Information unaudited Information ungeprüftNotes to the consolidated balance sheet

11 Cash and balances with central banks

12 Due from banks

13 Loans

Further information, especially regarding the expected credit loss, is provided in risk management chapter 3 Credit risk.

14 Derivative financial instruments

LLB utilises interest rate swaps to hedge against interest rate fluctuation risks in balance sheet business. Combined interest rate / currency swaps are employed to manage foreign currency liquidity. In addition, derivative financial instruments are employed primarily within the scope of client business. In this case, both standardised and OTC derivatives are traded. International banks having a high creditworthiness serve as counterparties. LLB does not assume a market-maker role on the interbank market. The tables in this note contain information about the nominal value (contract volume), about the replacement values and about the hedge accounting positions. The maturities are reported in Risk management, chapter 2.

Within the scope of fair value hedge accounting, the LLB Group employs interest rate swaps for interest rate risks on fixed-rate instruments. Ineffectiveness in highly effective hedge accounting positions occurs as a result of small mismatches in the risk profile, for example, differing payment dates or divergences in the term of the instruments amounting to a few days. Furthermore, different sensitivities in the underlying transactions and hedging instruments play a role, for example, major changes in the value of the front leg of the swap, for which there is no corresponding sensitivity in the underlying transaction. There are basic risks, which could have an influence on the effectiveness, such as different benchmark curves for the underlying and hedging transactions. In general, the LLB Group uses identical benchmark curves, however special situations such as the IBOR changeover could mean that a different approach is taken. Since the LLB Group utilises a macro hedge accounting concept, mortgage loans, medium-term notes, shares in bond issues of the Swiss Regional or Cantonal Banksʼ Central Bond Institutions and bonds represent the whole population of possible hedge accounting transactions. The population corresponds to the carrying amounts of the balance sheet items of the hedged items. Of these, only a portion is designated in the hedge accounting relationship. The designation between underlying transaction and hedging instrument is carried out with the aid of an optimisation algorithm, which determines the interest risk profile of the sub-portfolios in order to attain an optimal hedge allocation.

15 Financial investments

The equity instruments recognised at fair value through other comprehensive income consist of strategic investments of an infrastructure nature, which are not exchange-listed (see note 33), as well as various equities of the Swiss Market Index (SMI). Short-term profit-taking is not the focus with equity instruments recognised at fair value through other comprehensive income, rather they represent a long-term position which pursues the collection of dividends and a long-term appreciation in value.

Within the scope of its ESG strategy and the reweighting of the SMI, LLB adjusted its portfolio of equities recognised in other comprehensive income. The disposals resulted in a profit of CHF 4.9 million (previous year: profit of CHF 1.3 million). The fair value of the transactions amounted to CHF 14.8 million (previous year: CHF 7.1 million). The profit was recognised directly in retained earnings.

16 Property and other equipment

The LLB Group as lessee

Further details regarding leases, besides this note, are provided for the repayment of leasing liabilities (see Statement of cash flows and note 23) as well as their amounts (note 26), maturities (see Risk management, chapter 2) and interest expenses (see note 1).

The LLB Group as lessor

Future claims from operating leases

Income from operating leases is a part of other income and amounted to CHF thousands 1ʼ598 (2024: CHF thousands 1ʼ614). Properties are only leased.

17 Goodwill and other intangible assets

Goodwill

The LLB Group reported goodwill for the following cash generating units:

Goodwill impairment testing

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually in the third quarter as a basis for the annual financial reporting, and also as required. The test to determine a possible impairment compares the recoverable amount of each cash generating unit, which carries goodwill, with its carrying amount.

On the basis of the impairment testing carried out, management reached the conclusion that for the year ended 31 December 2025, the total goodwill of CHF 192.9 million assigned to the cash generating units remains recoverable.

Recoverable amount

For determining the value in use, which corresponds to the recoverable amount of the respective cash generating units, the LLB Group employs a discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation model. It takes into consideration the special characteristics of the banking business and the financial services sector, as well as the regulatory environment. With the aid of the model, and on the basis of the financial planning approved by management, the cash value of estimated free cash flow is calculated. If regulatory capital requirements exist for the cash generating unit, these capital requirements are deducted from the estimated free cash flows for the respective period. This amount, adjusted for regulatory capital requirements, then corresponds to the theoretical sum that could be paid out to the shareholders. For the assessment of the forecasted earnings, management employs approved financial plans covering a period of five years. The results for all periods after the fifth year are extrapolated from the forecasted result and the free cash flows of the fifth year with a long-term growth rate, which corresponds to the long-term inflation rate. These are the inflation rates of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Under certain circumstances, the growth rates may vary for the individual cash generating units because the probable developments and conditions in the respective markets are taken into account.

Assumptions

As far as possible, and when available, the parameters on which the valuation model is based are coordinated with external market information. In this context, the value in use of a cash generating unit reacts in the most sensitive manner to changes in the forecasted earnings, changes to the discount rate and changes in the long-term growth rate. The forecasted earnings are based on an economic scenario, whose input factors are the projected interest rate, currency and stock market developments, as well as the sales planning of the individual market divisions. The discount rate is determined on the basis of the capital asset pricing model (CAPM), which contains a risk-free interest rate, a market risk premium, a small cap premium, as well as factor for the systematic market risk, i.e. the beta factor.

The long-term growth rate outside the five-year planning period (terminal value), on which the impairment tests for the annual report as at 31 December 2024 were based and which were used for extrapolation purposes, as well as the discount rate for the cash generating units are shown in the table below.

Sensitivities

All the parameters and assumptions, on which the testing of the individual cash generating units are based, are reviewed and, if necessary, adjusted during the periodic preparation and conducting of impairment tests. In order to check the effects of parameter adjustments on the value in use of the individual cash generating units, the parameters and assumptions used with the valuation model are subjected to an individual sensitivity analysis. For this purpose, the forecasted free cash flow is changed by 10 per cent, the discount rate by 10 per cent and the long-term growth rates also by 10 per cent. According to the results of the impairment tests performed, and based on the assumptions described, an amount of between CHF 158 million and CHF 465 million in excess of the balance sheet value is obtained for all cash generating units. A reduction of the free cash flow by 10 per cent, or an increase in the discount rate of 10 per cent, or a reduction in the long-term growth rate of 10 per cent would not result in any impairment of the goodwill.

Over the last five years, the parameters have remained very constant. Since a constant development of the parameters is also expected in the future, the sensitivities of 10 per cent for each of the three parameters are regarded as reasonable.

Client relationships

Client relationships are assets, which are acquired and capitalised within the scope of an acquisition. These are amortised over a period of 15 years on a straight-line basis. Estimated aggregated amortisation amounts to:

18 Other assets

19 Assets pledged

The mortgage loans are pledged as collateral for shares in bond issues of the Swiss Regional or Cantonal Banksʼ Central Bond Institutions.

The amounts due from banks correspond to the pledged cash collaterals in derivatives business.

The financial assets are pledged for repurchase agreements, stock exchange deposits, lombard limits at national and central banks and to secure other business activities.

20 Due to banks

21 Due to customers

22 Debt issued

The following table contains further information on the bonds issued:

23 Changes to liabilities from financing activities

24 Deferred taxes

As at 31 December 2025, there were no temporary differences which were not reported as deferred taxes and which in future could be offset with potential tax allowances (previous year: CHF thousands 0).

25 Provisions

Estimates and assumptions are made to assess the amount of provisions required. However, this can mean that substantial uncertainties could exist in relation to the events for which provisions were allocated and their amounts.

Provisions for legal and litigation risks

In the 2025 financial year, the LLB Group increased the provisions for legal and litigation risks by CHF 1.0 million for an existing legal case.

There were no contingent liabilities in connection with legal and litigation risks.

Provisions for other risks and restructuring measures

Within the scope of the integration of LLB Bank AG (formerly ZKB Österreich) in the LLB Group, provisions amounting to CHF 6.1 million were allocated in the 2025 financial year. Of these, CHF 3.6 million were provisions for restructuring measures. These are reported under personnel expenses. Furthermore, CHF 2.5 million were set aside for an IT contract containing potential service payments for services that will not be utilised for the period 2026–2029. These are reported under general and administrative expenses.

Specific provisions totalling CHF 3.5 million were applied, of which around half were attributable to restructuring costs.

26 Other liabilities

27 Share capital

28 Share premium

Share entitlements at the LLB

Risk takers whose decisions have a significant impact on the bankʼs risk profile and other employees in selected salary models receive part of their variable salary component in form of share entitlements. The share component of the variable compensation of these employees amounts to at least 50 per cent. The variable component of compensation depends on individual target achievement and the bonus pool available.

In 2025, share entitlements of CHF 2.8 million (35ʼ205 shares at an average price of CHF 78.26) were earned and recognised in personnel expenses. In the previous year, it was CHF 3.1 million (44ʼ464 shares at an average price of CHF 70.28).

29 Treasury shares

The purchases relate to the share repurchase programme launched on 28 August 2023. It was successfully completed on 11 August 2025.

Sales of treasury shares represent the transfer of acquired entitlements to eligible employees of the LLB Group after a blocking period of up to six years; no cash was received. The average price per share totalled CHF 68.80 (previous year: CHF 65.15). The proportion of the total share capital transferred to employees was 0.2 per cent (previous year: 0.2 %).

30 Retained earnings

31 Other reserves

32 Non-controlling interests

33 Fair value measurement

Measurement guidelines and classification in the fair value hierarchy

The measurement of the fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities is carried out using various standardised and recognised valuation models and techniques. On the basis of their observable and non-observable input factors, the positions are assigned to one of the three levels of fair value hierarchy.

Level 1

Financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, whose prices are quoted on active markets for identical assets and liabilities and which were not calculated on the basis of valuation models and techniques for the determination of fair value.

Level 2

If no market price quotes are available, or if they cannot be extrapolated from active markets, the fair value is determined by means of valuation models and techniques which are based on assumptions made on the basis of observable market prices and other market quotes.

Level 3

Input factors are considered in the valuation models and techniques to determine the fair value, which are not observable because they are not based on market prices.

Valuation models and techniques

The LLB Group employs the market-based approach to determine the fair value of investment funds and shares, which are not traded on an active market or which are not listed.

The income-based approach is used if payment streams or expenses and revenues with financial assets and liabilities form the basis for the fair value measurement. The present or cash value technique is used to determine the fair value by discounting the payment streams to the present value on the reporting date. Interest rate curves appropriate for the term and / or foreign currency curves, as well as spot prices form the main basis for this purpose. Forward pricing models are used in the case of futures contracts.

To determine the fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, which are classified as Level 3 positions, the LLB Group takes over the fair value determined by third parties (estimates made by experts).

The following table shows the most important valuation models and techniques together with the key input factors:

Measurement of assets and liabilities, classified as Level 3

Financial investments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

These financial investments largely relate to non-listed shares in companies having an infrastructure nature, which offer the services necessary or advantageous for the operation of a bank. The material proportion of the portfolio consists of shares in the SIX Swiss Exchange and in the Pfandbriefbank Schweizerischer Hypothekarinstitute (Swiss Mortgage Institutes). The financial investments are periodically revalued on the basis of current company data, or with the aid of external valuation models.

Investment property

These properties are periodically valued by external experts. The assessments take into consideration such circumstances as the location and condition of the property, as well as the costs and revenues expected in connection with it.

Measurement of fair values through active markets or valuation models and techniques

Positions measured at fair value are recognised on a recurring basis in the balance sheet at fair value. As at 31 December 2025, the LLB Group had no assets which were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in the balance sheet; the same applies to liabilities.

Transfers of positions measured at fair value, or of positions for which a fair value exists, to or from a level are generally made at the end of a period. In the current financial financial year there were no significant transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 financial instruments.

The following table shows the classification of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities of the LLB Group within the fair value hierarchy and their fair value.