Reitun publishes Credit Analysis of Arion Bank

Arion Bank hf. 

25.05.2012 17:44

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Arion Bank has received a credit rating from the domestic credit rating agency
Reitun hf.  The bank's credit rating is B+, and Arion Bank's covered bonds are
rated A, the same rating Reitun granted the Icelandic sovereignty. 

For further information please contact
Haraldur Gudni Eidsson of Arion Bank's Communications division at
haraldur.eidsson@arionbanki.is, or tel. +354 856 7108.
News Source: NASDAQ OMX



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Company:      Arion Bank hf.
              
               
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