Publication of exemption document in connection with the merger between Sydbank, Arbejdernes Landsbank and Vestjysk Bank

Core Points - Sydbank, Arbejdernes Landsbank, and Vestjysk Bank have agreed to merge, with Sydbank as the continuing entity under the name AL Sydbank [1][2] - An Exemption Document has been published to facilitate the issuance and allocation of new shares in Sydbank as part of the merger consideration [2][5] - The Exemption Document complies with Danish legislation and relevant EU regulations, but it is not a prospectus and has not been approved by the Danish FSA [3][4] Financial Information - The Exemption Document includes unaudited proforma financial information for AL Sydbank, illustrating its assets, equity, liabilities, financial position, and operating results as if the merger had occurred on December 31, 2024 [5]