Today, on 19 March 2008, Balti Investeeringute Grupi Pank AS (BIG) issued 10,000 bonds with the nominal value of 1,000 litas and the total amount of 10 million litas (45 million kroons). The interest rate of issued bonds is 12% p.a. and the maturity date is March 24 2009. The current private placement of bonds was arranged by SEB Pank. The proceeds will be used for financing loan activities and refinancing liabilities. This is BIG's first bond issue in Lithuanian market. BIG started loan activities in Lithuania in autumn 2007. Additional information: Piret Raudsepp CFO Telephone: +372 735 0923