Mandatory notification of trade Opera Software

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On 21-26th May 2010, DnB NOR has, on behalf of Opera Software, purchased 15,456 shares for use in the group's employee share purchase plan (ESSP). The shares have been acquired at a price of NOK 19.71 per share. The discounted share price to the employee is NOK 16.75 per share.

The following primary insiders have purchased shares:

Petter Lade, Director IR & Corporate Development, purchased 507 shares at NOK 16.75. Following this transaction, Lade holds a total of 57,422 shares and 20,000 options in Opera Software.

Joakim Kasbohm, Director FP&A, purchased 507 shares at NOK 16.75. Following this transaction, Kasbohm holds a total of 2,422 shares and 20,000 options in Opera Software.

Jason A Hoida, General Counsel at Opera Software, has purchased 507 shares at NOK 16.75. Following this transaction, Hoida holds a total of 4,983 shares and 66,000 options in Opera Software.

Charles McCathieNevile, Deputy Employee Board member, purchased 507
shares at NOK 16.75. Following this transaction, McCathieNevile holds
a total of 3,237 shares and 14,727 options in Opera Software.


Petter Lade, Investor Relations
Tel: +47 2369 3444

Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and
other networked devices. Opera's cross-platform Web browser technology
is renowned for its performance, standards compliance and small size,
while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience.
Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the
world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker
symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at http://www.opera.com.