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DNB Capital, AT1 / Tier 2 May 2018

DNB s Outstanding Additional Tier 1 Instruments 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 s Outstanding Dated Tier 2 Instruments Currency Issue Date Type Amount First Call Date EUR 26.10.2013 10NC5 750 mn 26.10.2018 EUR 01.03.2017 10NC5 650 mn 01.03.2022 EUR 20.03.2018 10NC5 600 mn 20.03.2023 JPY 04.11.2016 10NC5 10,000 mn 04.11.2021 JPY 19.01.2017 10NC5 11,500 mn 19.01.2022 JPY 24.01.2018 10NC5 25,000 mn 24.01.2023 NOK 18.06.2013 10NC5 1,250 mn 19.06.2018 NOK 19.01.2017 10NC5 1,570 mn 19.01.2022 NOK 13.03.2018 10NC5 900 mn 13.03.2023 SEK 28.05.2015 10NC5 4,000 mn 28.05.2020 SEK 19.01.2017 10NC5 1,750 mn 19.01.2022 SEK 13.03.2018 10NC5 1,000 mn 13.03.2023 3

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 20,7 % 21,6 % 16,6 % 16,3 % 17,8 % 24,2 % DNB DNB Bank Group DNB Bank 4

DNB Delivers Solid Profit Pre-tax operating profit before impairment NOK billion 35 30 28,7 34,1 30,8 28,5 25 20 18,7 15 10 5 0 (5) 7,7 7,4 6,7 1,6 2,3 2,4 (0,3) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 1Q18 Pre-tax operating profit before impairment Impairment of loans 5

DNB CET1 Capital Build-Up CET1 capital ratio transitional rules Per cent Equity development NOK bn 8,5 9,2 9,4 10,7 11,8 12,7 14,4 16,0 16,4 16,6 118 127 142 159 190 206 217 218 2009 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2017 1Q18 20112012 20132014 20152016 20171Q18 6

SREP CET1 Capital Requirements and Generation SREP includes Pillar 2 requirements Pillar 2 requirements in Norway are not included in the MDA trigger level 1) Management buffer must be seen in connection with DNB s capital generation abilities 16,4 % 16,6 % 1,6 % 1,6 % ~ 16.1 % SREP 15.2 % Capital generation Basispoints (bps) transitional rules 1,6 % 1,6 % 2,0 % 2,0 % 240 249 3,0 % 3,0 % 2,5 % 2,5 % 170 32 138 141 147 40 55 65 89 175 160 188 144 101 92 4,5 % 4,5 % 44 YE 2017 Q118 Target 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Management Buffer SREP Requirement Pillar 2 Requirement Countercyclical Buffer SIFI Buffer Systemic Risk Buffer Pillar 1 Minimum Requirement DNB CET 1 DNB Bank Group CET 1 Dividends and Buy-backs CET1 build up 1) On 27 April 2018 the Norwegian FSA published a consultation paper with its proposal for final implementation of CRR/CRD IV. The FSA suggests to include the Pillar 2 requirements in the calculation of the MDA trigger level when the CRR/CRD IV is to be fully implemented in Norway. The Ministry of Finance has not yet expressed its view on the proposal, therefore, it is uncertain whether the proposal will be adopted. 2) 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 2.0 % and DNB Bank s effective CCyB rate is approximately 1.6 %. 7

MDA DNB well above CET 1 MDA Trigger Level Pillar 2 requirements in Norway are not included in the MDA trigger level 1) MDA buffer must be seen in connection with DNB s capital generation abilities 16,0 % 16,4 % 16,6 % 13,2 % 13,6 % 13,6 % Capital generation Basispoints (bps) transitional rules 240 249 170 65 89 188 32 138 141 147 40 55 175 160 144 101 92 44 YE 2016 YE 2017 Q1-18 MDA Trigger Level DNB CET 1 DNB Bank Group CET1 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Dividends and Buy-backs CET1 build up 1) On 27 April 2018 the Norwegian FSA published a consultation paper with its proposal for final implementation of CRR/CRD IV. The FSA suggests to include the Pillar 2 requirements in the calculation of the MDA trigger level when the CRR/CRD IV is to be fully implemented in Norway. The Ministry of Finance has not yet expressed its view on the proposal, therefore, it is uncertain whether the proposal will be adopted. 2) 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 2.0 % and DNB Bank s effective CCyB rate is approximately 1.6 %. 8

Leverage Ratio and RAC-ratios DNB versus Nordic Peers Leverage ratio Per cent, 31 March 2018 7.2 S&P Risk Adjusted Capital Ratios (RAC Ratios) Per Cent, 30 June 2017 6.0 DNB s leverage ratio requirement 1) 13,4 5.1 4.6 4.7 4.3 4.2 12,5 11,2 11,1 10,5 10,2 DNB Nordea SEB Swedbank SHB Danske Bank 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. 9

The DNB Bank Group will need to record a significant net loss in order to reach the MDA trigger level 1) Updated 31 December 2017 Average profit before loan losses 2016 2017: NOK 29.7 bn + Buffer to MDA: (16.2 % - 13.6 %): NOK 26.3 bn = Loan loss capacity 12 month horizon NOK 56.0 bn Note: Loan loss capacity in per cent of net loans: 3.2 per cent. 1) On 27 April 2018 the Norwegian FSA published a consultation paper with its proposal for final implementation of CRR/CRD IV. The FSA suggests to include the Pillar 2 requirements in the calculation of the MDA trigger level when the CRR/CRD IV is to be fully implemented in Norway. The Ministry of Finance has not yet expressed its view on the proposal, therefore, it is uncertain whether the proposal will be adopted. 10

DNB s Solid Profitability Should Ensure AT1 Coupon Payments 40 35 Profit Before Tax AT1 Coupon Payments Dividend and share buy-back 31,9 30 25 23,4 26,9 20 15 15,2 10 7,3 9,3 7,1 5 0 2,9 0,1 0,5 1,0 1.0 1) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 1Q18 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 for 2018. 11

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 1) : 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 1) On 27 April 2018 the Norwegian FSA published a consultation paper with its proposal for final implementation of CRR/CRD IV. The FSA suggests to include the Pillar 2 requirements in the calculation of the MDA trigger level when the CRR/CRD IV is to be fully implemented in Norway. The Ministry of Finance has not yet expressed its view on the proposal, therefore, it is uncertain whether the proposal will be adopted. 12

Pillar 2 not Included in the MDA Trigger Level in Norway 1) 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 1) On 27 April 2018 the Norwegian FSA published a consultation paper with its proposal for final implementation of CRR/CRD IV. The FSA suggests to include the Pillar 2 requirements in the calculation of the MDA trigger level when the CRR/CRD IV is to be fully implemented in Norway. The Ministry of Finance has not yet expressed its view on the proposal, therefore, it is uncertain whether the proposal will be adopted. 13

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 For 2017 DNB has decided also to deduct additional tier 1 capital from the ADI. DNB Bank ASA (31 December 2017): ADI = NOK 170bn 18bn 2bn 16bn (AT1) = NOK 133bn => 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 14

IFRS 9 / Basel IV / MREL - DNB is well positioned for future regulatory requirements IFRS 9 IFRS 9 was implemented from 1 January 2018 and reduced the common equity Tier 1 capital ratio by approximately 28 basis points in Q12018 as a one off effect. IFRS 9 is now fully implemented, hence, DNB will not apply for transitional rules. Basel IV DNB is well positioned due to already high risk weights. The implementation of Basel IV is expected to have minimal effects for DNB. MREL The Norwegian FSA will publish its proposal for MREL-requirements by 1 November 2018. DNB is not expecting MREL issuance requirements ( tier 3 ) which exceeds the outstanding volume of senior unsecured debt. 15

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 31 March 2018, DNB Group reported a leverage ratio of 7.2 % 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. 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 Lars Ekeland Senior Vice President, Long Term Funding Phone direct: + 47 24 16 91 25 Mobile: + 47 916 07 053 E-mail: lars.ekeland@dnb.no Lene Bergwitz-Larsen Senior Vice President, Long Term Funding Phone direct: + 47 24 16 91 27 Mobile: + 47 402 20 140 E-mail lene.bergwitz-larsen@dnb.no https://www.ir.dnb.no/funding-and-rating 17

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