2012-11-20 08:11:38 -

The book in SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA's 10NC5 Tier 2 is closed.  Orders of NOK
825 millions, further order is not possible. The nominal of the bond will be NOK
825 millions. Initial accrual date is 3 December 2012 with a coupon of 3 month
nibor + 275 bp.

"This Tier 2 capital strengthens the bank's credit quality. It enhances the
bank's ability to raise funding at favourable conditions in both the domestic as
well as in the international market" says CFO Inge Reinertsen.

Arrangers are SpareBank 1 SR-Bank Markets, Danske Bank Markets, Swedbank First
Securities and SpareBank 1 Markets.

Contact at SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA:

Vidar Torsøe, Vice President Investor Relations, + 970 80 656
Dag A. Hjelle, Head of Treasury, + 47 909 50 088


This information is subject of   the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl
(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)




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