Approval of the merger plan by Norwegian Finanstilsynet

Reference is made to the press release from Bluestep Bank AB (publ) ("Bluestep Bank") on December 7, 2023, regarding the decision by the board of directors of Bluestep Bank and Bank2 ASA ("Bank2") to sign a joint merger plan. The plan entails a cross-border merger within the group between Bluestep Bank and Bank2, with the former as the acquiring company.

The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority has today announced its approval of the merger. Completion of the merger is now subject only to approval from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, as well as the fulfillment of certain corporate law conditions.

For further information, please contact:
Juan Navas, Head of Corporate Communication, Bluestep Bank
+46 70 306 2245
juan.navas@bluestep.se

Or visit: www.bluestepbank.com