As at August 31, 2007, the assets of Parex banka have reached LVL 2.9 bln, which is a 24,4% or LVL 580.574 mln growth for the eight months of 2007. Thus, Parex banka has become the second largest bank in Latvia by assets, outperforming SEB Latvijas Unibanka. The asset share of the three largest banks in Latvia, Hansabanka, Parex banka and SEB Latvijas Unibanka, comprises 53,3% of the country's total banking assets, as at August 31. As at the end of August, Parex banka has attracted LVL 566.573 mln in retail deposits, thus achieving a 34,1% or LVL 143.94 million growth, comparing to the end of 2006. The Bank has a 16,4% market share in deposits in Latvia. About Parex banka: With EUR 4.2 billion in assets, Parex banka is one of the leading banks in the Baltic States, offering integrated client services, including lending, payment card services, leasing, asset management and securities brokerage. The Bank is represented in 15 countries through its wide network of representative offices, branches and subsidiaries, including a subsidiary in Switzerland, AP Anlage und Privatbank AG. Parex banka is rated Baa3 by Moody's Investors Service, BB+ by Fitch Ratings and BBB by Capital Intelligence. Additional Information: Julija Kondratovich International Communications Department E-mail: jk@parex.lv Ph.: + 371 777 8572