Press releases from Sparebanken Sør

Geir Bergskaug er administrerende direktør i Sparebanken Sør

09. februar 2024

Proposing record-high customer dividends

– 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.

26. oktober 2023

Strong quarterly results for Sparebanken Sør in Q3 2023

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

Administrerende direktør Geir Bergskaug ved roret

15. august 2023

Strong performance in second quarter

– 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.

05. mai 2023

Solid results and customer dividend

– 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.

Geir Bergskaug og Eva Kvelland fra Sparebanken Sør

10. februar 2023

Customer dividend and solid results

– 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.

27. oktober 2022

Good income growth and more satisfied customers

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

12. august 2022

Good lending growth and high activity

– 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.

06. mai 2022

Good growth and net entry on losses

– 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.

11. februar 2022

Strong results and new digital solutions

– 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 bidrar til reduksjon av klimagassutslipp på mange vis

13. desember 2021

Measuring the greenhouse gas emissions of loan 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.

13. august 2021

Results for the second quarter 2021: High activity, increased operating revenues and good results

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.

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07. mai 2021

Better market outlook and net entry on losses on loans

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.

11. februar 2021

Results 2020 – Solid results in a demanding year

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

11. februar 2016

Announcement of fully underwritten rights issue

Announcement of fully underwritten rights issue to raise gross proceeds of approximately NOK 600 million.

05. mars 2014

Press release - preliminary 2013 accounts

Review of the preliminary 2013 accounts for Sparebanken Pluss and the “old” Sparebanken Sør.

19. november 2013

Press release: Approval of merger

Approval from the Norwegian Ministry of Finance.

08. november 2013

Press release: Q3 report and accounts

The 3rd quarter results are among the best interim results the group has achieved.

22. august 2013

Sparebanken Sør results first half-year 2013

Press release: In the first half-year 2013, Sparebanken Sør has experienced a continued positive trend in its underlying operations.

30. april 2013

Q1 report and accounts 2013

Press release: Sparebanken Sør has experienced another quarter with a positive trend in the underlying operations.

04. april 2013

Supervisory Board Meetings 20. March 2013

Press release: On 20. March, the Supervisory Board of Sparebanken Sør held an ordinary accounting and election meeting.

12. mars 2013

A major bank in Southern Norway

Sparebanken Pluss and Sparebanken Sør have initiated a process aiming at a complete merge of the banks’ operations.

06. november 2012

Third quarter report and accounts 2012

There has been a positive trend both in the retail banking and corporate market.

30. oktober 2012

Second quarter report and accounts 2012

First half-year 2012 – good growth, improved net interest and increased income from sale of insurance and real estate sales.