Nordea Prime Rate to be lowered in Finland

Nordea will cut its Prime Rate by 0.3 percentage points to 2.00 per cent. The new Prime Rate will enter into force on 3 August 2009. Nordea Prime Rate is primarily used as a reference rate for housing loans. The decision is based on the development of the market rates. For further information: Jussi Mekkonen, Household, Finland, +358 9 165 88128, +358 50 368 7029 Roger Wessman, Economic Research, +358 9 165 59930, +358 40 706 0002 This announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.