Observation status is removed from shares issued by Íslandsbanki hf. (symbol: ISB) with reference to an announcement from the Issuer, dated June 29, 2023, regarding the discontinuation of merger discussions. The Issuer's shares received an observation status on February 9, 2023, with reference to an announcement from Íslandsbanki hf., dated February 9, 2023. The observation status was based upon article 4.1.1 in Nasdaq Nordic Main Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares. The Exchange can decide that an issuer receives an observation status in the event of a merger or a merger-like process.