Information unaudited Information ungeprüftAccounting principles
1.1 Basis for financial accounting
This interim financial reporting was prepared in accordance with the international accounting standard for interim financial reporting (IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”). The accounting and valuation principles employed in the unaudited consolidated interim financial report correspond to those used in the 2024 annual report, which was prepared in accordance with the international financial reporting standards applied in the European Union (EU-IFRS) and the requirements stipulated in Article 17a of the Person and Company Law Ordinance of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
The unaudited interim financial reporting 2025 does not encompass all the data contained in the audited consolidated financial statement and should, therefore, be read together with the audited consolidated financial statement as at 31 December 2024.
1.2 Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements
Areas having large scope for estimate judgements, which are of great significance for the financial statement, include estimates for expected credit losses, goodwill, provisions, fair value measurement, and liabilities for pension plans. Explanations regarding this point are shown under notes 12 and 13 in the 2025 consolidated interim financial statement and under notes 13, 17, 25 and 33, as well as in the chapter Pension plans and other long-term benefits in the 2024 consolidated financial statement.
The LLB Group updates the actuarial assumptions and parameters used for the calculation of pension obligations on every reporting date.
1.3 New IFRS, amendments and interpretations
1.3.1 Changes to accounting policies effective from 1 January 2025
There are no new or amended EU-IFRS or interpretations, which are relevant and applicable to the LLB Group.
1.3.2 Applicable for financial years beginning on 1 January 2026 and later
IFRS 18 “Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements” was issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in April 2024. IFRS 18 comes into effect for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2027, subject to it being incorporated in European law.
Amendments published by the IASB have been partially incorporated into European law:
- Amendments to IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” and IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures” — Relevant amendments contain clarifications and additional disclosure obligations regarding ESG characteristics with financial instruments and with equity instruments, which are recognised at fair value through other comprehensive income.
- Amendments within the scope of the 11th annual improvement process
On 9 January 2025, LLB acquired 100 per cent of the shares of ZKB Österreich. On 18 January 2025, the company was renamed LLB Bank AG. Further information can be found in the note to company acquisitions.
Closing Rate | 30.06.2025 | 31.12.2024 |
1 USD | 0.7975 | 0.9060 |
1 EUR | 0.9347 | 0.9412 |
Average rate | First half 2025 | First half 2024 |
1 USD | 0.8625 | 0.8861 |
1 EUR | 0.9413 | 0.9592 |
The current situation has not changed substantially in comparison with the situation as at 31 December 2024. As part of the 2025 half year reporting, a brief qualitative disclosure regarding credit risks will be made. For more detailed information, we refer to the 2024 annual report.
In terms of the value of its absolute loans, the credit portfolio of the LLB Group has not changed materially during the first half of 2025. In the case of stage 1 and 2 loans, a net release of CHF 2.6 million for expected credit risks (first half of 2024: CHF 2.3 million net release) and for stage 3 positions a net release of CHF 1.4 million were made (first half of 2024: CHF 8.7 million net release). Across all stages the expected credit losses led to a total income of CHF 4.0 million (first half of 2024: CHF 11.0 million income). This is reported in the consolidated income statement.
At 2 August 2025, LLB Bank AG merged with LLB (Österreich) AG. LLB (Österreich) AG will remain as the acquiring company.
No additional material events occurred after the balance sheet date which would have a significant influence on the asset, financial and earnings position of the LLB Group.