SPARBANK A/S
Improved core earnings at SPARBANK, but also need for downward adjustment

SPARBANK A/S / 

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SPARBANK A/S expects improved core earnings before impairment and write-downs
compared with 2007. Due to the financial crisis and the general negative
economic trends, the bank is implementing a downward adjustment of its 2008
core earnings after impairment and write-downs. 

News Source: NASDAQ OMX

27.11.2008  Financial News transmitted by DGAP
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Language:     English
Issuer:       SPARBANK A/S
              
               
              Denmark
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ISIN:         DK0010305820
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