Finnvera on the Norwegian market

Today, on 21 October 2009, Finnvera plc has issued a fixed-rate bond of 900 million Norwegian crowns (equalling about 100.8 million euros) that will mature in 2014. The bond has been converted to euros by means of an interest rate and currency swap agreed with DnB NOR Bank ASA. Both the bond and the derivative instrument are secured by a guarantee granted by the State of Finland.

An application will be made to have the bond quoted on the ABM list of the Oslo Stock Exchange. The arrangement is part of Finnvera’s normal acquisition of funds.

Additional information:
Riitta Martikainen, Manager, Treasury, tel. +358 20 460 3355
Ulla Hagman, Senior Vice President, Finances and IT, tel. +358 20 460 7409