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Published on 4/18/2006 in the Prospect News Biotech Daily and Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: Eksportfinans prices $2.453 million 10% notes linked to Gilead Sciences

By Jennifer Chiou

New York, April 18 - Eksportfinans ASA priced $2.453 million of 10% reverse convertible securities due April 19, 2007 linked to Gilead Sciences, Inc. stock, according to a 424B3 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

If the share price does not fall below the knock-in level of $49.14 during the life of the notes, payout will be par.

If the share price falls below the knock-in level during the life of the notes and ends below its initial price, payout at maturity will be 16.2787 shares of Gilead Sciences 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:Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Amount:$2.453 million
Maturity:April 19, 2007
Coupon:10%, payable quarterly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:16.2787 shares of Gilead Sciences stock if the share price falls below the knock-in level of $49.14 during the life of the note and ends below its initial price; otherwise par
Initial share price:$61.43
Knock-in level:$49.14, 80% of initial share price
Pricing date:April 13
Settlement date:April 19
Issuer ratings:Moody's: Aaa
S&P: AA+
Fitch: AAA
Agent:Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

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