Vestjysk Bank upgraded earnings guidance for 2021. The Bank raises its forecast for core earnings net of non-recurring items relating to the merger with Den Jyske Sparekasse to a profit after tax in the DKK 575 million - DKK 625 million range from previously DKK 500 million - DKK 550 million. The expected overall profit including non-recurring items after tax is raised from about DKK 800 million - DKK 900 million to DKK 900 million - DKK 1,000 million. The upgrade is the result of a persistently high level of business activity and lower-than-expected impairment charges.