STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 11 February 2009 For immediate release THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF AN AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY HYPO REAL ESTATE HOLDING AG ON 11 February 2009, 11.18 CET: [Translated from German] “SoFFin extends framework guarantee to Hypo Real Estate Group by EUR 10 billion Munich, 11 February 2009 - The German Financial Markets Stabilisation Fund ("SoFFin") has granted an additional EUR 10 billion framework guarantee, expiring on 12 June 2009, to Hypo Real Estate Group. Hypo Real Estate Bank AG, part of Hypo Real Estate Group, will use the guarantee framework to collateralise debt securities to be issued, which are due for repayment by 14 May 2009. Hypo Real Estate Bank AG will pay to SoFFin a pro-rata commitment commission of 0.1% on the undrawn portion of the framework guarantee, and a 0.5% p.a. fee on guarantees drawn upon. The aggregate guarantee framework provided by SoFFin to the Group amounts to EUR 52 billion. Negotiations between Hypo Real Estate Group and SoFFin regarding more extensive and longer-term liquidity and capital support measures have not yet been finalised.” Contact: Julia Hoggett: +353 (1) 792 2004 Issued on behalf of DEPFA BANK plc in respect of its listed bonds.
SoFFin extends framework guarantee to Hypo Real Estate Group by EUR 10 billion
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