) / Average balance sheet total |
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| 6 Equity capital / Balance sheet total |
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| Summary statement of financial position |
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| Bank of Åland Group | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 |
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| EUR M | | |
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| ASSETS | | |
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| Cash | 33 | 79 |
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| Debt securities eligible for refinancing with | 186 | 146 |
| central banks | | |
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| Claims on credit institutions | 264 | 123 |
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| Claims on the public and public sector | 2,545 | 2,193 |
| entities | | |
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| Debt securities | 188 | 131 |
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| Shares and participations | 23 | 3 |
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| Shares and participations in associated | 1 | 1 |
| companies | | |
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| Derivative instruments | 20 | 15 |
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| Intangible assets | 6 | 5 |
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| Tangible assets | 38 | 36 |
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| Other assets | 50 | 11 |
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| Accrued income and prepayments | 22 | 25 |
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| Deferred tax assets | 2 | 1 |
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| Total assets | 3,379 | 2,770 |
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| LIABILITIES | | |
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| Liabilities to credit institutions | 263 | 71 |
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| Liabilities to the public and public sector | 2,040 | 1,758 |
| entities | | |
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| Debt securities issued to the public | 743 | 665 |
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| Derivative instruments | 8 | 6 |
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| Other liabilities | 57 | 41 |
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| Accrued expenses and prepaid income | 27 | 18 |
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| Subordinated liabilities | 59 | 53 |
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| Deferred tax liabilities | 21 | 19 |
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| Total liabilities | 3,217 | 2,631 |
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| Equity capital and minority interests | | |
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| Share capital | 23 | 23 |
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| Share premium account | 33 | 33 |
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| Reserve fund | 25 | 25 |
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| Fair value reserve | 6 | 2 |
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| Retained earnings | 74 | 54 |
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| Equity capital attributable to the owners of | 161 | 137 |
| the parent | | |
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| Equity capital attributable to minority | 1 | 2 |
| interests | | |
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| Total equity capital | 162 | 138 |
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| Total liabilities and equity capital | 3,379 | 2,770 |
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| Summary statement of comprehensive income | |
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| Bank of Åland Group | Full year 2009 | Full year |
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| EUR M | | |
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| Net interest income | 39.1 | 42.1 |
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| Income from equity investments | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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| Commission income | 32.5 | 18.6 |
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| Commission expenses | -4.4 | -2.2 |
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| Net income from securities transactions and | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| foreign exchange dealing | | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Net income from financial assets available | 0.5 | -0.1 |
| for sale | | |
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| Net income from investment properties | 0.2 | 0.1 |
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| Other operating income | 15.4 | 12.4 |
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| Total income | 87.2 | 74.2 |
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| Staff costs | -44.6 | -28.3 |
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| Other administrative expenses | -16.7 | -11.0 |
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| Production for own use | 1.9 | 0.5 |
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| Depreciation/amortisation | -6.4 | -5.9 |
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| Other operating expenses | -11.4 | -7.4 |
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| Total expenses | -77.2 | -52.1 |
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| Impairment losses on loans and other | -2.9 | -2.3 |
| commitments | | |
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| Share of profit/loss in associated companies | 0.2 | 0.2 |
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| Negative goodwill | 23.1 | 0.0 |
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| Net operating profit | 30.5 | 20.0 |
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| Income taxes | -3.7 | -5.4 |
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| Profit for the period | 26.8 | 14.6 |
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| Other comprehensive income | | |
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| Assets available for sale | 0.2 | 1.8 |
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| Valuation differences | 3.7 | 0.0 |
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| Income tax on other comprehensive income | -0.1 | -0.5 |
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| Total comprehensive income for the period | 30.7 | 15.9 |
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| Profit for the period attributable to owners | 26.2 | 14.0 |
| of the parent | | |
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| Profit for the period attributable to | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| minority interests | | |
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| Total | 26.8 | 14.6 |
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| Total comprehensive income for the period | 30,0 | 15,3 |
| attributable to owners of the parent | | |
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| Total comprehensive income for the period | 0,7 | 0,6 |
| attributable to minority interests | | |
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| Total | 30,7 | 15,9 |
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| Earnings per share | |
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| Earnings per share before dilution, EUR1 | 2.27 | 1.22 |
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| Earning per share after dilution, EUR2 | 2 .27 | 1.22 |
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| 1 Profit for the period before dilution / Average | |
| number of shares | |
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| 2 Profit for the period after dilution / (Average | |
| number of shares + shares outstanding) | |
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| Quarterly data, earnings |
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| Bank of Åland Group | Q IV | Q III | Q II | Q I | Q IV |
| | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 |
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| EUR M | | | | | |
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| Net interest income | 9.7 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 9.1 | 10.7 |
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| Income fro m equity investments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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| Commission income | 10.0 | 9.4 | 8.1 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
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| Commission expenses | -1.3 | -1.7 | -0.9 | -0.5 | -0.6 |
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| Net income from securities | -0.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| transactions and foreign | | | | | |
| exchange dealing | | | | | |
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| Net income from financial assets | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | -0.3 |
| available for sale | | | | | |
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| Net income from investment | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| properties | | | | | |
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| Other operating income | 5.0 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
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| Total income | 23.2 | 21.6 | 22.1 | 20.4 | 20.3 |
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| Staff costs | -13.4 | -11.3 | -12.3 | -7.6 | -7.4 |
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| Other administrative expenses | -5.0 | -4.2 | -4.6 | -2.9 | -3.1 |
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| Production for own use | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
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| Depreciation/amortisation | -1.6 | -1.6 | -1.7 | -1.4 | -1.5 |
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| Other operating expenses | -3.8 | -2.5 | -3.0 | -2.0 | -2.9 |
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| Total expenses | -23.0 | -18.9 | -21.5 | -13.8 | -14.6 |
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| Impairment losses on loans and | -0.6 | -0.2 | -1.8 | -0.4 | -1.9 |
| other commitments | | | | | |
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| Share of profit/loss in | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | -0.1 |
| associated companies | | | | | |
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| Negative goodwill | 0.0 | 0.0 | 23.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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| Net operating profit | -0.4 | 2.7 | 22.0 | 6.3 | 3.7 |
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| Earnings, newly acquired operations |
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| Bank of Åland Group | Apr-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
| | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 |
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| EUR M | Sweden | Finland | Total | Total |
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| Net interest income | 3.5 | 35.6 | 39.1 | 42.1 |
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| Income from equity investments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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| Commission income | 11.9 | 20.6 | 32.5 | 18.6 |
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| Commission expenses | -2.3 | -2.2 | -4.4 | -2.2 |
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| Net income from securities | 0.2 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| transactions and foreign | | | | |
| currency dealing | | | | |
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| Net income from financial | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | -0.1 |
| assets available for sale | | | | |
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| Net income from investment | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| properties | | | | |
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| Other operating income | 1.8 | 13.6 | 15.4 | 12.4 |
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| Total income | 15.1 | 72.1 | 87.2 | 74.2 |
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| Staff costs | -13.8 | -30.8 | -44.6 | -28.3 |
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| Other administrative expenses | -4.9 | -11.8 | -16.7 | -11.0 |
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| Production for own use | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
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| Depreciation/amortisation | -0.7 | -5.7 | -6.4 | -5.9 |
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| Other operating expenses | -3.6 | -7.9 | -11.4 | -7.4 |
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| Total expenses | -22.9 | -54.2 | -77.2 | -52.1 |
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| Impairment losses on loans and | -0.2 | -2.7 | -2.9 | -2.3 |
| other commitments | | | | |
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| Share of profit/loss in | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| associated companies | | | | |
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| Negative goodwill | 0.0 | 23.1 | 23.1 | 0.0 |
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| Net operating profit | -8.0 | 38.5 | 30.5 | 20.0 |
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| Statement of changes in equity capital |
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| EUR M | Share| Share| Rese | Fair | Trans | Retai | Total | Mino | Total|
| | capi | prem | rve | value| lation| ned | before| rity | |
| | | ium | fund | rese | diffe | earni | minor | rests| |
| | | acco | | rve | rence | ngs | ity | | |
| | | unt | | | | | inter | | |
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| Equity | 23.3 | 33.3 | 25.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 51.1 | 133.1 | 1.8 | 135. |
| capital, | | | | | | | | | 0 |
| Dec 31, | | | | | | | | | |
| 2007 | | | | | | | | | |
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| Comprehens | | | | 1.3 | | 14.0 | 15.3 | 0.6 | 15.9 |
| ive income | | | | | | | | | |
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| period | | | | | | | | | |
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| Dividend | | | | | | -11.5 | -11.5 | -1.0 | -12. |
| paid | | | | | | | | | 5 |
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| Other | | | | | | | | -0.1 | -0.1 |
| changes in | | | | | | | | | |
| equity | | | | | | | | | |
| capital | | | | | | | | | |
| attributab | | | | | | | | | |
| le to | | | | | | | | | |
| minority | | | | | | | | | |
| interests | | | | | | | | | |
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| Equity | 23.3 | 33.3 | 25.1 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 53.6 | 136.9 | 1.6 | 138. |
| capital, | | | | | | | | | 5 |
| Dec 31, | | | | | | | | | |
| 2008 | | | | | | | | | |
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| Comprehens | | | | 0.2 | 3.7 | 26.2 | 30.0 | 0.7 | 30.7 |
| ive income | | | | | | | | | |
| for the | | | | | | | | | |
| period | | | | | | | | | |
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| Dividend | | | | | | -5.8 | -5.8 | -1.7 | -7.5 |
| paid | | | | | | | | | |
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| Other | | | | | | | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| changes in | | | | | | | | | |
| equity | | | | | | | | | |
| capital | | | | | | | | | |
| attributab | | | | | | | | | |
| le to | | | | | | | | | |
| minority | | | | | | | | | |
| interests | | | | | | | | | |
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| Equity | 23.3 | 33.3 | 25.1 | 1.8 | 3.7 | 74.0 | 161.2 | 1.0 | 162. |
| capital, | | | | | | | | | 2 |
| Dec 31, | | | | | | | | | |
| 2009 | | | | | | | | | |
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Summary cash flow statement
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| Bank of Åland Group | Full year 2009 | Full year 2008 |
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| EUR M | | |
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| Cash flow from operating activities | | | | |
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| Net operating profit | 30.5 | | 20.0 | |
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| Adjustment for net operating profit | -11.9 | | 9.8 | |
| items not affecting cash flow | | | | |
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| Gains/losses from investing activities | -0.5 | | -0.2 | |
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| Income taxes paid | -3.5 | | -3.2 | |
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| Changes in assets and liabilities in | -52.1 | -37.5 | 98.3 | 124,7 |
| operating activities | | | | |
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| Cash flow from investing activities1 | | 24.0 | | -14.9 |
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| Cash flow from financing activities | | 39.8 | | -41.3 |
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| Exchange rate differences in cash and | | 4.3 | | 0.0 |
| cash equivalents | | | | |
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| Change in cash and cash equivalents | | 30.6 | | 68.5 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents, January 1 | | 323.5 | | 255.0 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents, December 31 | | 354.1 | | 323.5 |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Disbursed for the purchase of Kaupthing Bank Sverige AB, EUR 34.1 M. Cash and
cash equivalents in Kaupthing Bank Sverige AB amounted to EUR 63.5 M.
Notes to the consolidated year-end report
1. Corporate information
The Bank of Åland Plc (Ålandsbanken Abp) is a Finnish public company, organised
in compliance with Finnish legislation and with its Head Office in Mariehamn.
The Bank of Åland Plc is a commercial bank with a total of 28 offices. Through
its subsidiary Crosskey Banking Solutions Ab Ltd, the Bank of Åland Group is
also a supplier of modern banking computer systems for small and medium-sized
banks.
The Head Office of the Parent Company has the following address:
Bank of Åland Plc
Nygatan 2
AX-22100 Mariehamn, Åland, Finland
A copy of the consolidated financial statements can be obtained from the Head
Office or from the website www.alandsbanken.fi. The shares of the Bank of Åland
Plc are traded on the Nasdaq OMX Helsinki Oy (Helsinki Stock Exchange).
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