DOF ASA has successfully completed a new unsecured bond issue of NOK 700 million with maturity date in February 2017. Net proceeds from the new bond issue will be used to refinance existing bonds and for general corporate purposes. In connection with the placement of the new bond issue, the company has bought back bonds with nominal value of NOK 495 million in the existing bond issue DOF07 (ISIN: NO 001 058279.4) with maturity in July 2013. Remaining outstanding amount in DOF07 after the buy-backs will be NOK 429.5 million. Nordea Markets and Pareto Securities acted as joint lead arrangers in connection with the placement of the new bond issue.