28 Feb 2025 12:51 CET

Issuer

4finance S.A.

Strong FY 2024 performance with net profit of €52.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA
of €157.1 million

Robust balance sheet with high cash levels and solid liquidity


28 February 2025. 4finance Holding S.A. (the ‘Group’ or ‘4finance’), one of
Europe’s largest digital consumer lending groups, today announces unaudited
consolidated results for the twelve months ending 31 December 2024 (the
‘Period’).

Operational highlights
• Online loan issuance volume broadly stable year-on-year at €565.1 million in
the Period, compared with €569.5 million in the prior year, reflecting a focus
on efficiency and profitability rather than volume growth. Demand for credit
remains strong across most markets, particularly in the Czech Republic and
Spain.
• New markets: continuing with deliberate step-by-step approach. Good progress
in the UK joint venture (ondal.co.uk) with increased lending volumes since Q3
2024; the Mexican business (kimbi.mx) adapting after initial launch phase.
• Launch of pilot operations in Georgia in February 2025, further diversifying
product offering with auto loans.
• TBI Bank loan issuance increased by 29% year-on-year to €1,168.2 million in
the Period, surpassing the one billion euro annual milestone.

Financial Highlights
• Interest income up 15% year-on-year to €444.4 million in the Period, compared
with €386.0 million in 2023.
• Cost to income ratio for the Period was 41.9%, an improvement from 43.4% in
the prior year. Cost discipline and operational efficiency remain a focus for
the business.
• Adjusted EBITDA was €157.1 million for the Period, up 20% year-on-year,
delivering 35% Adjusted EBITDA margin. The interest coverage ratio as of the
date of this report is 2.0x.
• Net profit for the Period up 19% year-on-year to €52.5 million, compared with
€44.1 million in the prior year.
• Fundamental asset quality indicators at product level remain broadly stable.
Group’s net impairment charges of €172.4 million in the Period reflect the
larger portfolio. Overall cost of risk at 12.8% for FY 2024, an improvement from
13.8% in the prior year.
• Net receivables up 21% to €1,315.9 million as of 31 December 2024, compared
with €1,084.4 million as at year end 2023.
• Overall gross NPL ratio at 9.6% as of 31 December 2024 (12.4% for online),
compared with 9.4% as of 31 December 2023 (14.2% for online). TBI NPL ratio at
9.2% as of 31 December 2024, compared with 8.6% as of 31 December 2023.

Liquidity and funding
• Robust liquidity position, with €79.1 million of cash in the online business
at the end of the Period.
• A put option for EUR 2028 bonds was offered in February 2025 for up to €15
million at par. No valid requests received, so no bonds will be repurchased.


Kieran Donnelly, CEO of 4finance, commented:

“The business delivered a strong performance in 2024 with net profit up 19%
year-on-year to €53 million and Adjusted EBITDA up 20% year-on-year to €157
million.

“We have our strongest balance sheet to date, supported by high cash levels and
solid liquidity. This puts us in a good position to address our October 2026
bond maturity later this year.

“As we move forward, we remain focused on cost efficiency and driving
sustainable growth.”


640121_4finance report on 12M 2024 results.pdf

Source

4finance S.A

Provider

Oslo Børs Newspoint

Company Name

4finance S.A. 21/26 10,75% EUR C

ISIN

NO0011128316

Market

Euronext Oslo Børs