Disclosure under Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act

Aktia Bank plc
Stock Exchange Release
13.4.2018 at 4 pm

In accordance with Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act it is announced that Stiftelsen Tre Smeder sr’s voting rights at Aktia Bank Plc (business code: 2181702-8) has decreased below 10 % on 12.4.2018, after the combination of Aktia Bank Plc:s classes of shares A (ISIN-code FI4000058870)  and R (ISIN-code FI4000058888), the amended articles of association and the new shares that were issued through aimed payment-free issue was registered in the Trade Register.

Stiftelsen Tre Smeder sr holds 6 463 545 shares in Aktia Bank Plc and 6 463 545 voting rights. The shareholder holds 9,37 %  of Aktia Bank Plc's share capital and 9,37 % of voting rights.

Aktia Bank Plc:s share capital comprises 68 962 662 shares. Every share in Aktia entitles the holder to one (1) vote.

The total number of votes in Aktia Bank Plc is 68 962 662.

AKTIA BANK PLC

For more information, please contact:
Mia Bengts, General Counsel, tel. +358 10 247 6348

From:
Anders Wikström, IR-specialist, tel. +358 10 247 6294

Distribution:
Nasdaq OMX Helsinki
Mass media
The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority
www.aktia.com

Aktia offers a broad range of solutions in banking, asset management, insurance and real estate. Aktia operates mainly in coastal areas, the Helsinki region and inland growth areas. Aktia has approximately 380,000 customers who are served branch offices and via comprehensive internet and telephone services. Aktia's shares will be noted in Nasdaq Helsinki Oy. Further information about Aktia under the address www.aktia.com.