Since the initial public offering (IPO) in May 2007, the Bank’s shares have been traded on MICEX-RTS (VTBR) and on LSE in the form of GDRs (VTBR). The total volume of funds raised through the IPO was almost USD 8 billion. It was the largest global IPO by a banking institution in 2007. VTB Bank became the first Russian bank to offer Global Depositary Receipts (GDR) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
On September 25, 2009, VTB completed a rights offering which added RUR 180.1 billion (USD 6 billion*) to its equity.
VTB Bank free-float is 24.5% with roughly half in the form of GDRs listed on the London Stock Exchange and half in the form of ordinary shares listed on the Moscow Stock Exchange (MICEX-RTS)
*RUR/USD currency rate of September 25, 2009 – RUR 30.0678 per 1 USD
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| (I) | were a nominal or beneficial owner of JSC VTB Bank common shares on May 13, 2009 or | |||
| (II) | that you were a holder of JSC VTB Bank global depositary receipts on May 13, 2009 and are: | |||
| (i) | a "qualified institutional buyer" ("QIB") in the United States as such term is defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and are an institution of a type to which securities such as global depositary receipts may be sold in a transaction exempt from any registration or qualification requirements under the securities laws of the state, territory or possession of the United States in which you are located or | |||
| (ii) | (A) | not a U.S. person (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act), | ||
| (B) | not an affiliate of JSC VTB Bank or acting on behalf of an affiliate of JSC VTB Bank, | |||
| (C) | if located within a member state of the European Economic Area, a "qualified investor" within the meaning of Article 2(1)(e) of the Prospectus Directive (Directive 2003/71/EC), and | |||
| (D) | either located outside the United Kingdom or an investment professional within the meaning of Article 19(5) of the United Kingdom`s Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order") or a person that falls within Articles 49(2)(a)-(d) of the Order. | |||
Rights offering 2009
On 25 September 2009, the Bank of Russia registered the Report on the results of Additional Issuance of Common Registered Non-Documentary Shares of JSC VTB Bank (“the Report”).
Under the applicable Russian legislation, once the Report has been registered, the Bank’s shareholders can trade in the securities they acquired during the placement.
The total amount of the additionally issued shares is 3,736,402,828,319 (Three trillion seven hundred and thirty-six billion four hundred and two million eight hundred and twenty-eight thousand three hundred and nineteen) shares. The Bank’s shareholders having pre-emptive rights bought 3,735,146,982,583 (Three trillion seven hundred and thirty-five billion one hundred and forty-six million nine hundred and eighty-two thousand five hundred and eighty-three) shares, and 1,255,845,736 (One billion two hundred and fifty-five million eight hundred and forty-five thousand seven hundred and thirty six) shares were acquired through open subscription.
As a result of additional issuance, JSC VTB Bank charter capital has amounted to RUB 104,605,413,373.38 (One hundred and four billion six hundred and five million four hundred and thirteen thousand three hundred and seventy three rubles/38 kopecks).
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Notice to US shareholders
The Offering is made for the securities of a foreign company. The Offering is subject to the disclosure requirements of a foreign country that are different from those of the United States. Financial statements provided as part of the Offering were prepared in accordance with foreign accounting standards that may not be comparable to the financial statements of United States companies. It may be difficult for you to enforce your rights and any claim you may have arising under the U.S. federal securities laws, since the issuer is located in a foreign country, and some or all of its officers and directors may be residents of a foreign country. You may not be able to sue the foreign company or its officers or directors in a foreign court for violations of the U.S. securities laws. It may be difficult to compel a foreign company and its affiliates to subject themselves to a US court` s judgment. The Offering is addressed solely to the shareholders of JSC VTB Bank.
Notice to shareholders in other jurisdictions
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VTB Bank`s equity capital currently equals to 67 241 385 090.19 rubles. It consists of 6 724 138 509 019 ordinary shares priced at 0.01 rubles each.
Securities issue under the number 10401000B was registered on September 29, 2006.
VTB shares are traded under the Global Depositary Receipt (GDR) Programme. Each VTB GDR is equivalent to 2,000 VTB ordinary shares. GDRs are traded on the London Stock Exchange under the VTBR acronym.
The Bank of New York Mellon is a depositary bank for VTB Bank GDR Programme. The Bank of New York is a major depositary bank for companies issuing their shares under the Depositary Receipt Programme with market share of 64%. It provides a whole range of services for its clients, starting from a programme launch. The custodian bank also offers numerous activities aimed at promoting Depositary Receipts of the issuer in the market.
More information on VTB Bank`s custodian can be found below:
The Bank of New York Mellon
101 Barclay Street, 22nd Floor,
New York, New York 10286

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