SpareBank 1 SMN - TIER 1 Perpetual Bond Issue - BOOKS CLOSED

The book in SpareBank 1 SMN Tier 1bond issue has closed. The nominal of the bond will be NOK 450 millions. Initial accrual date is 7 November 2013 with a coupon of 3 month nibor + 350 bps. Arrangers are SpareBank 1 Markets and Nordea Markets. Contact SpareBank 1 SMN: Kjell Fordal, CFO, tel: +47 90 54 16 72 Dag Olav Uddu, Head of Treasury, tel: +47 90 08 11 47 This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act) This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: SpareBank 1 SMN via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1738042]