Press Release

US$ 80mn Syndicated trade related loan for Joint-Stock Commercial for Social Development “Ukrsotsbank", arranged by and ING signs

LONDON, 09 November 2005 – Joint-Stock for Social Development “Ukrsotsbank", Ukraine announced today the signing yesterday in Kiev of the US$ 80mn syndicated trade related loan arranged by Deutsche Bank AG Branch (“Deutsche Bank”) and ING Wholesale Banking (“ING”). The Facility, which represents the 12 month extension of last year’s US$45mn loan and yields a margin of 3.00% p.a. over US$ , was launched at US$ 45mn, despite the tight timetable was heavily oversubscribed and scaled back, after successful senior and general syndication phases.

The following participated in the transaction:

Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch Original Mandated Lead Arranger ING Wholesale Banking Original Mandated Lead Arranger

Calyon Mandated Lead Arranger

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Senior Arranger HVB Group (Bank , Senior Arranger Bayerische Hypo- und Vereinsbank AG and CJSC IMB)

AKA Ausfuhrkredit-Gesellschaft mbH Senior Lead Manager Bank, National Association Senior Lead Manager

American Express Bank Ltd Lead Manager Aktiengesellschaft Lead Manager AG Lead Manager Emirates Bank International PJSC Lead Manager Erste Bank Lead Manager Mashreqbank psc Lead Manager Raiffeisen Zentralbank Oesterreich Lead Manager Aktiengesellschaft

Demir-Halk Bank (Nederland) N.V. Manager

Banif – Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A. Participant The Bank of New York Participant Parex banka Participant International Participant Trade & Development Bank of Mongolia Participant

For further information, please call:

Deutsche Bank

Ben Dobson (+44 20) 7545 8572 Corporate and Investment Bank Boris Jaquet (+44 20) 7545 7937 Corporate and Investment Bank

ING Bank N.V.

Jana Petkova (+44 20) 7767 5216 Syndicated Finance (Origination) Charlotte Howell (+44 20) 7767 5169 Syndicated Finance (Distribution)

About Ukrsotsbank

Being one of the top four Ukrainian banks, Ukrsotsbank has a leading position in corporate banking (almost 120,000 customers currently) and has recently built up one of the largest retail franchises in the country (over 550,000 clients), which gives Ukrsotsbank an ideal position to benefit from the growth of the Ukrainian economy.

Ukrsotsbank has already earned a good track record in international borrowings having participated in several EBRD lending programs, being the first Ukrainian bank to attract in September 2003 a syndicated loan since the financial crisis of 1998, and having placed its debut 100 million three-year eurobond issue in June 2005.

About Deutsche Bank

With Euro 972 billion in assets and 63,751 employees, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled in 74 countries throughout the world. Deutsche Bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.

Deutsche Bank ranks among the global leaders in corporate banking and securities, transaction banking, , and private , and has a significant private and business banking franchise in and other selected countries in Continental Europe. www.db.com

About ING Bank NV

ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, insurance and asset management to over 60 million private, corporate and institutional clients in 60 countries. With a diverse workforce of over 115,000 people, ING comprises a broad spectrum of prominent companies that increasingly serve their clients under the ING brand. ING Wholesale Banking has created a strong base in Europe and a presence in over 40 countries worldwide – underpinning our commitment to serve our clients wherever their business needs take them. Our 18,000 employees work daily to satisfy a broad client’s base: corporates, institutions and governments.