Fitch Ratings has on 6. December 2013 affirmed its credit ratings for SpareBank 1 SMN.

Long-term IDR affirmed at 'A-'; Outlook Stable
Short-term IDR affirmed at 'F2'
Viability Rating affirmed at 'a-'
Support Rating affirmed at '3'
Support Rating Floor affirmed at 'BB+'
Senior unsecured debt affirmed at 'A-'
Subordinated debt affirmed at 'BBB+'
Hybrid capital instruments affirmed at 'BB+

Fitch Ratings' complete report is enclosed.

Contact persons at SpareBank 1 SMN:
CFO Kjell Fordal, + 47 90 54 16 72

 

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

Credit Rating Report:
http://hugin.info/144/R/1748543/588937.pdf


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