As previously announced (on Friday 7 May), Handelsbanken's exposure to Greek counterparties totals SEK 16 million. Due to continuing developments in the euro area, we are now also presenting information regarding Handelsbanken's exposure to counterparties (companies, institutions, banks and governments) in the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

The Bank's gross exposures to these countries amount to the following: Republic of Ireland SEK 47 million; Italy SEK 413 million; Portugal SEK 2 million and Spain SEK 930 million.

For further information, please contact:

Olle Lindstrand, EVP, head of Central Credit Department tel: +46 8 701 27 42

Mikael Hallåker, Head of Investor Relations, tel: +46 8 701 2995, mobile: +46 70 266 2995