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Today, 24 April 2026, a total of 152,401 shares in DNB Bank ASA were acquired on behalf of certain leading employees and risk takers. The purchase was executed collectively at an average price per share of NOK 278.5283.

The shares were acquired in accordance with the regulation on remuneration in financial institutions etc., which states that at least half of annual variable remuneration shall be awarded as shares and be subject to certain lock-up mechanisms.

The employees have been given a compensation for decreased share value resulting from the lock-up at approximately 8.4% or 9.0%, depending on the length of the lock-up period. 

A list of primary insiders of DNB Bank ASA that have increased their shareholding is attached.

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
 

DNB recorded a profit of NOK 9.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

“The conflict in the Middle East has global repercussions and serves as a strong reminder of just how interconnected the global economy is. The Norwegian economy has nevertheless proved to be highly resilient during periods of turmoil, and developments in the first quarter confirm this," says Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kjerstin Braathen.

DNB’s profit for the first quarter of 2026 is NOK 1,752 million lower than it was in the fourth quarter of 2025.

“With the markets being as volatile as they are now, we find that many customers are contacting us for advice on their personal finances, particularly regarding savings and investments. Despite higher inflation, Norway has seen even higher wage growth in recent years, and unemployment remains low," she says.  

Record-high mutual fund savings and stock market activity 

More customers are placing their savings in DNB, and activity was high during the quarter. The net flow to mutual funds reached a record total of NOK 20.4 billion. Turnover in share trading amounted to NOK 74 billion, roughly double the figure for the fourth quarter. The annual amount saved in mutual fund-based savings schemes increased by 3.8 per cent during the quarter. 

“Interest in savings and investments among Norwegians remains high. At present, Norwegians save around 9 per cent of their disposable income, which is three times as much as before the pandemic. We are also seeing that mutual fund customers have become accustomed to navigating a more volatile market. They make well-considered decisions and are more confident in their investment choices than they were during the market turmoil last spring, when many chose to sell,” says Braathen.

DNB Carnegie demonstrates strength in turbulent markets

DNB Carnegie increased its total income by 9.8 per cent compared with the corresponding quarter last year. 

Increased geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility during parts of the first quarter dampened transaction activity in the capital markets during the quarter, but at the same time, demand for trading and hedging increased, particularly in fixed income, currency and commodities.

“In a turbulent market, our most important task is to give our customers strength of action and a sense of security, and DNB Carnegie creates value for its customers through strong products, solid market insight and reliable advisory services, also when markets are more volatile. We look forward to exploiting more and more of the potential of DNB’s Nordic platform in the time ahead, for the benefit of our customers,” says Braathen.

Underlying customer income rose by 6 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year, while commission and fee income rose by 18 per cent. 

Lower activity in the housing market

Overall lending growth across all customer segments was 0.3 per cent in the first quarter, while the 12-month growth in the personal customer market was 1.6 per cent. The proportion of borrowers applying for interest-only periods remains very low, and the loan portfolio in the personal customer market is sound.

“There is great competition for customers, and high-quality digital solutions are important when customers choose banks. That is why we are continuing to develop digital solutions that make things simpler for our customers. With low activity in housing development, we know it is difficult for young people to enter the property market, and we are proud that last year we helped nearly 12,000 young people buy their first home," says Braathen.

Financial key figures for the first quarter of 2026 (figures for the corresponding quarter in 2025 in parentheses): 
Pre-tax operating profit before impairment amounted to NOK 13.4 billion (14.0) 
Profit was NOK 9.9 billion (10.8) 
Earnings per share were NOK 6.50 (7.04) 
Return on equity was 14.0 per cent (15.9) 
Cost/income ratio was 38.7 per cent (36.1) 
Common equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio was 18.1 per cent (18.5) 
DNB is changing its tax guidance for 2026 from 23 per cent to 22 per cent. The long-term tax guidance is expected to remain unchanged at 23 per cent.
 
For further information: 
Rune Helland, Head of Investor Relations, tel.: (+47) 23 26 84 00 / (+47) 97 71 32 50
Liselotte Lunde, Head of Communications, tel.: (+47) 95 94 92 35

The shares in DNB Bank ASA will be quoted ex-dividend today, on 22 April 2026. A dividend of NOK 18.00 per share will be distributed to the company’s shareholders as of 21 April 2026, for payment on or around 30 April 2026.

For further information, please contact: 
Rune Helland, Head of Investor Relations, tel. (+47) 232 68 400 / (+47) 977 13 250

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements according to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
 

The Annual General Meeting of DNB Bank ASA was held on 21 April 2026. The Annual General Meeting elected Eimund Nygaard as new Chair and Lars Røsæg as board member. Both were elected as of 1 May 2026 for a period of up to two years, until 2028.

The Board of Directors of DNB Bank ASA will have the following composition: 
 

For further information, please contact:

Investor contact
Rune Helland, Head of Investor Relations, tel. (+47) 232 68 400/(+47) 977 13 250 

Media contact
Even Westerveld, Group Executive Vice President, People & Communication, tel. (+47) 400 16 744

The information is subject to the disclosure requirements set out in section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. 

The Annual General Meeting of DNB Bank ASA was held on 21 April 2026. All items on the agenda, as specified in the notice published on 27 March 2026, were approved.

Reference is made to the attached minutes for further details. 

For further information, please contact:

Investor contact
Rune Helland, Head of Investor Relations, tel. (+47) 232 68 400 / (+47) 977 13 250 

Media contact
Even Westerveld, Group Executive Vice President, People & Communication, tel. (+47) 400 16 744

The information is subject to the disclosure requirements set out in section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. 

DNB will publish its results for the first quarter of 2026 on Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 7:30 CET. 

9:30 CET: Presentation 

CEO Kjerstin Braathen and CFO Rasmus Figenschou present the results at a live streamed presentation. It will be possible to ask questions online and a broadcast will be available on the Investor Relations pages at ir.dnb.no. It will also be possible to physically attend the presentation at DNB's head office in Bjørvika, Dronning Eufemias gate 30. Please register your attendance in Oslo, at [email protected]. For media, please register at [email protected]. 

13:30 CET: Conference call for analysts and investors 

Call-in details: Norway Toll Free 800 19 458, UK-Wide +44 (0) 33 0551 0200, US +1 786 697 3501. Password: DNB Q1. Please join the call early to allow the operator to transfer you into the call by the scheduled start time. 

The conference call (listen-only mode) and a recording of this will be available on the Investor Relations pages at ir.dnb.no. 

For further information, please contact: Investor contact: Rune Helland, Head of Investor Relations, tel.: (+47) 23 26 84 00 / (+47) 97 71 32 50 Media contact: Liselotte Lunde, Executive Vice President of Communications, tel: (+47) 95 94 92 35 

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements according to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.