ABGSC acted as Joint Bookrunner for Norske Skog AS in connection with the EUR 125 million Senior Secured Bond Issue.

Norske Skog AS (”Norske Skog”) announced Wednesday 29 May the successful completion of its
EUR 125 million Senior Secured Bond Issue (the “Bond Issue”) with maturity in June 2022. The
bonds will have a coupon of 3 month EURIBOR plus 600 basis points per annum, and will be
applied for listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
The transaction represent the re-introduction of Norske Skog to the capital markets, and was met
with strong interest among investors. ABG Sundal Collier acted as Joint Bookrunner for Norske
Skog AS in connection with the Bond Issue.
Norske Skog is a major producer of newsprint and magazine paper (2.6m tonnes capacity) with
approximately 70 years of industry experience serving a diversified group of globally recognised
and longstanding customers. The company operates seven paper production mills, four in Europe
and three in Australasia, with average capacity utilisation between 90-95%. Oceanwood is the sole
shareholder of Norske Skog.