2013-03-05 09:46:13 -

On 5 March 2013 Moody's confirmed the A2/P-1 senior debt ratings of SpareBank 1
SR-Bank. All ratings now carry a stable outlook.

Extract from Moody's press release:
- long-term senior debt and deposit ratings: confirmed at A2
- subordinated debt ratings: confirmed at Baa3(hyb)
- junior subordinated debt ratings: confirmed at Baa3(hyb)
- Tier 1 hybrid ratings: confirmed at Ba1(hyb)
- short-term ratings: confirmed at P-1

The C- standalone BFSR (stable outlook), equivalent to a baa2 BCA, is not
affected.
All ratings now carry a stable outlook.

Please see attached press release from Moody's for further details.

Stavanger, 5 March 2013

Contact person:
Vidar Torsøe, VP Investor Relations, tel. +47 970 80 656


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

Moodys Mach 2013: 
 hugin.info/149/R/1683015/550691.pdf



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