NEW YORK, December 15, 2008 — The Bank of New York Mellon , the global leader in asset management and securities servicing, has been selected by Opera Software ASA ("Opera Software") as depositary bank for its American depositary receipt (ADR) program. Each Opera Software ADR represents two ordinary shares. The ADRs trade on the over-the-counter market under the symbol "OPESY." The ordinary shares trade on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the symbol "OPERA."

Opera Software develops web browsers for the desktop, device and mobile markets. Its product offering includes the Opera 9.6 web browser for desktop users and the Opera MiniTM 4.2 web browser for mobile phone users. Opera also provides its web browser on connected devices such as gaming consoles (e.g., Nintendo Wii), set-top boxes, and portable media players. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera Software has offices in the U.S., Sweden, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Poland, Czech Republic and Taiwan.

"As we expand our international profile by offering ADRs, we want the support of the most experienced depositary bank," said Jon von Tetzchner, chief executive officer of Opera Software. "The U.S. is a strategically important market for Opera Software, in terms of major customers, end-users and financial market exposure. With The Bank of New York Mellon's track record, we believe the Bank will help us gain valuable visibility among U.S. investors."

"With the establishment of its ADR program, Opera Software is confirming its commitment to attracting more investment from the U.S. market," said Michael Cole-Fontayn, chief executive officer of The Bank of New York Mellon's Depositary Receipt Division. "We look forward to working with the company on customized outreach initiatives to facilitate market awareness of the new program."

The Bank of New York Mellon acts as depositary for more than 1,300 sponsored American and global depositary receipt programs, acting in partnership with leading companies from 64 countries. With an unrivaled commitment to helping securities issuers succeed in the world's rapidly evolving financial markets, the Company delivers the industry's most comprehensive suite of integrated depositary receipt, corporate trust and stock transfer services. Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com/dr.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has more than $22.4 trillion in assets under custody and administration, approximately $1.1 trillion in assets under management and services approximately $12 trillion in outstanding debt. Additional information is available at bnymellon.com.

This release is for informational purposes only. The Bank of New York Mellon provides no advice nor recommendation or endorsement with respect to any company or securities. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Depositary Receipts: Not FDIC, State or Federal Agency Insured; May Lose Value; No Bank, State or Federal Agency Guarantee.