International ratings agency Moody's downgraded government-guaranteed debt of Abanka Vipa d.d. (ISIN code: XS0452852196) to 'Baa2' following the downgrade of the Sovereign Rating in the previous week and assigned it the negative outlook.

All of Abanka's other ratings were unaffected.

This announcement will also be published on Abanka Vipa d.d.’s website as of 7 August 2012, and will be accessible for a period of no less than five years.

The English language announcement is for information purpose only.