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Sparebanken Sør and Sparebanken Vest are merging to become Sparebanken Norge. Together, we will be a solid bank that remains just as local, with excellent advisors and banking solutions for you.  

– "The results for 2024 confirm that we are a solid bank on the verge of establishing Norway’s largest savings bank. We have a record-high allocation to the bank’s gift fund and can once again distribute a substantial customer dividend."

­ – “The quarterly financial report shows solid return on equity, strong growth, and a low cost-income ratio. This tells me we are well-positioned to build Norway's largest savings bank.”

– In the second quarter, we are once again delivering strong results and solid return on equity. It's especially gratifying to see that loan growth has picked up and is well above the market growth.

– Sparebanken Sør has had a strong first quarter, with good results and a very solid return on equity. It is also gratifying to announce that we have distributed NOK 417 million in customer dividends - almost double from last year.

– The 2023 results show that we are a solid bank. We’re able to increase the distribution of customer dividends and public donations, which is likely to be welcomed during a challenging time for both retail and corporate customers.

– Sparebanken Sør’s quarterly financial statement reveals good income growth, strong return on equity, and a low cost-income ratio.

– Sparebanken Sør had a strong second quarter, with solid results and very good return on equity. It is also positive to see that we continue the positive development in non-interest income.

– Sparebanken Sør had a strong first quarter, with solid results and very good return on equity. It is especially pleasing to announce that we have distributed NOK 226 million in customer dividends.

– The result for 2022 shows that we are a solid bank. Now, with the opportunity to distribute customer dividends for the first time, it is positive to have a surplus that enables it.

– The quarterly accounts reveal good income growth for Sparebanken Sør, and loan loss provisions and finance markets who reflect a demanding macro image.

– The second quarter reveals substantial lending growth in Sparebanken Sør. We can also review the past six months and find a strong growth in interest income, little losses, and high activity.

– The first quarter has been good for Sparebanken Sør, with solid results and growth. It’s also good to see that unemployment is decreasing and investment growth in the region is strong.

– The 2021 results demonstrate that we came out strong from another year of the pandemic. They demonstrate that we are a sound bank, well equipped for demanding times. This is important to us, and it’s important to our customers!

Sparebanken Sør is one of more than 150 banks and investors from around the world who have committed to measuring and publishing the greenhouse gas emissions generated by its lending and investment portfolios.

Sparebanken Sør achieved a very satisfactory result in the second quarter 2021, with positive developments in net interest income, solid contributions from the Group’s subsidiaries and associates and reversal of losses.

Sparebanken Sør achieved a satisfactory result in the first quarter 2020, with positive developments in other operating income deriving from good results from the Group’s subsidiaries and associates.

Press release: Sparebanken Sør achieved a solid financial result, despite the demanding market conditions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.