RAIFFEISEN CENTROBANK BECOMES EMINENT MARKET MAKER AT WARSAW STOCK EXCHANGE

Most wanted SuperAnimator Title granted to the Austrian Investmentbank

(Vienna/Warsaw) - Raiffeisen Centrobank (RCB) underlines its strong presence in Poland through obtaining the "SuperAnimator" title given by Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE). After having successfully listed 117 new RCB products last week, the award marks another big step in the expansion of Raiffeisen Centrobank in Poland. The SuperAnimator title is in line with the bank’s strategy of becoming a leading liquidity provider for shares, derivatives and structured products on WIG20.

RAIFFEISEN CENTROBANK A LEADING MARKET MAKER ON WSE

The contest has taken place for the third time at WSE, with Raiffeisen Centrobank competing for the second time in a row. Despite vivid international competition, RCB convinced Warsaw Stock Exchange by offering the most attractive conditions with regards to tight spread and large size. Raiffeisen Centrobank finally won the first place with regards to four stocks and made it to the second place in one additional stock. What is more, two third places were reached in two other stocks. Thus, the Austrian investmentbank could decisively enhance its presence as market maker at WSE. As SuperAnimator RCB has committed itself to offer an unprecedentedly high liquidity with regards to the Top 7 Polish companies from WIG20:

1st Place
KGHM
PKO BP
PZU
PKN ORLEN

2nd Place
TP SA

3rd Place
PEKAO
PGE

DEDICATION TO POLISH MARKET

Raiffeisen Centrobank gives the highest priority to local CEE markets, with Poland being on top of the list. The bank would like to be always ahead of competitors and sustain its leading position as a market maker in the Polish market.

Through its many years of experience and high competence as innovation leader, issuer and market maker, Raiffeisen Centrobank has largely contributed at WSE up to now. The most recent successes, i.e. the listing of 117 RCB products as well as the winning of the SuperAnimator title, lay proof of the banks irrevocable drive to enhance its leading role in Poland.

About Raiffeisen Centrobank AG

Raiffeisen Centrobank, the Equity House of Raiffeisen Bank International Group, is a leading Austrian investmentbank with a clear focus on the CEE region, covering the entire scope of services and products associated with stocks, derivatives and equity capital transactions, including and excluding the stock exchange. Through its 100% subsidiary, Raiffeisen Investment AG, the bank offers high-end M&A advisory. What is more, the specialized bank also offers exclusive, individual Private Banking.

For more information please contact:

Stefan Neubauer
E-Mail: stefan.neubauer(at)rcb.at
Tel: + 431 51520 486

Andrea Pelinka-Kinz
E-Mail: andrea.pelinka-kinz(at)rcb.at
Tel: +431 51520 614