HANSAPANK

ANNOUNCEMENT



LITHUANIAN COMPETION COUNCIL'S APPROVAL



Today, May 24, the Lithuanian Competition Council gave Hansabank its

approval for the purchase of 90.73% of Lithuanian Savings Bank’s (LTB)

shares. This was the last regulatory approval required from Hansabank.



Hansabank will pay LTL 150 million for a 90.73% ownership in LTB.

Additionally, Hansabank is committed to invest LTL 150 million in LTB,

including LTL 120 million for the recapitalisation of the bank.





Mart Tõevere

Head of investor relations

+372 6131 569