Approval of the merger plan by Swedish Finansinspektionen

Reference is made to the press release from Bluestep Bank AB (publ) ("Bluestep Bank") on February 20, 2024, regarding the decision by the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority to approve the cross-border merger within the group between Bluestep Bank and Bank2 ASA ("Bank2"), with the former as the acquiring company.

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority has today announced its permission to execute the merger plan. Completion of the merger is now subject only to the fulfilment 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