DnB NORs premises at Aker Brygge sold to Norwegian Property ASA

DnB NOR's premises at Aker Brygge in Oslo is today sold to Norwegian Property
for NOK 1 740 million. 
 
The sale is representing just over 31 700 square metres of commercial property
at Aker Brygge. The sum includes lease agreements for offices and shopping
areas. This gives a yield of 4.45 per cent the first year with existing lease
agreements. 
 
Both Norwegian and international potential buyers has taken part in the process.
 
After todays transaction of Aker Brygge, DnB NOR will focus on the sale of the
remaining bank buildings within the Group in Norway. Buildings planned to be
sold in autumn, are: 
 
Oslo: Lørenfaret 1B, Lørenfaret 1A, Lørenfaret 3, Kirkegaten 18, Øvre
Slottsgate 3, Tollbugt. 30, Kong Kvart. 
 
Bergen: Lars Hillesgt. 30 AS and Torgalmenningen 2. 
 
Rest of Norway: Gotaasalleen 7, Jessheim, Hesselberggt. 4, Skien, Nygaardsgt.
55, Fredrikstad, Torggt. 6, Sarpsborg, Møllegt. 9, Tønsberg, Bragernes Torg 11,
Drammen, Kongensgt. 15, Ålesund, Peder Thomassonsgt. 12, Arendal,
Dronningensgt. 19, Moss, Torvet 5, Larvik, Sjøgt. 5, Harstad, Kirkeveien 1, Ski
and Moloveien 16, Bodø. 
 
 
Contact persons in DnB NOR: 
Chief Investment Officer Bjørn Berg, +47 90563253
Senior Vice President Tore Dyrdahl, +47 90752788