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    AMERIABANK MAY PURCHASE BANK IN ARMENIA

    ARKA
    Oct 20, 2008

    YEREVAN, October 20. /ARKA/. Ameriabank plans to purchase a new bank
    in Armenia.

    At a press conference at the Novosti international press center,
    Tigran Jrbashyan, Director for Development, Ameriabank CJSC, reported
    that Ameriabank is considering a number of possibilities.

    The bank plans aggressive development, considering the possibility
    of purchasing new banks, which requires the use of not only its own
    capital, but also the purchase of banks, he said.

    Jrbashyan pointed out that the negotiations are under way, and
    Ameriabank will make its choice.

    "Any specific terms are yet difficult to cite. However, of importance
    is our readiness for such steps and intent to ensure growth,"
    Jrbashyan said.

    He could not say whether the new bank will operate as part of
    Ameriabank, or as an independent one.

    "Both variants are possible. Of importance is Ameriabank being able
    to effect this transaction," he said.

    The Ameriabank CJSC (formerly Armimpexbank) was founded in July 1992,
    using the facilities of the Armenian branch of the USSR Vnecheconombank
    (Foreign Economic Bank). On September 8, 1992, the bank was licensed
    by the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA).

    Last August, the bank's stock was purchased by TDA Holdings Limited, an
    affiliate company of Russia's leading investment company Troika Dialog.

    This May the bank was renamed Ameriabank.

    According to the preliminary information for the 3rd quarter at
    ARKA's disposal, Ameriabank had the eighth largest assets among the
    22 commercial banks operating in Armenia. The bank also ranked 12th
    in terms of liabilities, 4th in terms of total capital, being the
    leader in terms of authorized capital.
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