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Our recommendations are based on information obtained from or are based upon public information sources that we consider to be reliable, but for the completeness and accuracy of which we assume no liability. All information, estimates, opinions, projections and forecasts included in this report represent the independent judgment of the analysts as of the date of the issue unless stated otherwise. We reserve the right to modify the views expressed herein at any time without notice. Moreover, we reserve the right not to update this information or to discontinue it altogether without notice. This report may contain links to websites of third parties, the content of which is not controlled by UniCredit Bank. No liability is assumed for the content of these third-party websites.

This report is for information purposes only and (i) does not constitute or form part of any offer for sale or subscription of or solicitation of any offer to buy or subscribe for any financial, money market or investment instrument or any security, (ii) is neither intended as such an offer for sale or subscription of or solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for any financial, money market or investment instrument or any security nor (iii) as marketing material within the meaning of applicable prospectus law . The investment possibilities discussed in this report may not be suitable for certain investors depending on their specific investment objectives and time horizon or in the context of their overall financial situation. The investments discussed may fluctuate in price or value. Investors may get back less than they invested. Fluctuations in exchange rates may have an adverse effect on the value of investments. Furthermore, past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. In particular, the risks associated with an investment in the financial, money market or investment instrument or security under discussion are not explained in their entirety.

This information is given without any warranty on an "as is" basis and should not be regarded as a substitute for obtaining individual advice. Investors must make their own determination of the appropriateness of an investment in any instruments referred to herein based on the merits and risks involved, their own investment strategy and their legal, fiscal and financial position. As this document does not qualify as an investment recommendation or as a direct investment recommendation, neither this document nor any part of it shall form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with or act as an inducement to enter into, any contract or commitment whatsoever. Investors are urged to contact their bank's investment advisor for individual explanations and advice.

Neither UniCredit Bank GmbH, UniCredit Bank GmbH London Branch, UniCredit Bank GmbH Milan Branch, UniCredit S.p.a. Vienna Branch, UniCredit Bank Austria AG, UniCredit Bulbank, Zagrebačka banka d.d., UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, ZAO UniCredit Bank Russia, UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia Slovakia Branch, UniCredit Bank Romania, UniCredit Bank GmbH New York Branch nor any of their respective directors, officers or employees nor any other person accepts any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this document or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith.

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UniCredit Group and its subsidiaries are subject to regulation by the European Central Bank

a) UniCredit Bank GmbH (UniCredit Bank, Munich or Frankfurt), Arabellastraße 12, 81925 Munich, Germany, (also responsible for the distribution pursuant to §85 WpHG). Regulatory authority: “BaFin“ – Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, Graurheindorfer Str. 108 53117 Bonn, Germany (Bankenaufsicht) und Marie-Curie-Str. 24-28 60439 Frankfurt a.M., Germany (Wertpapieraufsicht).

b) UniCredit Bank GmbH London Branch (UniCredit Bank, London), Moor House, 120 London Wall, London EC2Y 5ET, United Kingdom. Regulatory authority: “BaFin“ – Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, Graurheindorfer Str. 108 53117 Bonn, Germany (Bankenaufsicht) und Marie-Curie-Str. 24-28 60439 Frankfurt a.M., Germany (Wertpapieraufsicht) and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority, 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, United Kingdom and Prudential Regulation Authority 20 Moorgate, London, EC2R 6DA, United Kingdom. Further details regarding our regulatory status are available on request.

c) UniCredit Bank GmbH Milan Branch (UniCredit Bank, Milan), Piazza Gae Aulenti, 4 - Torre C, 20154 Milan, Italy, duly authorized by the Bank of Italy to provide investment services.

Regulatory authority: “Bank of Italy”, Via Nazionale 91, 00184 Roma, Italy and Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, Graurheindorfer Str. 108 53117 Bonn, Germany (Bankenaufsicht) und Marie-Curie-Str. 24-28 60439 Frankfurt a.M., Germany (Wertpapieraufsicht).

d) UniCredit S.p.a. Vienna Branch (UniCredit Bank, Vienna), Rothschildplatz 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria. Regulatory authority: Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehörde (FMA), Otto-Wagner-Platz 5, 1090 Vienna, Austria and subject to limited regulation by the “BaFin“ – Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, Graurheindorfer Str. 108 53117 Bonn, Germany (Bankenaufsicht) und Marie-Curie-Str. 24-28 60439 Frankfurt a.M., Germany (Wertpapieraufsicht). Details about the extent of our regulation by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht are available from us on request.

e) UniCredit Bank Austria AG (Bank Austria), Rothschildplatz 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria. Regulatory authority: Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehörde (FMA), Otto-Wagner-Platz 5, 1090 Vienna, Austria

f) UniCredit Bulbank, Sveta Nedelya Sq. 7, BG-1000 Sofia, Bulgaria. Regulatory authority: Financial Supervision Commission (FSC), 16 Budapeshta str., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria

g) Zagrebačka banka d.d., Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 10, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia. Regulatory authority: Croatian Agency for Supervision of Financial Services, Franje Račkoga 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

h) UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, Želetavská 1525/1, 140 92 Praga 4, Czech Republic. Regulatory authority: CNB Czech National Bank, Na Příkopě 28, 115 03 Praga 1, Czech Republic

i) ZAO UniCredit Bank Russia (UniCredit Russia), Prechistenskaya nab. 9, RF-119034 Moscow, Russia. Regulatory authority: Federal Service on Financial Markets, 9 Leninsky prospekt, Moscow 119991, Russia

j) UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, Slovakia Branch, Šancova 1/A, SK-813 33 Bratislava, Slovakia. Regulatory authority: CNB Czech National Bank, Na Příkopě 28, 115 03 Praha 1, Czech Republic and subject to limited regulation by the National Bank of Slovakia, Imricha Karvaša 1, 813 25 Bratislava, Slovakia. Regulatory authority: National Bank of Slovakia, Imricha Karvaša 1, 813 25 Bratislava, Slovakia

k) UniCredit Bank Romania, Bucharest 1F Expozitiei Boulevard, 012101 Bucharest 1, Romania. Regulatory authority: National Bank of Romania, 25 Lipscani Street, 030031, 3rd District, Bucharest, Romania

l) UniCredit Bank GmbH New York Branch (UniCredit Bank, New York), 150 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017. Regulatory authority: “BaFin“ – Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, Graurheindorfer Str. 108 53117 Bonn, Germany (Bankenaufsicht) und Marie-Curie-Str. 24-28 60439 Frankfurt a.M., Germany (Wertpapieraufsicht) and New York State Department of Financial Services, One State Street, New York, NY 10004-1511

Further details regarding our regulatory status are available on request.

ANALYST DECLARATION

The analyst’s remuneration has not been, and will not be, geared to the recommendations or views expressed in this report, neither directly nor indirectly. All of the views expressed accurately reflect the analyst’s views, which have not been influenced by considerations of UniCredit Bank’s business or client relationships.

DISTRIBUTION

Generally this report is only for professional investors, as defined by applicable law and regulations and may not be used by or distributed to any other person, in particular not to retail investors.

Dealerships 

UniCredit S.p.A. acts as a Specialist or a Primary Dealer in government bonds issued by the Italian or Greek Treasury, and as market maker in government bonds issued by the Spain or Portuguese Treasury. Main tasks of the Specialist are to participate with continuity and efficiency to the governments' securities auctions, to contribute to the efficiency of the secondary market through market making activity and quoting requirements and to contribute to the management of public debt and to the debt issuance policy choices, also through advisory and UniCredit Bank GmbH research activities. UniCredit S.p.A. Registered Office in Rome: Via Alessandro Specchi, 16 - 00186 Roma Head Office in Milan: Piazza Gae Aulenti 3 - Tower A - 20154 Milano, Registered in the Register of Banking Groups and Parent Company of the UniCredit Banking Group, with. cod. 02008.1; Cod. ABI 02008.1 - Competent Authority: Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB)”. 

UniCredit Bank GmbH acts as a Specialist or Primary Dealer in government bonds issued by the German or Austrian Treasury. Main tasks of the Specialist are to participate with continuity and efficiency to the governments' securities auctions, to contribute to the efficiency of the secondary market through market making activity and quoting requirements and to contribute to the management of public debt and to the debt issuance policy choices, also through advisory and research activities. 

Coverage Policy

UniCredit Bank GmbH conducts a global full-service, integrated investment banking, investment management, and brokerage business. We have investment banking and other business relationships with a substantial percentage of the companies covered by our reports. A list of the companies covered by UniCredit Bank is available upon request. 

Frequency of reports and updates

It is intended that each of these companies be covered at least once a year, in the event of key operations and/or changes in the recommendation.

SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTEREST

UniCredit Bank GmbH and/or other related legal persons with them regularly trade shares of the analyzed company. UniCredit Bank GmbH and/or other related legal persons may hold significant open derivative positions on the stocks of the company which are not delta-neutral. 

UniCredit Bank GmbH and/or other related legal persons have a significant financial interest relating to the analyzed company or may have such at any future point of time. Due to the fact that UniCredit Bank GmbH and/or any related legal person are entitled, subject to applicable law, to perform such actions at any future point in time which may lead to the existence of a significant financial interest, it should be assumed for the purposes of this information that UniCredit Bank GmbH and/or any related legal person will in fact perform such actions which may lead to the existence of a significant financial interest relating to the analyzed company. 

Analyses may refer to one or several companies and to the securities issued by them. In some cases, the analyzed companies have actively supplied information for this analysis. 

INVESTMENT SERVICES

The analyzed company and UniCredit Bank GmbH and/or any related legal person concluded an agreement on the provision of investment services in the previous 12 months, in return for which the Bank and/or such related legal person received a consideration or promise of consideration or intends to do so. Due to the fact that UniCredit Bank GmbH and/or any related legal person are entitled to conclude, subject to applicable law, an agreement on the provision of investment services with the analyzed company at any future point in time and may receive a consideration or promise of consideration, it should be assumed for the purposes of this information that UniCredit Bank GmbH and/or any related legal person will in fact conclude such agreements and will in fact receive such consideration or promise of consideration. 

ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS TO AVOID AND PREVENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

To prevent or remedy conflicts of interest, UniCredit Bank GmbH, UniCredit Bank GmbH London Branch, UniCredit Bank GmbH Milan Branch, UniCredit Bank S.p.a. Vienna Branch, UniCredit Bank Austria GmbH, UniCredit Bulbank, Zagrebačka banka d.d., UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, ZAO UniCredit Bank Russia, UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia Slovakia Branch, UniCredit Bank Romania, UniCredit Bank GmbH New York Branch have established the organizational arrangements required from a legal and supervisory aspect, adherence to which is monitored by its compliance department. Conflicts of interest arising are managed by legal and physical and non-physical barriers (collectively referred to as “Chinese Walls”) designed to restrict the flow of information between one area/department of UniCredit Bank GmbH, UniCredit Bank GmbH London Branch, UniCredit Bank GmbH Milan Branch, UniCredit S.p.a. Vienna Branch, UniCredit Bank Austria AG, UniCredit Bulbank, Zagrebačka banka d.d., UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, ZAO UniCredit Bank Russia, UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia Slovakia Branch, UniCredit Bank Romania, UniCredit Bank GmbH New York Branch, and another. In particular, Investment Banking units, including corporate finance, capital market activities, financial advisory and other capital raising activities, are segregated by physical and non-physical boundaries from Markets Units, as well as the research department. In the case of equities execution by UniCredit Bank GmbH Milan Branch, other than as a matter of client facilitation or delta hedging of OTC and listed derivative positions, there is no proprietary trading. Disclosure of publicly available conflicts of interest and other material interests is made in the research. Analysts are supervised and managed on a day-to-day basis by line managers who do not have responsibility for Investment Banking activities, including corporate finance activities, or other activities other than the sale of securities to clients. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DISCLOSURES UNDER THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF JURISDICTIONS INDICATED

Notice to Australian investors: This publication is intended for wholesale clients in Australia subject to the following: UniCredit Bank GmbH and its branches do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) but are exempt from the requirement to hold an AFSL under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of financial services to wholesale clients. Financial services provided by UniCredit Bank GmbH and its branches are regulated by BAFin under German laws, which differ from Australian laws. This document is only for distribution to “wholesale clients” as defined in Section 761G of the Corporations Act. By accepting this publication, you acknowledge and agree that this publication is provided for your use only and that you will not distribute or otherwise make this publication available to any person. UniCredit Bank GmbH and its branches are not Authorised Deposit Taking Institutions under the Banking Act 1959, are not authorised to conduct banking business in Australia and are not supervised by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

Notice to Austrian investors: The publications “Sunday Wrap”, “CEE Quarterly”, "Economics Thinking”, “Zinsmanagement Info”, “Macro & Markets”, "Market's Today" and “Overnight  Impressionen” are  intended for all investors (including MiFID Retail Investors), who are expected to make their own investment decisions without undue reliance on this publication, and may not be redistributed, reproduced or published in whole or in part for any purpose.

Notice to investors in the Bahamas: This report is not, and shall not be construed as, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a distribution of securities in, or to the public, in The Bahamas.

Notice to investors in Belarus: This report is only for professional investors and may not be used by or distributed to any other person, in particular not to retail investors. This report does not constitute a prospectus within the meaning of the Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Securities and Stock Exchanges” No. 1512-XII of 12 March 2003, as amended, it is not equally approved, registered or endorsed by the Belarusian securities authorities in such capacity. As far as we are aware, the securities referred to in this analysis are not subject to registration in Belarus, and are not being offered or advertised in Belarus. Acquisition of certain securities by those potential investors who are residents of the Republic of Belarus may be subject to receipt of the permit from the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus which is to be sought by such potential investors under the established procedures.

Notice to investors in Bosnia and Herzegovina: This report is intended only for clients of UniCredit in Bosnia and Herzegovina who are institutional investors (Institucionalni investitori) in accordance with Article 2 of the Law on Securities Market of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Article 2 of the Law on Securities Markets of the Republic of Srpska, respectively, and may not be used by or distributed to any other person. This document does not constitute or form part of any offer for sale or subscription for or solicitation of any offer to buy or subscribe for any securities and neither this document nor any part of it shall form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with or act as an inducement to enter into, any contract or commitment whatsoever.

Notice to Brazilian investors: The individual analyst(s) responsible for issuing this report represent(s) that: (a) the recommendations herein reflect exclusively the personal views of the analysts and have been prepared in an independent manner, including in relation to UniCredit Group; and (b) except for the potential conflicts of interest listed under the heading “Potential Conflicts of Interest” above, the analysts are not in a position that may impact on the impartiality of this report or that may constitute a conflict of interest, including but not limited to the following: (i) the analysts do not have a relationship of any nature with any person who works for any of the companies that are the object of this report; (ii) the analysts and their respective spouses or partners do not hold, either directly or indirectly, on their behalf or for the account of third parties, securities issued by any of the companies that are the object of this report; (iii) the analysts and their respective spouses or partners are not involved, directly or indirectly, in the acquisition, sale and/or trading in the market of the securities issued by any of the companies that are the object of this report; (iv) the analysts and their respective spouses or partners do not have any financial interest in the companies that are the object of this report; and (v) the compensation of the analysts is not, directly or indirectly, affected by UniCredit’s revenues arising out of its businesses and financial transactions. UniCredit represents that: except for the potential conflicts of interest listed under the heading “Potential Conflicts of Interest” above, UniCredit, its controlled companies, controlling companies or companies under common control (the “UniCredit Group”) are not in a condition that may impact on the impartiality of this report or that may constitute a conflict of interest, including but not limited to the following: (i) the UniCredit Group does not hold material equity interests in the companies that are the object of this report; (ii) the companies that are the object of this report do not hold material equity interests in the UniCredit Group; (iii) the UniCredit Group does not have material financial or commercial interests in the companies or the securities that are the object of this report; (iv) the UniCredit Group is not involved in the acquisition, sale and/or trading of the securities that are the object of this report; and (v) the UniCredit Group does not receive compensation for services rendered to the companies that are the object of this report or to any related parties of such companies.

Notice to Canadian investors: This communication has been prepared by UniCredit Bank GmbH, which does not have a registered business presence in Canada. This communication is a general discussion of the merits and risks of a security or securities only, and is not in any way meant to be tailored to the needs and circumstances of any recipient. The contents of this communication are for information purposes only, therefore should not be construed as advice and do not constitute an offer to sell, nor a solicitation to buy any securities.

Notice to investors in the People’s Republic of China: In respect of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC” or “China”, excluding Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau for the purposes of this paragraph only), this document is for distribution from outside China to PRC eligible investors only. PRC eligible investors include QDIIs (qualified domestic institutional investors) and other institutional investors located and operating in the PRC which may be eligible to invest in offshore financial instruments pursuant to a special regime governing overseas financial investment. This document does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the PRC to any person to whom it is unlawful to make the offer or solicitation in the PRC. Neither this document nor any copy of it may be distributed or redistributed in the PRC unless in full compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Notice to investors in Cuba: UniCredit Bank GmbH and its branches are not registered under the Decree Law 173 “About Banks and Non-Banking Financial Institutions” as a “Bank or Non-Banking Financial Institutions” and are not authorized to conduct a banking business in Cuba. This report does not constitute or form part of any offer for sale or subscription for or solicitation of any offer to buy or subscribe for any securities and neither this document nor any part of it shall form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with or act as an inducement to enter into, any contract or commitment whatsoever.

Notice to Cyprus investors: This document is directed only at clients of UniCredit Bank GmbH who are persons falling within the Second Appendix (Section 2, Professional Clients) of the law for the Provision of Investment Services, the Exercise of Investment Activities, the Operation of Regulated Markets and other Related Matters, Law 144(I)/2007 and persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be communicated who possess the experience, knowledge and expertise to make their own investment decisions and properly assess the risks that they incur (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). This document must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons or relevant persons who have requested to be treated as retail clients. Any investment or investment activity to which this communication related is available only to relevant persons and will be engaged in only with relevant persons. This document does not constitute an offer or solicitation to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such an offer or solicitation.

Notice to investors in Dubai: This document and the information contained herein do not constitute or form part of an offer of securities to any person in the Dubai International Financial Centre.

Notice to investors in Finland: This report is only for professional investors as defined in the Finnish Act on Investment Services (747/2012, as amended) and Finnish Securities Markets Act (746/2012, as amended) and may not be used by or distributed to any other person, in particular not to retail investors. This report does not constitute or form part of an offer to buy or sell any of the securities covered by the report. The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority has not approved this report or any accompanying supplement.

Notice to investors in France: This report is only for professional investors and may not be used by or distributed to any other person, in particular not to retail investors. This report does not constitute or form part of an offer to buy or sell any of the securities covered by the report. In France this report may only be distributed to (a) persons providing investment services relating to portfolio management for the account of third parties (personnes fournissant le service d’investissement de gestion de portefeuille pour le compte de tiers), and/or (b) qualified investors (investisseurs qualifies), acting for their own account, as defined in, and in accordance with, Articles L.411-1, L.411-2 and D.411-1 of the French Code monétaire et financier.

Notice to Hong Kong investors: This report is intended for Institutional Professional Investors as defined in Section 1 in Part 1 Schedule 1 of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance (‘SFO”) and is distributed in Hong Kong by UniCredit Bank GmbH, Hong Kong branch, incorporated in Germany with limited liability which is a registered institution under the SFO. It may not be reproduced, or used by or further distributed to any other person, in whole or in part, for any purpose. This report does not constitute or form part of an offer or solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any securities, nor should it or any part of it form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any contract or commitment whatsoever. By accepting this report, the recipient represents and warrants that it is entitled to receive such report in accordance with, and on the basis of, the restrictions set out in this “Disclaimer” section, and agrees to be bound by those restrictions.

Notice to Indonesian investors: Any information contained in this document does not constitute an offer or invitation to sell or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase any securities in Indonesia. This document may not be distributed in Indonesia, and the securities may not be offered or sold in Indonesia to Indonesian citizen or Indonesian resident in a manner constituting a public offering under Law No.8 of 1995 on Capital Markets and its implementing regulations.

Notice to investors in Israel: This document is directed only at Israeli clients of UniCredit Bank who, at the time of receipt thereof, are a “Qualified Client” as such term is defined in the Israeli Regulation of Investment Advice, Investment Marketing and Investment Portfolio Management Law, 1995. Each Israeli recipient of this document represents and agrees, by virtue of its acceptance thereof, that it is such a “Qualified Client.”

Notice to investors in Ivory Coast: Limitation de Responsabilité:  Les informations contenues dans le présent rapport ont été collectées par UniCredit Bank GmbH à partir de sources considérées comme fiables, mais aucune déclaration ou garantie, expresse ou implicite, n’est faite par UniCredit Bank GmbH ou toute autre personne quant à son exhaustivité ou exactitude. Toutes les opinions et les estimations contenues dans le présent rapport relèvent du jugement de UniCredit Bank GmbH, jugement à la date du présent rapport, et sont sujettes à modification sans préavis et sont fournies de bonne foi mais sans responsabilité légale. Ce rapport ne constitue pas une offre de vente, ni une sollicitation d'offre d'achat de valeurs mobilières, ou une invitation à faire des investissements. Les performances passées ne préjugent pas des performances futures, les rendements futurs ne sont pas garantis, et une perte du capital initial peut se produire. Aucun élément contenu dans ce document ne peut être reproduit ou copié par n’importe quel moyen, sans le consentement préalable UniCredit Bank GmbH.

Notice to Japanese investors: This document does not constitute or form part of any offer for sale or subscription for or solicitation of any offer to buy or subscribe for any securities and neither this document nor any part of it shall form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with or act as an inducement to enter into, any contract or commitment whatsoever and may only be distributed in Japan in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (including the applicable rules of the Japan Securities Dealers Association.

Notice to Kazakhstan investors: This report is intended for clients of UniCredit GmbH in Kazakhstan subject to the following: (i) UniCredit Bank GmbH does not perform its activity in Kazakhstan neither through a branch, subsidiary nor through participation in a Kazakhstan-incorporated bank, and therefore does not hold a valid license of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan to conduct banking and other transactions as per law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Law on Banks and Banking Activity” No.2444 dated 21.08.1995 (as amended) or any activity on the Kazakhstan securities market as per law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Securities market” No.461-II dated 02.07.2003 (as amended); and (ii) investment possibilities discussed in this report shall not be performed, sold, offered, subscribed, solicited otherwise within Kazakhstan in any manner that may trigger the licensing requirements for UniCredit Bank GmbH in Kazakhstan or the requirement to engage a Kazakhstan-licensed participant of the securities market as per the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Permits and Notifications” No.202-V dated 16.05.2014 (as amended). If you are taking any of the investment possibilities in this report, this will be your own responsibility to ensure the compliance with currency regulation of Kazakhstan, as well as to obtain all authorizations and permits that may be required under the laws of Kazakhstan for such type of investment as per law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Currency Regulation and Currency Control” No.57-III dated 03.06.2005 (as amended). Neither UniCredit itself nor any its respective directors, officers or employees takes any liability for the failure of a Kazakhstan investor to comply with the respective laws governing investments outside Kazakhstan.

Notice to Mexican investors: This presentation does not constitute or form part of an offer to sell, issuance or a request of an offer to buy or acquire securities in any jurisdiction, which may only be carried out in accordance with applicable law. This presentation has been prepared for information purposes only. The information contained in this presentation is public and contains estimates and subjective analysis and value judgments. No representation is made, no warranty is granted regarding the adequacy, accuracy or reliability of the information, opinions, estimates and projections contained herein or that all assumptions relating to such estimates or projections have been considered or stated or that such projections will be materialize. No responsibility shall be bared by the issuer of this information, nor by its respective subsidiaries, affiliates, advisors nor representatives will be liable (for negligence or for any other reason) for any loss or damage that may occur from any use of this presentation or its contents, or that is in any other way related with this presentation. All liability relating to this information is hereby disclaimed, including, without limitation any express or implied representation or warranty for statements contained in and omissions from this information. Any person who receives this presentation, at the time of receipt, acknowledges that the information contained in this presentation is for informational purposes only and does not cover or attempt to cover everything required to evaluate any investment, and that such person will not rely on such information to purchase or sell securities, carry out any investment, take investment decisions or recommend any investment to any third party, and such person waives any right they may have arising out of or in connection with the information contained in this presentation. The information contained in this presentation should not be considered legal or tax advice. Any potential investor should consult its own legal and tax advisors. Be advised that UniCredit Bank GmbH is not authorized to act as a licensed financial institution in Mexico and will not perform any financial intermediation activities, investment advisory, public offering of securities or any other regulated activity within Mexican territory. This presentation includes forward-looking statements. These statements include descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations. The use of the words “expect,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “anticipate,” or similar expressions is intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties and the results effectively obtained may differ from those contained in the forward looking statements as a result of various factors and assumptions. Recipients of this presentation are cautioned to not rely any decision in future provisions. Neither the Mexican Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores) nor any other authority have approved or disapproved the information contained in this presentation, or the adequacy or veracity of the information contained herein. 

Notice to Morocco investors: This report is only for qualified investors (investisseurs qualifies) as defined in, and in accordance with, article 12-3 of the Moroccan law 1-93-212 of 21 September 1993 (as amended) and may not be used by or distributed to any other person, in particular not to retail investors. This report does not constitute or form part of an offer to buy or sell any of the securities covered by the report.

Notice to New Zealand investors: This report is intended for distribution only to persons who are “wholesale clients” within the meaning of the Financial Advisers Act 2008 (“FAA”) and by receiving this report you represent and agree that (i) you are a “wholesale client” under the FAA (ii) you will not distribute this report to any other person, including (in particular) any person who is not a “wholesale client” under the FAA. This report does not constitute or form part of, in relation to any of the securities or products covered by this report, either (i) an offer of securities for subscription or sale under the Securities Act 1978 or (ii) an offer of financial products for issue or sale under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.

Notice to Omani investors: This communication has been prepared by UniCredit Bank GmbH. UniCredit Bank GmbH does not have a registered business presence in Oman and does not undertake banking business or provide financial services in Oman and no advice in relation to, or subscription for, any securities, products or financial services may or will be consummated within Oman. The contents of this communication are for the information purposes of sophisticated clients, who are aware of the risks associated with investments in foreign securities and neither constitutes an offer of securities in Oman as contemplated by the Commercial Companies Law of Oman (Royal Decree 4/74) or the Capital Market Law of Oman (Royal Decree 80/98), nor does it constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of any offer to buy non-Omani securities in Oman as contemplated by Article 139 of the Executive Regulations to the Capital Market Law (issued vide CMA Decision 1/2009). This communication has not been approved by and UniCredit Bank GmbH is not regulated by either the Central Bank of Oman or Oman’s Capital Market Authority.

Notice to Pakistani investors: Investment information, comments and recommendations stated herein are not within the scope of investment advisory activities as defined in sub-section I, Section 2 of the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969 of Pakistan. Investment advisory services are provided in accordance with a contract of engagement on investment advisory services concluded with brokerage houses, portfolio management companies, non-deposit banks and the clients. The distribution of this report is intended only for informational purposes for the use of professional investors and the information and opinions contained herein, or any part of it shall not form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with or act as an inducement to enter into, any contract or commitment whatsoever.

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