Share capital in Nordea raised by 3,332.26 Euro

Share capital in Nordea raised by 3,332.26 Euro The share capital in Nordea AB (publ) has been raised by 3,332.26 Euro and 8,408 shares have been issued as a result of conversion of instruments of debt issued according to the company's convertible debenture loan 1999/2042. Following the increase, the share capital in Nordea AB (publ) amounts to 1,181,925,126.33 Euro divided between 2,982,267,248 shares. The increase was registered by the Swedish National Board of Patents and Registration on 20 February 2001. The current conversions were called for during 2000 and the new shares entitle holders to profit distribution for the year 2000. For further information: Björn Westberg, Investor Relations, +46 8 614 78 50 Erik Evrén, Group Media Relations, +46 8 614 86 11 ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/02/22/20010222BIT01370/bit0002.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/02/22/20010222BIT01370/bit0002.pdf