The principle strategic direction of the Bank during 2010 is to continue to manage through the current economic cycle thus ensuring the Bank's security and stability. Therefore our focus is high capital adequacy and liquidity, a healthy deposit base, efficient risk management and cost efficiency. Considering these goals, during the 1st quarter of 2010 the Bank continued to apply a rigorous approach to risk assessment, implement effective cost control measures and maintain high liquidity. Total reserves on March 31, 2010 comprise 21% of the total credit portfolio. The Bank completed the 1st quarter of 2010 with LVL 4.3 million of un-audited losses, which is approximately LVL 1.3 million less than in the same period of 2009. On March 31, 2010 the Bank's capital adequacy ratio was 14.31%. Given our objective to ensure Bank's security, stability, and service excellence for existing customers, which will position us well for the period when the economic situation stabilizes and market will begin to grow again. Additional information Tija Ezeriņa Head of Communication division GE Money Bank Latvia Ph.: +371 7024706 Mob.: +371 27876080 E-mail: tija.ezerina@ge.com