Storebrand share

Shares in Storebrand ASA are quoted on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE) with the ticker code STB. Share capital at 31 December 2009 amounted to NOK 2,249.5 million, made up of 449,909,891 shares each with a par value of NOK 5.

The Board continually assesses the company's solvency ratio requirement in the light of the company's goals, strategy and risk profile. The Board has prepared a clear and predictable dividend policy. The Annual General Meeting (the "AGM") determines the annual dividend, based on a proposal from the Board.

Storebrand ASA has only one class of shares, and under Norwegian regulations shareholders may not carry over votes from one matter in order to obtain more for another (cumulative voting).

All shares have equal rights and are freely negotiable with the exception of shares purchased by employees at a reduced price. The Articles of Association contain no restrictions concerning negotiability.

Storebrand ASA is one of the largest companies listed on the OSE by number of shareholders. The company has shareholders from almost all the municipalities in Norway and from 41 countries. In terms of market capitalisation, Storebrand was the 13th largest company listed on the OSE at the close of 2009.