The Iceland Stock Exchange has agreed to list the share capital of Exista hf. The listing is scheduled to take place on 15 September 2006. Both public investors and institutional investors will be offered to buy shares prior to the listing.

7 September * Offering to institutional investors * Further information: Kaupthing Bank's Consultants, tel. 444 7000
11-13 September * Public offering and sale to Exista's employees * Subscriptions at www.kaupthing.net


Exista is one of the strongest companies in Iceland, with total assets of more than ISK 300 billion. Exista operates in the field of financial services and has a particular focus on insurance and asset leasing through its subsidiaries VÍS and Lýsing. Exista is also a major shareholder in several of Iceland's largest companies, including Kaupthing Bank, Bakkavör Group and Iceland Telecom. Exista aims to use its financial strength to further develop its business in Iceland and abroad.


Further information:

 Exista Advertisment (27 KB)
 Exista Prospectus (2.191 KB)