Today, 13 March, 2024, KommuneKredit has published Annual Report 2023
Summary
Net interest income was DKK 467 million compared with DKK 339 million in 2022.
Profit before value adjustments and tax was DKK 264 million, an increase of DKK 135 million compared with 2022. The increase was attributable mainly to growth in net interest income.
Comprehensive income for the year amounted to DKK 414
Today, we have published our 7th annual Green Bond Impact Report, which contains an account of the allocation of the proceeds from our green bonds (allocation reporting) as well as of the expected impacts of our green loan portfolio (impact reporting).
We are very pleased that our green bond as well as green loan portfolio continues to grow. At the turn of the year 2023/2024, we had in total a
On Monday 26th February 2024, at 13:30 CET, KommuneKredit announced the mandate for a new USD 1bn no-grow 3-year benchmark transaction with initial price thoughts (IPTs) of SOFR MS+35bps.
The following morning, with a backdrop of constructive market sentiment and indications of interest (IOIs) in excess of USD 2.4bn (excluding JLM interest), KommuneKredit officially opened books at 09:10 CET w
On Wednesday 24th January, KommuneKredit priced a new EUR 500 million (no-grow) Nov-38 benchmark.
The orderbook officially opened on Wednesday the 24th of January at 09:30 CET, with an initial spread guidance of MS+47 bps area.
The deal started on strong footing, very quickly covering the 500 million and progressing to 1 billion (excluding JLM interest) by the book update at 12:00 CET where
On Wednesday 25th October 2023, KommuneKredit priced a new USD 750 million November-27 green bond. The transaction constitutes KommuneKredit’s inaugural USD denominated Green Bond issue providing additional diversification to KommuneKredit’s green investor base.
Tuesday 24th November KommuneKredit announced an upcoming USD 4-year Green Bond issuance with initial-price-thoughts of SOFR MS+43bps
KommuneKredit looks back on a satisfactory 2021 where e.g. extraordinary financing to the regions and loans to the district heating sector resulted in an increase in total lending by DKK 8.7 billion. At the same time, the company has strengthened its sustainability efforts to further support the sustainable transition in the Danish local communities.
A loan to the Museums of Varde that establis
KommuneKredit’s Board of Directors has elected Susanne Kure as a new independent member of the Board for the next election period commencing June 1, 2022.
KommuneKredit’s Board of Directors consists of 10 members of which 2 are independent and must possess qualifications within accounting, auditing, financial or risk management.
Susanne Kure holds an MSc in Auditing and Accounting and
In a new report, the Danish independent research and analysis centre VIVE assesses that the Danish model for local government borrowing through KommuneKredit – the credit institution for local and regional authorities in Denmark – performs well in relation to the set considerations and criteria.
Danish local governments, i.e. municipalities and regions, undertake many important tasks in the Dan
The credit rating agency, Standard & Poor’s, has announced its annual credit rating of KommuneKredit in which they affirm the company’s AAA rating. The outlook is stable.
In its credit rating, Standard & Poor’s places special emphasis on:
Very high credit quality in the municipal and regional sector, which is expected to continue despite the economic uncertainty in the lig
Summary
▪ Lending and leasing increased by DKK 7 billion to DKK 192 billion.
▪ At DKK 440 million, net interest income was slightly higher than full-year expectations.
▪ Pre-tax profit for the year amounted to DKK 278 million, while comprehensive income for the year was DKK 218 million, against DKK 441 million in 2019. The difference was due to lower value adjustments.
▪ Common Equity
Moody’s Investor Service has published their Update to Credit Opinion confirming KommuneKredit’s Aaa rating and stable outlook.
Moody’s highlights the following:
the support offered by the joint and several guarantee provided by its RLG members,
the agency's close association with the central government,
its public policy mandate and dominant franchise in Denmark,
prudent financial managem
The credit rating agency, Standard & Poor's, has announced its annual credit rating of KommuneKredit in which they confirm KommuneKredit's AAA rating. The outlook is stable.
In particular, Standard & Poor's emphasizes:
Very high credit quality in the municipal and regional sector, which is expected to continue despite the economic uncertainty in the light of COVID-19.
Strong and imp
KommuneKredit’s Green Bond Committee has approved new green loans in the amount of DKK 3.1 billion. Including these recent approvals, which emphasizes the development of the green transition in the Danish municipalities and regions, the committee has approved green loans for a total of DKK 22.4 billion.
Last week, KommuneKredit’s Green Bond Committee approved green loans in the amount of D
The local and regional investments in green transition in Denmark, that are among others financed by means of KommuneKredit’s green bonds, are expected to contribute to an annual CO2 reduction of 665,000 tonnes. This is equivalent to the annual emission of approximately 35,000 Danish citizens. KommuneKredit launched its inaugural green bond in 2017, and by year end 2019 the value of disbursed loan
On 3 June 2020 KommuneKredit completed the issue of a new 5-year USD 1bn benchmark and a switch and tender offer for existing investors in two outstanding USD benchmarks.
The switch and tender announcement for the two outstanding USD benchmarks was published on 2 June 2020 alongside the mandate for a new 5-year USD benchmark. Books for the new benchmark was officially opened on 3 June 2020. Bas
Responsibility is an integrated part of KommuneKredit's business model. The association supports local development and growth by funding local investments in construction and infrastructure, including the green transition of the society. This is done on a nonprofit basis and on equal terms regardless of location.
The Danish municipalities and regions are in the process of planning and implement
KommuneKredit is a Danish special-purpose credit institution, providing funding for the local growth and green transition in municipalities and regions across Denmark.
KommuneKredit is an association with sustainability at its core and a strong ESG profile. Our member base consists of all Danish municipal and regional authorities. Our guarantee structure and safe business model have secured us a premium credit rating (AAA) (Aaa).
That is why we can offer municipalities and regions instant and uncomplicated access to financing of projects large or small and at the lowest possible cost. With equal opportunities and terms for all – across the entire country.
That is how it has been since 1899, when KommuneKredit first disbursed a loan. And that is the way it is today, as our dedicated employees advise on and arrange more than 2,000 loans every year.
When investors buy our bonds, we can disburse loans for purposes ranging from energy renovation of a local sports centre to the purchase of a new eco-friendly hybrid ferry, or the establishment of more sustainable district heating systems across the country.
For the benefit of ordinary citizens, for our local communities, and for an even greener future.
