Glitnir Bank is a new share in the VINX Benchmark index. VINX30 is the leading share index of the Nordic Exchange's and the exchanges in Oslo and Reykjavik. The index consists of the 30 largest and most actively traded stocks on these Exchanges. The limited number of constituents on VINX30 guarantees that all the underlying shares of the index have excellent liquidity, which results in an index that is highly suitable as underlying for derivatives products. VINX30 is a tradable index on which futures and options are issued. The composition of the VINX30 index is revised twice a year. The VINX30 is a market weighted price index. OMX published reviewed share list for the VINX Benchmark index for the first half of 2007 on 12 December. The new composition will be effective from Tuesday January 2, 2007. For further information: Vala Pálsdóttir, Head of Investor Relations, [email protected] or call +354 440 4989. About Glitnir The financial group Glitnir offers universal banking and is a leading niche player in three global segments; seafood/food, sustainable energy, and offshore supply vessels. Glitnir consider Iceland and Norway as home markets. Services include retail, corporate and investment banking, stock trade and capital management. Glitnir is the sole owner of a bank in Luxembourg and banks and financial services companies in Norway. In Sweden, Glitnir owns the leading Swedish brokerage firm Fischer Partners. Glitnir operates branches in London and Copenhagen and representative offices in Halifax, Canada and in Shanghai, China. Glitnir is listed on the Icelandic Stock Exchange. Glitnir recently announced strong profits for the first nine months of 2006, with a return on equity after tax of 41.9%. For more information go to: www.glitnirbank.com.