STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 12 January 2009 THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF AN AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY HYPO REAL ESTATE HOLDING AG FOR RELEASE ON 12 January 2009: [Translated from German] “German Financial Markets Stabilisation Fund ("SoFFin") extends the framework guarantee granted to Hypo Real Estate Group until 15 April 2009 Munich, 12 January 2009 - The German Financial Markets Stabilisation Fund ("SoFFin") has extended its framework guarantee - originally approved until 15 January 2009, in a total amount of EUR 30 billion - until 15 April 2009. Hypo Real Estate Bank AG, part of Hypo Real Estate Group, can use guarantees to be issued by SoFFin to collateralise debt securities to be issued, which must be due for repayment by 15 April 2009 at the latest. Hypo Real Estate Bank AG will pay to SoFFin a pro-rata commitment commission of 0.1% of the undrawn portion of the framework guarantee. The fee for guarantees drawn will be 0.5% p.a. (previously 1.5% p.a.). Negotiations between Hypo Real Estate and SoFFin regarding more extensive and longer-term liquidity and capital support measures for the Group are continuing.” Contact: Julia Hoggett: +353 (1) 792 2004 Issued on behalf of DEPFA BANK plc in respect of its listed bonds.
Hypo Real Estate Holding AG: German Financial Markets Stabilisation Fund extends the framework
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