<div id="readability-page-1"><div>RNS Number : 2470S HSBC Bank plc 09 February 2026 9th February 2026Swedbank AB (publ) Pre Stabilisation NoticeHSBC (contact: syndexecution@noexternalmail.hsbc.com) hereby gives notice, as Stabilisation Coordinator, that the Stabilisation Manager(s) named below may stabilise the offer of the following securities<div><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">The securities:</td></tr><tr><td>Issuer:</td><td>Swedbank AB (publ) </td></tr><tr><td>Guarantor (if any):</td><td>na</td></tr><tr><td>Aggregate nominal amount:</td><td>GBP Benchmark </td></tr><tr><td>Description:</td><td>Fixed rate due 16th October 2031 </td></tr><tr><td>Offer price:</td><td>TBC </td></tr><tr><td>Other offer terms:</td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Stabilisation:</td></tr><tr><td>Stabilising Manager(s):</td><td>HSBC Bank plc, NatWest, Nomura, TD Securities</td></tr><tr><td>Stabilisation period expected to start on:</td><td>9th February 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Stabilisation period expected to end no later than:</td><td>18th March 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Existence, maximum size &amp; conditions of use of over-allotment facility[1]:</td><td>5% of the aggregate nominal amount</td></tr><tr><td>Stabilisation Venue(s)</td><td>Over the counter (OTC)</td></tr></tbody></table></div>In connection with the offer of the above securities, the Stabilisation Manager(s) may over-allot the securities or effect transactions with a view to supporting the market price of the securities at a level higher than that which might otherwise prevail. However, there is no assurance that the Stabilisation Manager(s) will take any stabilisation action and any stabilisation action, if begun, may be ended at any time. Any stabilisation action or over-allotment shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and rules.This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of the Issuer in any jurisdiction.In addition, if and to the extent that this announcement is communicated in, or the offer of the securities to which it relates is made in, any EEA Member State before the publication of a prospectus in relation to the securities which has been approved by the competent authority in that Member State in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the &#34;Prospectus Regulation&#34;) (or which has been approved by a competent authority in another Member State and notified to the competent authority in that Member State in accordance with the Prospectus Regulation), this announcement and the offer are only addressed to and directed at persons in that Member State who are qualified investors within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation (or who are other persons to whom the offer may lawfully be addressed) and must not be acted on or relied on by other persons in that Member State.This announcement and the offer of the securities to which it relates are only addressed to and directed at persons outside the United Kingdom and persons in the United Kingdom who have professional experience in matters related to investments or who are high net worth persons within article 12(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 and must not be acted on or relied on by other persons in the United Kingdom.This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States. The securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. There will be no public offer of securities in the United States.[1] Please note that the existence and the maximum size of any greenshoe option, the exercise period of the greenshoe option and any conditions for exercise of the greenshoe option must also be disclosed, if such option exists. In addition, the exercise of the greenshoe option must be disclosed to the public promptly, together with all appropriate details, including in particular the date of exercise and the number and nature of securities involved This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.RNS may use your IP address to confirm compliance with the terms and conditions, to analyse how you engage with the information contained in this communication, and to share such analysis on an anonymised basis with others as part of our commercial services. For further information about how RNS and the London Stock Exchange use the personal data you provide us, please see our Privacy Policy. END STAGZGGZGLNGVZM</div></div>

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HSBC Bank plc has issued a Pre Stabilisation Notice for Swedbank AB's securities, with an aggregate nominal amount in GBP and a fixed rate due on 16th October 2031. The stabilisation period is set to begin on 9th February 2026 and end by 18th March 2026. Stabilising Managers include HSBC, NatWest, Nomura, and TD Securities. The announcement clarifies that it does not constitute an offer to acquire securities and is directed at qualified investors in specific jurisdictions only.

- HSBC Bank plc issued a pre-stabilisation notice regarding the securities of Swedbank AB, which are expected to stabilize between 9th February and 18th March 2026.  
- Stabilising Managers include HSBC Bank plc, NatWest, Nomura, and TD Securities, with an over-allotment facility of 5% of the aggregate nominal amount.  
- The announcement clarifies that it does not constitute an offer to acquire securities and is addressed to qualified investors in line with applicable regulations.

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