Swedbank Annual Report 2007
Swedbank’s best year ever
- Profit for the year increased to SEK 11,996m (10,880)
- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 23.28 (21.11)
- The return on equity was 18.9 percent (19.3)
- Net interest income increased by 20 percent to SEK 19,157m (15,977)
- Net commission income increased by 11 percent to SEK 9,880m (8,869)
- Business volumes increased in all segments
- The Board of Directors proposes an increase in the dividend to SEK 9.00 per share (8.25)
Vision and strategy
In just a few years, Swedbank has grown from a Swedish bank with an international presence to an international financial institution with a Swedish base.
President's statement
Swedbank is developing from being mainly a Swedish bank to an international bank group with Swedish roots.
Sustainable development
Swedbank’s business concept is based firmly on a sustainability perspective. By understanding and reacting to our customers’ needs, Swedbank can offer them the best financial solutions and thereby help them to improve their quality of life.