As a result, no one ventured to give an estimate of the value of Roskilde Bank's assets. At the same time, in connection with preparation of the interim report, Roskilde Bank's auditors discovered write-downs of at least kr. 1 billion more than the amount notified to Danmarks Nationalbank on 10 July. Consequently, the bank no longer complied with the statutory solvency requirement.
Also on Friday, 22 August, the auditors notified the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority accordingly. On 24 August, the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority set a deadline for Roskilde Bank – 29 August 2008 at 4:00 pm – for returning to compliance with the solvency requirement and the bank's individual capital need.