International ratings agency Fitch Ratings has published a change to Abanka's Viability Rating to 'b' and its innovative instrument rating to "CCC".

 This announcement will also be published on Abanka Vipa d.d.'s website (www.abanka.si) as of 20 February 2012, and will be accessible for a period of no less than five years.

The announcement in English language is for information purpose only.