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Published on 5/26/2006 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: Eksportfinans prices $3 million reverse convertible 13.1% notes linked to Chesapeake

New York, May 26 - Eksportfinans ASA priced $3 million of 13.1% reverse convertible securities due May 31, 2007 linked to Chesapeake Energy Corp. stock, according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

If the share price does not fall below the barrier level of 23.54 during the life of the notes, payout will be par.

If the share price falls below the barrier level during the life of the notes and ends below its initial price, payout at maturity will be 33.978 shares of Chesapeake Energy stock per $1,000 principal amount.

If the share price falls below the knock-in level during the life of the note and ends at or above its initial price, payout at maturity will be par.

Issuer:Eksportfinans ASA
Issue:Reverse convertible securities
Underlying stock:Chesapeake Energy Corp.
Amount:$3 million
Maturity:May 31, 2007
Coupon:13.1%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:33.978 shares of Chesapeake Energy stock if the share price falls below the barrier level of $23.54 during the life of the note and ends below its initial price; otherwise par
Initial share price:$29.43
Barrier level:$23.54, 80% of initial share price
Pricing date:May 24
Settlement date:May 31
Issuer ratings:Moody's: Aaa
S&P: AA+
Fitch: AAA
Manager:Commerzbank Capital Markets Corp.

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