On February 26, 2009 the Management Board of the SC “Parex banka” made a decision to call annual general meeting of shareholders and to include the following issues in the agenda of the meeting: 1. On approval of annual report of the SC “Parex banka”. 2. On election of certified audit for the next reporting period. Annual general meeting of shareholders will take place on March 30, 2009, at 11:00, at 3 Smilsu Street in Riga. Additional information: Irena Mizisa Head of Investor Relations Phone: +371 67778565 E-mail: investor.relations@parex.lv