Company announcement Group Communications Holmens Kanal 2–12 DK-1092 København K Tel. +45 45 14 56 95 11 March 2016 Danske Bank issues USD 11,140,000 equity-linked notes linked to Apple On 14 March 2016, Danske Bank will issue equity-linked notes linked to the performance of the share price of Apple Inc. The notes are designated "DB Apple Sprinter 2017" (ISIN XS1377800112). The notes are issued at a price of 100, carry no interest and will be redeemed at maturity at a price linked to the performance of the underlying equity. The participation rate has been fixed at 290%. The notes are issued under Danske Bank’s EUR 5,000,000,000 Structured Note Programme dated 23 June 2015. The notes will be issued on 14 March 2016 and will mature on 14 March 2017. The notes will be registered with Euroclear Brussels. Danske Bank will file an application for the notes to be listed on NASDAQ Copenhagen A/S from 14 March 2016. For further information about the notes, please see the Final Terms, which are attached to this announcement and together with the Base Prospectus specify the terms and conditions of the notes. Danske Bank A/S Contacts Holger Lunden, Global Head of Structured Products, tel. +45 45143265