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DNB Capital and AT1 November 2017

DNB s Outstanding Additional Tier 1 Securities USD denominated: Issue Date Type Amount Coupon First Call Date 26.03.2015 PerpNC5 USD 750 mn 5.75% 26.03.2020 18.10.2016 PerpNC5.5 USD 750 mn 6.50% 26.03.2022 NOK denominated: Issue Date Type Amount Coupon First Call Date 26.02.2015 PerpNC5 NOK 2,150 mn 3M Nibor + 325 26.02.2020 27.06.2016 PerpNC5 NOK 1,400 mn 3M Nibor + 525 27.06.2021 2

DNB Group Structure and Capital Ratios DNB has to meet all capital requirements on DNB ASA group level ( DNB ), DNB Bank Group level ( DNB Bank Group ) and DNB Bank ASA solo level ( DNB Bank ) DNB ASA DNB Bank ASA Aa2 / A+ / AA (low) (Senior/ short term issuance) DNB Life and Asset Management DNB Boligkreditt AS (Covered Bonds: AAA/Aaa) CET 1 and Total Capital Ratios 19.6 % 20.6 % 16.3 % 16.3 % 18.4 % 23.7 % DNB DNB Bank Group DNB Bank 3

DNB Delivers Solid Profit Pre-tax operating profit before impairment NOK billion 35 30 28.7 34.1 30.8 25 20 18.7 21.3 15 10 7.7 7.4 5 1.6 2.3 2.0 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2017 Pre-tax operating profit before impairment Impairment of loans 4

DNB CET1 Capital Generation CET1 build up and dividend Basis points (bps) transitional rules CET1 capital ratio transitional rules Per cent Equity development NOK bn 32 65 89 175 160 8.5 9.2 9.4 10.7 11.8 12.7 14.4 16.0 16.3 118 127 142 159 190 206 211 138 40 55 101 92 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 CET1 build up Dividends 2009 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 YTD 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTD 5

SREP CET1 Capital Requirements SREP includes Pillar 2 requirements Pillar 2 requirements in Norway are not included in the MDA trigger level 16.0 % 16.3 % SREP 14.7% ~ 16.1 % 11.8 % 12.7 % 14.4 % 1.5 % 1.5 % 1.5 % 1.6 % 1.2 % 1.2 % 1) 1.6 % 1) SREP 15.2 % 1.0 % 1.0 % 2.0 % 2.0 % 2.0 % 2.0 % 3.0 % 3.0 % 3.0 % 3.0 % 3.0 % 2.5 % 2.5 % 2.5 % 2.5 % 2.5 % 2.5 % 4.5 % 4.5 % 4.5 % 4.5 % 4.5 % 4.5 % YE 2013 YE 2014 YE 2015 YE 2016 30.09.2017 YE 2017 Target YE 2017 Pillar 1 Minimum Requirement Conservation Buffer Systemic Risk Buffer SIFI Buffer Countercyclical Buffer Pillar 2 Requirement SREP Requirement Management Buffer DNB CET 1 DNB Bank Group CET 1 1) In accordance with CRD IV, the institution-specific CCyB rate will be a weighted average of the rates in the jurisdictions in which the institution operates. In Norway the countercyclical buffer is currently 1.5 % and DNB Bank s effective CCyB rate is approximately 1.2 %. As from YE 2017 the CCyB in Norway will increase to 2.0 % increasing DNB s effective CCyB to approximately 1.6 %. 6

Leverage Ratio DNB versus Nordic Peers Leverage ratio Per cent, 30 September 2017 7.1 6.0 DNB s leverage ratio requirement 1) 4.9 4.7 4.7 4.4 DNB Nordea SEB Swedbank SHB 1) The Norwegian leverage ratio requirement for banks is 5 per cent effective as from 30 June 2017. For systemically important banks, such as DNB, the minimum requirement is 6 per cent. A potential breach of the leverage ratio requirement will not trigger automatic restrictions on AT1 coupon payments. 7

MDA DNB Well Above CET 1 MDA Trigger Level Pillar 2 requirements in Norway are not included in the MDA trigger level 12.7 % 14.4 % 12.0 % 16.0 % 16.3 % ~16.1 % target YE 2017 13.2 % 13.2 % 1) 13.6 % 1) 10.0 % YE 2014 YE 2015 YE 2016 30.09.2017 YE 2017 MDA Trigger Level DNB CET 1 DNB Bank Group CET1 CET Target 1) In accordance with CRD IV, the institution-specific CCyB rate will be a weighted average of the rates in the jurisdictions in which the institution operates. In Norway the countercyclical buffer is currently 1.5 %. DNB Bank s effective CCyB rate is approximately 1.2 %. As from YE 2017 the CCyB in Norway will increase to 2.0 % increasing DNB Bank s effective CCyB to approximately 1.6 %. 8

The DNB Bank Group will need to record a significant net loss in order to reach the MDA trigger level Average profit before loan losses 2014 2016: NOK 31.2 bn + Buffer to MDA: (16.3 % - 13.6 %): NOK 28.5 bn = Loan loss capacity 12 month horizon NOK 59.7 bn Note: Loan loss capacity in per cent of net loans: 3.9 per cent. 9

DNB s Solid Profitability Should Ensure AT1 Coupon Payments 40 35 Profit Before Tax AT1 Coupon Payments Dividend 31.9 30 25 23.4 20 15 10 7.3 9.3 5 0 2.9 0.1 0.5 1.0 1.0 1) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Dividend payments on ordinary shares and coupon payments on Additional Tier 1 (AT1) instruments are at the discretion of the issuer DNB will give due consideration to the capital hierarchy and look to preserve the seniority of claims going forward* * Statement given at the DNB Capital Markets Day (27 November 2014) 1) Estimated AT1 coupon payments. 10

Overall Capital Requirements under SREP Pillar 1 capital requirements in Norway consist of minimum requirements and combined buffer requirements As a result of the SREP, the supervisors may decide on additional capital add-on (pillar 2), which together with the pillar 1 requirements form the Overall capital requirement If there is a breach of the combined buffer requirements under Pillar 1, there will be automatic restrictions on dividends etc. (ref. CRD IV article 141) However a breach of the Overall capital requirement under SREP will not cause automatic restrictions: The Bank will have to present a plan to the NFSA how to restore the capital ratios If the plan is not sufficient, the NFSA will consider other measures. The measures will depend on the reasons behind the breach 11

Pillar 2 not Included in the MDA Trigger Level in Norway MDA restrictions will only apply if there is a breach of the Pillar 1 requirements (Minimum capital requirements + Combined buffer requirements) Pillar 2 requirements in Norway do not influence the MDA trigger level Stated in a letter from the Ministry of Finance dated 15 January 2016 Confirmed by the NFSA in a response letter dated 15 February 2016, and stated in a circular from the NFSA dated 27 June 2016 12

ADI Available Distributable Items Items available for distribution is defined in the Norwegian Public Limited Company Act:* Following this definition, the ADI level is calculated as follows: ADI = total equity share capital fund for unrealized gains DNB Bank ASA (31 December 2016): ADI = NOK 168bn 18bn 2bn = NOK 148bn => Due to the significant amount available for distribution, we don t assess the ADI as a potential restriction for coupon payments. * The Norwegian CRD IV Regulation does not include any definition of ADI 13

Implemented and Proposed Changes in Capital Requirements Changes in countercyclical buffer due to reciprocity approved 28th Sep 2016 In accordance with CRD IV, the institution-specific countercyclical buffer rate (CCyB rate) will be a weighted average of the rates in the jurisdictions in which the institution operates. In Norway the CCyB is currently 1.5%, and DNB Bank s effective CCyB rate is approximately 1.2%. As from YE 2017 the CCyB in Norway will increase to 2.0% increasing DNB Bank s effective CCyB to 1.6%. Changes of treatment of investments in insurance subsidiaries On 21 December 2016, the Ministry of Finance announced changes in the treatment of insurance subsidiaries in Norwegian Basel 1 floor regulation. The changes took effect 1 st January 2017 The change has no effect on the CET1 ratio of DNB Bank Group For the DNB Group the change resulted in a reduction in the CET 1 ratio of 0.2 percentage points as from 1 st January 2017 14

Leverage Ratio Requirement Norwegian leverage ratio requirement effective as from 30 June 2017: Minimum leverage ratio 3 % 1) Bank requirement 2 % SIFI requirement 1 % Total SIFI/DNB requirement 6 % As at 30 September 2017, DNB Group reported a leverage ratio of 7.1 % Well above regulatory requirement A breach of the leverage ratio requirements will not trigger automatic restrictions on AT1 coupon payments. If there is a breach of the leverage ratio requirement, the financial institution will have to present to the NFSA a plan how to restore the leverage ratio. Regulation dated 20 December 2016 1) Requirement for credit institutions such as DNB Boligkreditt AS. 15

DNB is well positioned for regulatory changes Implications of IFRS 9 and BRRD* for DNB Other regulatory changes IFRS 9 BASEL IV The EU transitional rules will be reflected in similar Norwegian regulations and thus have very limited effects on the CET1 ratio An estimate of full implementation of IFRS 9 from 1 January 2018 would give a reduction in equity of NOK 3.0-4.0 billion, corresponding to a 20-30 bps reduction in the CET1 ratio Basel IV is not expected to have any material effect on total RWA due to the Norwegian version of the Basel I floor More level playing field with respect to risk weights and capital requirements BRRD* MiFID II The sum of the deposit guarantee fund levy and the resolution fund fee is estimated to reduce NII by around NOK 400 million from 2019 MiFID II is expected to increase pre- and post-trade transparency in the markets DNB Markets is well positioned as a regional and industry specialist and has a leading position in Norway *Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive 16

Funding Contacts Long Term Funding: Thor Tellefsen Senior Vice President, Head of Long Term Funding Phone direct: + 47 24 16 91 22 Mobile: + 47 915 44 385 E-mail: thor.tellefsen@dnb.no Håkon Røsand Senior Vice President, Long Term Funding Phone direct: + 47 24 16 91 27 Mobile: + 47 906 16 892 E-mail hakon.rosand@dnb.no Kristine Øvrebø Senior Vice President, Long Term Funding Phone direct: + 47 24 16 91 25 Mobile: + 47 916 08 005 E-mail: kristine.ovrebo@dnb.no https://www.ir.dnb.no/funding-and-rating 17

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