The Central Bank of Iceland signs an agreement concerning the Avens B.V. Eurobonds


The Central Bank of Iceland, on behalf of the National Treasury of Iceland
concluded an agreement concerning the purchase of just over 2% of published
Eurobonds owned by Avens B.V. With this purchase, The National Treasury will be
the owner of all of Avens B.V‘s published Eurobonds and has with that secured
full possession of the company‘s assets. 

Further information can be obtained from Már Guðmundsson, Governor of the
Central Bank of Iceland, at tel: +354 569-9600.