The following information is based on a press release from DnB NOR ASA (DnB NOR) published on November 19, 2009 and may be subject to change. The board of DnB NOR has proposed that an Extra General Meeting (EGM), on November 19, 2009, approves a rights issue (2:9), whereby shareholders are entitled to two (2) new shares for every nine (9) shares held. The subscription price is set at NOK 47.30. The Ex-date is November 20, 2009. Provided that the EGM approves the proposed rights issue, NASDAQ OMX Derivatives Markets will carry out a re-calculation of options and forwards in DnB NOR (DNBNON). For further information, please see the attached document.