Regarding an article in the business daily IMERISIA concerning the possible take-over of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange by HELEX, the Company would like to inform investors that expansion in south-eastern Europe is part of the Group's business strategy. As previously announced, the relevant decision for possible equity participation of the Group in those markets will be taken when and if the right conditions arise.
In particular, concerning the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, contacts between the two exchanges are taking place on a regular basis concerning various matters.
Since the Company is sensitive to matters of information dissemination to investors, it will make the relevant announcement if there are any developments.