Reference is made to the announcement dated 21 June 2023 that Bluestep Bank AB (publ) ("Bluestep Bank") has entered into an agreement to acquire Bank2 ASA ("Bank2").

The board of directors of Bluestep Bank has today adopted a merger plan which entails a merger between Bank2 and Bluestep Bank, with the latter as the acquiring company. Completion of the merger is subject to approval from the Norwegian Finanstilsynet and the Swedish Finansinspektionen, as well as fulfillment of certain company 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