DNBNOR - HISTORICAL PRO FORMA FIGURES FOR DNB NOR

In connection with the merger between DnB Holding and http://www.newsweb.no/index.asp?melding_ID=89092 Gjensidige NOR, additional accounting information on a pro forma basis has been prepared for the DnB NOR Group, presenting figures for 2001 and 2002 as well as quarterly figures for the last four quarters, up till and including the third quarter of 2003. This is intended to give investors and analysts a better understanding of the financial position of the merged group in previous periods. In connection with the merger between DnB Holding and Gjensidige NOR, additional accounting information on a pro forma basis has been prepared for the DnB NOR Group, presenting figures for 2001 and 2002 as well as quarterly figures for the last four quarters, up till and including the third quarter of 2003. This is intended to give investors and analysts a better understanding of the financial position of the merged group in previous periods. Any deviations in the material presented relative to pro forma figures released previously have been explained. Preliminary figures for the fourth quarter of 2003 and annual figures for 2003 will be released and presented in the market on 26 February 2004. Attachments on www.newsweb.no