11.07.2007 /Operations MDM Bank Opens Branch in Lipetsk - The new branch was opened as part of MDM Bank's regional development strategy. Lipetsk is the 58th city in Russia to host an MDM Bank branch and representative office. Mr. Valery Borodin has been appointed as the branch General Manager.

11.07.2007 /Operations BA-CA signs agreement to acquire majority shareholding in Ukrsotsbank in Ukraine - The acquisition of USB will reinforce the Group's presence in Ukraine, one of the fastest growing markets in the region, where the UniCredit Group is already present through its subsidiaries HVB Ukraine and UniCredit Bank Ltd.

11.07.2007 /Operations Central Bank registered the SDM-BANK Report concerning additional issue of shares - After the registration by the Bank of Russia the share capital increased by 99,999,900.00 rubles and grew to 302,098,250 rubles.

11.07.2007 /Bank's Ratings Fitch to affirm UkrSibbank’s rating at AAA(ukr) on national scale - Fitch has also confirmed the following ratings of UkrSibbank: short-term issuer default "Â" rating in foreign currency, long-term issuer default "ÂÂ" rating in national currency, individual "D" rating and support "3" rating. Forecast of long-term issuer default ratings – "Positive".