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National Irish and Andrew Healy CEO, NIB & Member of the Executive Board, DB

Martin Gottlob Head of Investor Relations, DB

Davy Irish Financials Site Visit, , 21 September 2006 Danske Bank Group Branches Market share

70 5% 57 5%

95 20% 291 25%

#1 i DK, #1 i S # 3 i No

173 10% 59 2% 33% (loan portfolio)

Lux Ger Pol Fin Three Phases Since 2000 - From merger via investment to growth

Domestic merger Growth with RD Business development and investment period Synergies/cost focus

Share price Acquisition of NIB and NB

High Dividends and share buy backs High RWA growth

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 06 Danske Bank Group - Performance

Dkr bn Dkr bn Total income Expenses 40 20

20 15

0 10 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 H1 06 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 H1 06 X 2 X 2

Dkr bn Dkr bn Profit before tax Lending 20 2000

15 1500 1000 10 500 5 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 H1 06 0 X 2 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 H1 06 Well Positioned for Further Growth

Growth High growth in “new” markets NII

Growth New trends, product innovation and cross-selling Net fee income

Growth Leverage platform - exploit economies of scale Cost containment

Growth Gradual introduction of CRD Capital management

The statements above are not part of Danske Bank’s profit guidance, but only an indication of future potential. Danske Bank Group – the three C’s

CCross-sellingross-selling

CCostost containmentcontainment

CCapitalapital managementmanagement First Significant Acquisition Outside Scandinavia

• Acquired Northern Bank and National Irish Bank from National Australia Group on 1st March 2005

• Price GBP£ 967 million (€1.5 billion) National Irish Bank – 2005

• Full service retail and business bank • Market share 2% • 740 employees • 59 branches and 13 business centres • Lending book €2.9 billion • 168,000 customers National Irish Bank – 2005 (contd.)

• Brand and reputation damaged by troubled past • Worst technology in Irish banking • Business performance static – missed out on economic boom • Lack of investment in people, products and distribution channels

But • Danske acquisition welcomed by staff and customers • Air of anticipation The Competitive Environment Banking Landscape – Market Share High

No. 1 Personal MT No. 2 Personal MT No. 1Personal Savings No. 2 Personal Savings Business banking, No. 4 Mortgages No. 3 Mortgages treasury and wealth No. 2 Business No. 1 Business management services. 75% of personal & business customers

Share

No. 2 Mortgages No. 4 Personal MT

Business Banking No. 3 Personal MT No. 4 Pers Savings and “higher” net No. 3 Pers Savings No. 3 Business worth personal Business and building a No. 1 Mortgages 47 branch retail network Limited Business Banking Full service retail bank With small share & scale

Low Focused Service Provision Full service Public Perception The Opportunity Rebuilding and Further Investment Immediate Priorities

• Establish new structure • Andrew Healy appointed CEO September 2005 • Executive Team assembled – quality external recruits • Migration programme to Danske IT platform • Development of new products and services based on Danske model • Enabling Agreement with IBOA (staff union) Migration – The Task

• Amongst the most challenging and comprehensive change programmes in Irish banking • National Irish Bank and Northern Bank operated on * 250 IT systems * 66 Legacy NAG systems • Three countries each of which has its own * Legislation * Compliance * Currency * Culture • Programme inclusive of every function of the Bank * Credit * Finance * HR * Product development * Support functions Migration - The Task

• To Danske Bank single platform • €150m investment in the two • Migration to complete within 14 months - over Easter 2006 weekend • Big Bang • No room for error • Staff walked out of ‘old world’ on 14 April and opened doors to ‘new world’ on 18 April Migration – Successful Completion

• National Irish Bank now has amongst the best technology in Europe

• Engine to drive future growth – scalable platform

• As anticipated some post-migration issues - but these have been quickly addressed Relaunch – National Irish Bank New Thinking in Banking – National Irish Bank 2006

The Structure • Powerful new business model • Improving customer access

Personal Market • Personal Packages • Europe’s best eBanking service • Market leading Mortgage Products • New Savings & Investments range

Business Market • First class Products & Services • Business eBanking Powerful New Business Structure

• Five Regions – designed for growth

• New management teams North West Midlands • Significant number of new Dublin

recruits South East

• Local autonomy South West • Closer to the customer • Faster decision making • 59 Branches • Unified team – no ‘turf wars’ • 13 Business Centres Improving Customer Access

• Further €20 million investment programme - 15 new branches over next 3 years

North West Midlands

• Mobile business banking teams Dublin

South East

Plus South West • Europe’s leading internet banking service • 59 Branches • 13 Business Centres Europe’s Leading Internet Banking Service

• Giving customers a 360o view of all their bank accounts • Easy customer control – standing orders, direct debits, on-line statements • Free Text Messaging service – nothing like it in Ireland • Trade Stocks & Shares online Packages - A New Approach to Pricing & Value

All Packages: • Same rate for Overdraft & Credit Card • interest rates from 8.50% to 9.75% - best in market

• No overdraft arrangement fees

• Referral fees abolished – first bank

• Transaction-free banking in credit or debit (some restrictions)

• Open to existing as well as new customers Top Two Packages: • Fixed quarterly fee – covering all transactions • Free foreign exchange • Credit current account interest from 1.25% to 2.00% - best in market • Preferential savings rates • Dedicated relationship manager • Travel benefits worth €150 to €550 per annum Mortgages – Leading the Market

Today • Consistently best in market with tracker and fixed rate products • Tracker: 3.79% • 2 year fixed: 4.35%; 3 year fixed: 4.55% - lower than most variable rates in market • Q1. 2006 - 60%+ new business from other banks

Going Forward • Continue to lead and innovate Savings – Best for SSIAs & More

ECB Tracker Deposit Account • Tiered rates up to ECB + 0.50% • Minimum opening balance €5,000 • Up to 3.5% - tracking rates up • Instant access Regular Savings Account • ECB + 0.5% • No minimum amount • Today’s rate 3.50% • Instant access Danske Capital Managed Funds for 5 year+ investments • Different risk levels – no capital guarantee • Typical return 4-5% for lower risk, upwards for higher risk options • Innovative, transparent products - online tracking of value, buy and sell online Business eBanking - World Class Capability

Elements include:

Cash Management • Tools to help SMEs manage working capital - account information, payments, file transfers

Interest Rate Management • Helping SMEs to manage interest rate risk – range of structured loans

Markets OnLine • mini trading desk in customer’s office • securities, foreign exchange, forward contracts, swaps and options New Thinking in Banking New Thinking in Banking New Thinking in Banking Media Spend Overview

Category dominated by AIB/BOI, Huge increases across all spenders (except ) 8,000,000 +88% 6,961,590 7,000,000 6,000,000 5,000,000 +60% 2005 4,000,000 3,709,705 3,846,226 2006 3,000,000 2,406,749 +49% +73% +344% +256% -60% 1,702,438 2,000,000 1,301,950 +26% 1,522,320 1,192,446 1,130,531 745,858 873,579 991,189 1,000,000 590,139 335,148 448,666 343,100 0

e t k B B B c n AI BOI tiv NI S re BOS c T i t r Ba t A en bod e a t irs an s F R Ul rm e P Business Performance Asset Growth – How we Compare (June 2006)

Assets Mortgages

AIB 16%

Permanent TSB 21% 22%

Bank of Ireland 23% 27%

Ulster Bank 23% 31%

BOSI 39%

Average 24% 27%

NIB 54% 55% Best Financial Institution Awards 2006

Technology Project of the Year 2006 Our Goals The Bottom Line

To deliver profitable income growth and prudent cost management, achieving Danske Bank Group Return on Equity and Cost Income ratio by 2010 Achieving Our Goals

• Build a strong brand, unique in our market

• Aggressively acquire SME business and Mass affluent and HNW personal customer relationships

• To be respected for our integrity and values – in all our business conduct and dealings with the stakeholders and communities that we serve Achieving Our Goals

• To be renowned for the quality of our customer service and local decision-making

• To attract, retain and develop highly capable people, hungry for success and who outperform our competitors Changing the Banking Landscape

Personal Credit cards Best ‘Real’ Credit €100 ‘Beat the Free personal packages & overdrafts mortgage Interest Competition’ transactions - Ireland’s matched rates – another first challenge first –best - referral fees in market

Pioneering eBanking Text Fast 15 new service SMEs get SSIA messaging & local branches - business Corporate tracker online stocks decision -€20m & personal benefits deposit & shares making investment

New Thinking in Banking