Announcement no. 10/2009 In announcement of 7 April 2009 Fionia Bank expected that the transfer of all assets and liabilities, excluding equity capital and additional capital for new Fionia Bank A/S could be completed by the end of April 2009. The date was subject to the fact that the European Commission gave its consent in advance. The European Commission has now indicated that the approval is expected to be available on 8 May 2009. The conversion will then be able to take place in 2nd half of May 2009. The final date for the assignment will be published when the EU's approval is known. Best regards Executive Board