SpareBank1 Nord-Norge: Fitch Ratings affirms the ratings of SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge.

Fitch Ratings affirmed 6th of December 2013 the ratings of SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge. See attached Press Release, for further details.

Tromsø 10th December 2013

Contact person at SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge:

CFO Rolf Eigil Bygdnes, +47 905 19 774

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