EX-99.D 2 dex99d.htm EXHIBIT D Exhibit D
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Exhibit (d)

OESTERREICHISCHE KONTROLLBANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA

This description of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Aktiengesellschaft (“OKB” or the “Bank”) and the Republic of Austria (“Austria”) is dated April 2, 2008 and appears as Exhibit (d) to OKB’s Annual Report on Form 18-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

THIS DOCUMENT (OTHERWISE THAN AS PART OF A PROSPECTUS CONTAINED IN A REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933) DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY OF OKB’S SECURITIES. THE DELIVERY OF THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME DOES NOT IMPLY THAT THE INFORMATION HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO ITS DATE.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Aktiengesellschaft

   4

Business

   6

Management and Employees

   11

Shareholders and Supervisory Board

   12

Financial Statements

   14

Map of Austria

   50

Republic of Austria

   51

General

   51

Form of Government

   52

Political Parties

   53

Membership in International Organizations

   54

The Economy

   55

Foreign Trade and Balance of Payments

   64

Foreign Exchange

   69

Banking System and Monetary Policy

   70

Revenues and Expenditures

   73

Public Debt

   75

Guaranteed Debt

   76

Tables and Supplementary Information

   77

Sources of Statistical Information

   94

Official Statements

   94

Authorized Agent

   94

 

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In this description all monetary amounts are expressed in euro (“EUR” or “€”) unless otherwise specified. Other currencies, including those replaced by the EUR, are abbreviated as follows:

 

Currency

  

Abbreviation

  

Currency

  

Abbreviation

Australian dollars

   AUD    New Zealand Dollar    NZD

Austrian schillings

   ATS    Norwegian krone    NOK

Brazilian real

   BRL    Slovakian krone    SKK

Canadian dollars

   CAD    South African Rand    ZAR

German mark

   DEM    Sterling    GBP

Hungarian forint

   HUF    Swiss franc    CHF

Iceland Krona

   ISK    New Turkish Lira    TRY

Japanese yen

   JPY    United States dollars    dollars, $, or USD

Mexican Peso

   MXN      

Solely for the convenience of the reader, except where expressly indicated, certain financial information with respect to Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Aktiengesellschaft has been translated from euro into dollars at the rate of 1.4704 dollars to the euro, the rate in effect at 11:00 a.m. in New York City on December 28, 2007, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Other financial information has been translated at specified rates of exchange in effect at the ends of the periods indicated or on the specified dates. These conversions should not be construed as representations that the euro amounts could have been or could be converted into dollars at that or any other rate. For further information with respect to exchange rates, including the average rates of exchange between the euro and the dollar since 2001, see “Republic of Austria—Foreign Exchange—Exchange Rates of the Euro”.

 

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OESTERREICHISCHE KONTROLLBANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

The Bank was established in 1946 under the Austrian Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz) to provide services outside routine commercial banking functions to the Austrian economy. The Bank’s activities include the administration of export guarantees (as agent of the Republic) and the financing of Austrian exports. Its registered and head office is located at Am Hof 4, A-1010 Vienna, Austria.

In 1950 the Bank became involved in the financing and promotion of Austrian exports. Since the original adoption of the Export Promotion Act in 1964, which was replaced on June 1, 1981 by the Export Guarantees Act of 1981, and which has since been amended (the “Export Guarantees Act”), the Bank has acted as the sole agent of Austria for the administration of guarantees issued by Austria under this Act covering commercial, political and foreign exchange risks in connection with Austrian exports. The Bank also provides medium—and long-term financing to banks and foreign importers for export transactions, the repayment of which is guaranteed by Austria under the Export Guarantees Act. Substantially all borrowings by the Bank in connection with export loan financing are guaranteed either as to principal and interest, as to foreign exchange risk or as to both by Austria under the Export Financing Guarantees Act of 1981, as amended (the “Export Financing Guarantees Act”). See “Business—Export Loan Financing by the Bank—Sources of Funds for Export Loans”. The Bank also engages in certain other financial activities including non-export related lending to Austrian public entities and the organization and administration of domestic bond issues, in particular bond offerings by the Republic. Until January 31, 2005, the Bank also operated the clearing system of the Vienna Stock Exchange. As of February 1, 2005, these activities were transferred to Central Counterparty Austria, or CCP.A., a joint venture between the Bank and the Vienna Stock Exchange. The Bank clears and settles the OTC-transactions in its function as Central Securities Depositary. In the context of the trading of foreign registered shares on the Vienna Stock Exchange, the Bank may be registered—in its function as Austrian Central Securities Depositary—as the holder of these shares. The Bank does not accept deposits from the general public or engage in general lending or other commercial banking activities.

 

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OESTERREICHISCHE KONTROLLBANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

CAPITALIZATION(1)

The total capitalization of the Kontrollbank Group at December 31, 2007 was as follows:

 

     (Thousands
of dollars)(2)
   (Thousands
of euro)

Long-term indebtedness(3)

     

Liabilities to banks

   5,785    3,934

Liabilities to customers

   0    0

Liabilities in negotiable instrument form

   26,738,755    18,184,681
         

Total long-term indebtedness

   26,744,539    18,188,615

Equity

   646,735    439,836
         

Total long-term capitalization

   27,391,274    18,628,541

Short-term indebtedness

     

Liabilities to banks

   1,223,257    831,921

Liabilities to customers

   505,213    343,589

Liabilities in negotiable instrument form

   14,638,601    9,955,523
         

Total short-term capitalization

   16,367,071    11,131,033
         

Total capitalization

   43,758,345    29,759,484

(Dollar amounts may not add due to rounding.)

 

 

(1) The Financial Statements included in this description have been prepared in accordance with IFRS.
(2) Amounts in this column have been translated into dollars at the exchange rate specified in the paragraph following the Table of Contents hereof.
(3) The Bank has completed the following public issues from January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008: USD 2,000,000,000 2.875% Guaranteed Global Notes due March 15, 2011; AUD 200,000,000 6.75% Guaranteed Notes due January 29, 2010; CHF 550,000,000 Reopening of 2.75% Guaranteed Notes due June 14, 2011; CHF 100,000,000 Reopening of 2.5% Guaranteed Notes due October 18, 2012; CHF 100,000,000 Reopening of 3% Guaranteed Notes due October 23, 2015; GBP 250,000,000 5% Guaranteed Notes due December 7, 2010; CHF 200,000,000 Reopening of 2.5% Guaranteed Notes due October 18, 2012; CHF 100,000,000 Reopening of 3% Guaranteed Notes due October 23, 2015; GBP 300,000,000 4.875% Guaranteed Notes due December 7, 2012.

 

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BUSINESS

Our main business is to administer guarantees issued by the Republic for export transactions (“Export Guarantees”; these Guarantees are not liabilities of the Bank) and we provide export loan financing.

Austria directly pays all claims on Export Guarantees. In contrast, the Bank conducts its export loan financing activities, which relate exclusively to the refinancing of receivables covered either by Export Guarantees or, to a lesser extent, by private credit insurance and other means, for its own account.

The Bank also performs several significant functions in the Austrian capital markets. In this field, through Central Counterparty Austria, a joint venture with the Vienna Stock Exchange and the operation of Austria’s central securities depository, the Bank exercises a central function in the custody and administration of securities and endeavors to improve existing services for the banking community, the Vienna Stock Exchange and the capital markets participants.

Export Services

Administration of Austrian Export Guarantees

Pursuant to the Export Guarantees Act, the Bank acts as Austria’s sole agent for the administration of Export Guarantees. Except in cases in which the Bank itself is to be the beneficiary of an Export Guarantee, we process and perform a credit analysis of applications for Export Guarantees. All Export Guarantees must be authorized by the Republic and are issued and administered by the Bank on behalf of the Republic. During 2007, the Bank, as agent of the Republic, issued 1,225 Export Guarantees covering export transactions with a total value of EUR 12.3 billion ($18.0 billion), and at December 31, 2007, the total value of all export transactions covered by Export Guarantees amounted to EUR 37.5 billion ($55.1 billion). In July 2007 the validity of the Export Guarantees Act was extended until December 31, 2012. Guarantees issued under the act will not be affected by the expiration of the Export Guarantees Act.

Under the Export Guarantees Act the Austrian Government could initiate a procurement procedure in which other institutions with an appropriate banking license within the European Economic Area would be eligible to compete with the Bank to become the Republic’s sole agent for the administration of Export Guarantees. In such event:

 

   

the Austrian Government is required to inform the Bank at least two years prior to initiating a procurement procedure for awarding a new agency contract to one of the tendering institutions, which will include the Bank; and

 

   

the Bank will remain the sole agent of the Republic for as long as no other party has been awarded an agency contract pursuant to the prescribed procurement procedure;

 

   

if a new agent is appointed, any export guarantees and export financing transactions pending at that time will continue to be administered by the Bank and credit operations to raise the required funds will continue to be guaranteed by the Republic.

The Bank is a member of the Berne Union (International Union of Credit and Investment Insurers), which consists of 51 export credit and investment insurers from 41 countries.

The Export Guarantees Act was amended on January 10, 2008 to provide for the creation of an Austrian development bank (the “Development Bank”), which will be responsible for acquiring participations, granting loans and other financing measures and providing assistance, designed in agreement with the Ministry of Finance, to developing countries in establishing private industry. The Development Bank is currently being set up and is expected to be operational in the first half of 2008. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank and the board of management of the Development Bank is formed by two experienced employees from the Bank.

Risks Covered by Export Guarantees. Liabilities assumed by the Republic under the Export Guarantees Act take the form of guarantees for the due performance of contracts by the foreign contracting parties, or guarantees

 

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by aval on bills of exchange whose discount proceeds are applied to financing export transactions. The export guarantee scheme is comprised of 12 types of guarantees. The most significant is the buyer’s credit cover for loans (“Tied Loans”) granted by banks to foreign importers, foreign financial institutions and foreign government agencies for the purpose of providing funds for payments to Austrian exporters, (“Tied Loan Guarantees”), which represented EUR 7.4 billion or 19.7% of total guarantees outstanding as of December 31, 2007.

Other significant export guarantees are guarantees for investments abroad (EUR 6.3 billion or 16.8% of total guarantees outstanding as of December 31, 2007) and reinsurance guarantees (EUR 1.6 billion or 4.4% of total guarantees outstanding as of December 31, 2007).

In addition, export guarantees are available for guarantees for direct deliveries and services (EUR 1.5 billion or 4.1% of total guarantees outstanding as of December 31, 2007).

Payments under Export Guarantees. The regulation of the Minister of Finance under the Export Guarantees Act provides that Austria will pay claims against it under Export Guarantees upon recognition of its liability (in cases of both matured claims and claims that mature after Austria recognizes its liability) in accordance with the payment schedule established in the underlying contract. These regulations also present acceleration of a payment schedule against Austria under an Export Guarantee. The regulation permits Austria to deny liability under an Export Guarantee under certain circumstances, mainly in cases of fraud or misrepresentation in connection with the issuance of such guarantee or failure to comply with the guarantee’s conditions. In 2007 Austria, as guarantor, paid gross claims amounting to EUR 328.0 million (2006: EUR 512.0 million), while recoveries totaled EUR 188.0 million (2006: EUR 53.0 million).

Maximum Liability of Austria on Export Guarantees. As of December 31, 2007, the recently amended Export Guarantees Act established a ceiling of EUR 45.0 billion ($66.2 billion) for outstanding Export Guarantees and the total of guarantees issued by Austria amounted to EUR 37.5 billion ($55.1 billion) or 83.3% of the maximum authorized amount. When calculating the extent of utilization, the basic amounts (maximum amount of guarantee less the lowest rate of retention) outstanding under the guarantees and the total financing requirements reported in the case of guarantees by aval on bills of exchange must be included.

Export Loan Financing by the Bank

In addition to our role as sole agent for the administration of Austria’s export guarantee program under the Export Guarantees Act, we also grant loans to banks, including banks that are shareholders of the Bank, to permit them to refinance their own export loans (“Refinancing Loans”). The refinancing may include the credit portion of the costs of extending a tied loan or the acquisition of accounts receivable of an exporter.

Export Loans and Commitments. The following table provides the aggregate principal amount of refinancing of tied loans and the acquisition of accounts receivable outstanding as of December 31, 2007 in each of the last five years:

 

     2003    2004    2005    2006    2007
     (Billions
of euro)
   (Billions
of euros)
   (Billions
of dollars)

Tied loans

   10.6    10.0    8.4    6.1    5.3    7.8

Acquisitions of accounts receivable

   0.2    0.2    0.2    0.2    0.2    0.3

Other refinancing contracts

   11.7    12.3    14.5    19.2    24.0    35.3
                             

Total

   22.5    22.5    23.2    25.6    29.5    43.4
                             

Of the total export financing outstanding as of December 31, 2007, EUR 23.7 billion ($34.8 billion) were to banks which are shareholders of the Bank.

 

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Moreover, we assume commitments to grant export financing. As of December 31, 2007, the balance of export financing not yet granted which we were contractually obligated to make was EUR 3.2 billion ($4.7 billion). This balance was scheduled to be drawn down as follows (dollar amounts may not add due to rounding):

 

     (Millions
of euro)
   (Millions
of dollars)

Through December 31,

     

2008

   1,407    2,069

2009

   1,595    2,345

2010

   115    169

2011

   38    56
         
   3,155    4,639
         

All of these undisbursed amounts may be cancelled in whole or in part at the option of the potential borrower, but the aggregate amount of cancellations to date has been insignificant. The timing of the draw-downs of these undisbursed amounts may change from time to time due to late deliveries, construction delays or other reasons.

Of the Bank’s outstanding refinancing of export loans granted by banks at December 31, 2007, approximately 3.5% were for exports to European Union Member States, 15.9% to the rest of Europe (including Turkey and the Commonwealth of Independent States), 10.6% to Asia, 2.2% to Africa, and 0.6% to the Americas. The remaining percentage was for export loans covered by Export Guarantees for which no regional breakdown is available.

Terms and Conditions of Export Financing. We denominate substantially all of our export financing in euro. We only finance the portions of loans that are fully covered by Export Guarantees, are insured or otherwise secured in accordance with the Export Financing Guarantees Act. When refinancing loans, the Bank obtains (1) assignments of the rights of the bank against its borrower and against Austria or a credit insurer under the Export Guarantee or credit insurance covering the refinanced loan or against any other qualified guarantor and (2) an assignment of the rights of the Austrian exporter against the foreign importer. In almost all cases where Tied Loans are not made directly to a foreign government, governmental agency or financial institution, these loans are, in addition to being covered by Export Guarantees, also guaranteed by a foreign government, governmental agency or financial institution.

Each export financing made by the Bank since 1975 has consisted of a portion bearing interest at a floating rate and a portion bearing interest at a fixed rate. Between 10% and 50% of the principal bears interest at a floating rate, which depends on the maturity of the loans and is repaid prior to the fixed rate portion. The floating rate portion bears interest at the export finance rate usually determined quarterly by the Bank on the basis of the cost of our export related borrowing operations. For the first quarter of 2008, this rate for euro loans was set at 5.75% per annum. A statutory committee chaired by the Ministry of Finance, after consultation with the Bank, sets the Bank’s interest rates for the fixed rate portions. The current fixed rate varies between 4.75% and 5.20% per annum, depending on the maturity of the loans. Because the Bank adjusts the floating rate portions of export loans, it is able to recover increases in the costs of its borrowing operations, including borrowing operations to fund the fixed rate portions of its export financing.

Generally, loans made to refinance the export of consumer goods have a repayment term of less than one year and loans made to refinance the export of heavy industry goods or major projects generally have repayment terms of five to ten years. In certain cases, export financing on soft terms involving exports to developing countries may have longer maturities.

Sources of Funds for Export Financing. The principal sources of funds for our export financing activities are borrowings and issuances of debt securities, both in Austria and abroad. See “Financial Statements—Statement of Changes in Financial Position” and Note 38 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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The Export Financing Guarantees Act authorizes the Minister of Finance to issue on behalf of Austria unconditional guarantees of Austria for the payment of principal and interest on borrowings incurred by the Bank for the purpose of financing export transactions, including export loans, or for the purpose of refinancing such borrowings. In addition, Austria is authorized to guarantee, in the case of foreign currency borrowings, that we shall not have to pay more principal and interest expressed in euro than contemplated at the time of the borrowing on the basis of then prevailing exchange rates. The Export Financing Guarantees Act provides that Austria’s guarantees may only be issued if, after giving effect to such issuance, the aggregate liability for payments of principal under all guarantees then in effect does not exceed the maximum outstanding aggregate amount. In July 2007, the validity of the Export Financing Guarantees Act was extended until December 31, 2013. Guarantees of Austria issued prior to such date will not be affected by the expiration of the Act. In addition to the extension of the validity of the Act, the maximum outstanding aggregate amount was raised from EUR 30 billion ($44.1 billion) to EUR 40 billion ($58.8 billion). An amount equal to 10% of the euro equivalent of the outstanding guaranteed principal is added in computing the aggregate amount of such liability in view of the exchange rate risk. As of December 31, 2007 the total amount of outstanding liabilities of Austria under the Export Financing Guarantees Act was EUR 28.9 billion ($42.5 billion).

Payment of principal and interest on most foreign currency borrowings of the Bank is covered by Austria’s guarantees under the Export Financing Guarantees Act. Austria has guaranteed the Bank against foreign exchange risks in connection with substantially all foreign currency borrowings by the Bank. As of December 31, 2007 the total of outstanding borrowings denominated in currency other than euro by the Bank amounted to EUR 12.5 billion ($18.4 billion). As of December 31, 2007 the total amount of outstanding borrowings denominated in euro by the Bank amounted to EUR 17.7 billion ($26.0 billion).

Securities Services

Domestic Capital Markets Activities. We act as an agency for the organization and administration of bond offerings by the Republic of Austria. Processing is effected via the automated and electronic Austrian Direct Auction System (ADAS) developed by OKB.

In 2007 we organized and administered new bond issues representing a nominal amount of EUR 9.2 billion ($13.5 billion).

Over the past few years, the group of financial institutions eligible to participate in auctions of bonds and money markets treasury bills of Austria has been expanded to include all financial institutions that hold a securities account with us as the central securities depositary. As of December 31, 2007, 25 financial institutions were eligible to participate in these auctions. Currently, both federal bonds and federal treasury bills are auctioned using the yield tender procedure.

In connection with domestic debt offerings, we also act as principal paying agent. At the end of 2007, we administered payments for 379 bond issues and federal treasury bills.

The Capital Markets Act, which entered into force on January 1, 1992 and which was amended several times thereafter, entrusted the Bank with the function of a registration office. The registration office acts as a depositary for the prospectuses to be issued in compliance with the Capital Markets Act and the Investment Funds Act, and prepares a calendar for planned issues of securities and investments as defined in the Capital Markets Act. The registration office publishes on a daily basis and via Reuters the information regarding planned issues which it has received, in the form of a preview. Moreover, this information is published in electronic form once a week in the Bank’s information brochure “Kapitalmarktservice” which may be subscribed for by any interested person. In 2007 the registration office processed approximately 39,500 reports for the issue calendar, and approximately 16,500 prospectuses (including amendments to prospectuses) were filed in compliance with the Capital Markets Act and the Investment Funds Act.

 

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Stock exchange trading, clearing and settlement. Pursuant to a decree of the Vienna Stock Exchange Council, we have been the clearing agency for the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1949. On November 5, 1999 trading on the Vienna Stock Exchange was entrusted to the Xetra trading system of the Deutsche Börse AG. Until January 31, 2005, we continued to clear and settle the transactions on the Vienna Stock Exchange even after the introduction of the German trading system. As of February 1, 2005, we transferred these activities to Central Counterparty Austria GmbH, a joint venture between the Bank and the Vienna Stock Exchange.

Central Securities Depositary. Since July 1, 1965, we have acted as the central depositary for securities in Austria. Depositors can open collective securities depositary accounts and benefit from the attendant advantages (simplification of securities custody, administration and transfer). Account holders include all members of the Vienna Stock Exchange, brokers and clearing institutions as well as foreign and domestic credit and financial institutions. In our capacity as central depositary, we have also entered into agreements with other central depositaries in order to ease cross-border settlement of securities transactions. Such agreements exist with the German, Dutch, French and Italian central depositaries, as well as with the Euroclear System (“Euroclear”) and Clearstream Banking société anonyme, Luxembourg (“Clearstream Luxembourg”).

Competence Center for the Energy Market. In 2001 we took advantage of the deregulation of the electricity energy markets in Austria to develop a new business segment. The Bank performs the functions of financial clearing and risk management for “adjusted energy” (the difference between the contracts entered into by market participants on the basis of forecasts and the actual consumption/production of energy, which has to be consumed or generated by market participants). In 2003 we assumed the equivalent function for the gas energy market. On this basis, we are positioning ourselves as a competence center for the entire energy sector.

Other Services

Non-Export Loan Activities. As of December 31, 2007, the Bank’s non-export loans totaled approximately EUR 4.24 million ($6.23 million). These loans were made to the Austrian telephone and telegraph system prior to Telekom Austria’s privatization, Austrian political subdivisions and others, including a program for the refinancing of loans given by Austrian banks for the maintenance and improvement of museums. These non-export loans have been financed by borrowings from Austrian banks.

Money Markets Operations. We are a dealer in the Austrian money markets in interest-bearing demand deposits and short-term time deposits of credit institutions including our shareholder banks. During 2007 the average daily closing balance of money markets accounts receivable of the Bank connected with such operations was approximately EUR 0.40 billion ($0.59 billion).

Intermediary Transactions. The Bank acts, in certain situations, on a commission basis as an intermediary for other Austrian banks by making loans to borrowers designated by these banks upon receipt of matching funds from these banks (fiduciary loans). These transactions are structured so that the credit risk is borne by these banks and not by us.

Information Services. Furthermore, the segment “Other Services” encompasses our information services which deliver studies, analyses, or concise summaries on global financial and economic developments by mainly targeting business enterprises, domestic and foreign financial service providers as well as scientific and research institutions.

 

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MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

Our business is managed by a Board of Executive Directors. Our Supervisory Board appoints the members of the Board of Executive Directors for terms of up to five years. The current members of our Board of Executive Directors are Johannes Attems and Rudolf Scholten.

On December 31, 2007 we had 365 employees.

 

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SHAREHOLDERS AND SUPERVISORY BOARD

Our share capital is owned by leading Austrian banks.

On December 31, 2007 our share capital was EUR 130 million, divided into 880,000 ordinary no-par value shares, all of which are issued and fully paid. The shares are in registered form.

A substantial portion of our business is with our shareholders and their affiliates and with various other organizations with which the members of our Supervisory Board and our Board of Executive Directors are affiliated as directors, officers or otherwise. We do not consider the Bank to be a competitor of its shareholders or of other Austrian banks and credit institutions. We generally do not initiate transactions without consultation with our shareholders, and when we do transact business with our shareholders we do so on an arm’s-length basis. See “—Business”.

Our Supervisory Board currently consists of the following members elected by the shareholders of the Bank:

 

Name

  

Principal Occupation

Gerhard Randa

Chairman

   Former Chairman of the Board of Supervisory Directors, Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG

Walter Rothensteiner

1st Vice-Chairman

   General Manager and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich Aktiengesellschaft

Reinhard Ortner

2nd Vice-Chairman

   Member of the Board of Executive Directors, Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG

Wilhelm Hemetsberger

   Member of the Board of Executive Directors, Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG

Thomas Groß

   Member of the Board of Executive Directors, Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG

Ewald Nowotny

   Former General Manager and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Österreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft

Jürgen Danzmayr

   Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Schoellerbank Aktiengesellschaft

Johannes Kinsky

  

Member of the Board of Executive Directors

Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG

Regina Prehofer

   Director and Member of the Board of Executive Directors, Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG

Angelo Rizzuti

  

Head of Trade Finance

Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG

Herbert Stepic

   Deputy General Manager and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich Aktiengesellschaft

Johann Strobl

   Member of the Board of Executive Directors, Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG

Heimo Penker

   General Manager and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, BKS Bank AG

Franz Zwickl

   Former Member of the Board of Executive Directors, Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG

Thomas Uher

  

Member of the Board of Executive Directors

Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG

 

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In addition, Austrian law requires that our employees be represented on the Supervisory Board by delegates elected to four-year terms by the Staff Council. These delegates have the right to vote on substantially all questions at meetings of the Supervisory Board. The employee delegates on the Supervisory Board are: Martin Krull, Anish Gupta, Erna Scheriau, Doris Hanreich-Wiesler, Otto Schrodt, Claudia Richter and Ulrike Zabini.

The Supervisory Board reports and comments to the shareholders on the Bank’s management and financial condition. The authorization of certain transactions by the Board of Executive Directors, including borrowing and lending by the Bank in excess of certain amounts, is subject to approval by the Supervisory Board. With respect to our borrowing and lending activities, the Supervisory Board has delegated this function to an Executive Committee consisting of:

 

Gerhard Randa

   Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Walter Rothensteiner

   1st Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Martin Krull

   Employee delegate on the Supervisory Board

As required by the Austrian Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz) the Supervisory Board has appointed a committee for the examination and preparation of the approval of the annual financial statements (Ausschuss zur Prüfung und Vorbereitung der Feststellung des Jahresabschlusses) which consists of the chairman and the 1st vice-chairman of the Supervisory Board and the chairman of the works council (Betriebsratsvorsitzender).

Government Commissioners/Representatives

Pursuant to the Austrian Banking Act of 1993 (Bankwesengesetz), the Minister of Finance of Austria must appoint a commissioner and a deputy commissioner for most banks, including OKB. The commissioners are entitled to participate in the meetings of the shareholders and of the Supervisory Board of the Bank and must object to resolutions which in their view violate the laws or regulations of Austria. The objection of a commissioner suspends the effectiveness of such resolutions until the determination by the Financial Markets Authority as to their validity. In addition, the Export Financing Guarantees Act authorizes the Minister of Finance to appoint a Representative and a deputy Representative who are charged with protecting the interests of Austria in connection with the guarantees assumed by Austria under the Act. These Commissioners/Representatives are entitled to examine all books and records of the Bank and to participate without vote in all deliberations of the Bank relating to borrowings by the Bank which are the subject of guarantees of Austria under the Export Financing Guarantees Act.

The names of the current Commissioners/Representatives under both statutes and the positions they hold in the Austrian Government are:

 

Alfred Lejsek,

        Commissioner/Representative

  

Head of Directorate III/B—Financial Markets, Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance

Johann Kinast,

        Deputy Commissioner/Deputy Representative

  

Head of Unit III/8—Export Guarantees and Debt Rescheduling, Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance

In addition, two Commissioners have been appointed pursuant to the Covered Bond Act 1905. Although the Bank does not currently issue any covered bonds, this is provided for in Article 27 of the Bank’s Statutes.

The names of the current Commissioners appointed under the Covered Bond Act 1905 and the positions they hold in the Austrian Government are:

 

Johannes Ranftl,

        Commissioner

  

Ministerialrat in the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance

Edith Wanger

        Deputy Commissioner

  

Department Director in the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Introductory Note to Financial Statements

The following version of financial statements is a translation of the consolidated financial statements of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Group which are originally prepared in German language. The consolidated financial statements of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Group were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adopted and published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). In 2005, the Bank prepared its consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS for the first time.

The Bank’s financial statements published in Austria are audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in Austria by KPMG Austria GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungs- und Steuerberatungsgesellschaft (“KPMG”) a firm of qualified independent public accountants in Austria. The result of the audit is reported in the auditors’ certificate included in the published annual financial statements of the Bank. KPMG has given its unqualified opinion that the accounting records and the financial statements of the Bank comply with the above-mentioned legal regulations and the accounting principles and procedures generally accepted in Austria. The purpose of such audit is to examine whether the financial statements are accurate and comply with the legal provisions, since the aforementioned statutes and regulations contain detailed rules of accounting, with special regard to the protection of creditors. The Bank’s financial statements and the consolidated financial statements will be filed with the commercial register at the Handelsgericht Wien, Marxergasse 1a, 1030 Vienna, under the registration FN 85749b and will be published in the “Wiener Zeitung” in May 2008.

The financial statements contained herein differ substantially from financial statements prepared in accordance with the accounting and financial reporting practices followed in the United States and, thus, have not been prepared in accordance with the accounting rules and regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, and as subsequently amended. The accounting and reporting principles applicable to the Bank’s consolidated financial statements are presented in Notes 1 to 14 of the Notes to Financial Statements. It is not deemed feasible to prepare and present the various financial statements of the Bank in accordance with practices and principles followed in the United States.

Index to Financial Statements

 

     Page

Consolidated Income Statement

   15

Consolidated Balance Sheet

   16

Statement of Changes in Equity

   17

Cash Flow Statement

   18

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

   19

Auditors’ Report

   48

 

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2007 OF THE OeKB GROUP

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT OF THE OeKB GROUP

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Notes    2007    2006    ± Changes
in %

Consolidated Income Statement

           

Interest and similar income

      1,091,369    823,495    +32.5

Interest and similar expenses

      –998,415    –743,828    +34.2

Income from investments in associated companies and joint ventures

      3,961    2,937    +34.9
                 

Net interest income

   14    96,915    82,604    +17.3
                 

Credit risk provisions (net)

   15         

Commission results

   16    43,092    39,467    +9.2

Fee and commission income

      57,564    60,919    –5.5

Fee and commission expenses

      –14,472    –21,452    –32.5

Administrative expenses

   17    –68,797    –69,404    –0.9

Balance of other income and expenses

   18    12,271    11,413    +7.5
                 

Operating result

      83,481    64,080    +30.3
                 

Net income from financial assets

   19    –9,146    –2,990    +205.9
                 

Pre-tax profit for the year

      74,335    61,090    +21.7
                 

Taxes on income and other taxes

   20    –15,580    –14,358    +8.5
                 

After-tax profit for the year

      58,755    46,732    +25.7
                 

Minority interests

      –233    –176    +32.4
                 

Net profit for the year

      58,522    46,556    +25.7
                 

 

     Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Earnings per share

     

Net profit for the year in 1,000 EUR

   58,522    46,556

Average number of shares issued

   880,000    880,000
         

Earnings per share in EUR

   66.50    52.90
         

As at December 31, 2007—as in the previous year—there were no outstanding exercisable conversion or option rights. The undiluted earnings per share therefore correspond to the values stated.

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF THE OeKB GROUP

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Notes    Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006    ± Changes
in %

Assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   22    711,137    230,618    +208.4

Loans and advances to banks

   23    28,746,920    23,904,329    +20.3

Loans and advances to customers

   24    2,131,342    2,190,969    –2.7

Risk provisions for loans and advances

   7,26    –74    –672    –89.0

Financial assets

   27    793,717    833,669    –4.8

Investments in associated companies and joint ventures

   27    16,369    13,173    +24.3

Property, equipment and intangible assets

   28    33,703    36,079    –6.6

Tax assets

   35    57,772    58,892    –1.9

Other assets

   30    528,517    472,477    +11.9
                 

Total assets

      33,019,403    27,739,534    +19.0
                 

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Notes    Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006    ± Changes
in %

Liabilities and Equity

           

Deposits from banks

   31    835,855    1,367,479    –38.9

Deposits from customers

   32    343,589    614,913    –44.1

Liabilities evidenced by certificates

   33    28,140,204    22,865,963    +23.1

Provisions

   34    1,006,904    1,076,683    –6.5

Tax liabilities

   35    24,748    26,414    –6.3

Other liabilities

   36    2,228,267    1,388,552    +60.5

Equity

   37    439,836    399,530    +10.1

attributable to minority interests

      3,765    3,671    +2.6
                 

Total liabilities and equity

      33,019,403    27,739,534    +19.0
                 

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY OF THE OeKB GROUP

 

in 1,000 EUR

  Subscribed
capital
  Capital
reserves
  Retained
earnings
  Profit for
the year
  Minority
interests
  Total =
Equity

Statement of Changes in Equity 2006

           

as at January 1, 2006

  130,000   3,347   184,140     47,712   3,635   368,834
                         

Changes in retained earnings

      31,816   31,816    

Profit for the year

          46,556   176   46,732

Distribution of profit and emoluments

        15,896   –140   –16,036
                         

as at December 31, 2006

  130,000   3,347   215,956     46,556   3,671   399,530
                         

 

in 1,000 EUR

  Subscribed
capital
  Capital
reserves
  Retained
earnings
  Profit for
the year
  Minority
interests
  Total =
Equity

Statement of Changes in Equity 2007

           

as at January 1, 2007

  130,000   3,347   215,956     46,556   3,671   399,530
                         

Changes in retained earnings

      28,246   28,246    

Profit for the year

          58,522   233   58,755

Distribution of profit and emoluments

        18,310   –139   –18,449
                         

as at December 31, 2007

  130,000   3,347   244,202     58,522   3,765   439,836
                         

Reported share capital and retained earnings conform to the separate financial statements of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG.

More information on the statement of changes in equity is provided in Note (37).

 

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CASH FLOW STATEMENT OF THE OeKB GROUP

 

in 1,000 EUR

   2007    2006

Cash Flow Statement

     

Profit for the year (before taxes and minority interests)

   74,335    61,090
         

Non-cash items included in profit for the year, and adjustments to reconcile profit for the year to cash flows from operating activities

     

Depreciation/revaluation gains on property and equipment, intangible and financial assets

   4,454    5,015

Changes in provisions and risk provisions for loans and advances

   5,357    11,811

Profit/loss from the disposal/valuation of financial assets and property and equipment (incl. derivative financial instruments)

   518,854    390,526

Unrealised gains and losses from changes in exchange rates

   –509,412    –387,944

Other adjustments

   –9,382    1,506

Changes in assets and liabilities from operating activities after adjustments for non-cash components

     

Loans and advances to banks

   –4,258,435    –1,771,665

Loans and advances to customers

   57,667    74,781

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL)

   14,271    8,270

Other assets from operating activities

   –59,291    –49,994

Deposits from banks

   –500,576    –569,387

Deposits from customers

   –283,270    –161,489

Liabilities evidenced by certificates

   5,140,224    2,273,863

Other liabilities from operating activities

   –9,378    14,932

Interest and dividends received

   1,238,301    821,432

Interest paid

   –878,264    –664,796

Income tax payments

   –33,431    –6,257
         

Cash flows from operating activities

   512,024    51,694
         

Proceeds from the disposal of
financial assets

   1,090    9,465

property and equipment and intangible assets

   36    600

Payments for the acquisition of
financial assets (without FVTPL)

   –12,500    –687

property and equipment and intangible assets

   –2,141    –1,563

Currency adjustments

   50    –31
         

Cash flows from investing activities

   13,465    7,784
         

Proceeds from capital increases

     

Dividend payments

   –18,040    –15,682
         

Cash flows from financing activities

   18,040    15,682
         

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the previous period

   230,618    186,822
         

Cash flows from operating activities

   512,024    51,694

Cash flows from investing activities

   –13,465    7,784

Cash flows from financing activities

   –18,040    –15,682
         

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

   711,137    230,618
         

For an explanation of cash and cash equivalents, see Note (22). For more details on the cash flow statement see Note (38).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE OeKB GROUP

Accounting and Measurement Principles

(1) General principles

Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG is a special-purpose bank based in 1011 Vienna, Austria. The OeKB Group business activities are in the field of export and capital market services.

Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG, Vienna, prepares the consolidated financial statements subject to sec. 59a of the Austrian Banking Act (BWG) and sec. 245a of the Austrian Commercial Code (UGB), exclusively in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as applicable in the European Union.

In its accounting and measurement policies the OeKB Group has applied all IFRSs, IASs as well as the interpretations of these standards by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC; previously Standard Interpretations Committee/SIC) mandatory at the balance sheet date.

IFRS 7 was applied for the first time in the financial year 2007. The prior-year figures were adjusted in accordance with the transitional provisions of the Standard. This had no effects on measurement. The provisions of IFRS 8, which have already been published, are applied in the financial year 2007 before the effective date. According to the new rules on segment reporting, other values than those based on the provisions of IFRS have to be stated if management decisions were founded on them. As the internal reporting of the OeKB Group is based on IFRS values, this does not result in any changes.

Accounting is carried out using uniform accounting and measurement methods throughout the Group. The following accounting and measurement principles are consistently applied to all financial years mentioned in these consolidated financial statements.

The currency used in the report is the euro. Unless otherwise stated, amounts are rounded to thousands of euro.

(2) Consolidated companies

A list of all companies included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the OeKB Group is presented under Note (29) (Disclosure of equity investments). The group of fully consolidated companies includes not only the parent company, Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG (hereinafter referred to as “OeKB”), but also three domestic companies (2006: 3), the most important of which are OeKB Versicherung AG, Vienna, and “Österreichischer Exportfonds” GmbH, Vienna (hereinafter referred to as “Exportfonds”). The consolidated companies did not change in the financial year under review.

 

     December 31, 2007    December 31, 2006

Number of companies included in the Group

     

Fully consolidated companies

   3    3

Companies included at equity

   2    2

Associated companies at cost

   4    2

Other investments

   13    13
         

Total

   22    20
         

Four enterprises (previous year: 2) whose overall influence on the financial positions of the Group is of minor significance only were not consolidated. The balance sheet total of these companies amounts to less than 0.04% of the consolidated balance sheet total. In the OeKB Group’s Financial Statements, two (2006: 2) enterprises (joint ventures) were accounted for under the equity method.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

(3) Consolidation principles

The consolidation action taken in the context of preparing the Group Financial Statements includes capital consolidation, consolidation using the equity method, debt consolidation, consolidation of expenses and income as well as the elimination of intra-Group results. The fully consolidated companies present their annual financial statements uniformly as at December 31.

The election right under IFRS 1 was exercised on the transition date January 1, 2004, i.e. the values stated conform to the first consolidation based on the Commercial Code (UGB). Thus capital consolidation is based on the book value method. The acquisition cost of the investments in the Group company is accounted for against the pro-rata equity capital of the subsidiary from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. As in previous reporting periods, the provisions of IFRS 3 regarding the acquisition of businesses have not yet been applied due to a lack of relevant business transactions. Intra-Group receivables and liabilities, expenses and income as well as intra-Group profits are eliminated, unless they are insignificant.

Companies to be classified as joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method and are reported as investments in companies measured at equity. Local financial statements adjusted to uniform Group measurement methods are used for measurement at equity. The year-end results of these companies correspond to the amounts stated in the available financial statements so that the changes in equity are recognised in the same year. The dividends distributed are cancelled. The results are shown in the income statement within the item net interest income under “income from companies at equity”.

(4) Currency translation

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated at the indicative exchange rates announced by the European Central Bank on the reporting date (December 31, 2007).

 

     Currency   Mid-rate   Currency   Mid-rate   Currency   Mid-rate

Indicative exchange rates as of December 31, 2007

           
  AUD   1.6757   DKK   7.4583   PLN   3.5935
  CAD   1.4449   GBP   0.73335   RON   3.6077
  CHF   1.6547   HUF   253.73   SEK   9.4415
  CYP   0.58527   JPY   164.93   SKK   33.583
  CZK   26.628   NOK   7.9580   USD   1.4721

(5) Financial instruments

Financial assets

All fixed-interest and variable-yield securities and other investments are posted under this item. Changes in value and effects are shown under net result from assets. Asset purchases and sales are accounted for at the respective settlement dates.

The securities positions have been designated at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL). As the OeKB Group does not have any securities held for sale, these securities form part of the investment portfolio based on market values. They are measured at fair value on the balance sheet date.

Investments in not fully consolidated companies as well as other investments are valued at acquisition cost. In the event of permanent impairment, the relevant item is written down.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

Loans and advances

Loans and advances to banks and customers, as long as they are original loans, are reported at their nominal amount or are recognised at amortised cost before deduction of impairment losses and including accrued interest. Individual valuation adjustments are recorded to take into account recognisable credit and sovereign risks. Valuation adjustments are not offset against the corresponding loans and advances but are disclosed in the balance sheet. Most loans and advances to banks under the export financing scheme are covered by guarantees of the Republic of Austria. A general bad-debt provision was not necessary.

Financial liabilities

Liabilities are recognised at redemption value or the nominal amount. Premiums and discounts are distributed over the term of the debt instrument. Zero coupon bonds are accounted for at the present value. In case of derivative transactions being entered into to hedge interest rate risks or currency risks, the underlying debt instruments are recognised at fair value to avoid accounting mismatches.

Derivative transactions

The fair value of derivatives is calculated using recognised methods. They are accounted for at the trade date.

Derivatives that are essentially for the purpose of hedging the fair market value of banking book balance sheet items are posted at market value (clean price) under other assets or other liabilities. To avoid an accounting mismatch (FVTPL), the changes in the fair value of the items to be protected against impairment are recognised in the income statement as a component of the net result from investments in the same way as the derivative transactions.

The exchange rate guarantee of the Republic of Austria in accordance with the Export Financing Guarantees Act (AFFG – Federal Law Gazette no. 216/1981, as amended) intended to hedge exchange rate risks in the export financing scheme is treated as a derivative transaction and accounted for at fair value.

(6) Determination of fair value

The fair value of listed instruments is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date. Financial instruments not listed on the stock exchange are valued by using the present-value method (present value of discounted future cash flows) or on the basis of suitable option pricing models (values resulting from applying the Black-Scholes option pricing formulas, the multifactor HJM model or the Hull White model approach). The relevant market prices and interest rates, which are determined on the balance-sheet date and obtained from recognised external sources, are used to the extent possible as input parameters for these models. Investment funds are stated at the values pursuant to the Investment Fund Act.

(7) Risk provisions

Risk provisions in the lending business cover impairment losses (for financial loans) and provisions (for guarantee loans) for all recognisable credit and sovereign risks. In its credit risk management, the OeKB Group uses a financial standing assessment system and an internal rating procedure. The business partners are grouped into five internal rating categories based on the external ratings of internationally recognised rating agencies (Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, FitchRatings). The development of the ratings is monitored on an ongoing basis. Internally developed criteria are applied in respect of customers for whom no external rating is available. Thus the assets of the banking book and off-balance-sheet business can be classified in their entirety according to creditworthiness and collateral.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

(8) Property, equipment and intangible assets

Property and equipment comprises land and buildings used by the Bank as well as office furniture and equipment. Land and buildings used by the Bank serve mainly the Bank’s own operations.

 

1. Property, equipment and intangible assets are measured at acquisition cost less planned straight-line depreciation. The assumed average useful lives are as follows:

 

     Years

Useful life

  

Buildings

   40

Office furniture and equipment

   3 to 10

IT investments

   3 to 5

Software

   3 to 5

 

2. Low-value assets costing up to EUR 400.—are fully written off in the year in which they are acquired. In the statement of property and equipment (Note 28) they are recorded as additions and disposals in the year of acquisition.

Intangible assets exclusively include software purchases. They are tested for impairment periodically.

(9) Other liabilities

Liabilities are capitalised at the probable repayable amount.

(10) Provisions for personnel expenses

Provisions for pensions, termination benefits and jubilee bonus obligations are calculated annually by an independent actuary using the projected unit credit method, in accordance with IAS 19. The Bank used the “AVÖ 1999 P-Rechnungsgrundlagen für die Pensionsversicherung—Pagler & Pagler” (1999 Actuarial Bases for Pension Insurance/Austrian Association of Actuaries) in the version for employees as the biometric base for its calculations. The most significant parameters are a rate of interest of 5.00% (2006: 4.50%) for calculation purposes, a rate of increase in salaries and pensions at 2.5%, a career trend of 2.0%, as well as an assumed retirement age for women of 57 years, 6 months (2006: 57 years, 3 months) and for men of 62 years, 6 months (2006: 62 years, 3 months) applying the ASVG transitional rules under the 2003 Ancillary Budget Act. In the past years, the pension claims of some of the employees were transferred to a pension fund in the framework of a contributory pension plan. The provision covers claims of employees who were already retired at the transfer date, as well as claims of the other active employees not transferred. The provision covers benefits for invalidity and incapacity for employment for all active employees. Provisions for termination benefits are recognised for legal and contractual claims. Actuarial gains and losses are fully recognised in the income statement of every financial year. The allocations to the remaining provisions correspond to the assumed claims to be settled.

(11) Other provisions

Interest stabilisation provision in the framework of the export financing scheme

In the framework of the export financing scheme an interest stabilisation provision is recognised to stabilise the interest rates for export financing credits, based on the de facto obligation to use surpluses in the export financing scheme. On the one hand, this obligation is based on the rules on fixing interest rates in the export financing scheme, which provide for fixed margins for the OeKB. On the other hand, it results from instructions of the Federal Ministry of Finance to use surpluses of fixed interest-rate finance facilities. The amounts allocated

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

to the provision correspond to the interest earned in the export financing scheme exceeding the refinancing costs incurred and the fixed margin of the Bank, as well as to the net effects of the valuation result of derivatives and financial liabilities in the export financing scheme. In accordance with the resolutions adopted, the provision is used to make export financing credits less expensive.

Actuarial provisions in connection with insurance business

In accordance with IFRS 4, the amounts recognised for actuarial provisions correspond to the balance sheet prepared in compliance with the Austrian law (Commercial Code and Act on the Supervision of Insurance Companies).

(12) Current and deferred taxes

Taxes on income are accounted for and calculated in accordance with IAS 12. Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured using local tax rates. Deferred taxes are calculated using the liability concept. It compares the assets and liabilities recognised in the IFRS balance sheet to the amounts recognised for taxation of the respective company of the Group. Values stated leading to temporary differences result in accrued tax assets and tax liabilities.

(13) Consolidated income statement

Composition of net income/net losses

The net income and net losses are influenced by changes in fair value through profit and loss, impairment losses, gains through profit and loss, exchange rate changes as well as derecognition.

The interest and dividend payments regarding financial assets for which the fair value option was chosen upon initial recognition and which are therefore measured at fair value through profit or loss are recognised in the interest result.

Revenue recognition

Income and expenses are recognised on an accrual basis.

Segment reporting

The primary aim of segment reporting is to show the components making up the OeKB Group’s result broken down into the following business segments:

 

   

Export Services

 

   

Capital Market Services

 

   

Other Services.

The segment “Export Services” comprises the administration of guarantees by the OeKB as the agent of the Republic of Austria pursuant to the Export Guarantees Act, the OeKB’s export financing scheme, as well as the investment in “Österreichischer Exportfonds” GmbH.

The segment “Capital Market Services” concentrates all services performed by Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG in the areas capital market, clearing and settlement of stock exchange and over-the-counter securities transactions, services as the Central Securities Depository Austria and clearing services for the energy market.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

The segment “Other Services” encompasses the information services of the OeKB, its investment-portfolio as well as the activities of the OeKB Group in the private credit insurance sector.

Amounts set off for inter-segment transactions are exclusively due to the provision of services. Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG provides services to its subsidiaries at cost.

 

in 1,000 EUR

  Export
Services
  Capital Market
Services
  Other
Services
   Total

Presentation of results by business segment 2007

        

Interest and similar income

  1,053,293     38,076    1,091,369

Interest and similar expenses

  –981,751     –16,664    – 998,415

Income from investments in associated companies and joint ventures

    91   3,870    3,961
                

Net interest income

  71,542   91   25,282    96,915
                

Credit risk provisions (net)

        

Commission results

  15,957   26,396   739    43,092

Fee and commission income

  27,190   29,479   895    57,564

Fee and commission expenses

  11,233   3,083   156    14,472

Administrative expenses

  –34,617   –21,995   –12,185    –68,797

Balance of other income and expenses

  59   631   11,581    12,271
                

Operating result

  52,941   5,123   25,417    83,481
                

Net income from financial assets

  666     –9,812    –9,146
                

Pre-tax profit for the year

  53,607   5,123   15,605    74,335
                

Taxes on income and other taxes

  –9,835   –941   –4,804    –15,580
                

After-tax profit for the year

  43,772   4,182   10,801    58,755
                

Minority interests

  –233        –233
                

Net profit for the year

  43,539   4,182   10,801    58,522
                

Segment assets

  31,115,340   12,826   1,891,237    33,019,403

Segment liabilities

  31,130,757   27,931   1,420,879    32,579,567

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Export
Services
   Capital Market
Services
   Other
Services
   Total

Presentation of results by business segment 2006 (for comparison)

           

Interest and similar income

   793,680       29,815    823,495

Interest and similar expenses

   –729,038       –14,790    –743,828

Income from investments in associated companies and joint ventures

      39    2,898    2,937
                   

Net interest income

   64,642    39    17,923    82,604
                   

Credit risk provisions (net)

           

Commission results

   15,927    22,936    604    39,467

Fee and commission income

   31,360    28,910    649    60,919

Fee and commission expenses

   15,433    5,974    45    21,452

Administrative expenses

   –36,441    –21,609    –11,354    –69,404

Balance of other income and expenses

   203    522    10,688    11,413
                   

Operating result

   44,331    1,888    17,861    64,080
                   

Net income from financial assets

   –48       –2,942    –2,990
                   

Pre-tax profit for the year

   44,283    1,888    14,919    61,090
                   

Taxes on income and other taxes

   –11,134    –466    –2,758    –14,358
                   

After-tax profit for the year

   33,149    1,422    12,161    46,732
                   

Minority interests

   –176          –176
                   

Net profit for the year

   32,973    1,422    12,161    46,556
                   

Segment assets

   26,521,198    12,874    1,205,462    27,739,534

Segment liabilities

   26,558,592    27,250    754,162    27,340,004

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

Notes to the Consolidated Income Statement of the OeKB Group

(14) Net interest income

 

in 1,000 EUR

   2007    2006

Net interest income

     

Interest income

   1,091,331    823,413
         

Lending business and money market

   1,056,047    797,909

Fixed-income securities

   27,937    22,168

Shares and other variable-yield securities

   5,414    1,652

Investments in other companies

   1,933    1,684
         

Income from investments in companies valued at equity

   3,961    2,937
         

Interest expenses

    998,415     743,828
         

Money market and current accounts

   – 72,179    – 86,443

Liabilities evidenced by certificates

   – 926,236    – 657,385
         

Earnings from leasing business

   38    82
         

Leasing income

   326    886

Depreciation of property leased and other leasing expenses

   – 288    – 804
         

Total

   96,915    82,604
         

(15) Credit risk provisions (net)

As in 2006, credit risk provisions remained unchanged in the financial year 2007.

(16) Commission results

 

in 1,000 EUR

   2007    2006

Commission results

     

Lending business

   852    1,165

Securities business

   24,352    21,585

Export guarantee business

   14,864    14,248

Energy clearing

   2,056    1,357

Other service business

   968    1,112
         

Total

   43,092    39,467
         

Export guarantee business comprises the administration of the Austrian export guarantee scheme, which are services performed by the OeKB on behalf of the Republic of Austria.

(17) Administrative expenses

 

in 1,000 EUR

   2007    2006

Administrative expenses

     

Personnel expenses

   44,180    43,604

Salaries

   30,215    28,604

Social security contributions

   6,457    6,382

Expenses for retirement and employee benefits

   7,508    8,618

Other administrative expenses

   20,163    20,785

Depreciation and revaluations of property and equipment

   4,454    5,015
         

Total

   68,797    69,404
         

 

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(18) Balance of other income and expenses

 

in 1,000 EUR

   2007    2006

Balance of other income and expenses

     

Other operating income

   22,770    22,073

Other operating expenses

   –10,499    –10,660
         

Total

   12,271    11,413
         

This item shows mainly the actuarial result of OeKB Versicherung AG.

(19) Net income from financial assets

The net income from financial assets comprises income from the disposal and valuation of securities, investments in subsidiaries and associates as well as other investments.

 

in 1,000 EUR

   2007    2006

Net income from financial assets

     

Net income based on fair value option securities

   –7,610    –2,815

foreign exchange valuation

   509,253    387,532

valuation of liabilities evidenced by certificates and derivative transactions

   –510,789    –387,756
         

Subtotal

   9,146    3,039
         

Net income from investments in associated companies and other investments

      49
         

Total

   9,146    2,990
         

The net income from securities of EUR 1.8 million (2006: EUR 4.8 million) includes gains realised from sales amounting to EUR 0.9 (2006: EUR 0.5 million). The securities expenses total EUR 9.4 million (2006: EUR 7.6 million).

The items foreign exchange valuation and valuation of liabilities evidenced by certificates and derivative transactions are mainly related to the export financing scheme and are to be regarded as a single unit from an economic point of view.

The change in the fair value of the financial liabilities results exclusively from changes in the market interest rates.

(20) Taxes on income

 

in 1,000 EUR

   2007    2006

Taxes on income

     

Current tax expense

   15,166    28,397

Deferred tax expense

   414    –14,039
         

Total

   15,580    14,358
         

 

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The actual taxes were calculated on the basis of the tax results for the financial year at the local tax rates applicable to the Group company in question. The following table shows the relation between the assumed and actual taxes on income.

 

in 1,000 EUR

   2007    2006

Income tax rate reconciliation

     

Pre-tax profit for the year

   74,335    61,090

Income tax expense assumed for the financial year at the statutory tax rate (25%)

   18,584    15,273

Tax reductions due to tax-exempt earnings on investments

   – 1,811    – 445

Tax reductions due to other tax-exempt earnings

   – 561    – 607

Tax increases due to non-deductible expenses

   33    45

Tax expense/yield not attributable to the reporting period

   – 957    – 1,221

Other tax effects

   292    1,313
         

Total

   15,580    14,358
         

(21) Appropriation of profits

The Board of Executive Directors will propose to the 62nd Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2008 that the net profit for the year 2007 in the separate financial statements for the OeKB, amounting to EUR 20,293,820.19 be used to pay a dividend of EUR 22.75 per share. The total distribution is EUR 20,020,000.00. That is some 15% of the dividend-bearing share capital for 2007, amounting to EUR 130,000,000.00. After payment of the Supervisory Board emoluments, the remainder of EUR 4,984.19 will be carried forward.

 

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Notes to the Consolidated Balance Sheet of the OeKB Group

(22) Cash and cash equivalents

This item consists solely of cash and balances with central banks and is identical to the cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow statement.

(23) Loans and advances to banks

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Repayable on demand    Others
   Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Loans and advances to banks

           

Domestic banks

   10,437    4,009    25,836,773    21,373,481

Foreign banks

   987,765    139,619    1,911,945    2,387,220
                   

Total

   998,202    143,628    27,748,718    23,760,701
                   

(24) Loans and advances to customers

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Domestic customers    Foreign customers
   Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Loans and advances to customers

           

Public sector

   12,511    40,021    1,251,472    1,323,263

Others

   866,756    827,685    603   
                   

Total

   879,267    867,706    1,252,075    1,323,263
                   

This item includes receivables from finance leases amounting to EUR 0.85 million (2006: EUR 1.11 million). The total of leasing instalments outstanding and residual values not guaranteed is EUR 0.89 million (2006: EUR 1.17 million) and the total of the interest components not yet earned is EUR 0.04 million (2006: EUR 0.06 million). The breakdown by rating categories is presented in Note (52).

(25) Loans and advances to associated companies and companies in which equity interests are held

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Related companies    Companies in which
equity interests are held
   Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Loans and advances

           

Loans and advances to banks

           

Loans and advances to customers

         0    119

Other assets

           
                   

Total

         0    119
                   

(26) Risk provisions for loans and advances

Risk provisions are related to loans and advances to customers. They only cover credit risks. The assessment basis for valuation adjustment also includes deferred interest at the balance sheet date. Contingent liabilities were

 

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not recognised. The amount of loans and advances bearing no interest and earnings was EUR 0.07 million (2006: EUR 0.7 million). In the financial year 2007 EUR 0.6 million were used for the intended purpose due to the completion of the insolvency proceedings.

 

in 1,000 EUR

       2007            2006    

Risk provisions for loans and advances

   672    672

as at January 1

     

Provisions made during the year

     

Allocations to risk provisions for loans and advances

     

Provisions reversed during the year

     

Earmarked use

   598   

Release of risk provisions for loans and advances

     

Currency adjustments

     
         

as at December 31

   74    672
         

(27) Financial assets and investments in associated companies and joint ventures

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Financial assets and investments in associated companies and joint ventures

     

Debt securities and other fixed-income securities

   565,244    608,018
         

Treasury bills

   17,969    48,479

Bonds and debt securities

   547,275    559,539

attributable to: listed debt securities

   557,866    595,992
         

Shares and other variable-yield securities

   206,555    215,093
         

Shares

   500    2,000

Investment certificates

   206,055    213,093

attributable to: listed shares and other variable-yield securities

   5,683    6,662

own shares and other variable-yield securities

     
         

Investments

   21,918    10,558
         

Investments in unconsolidated associated companies

   13,486    986

Other investments

   8,432    9,572
         

Total financial assets

   793,717    833,669
         

Investments in associated companies and joint ventures

   16,369    13,173
         

The securities recognised as components of financial assets (debt securities and other fixed-income securities as well as shares and other variable-yield securities) amounting to EUR 772 million (2006: EUR 823 million) are classified as at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL). No items have been reallocated to a different category. The investments in associated companies and joint ventures valued at equity include investments in an insurance company of EUR 16.2 million (2006: EUR 13.1 million). A complete list and categorisation of all investments in unconsolidated associated companies, companies at equity and other investments are shown in the disclosure to the equity investments in Note (29) (Disclosure of equity investments). Furthermore, this disclosure provides information on investment quotas, equity capital and the results for the year. The investment holdings of the OeKB Group comprise predominantly credit institutions as well as insurance companies.

 

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(28) Statement of property and equipment

 

in 1,000 EUR

  At cost as at
Jan. 1, 2007
  Currency
translation
  Additions
2007
  Disposals
2007
  At cost as at
Dec. 31, 2007

Statement of property and equipment 2007

         

Property and equipment

  101,119     1,864   8,633   94,350
                   

Land and buildings

  74,154     175   –2,042   72,287

Office furniture and equipment

  26,965     1,689   –6,591   22,063
                   

Intangible assets

  11,994     277   403   11,868
                   

Software

  11,994     277   –403   11,868
                   

Investments in associated companies and joint ventures

  3,746         3,746
                   

Companies at equity

  3,746         3,746
                   

Total

  116,859     2,141   9,036   109,964
                   

The balance sheet item of land and buildings used by the Group includes a land value of EUR 4.4 million (2006: EUR 4.4 million).

 

in 1,000 EUR

  At cost as at
Jan. 1, 2006
  Currency
translation
  Additions
2006
  Disposals
2006
  At cost as at
Dec. 31, 2006

Statement of property and equipment 2006

         

Property and equipment

  101,382     1,139   1,402   101,119
                   

Land and buildings

  75,136       –982   74,154

Office furniture and equipment

  26,246     1,139   –420   26,965
                   

Intangible assets

  13,546     424   1,976   11,994
                   

Software

  13,546     424   –1,976   11,994
                   

Investments in associated companies and joint ventures

  3,746         3,746
                   

Companies at equity

  3,746         3,746
                   

Total

  118,674     1,563   3,378   116,859
                   

 

in 1,000 EUR

  Accumulated
depreciation
  Accumulated
write-ups
  Book value
Dec. 31, 2007
  Current
depreciation
  Current
write-ups
  Book value
Jan. 1, 2007

Statement of property and equipment 2007

           

Property and equipment

  61,379     32,972   3,905     35,075
                       

Land and buildings

  –43,785     28,502   –2,448     30,776

Office furniture and equipment

  –17,594     4,470   –1,457     4,299
                       

Intangible assets

  11,137     731   549     1,003
                       

Software

  –11,137     731   –549     1,003
                       

Investments in associated companies and joint ventures

  8   12,631   16,369     3,196   13,173
                       

Companies at equity

  –8   12,631   16,369     3,196   13,173
                       

Total

  72,524   12,631   50,072   4,454   3,196   49,251
                       

 

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in 1,000 EUR

   Accumulated
depreciation
   Accumulated
write-ups
   Book value
Dec. 31, 2006
   Current
depreciation
   Current
write-ups
   Book value
Jan. 1, 2006

Statement of property and equipment 2006

                 

Property and equipment

   66,044       35,075    4,041       38,594
                             

Land and buildings

   –43,378       30,776    –2,569       33,949

Office furniture and equipment

   –22,666       4,299    –1,472       4,645
                             

Intangible assets

   10,991       1,003    974       1,516
                             

Software

   –10,991       1,003    –974       1,516
                             

Investments in associated companies and joint ventures

   8    9,435    13,173       2,477    10,696
                             

Companies at equity

   –8    9,435    13,173       2,477    10,696
                             

Total

   77,043    9,435    49,251    5,015    2,477    50,806
                             

 

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(29) Disclosure of equity investments

 

Name and registered office

  Austrian
Banking
Act
Category
  Investment   Percentage
holding
  Financial
information
    Credit
institution/
Other
company
  direct   indirect   excl.
dormant
holding %
  Latest
available
financial
statements
as at
  (Negative)
equity as
defined in
sec. 224(3)
Austrian
Commercial
Code

1,000 EUR
  Net
earnings
for the year
1,000 EUR

Disclosure of equity investments

             

Fully consolidated companies

             

OeKB Versicherung Aktiengesellschaft, Vienna

  Oc   x     100.00   Dec. 31, 2007   32,106   4,004

“Österreichischer Exportfonds” GmbH, Vienna

  Ci   x     70.00   Dec. 31, 2007   10,554   465

PRISMA Holding Gesellschaft m.b.H., Vienna

  Oc   x     100.00   Dec. 31, 2007   29,037   1,032

Companies valued at equity (joint ventures)

             

PRISMA Kreditversicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft, Vienna

  Oc     x   51.00   Dec. 31, 2007   21,121   3,376

CCP Austria Abwicklungsstelle für Börsengeschäfte GmbH, Vienna

  Oc   x     50.00   Dec. 31, 2007   259   181

Associated companies included at amortised cost

             

OeKB Business Services GmbH, Vienna

  Oc   x     100.00   Dec. 31, 2006   1,716   145

OeKB Zentraleuropa Holding GmbH, Vienna

  Oc   x     100.00   Dec. 31, 2007   1,487   –13

OeKB Südosteuropa Holding Ges.m.b.H., Vienna

  Oc     x   100.00   Dec. 31, 2007   20,391   –21

OeKB Financial Services D.O.O., Belgrad

  Oc     x   51.00   Start-up    

Other investments included at amortised cost

             

AGCS Gas Clearing and Settlement AG, Vienna

  Oc   x     20.00   Dec. 31, 2006   2,980   4

APCS Power Clearing and Settlement AG, Vienna

  Oc   x     17.00   Dec. 31, 2006   2,505   216

CISMO Clearing Integrated Services and Market Operations GmbH, Vienna

  Oc   x     18.50   Dec. 31, 2006   1,426   813

ECRA Emission Certificate Registry Austria GmbH, Vienna

  Oc   x     12.50   Dec. 31, 2006   292   100

Einlagensicherung der Banken und Bankiers Gesellschaft m.b.H., Vienna

  Oc   x     0.10   Dec. 31, 2006   54   0

EXAA Abwicklungsstelle für Energieprodukte AG, Vienna

  Oc   x     8.06   Dec. 31, 2006   631   5

“Garage Am Hof” Gesellschaft m.b.H., Vienna

  Oc   x     2.00   Dec. 31, 2006   4,239   946

OeMAG Abwicklungsstelle für Ökostrom AG, Vienna

  Oc   x     12.60   Dec. 31, 2006   5,089   89

Wiener Börse AG, Vienna

  Ci   x     5.86   Dec. 31, 2006   64,594   25,183

Budapest Stock Exchange Ltd., Budapest

  Oc   x     12.50   Dec. 31, 2006   30,946   9,534

Euler Hermes (Ungarn) Kreditversicherungs-AG, Budapest

  Oc     x   25.10   Dec. 31, 2006   4,285   509

Euler Hermes Consult Finanzservice und Consulting GmbH, Budapest

  Oc     x   25.10   Dec. 31, 2006   1,383   418

Euler Hermes Servicii Financiare S.R.L., Bukarest

  Oc     x   20.08   Dec. 31, 2006   141   –203

 

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(30) Other assets

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Other assets

     

Other assets

   29,309    6,618

Positive market values from derivative transactions

   327,630    330,882

Prepaid expenses

   171,578    134,977
         

Total

   528,517    472,477
         

Regarding the breakdown of derivative transactions by remaining maturities see Note (47).

(31) Deposits from banks

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Repayable on demand    Other liabilities
     Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Deposits from banks

           

Domestic banks

   469,440    250,928    200,500    556,048

Foreign banks

   41,054    63,794    124,861    496,709
                   

Total

   510,494    314,722    325,361    1,052,757
                   

(32) Deposits from customers

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Domestic customers    Foreign customers
     Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Deposits from customers

           

Public sector

   259,146    514,196    13,119    14,615

Others

   60,678    55,816    10,646    30,286
                   

Total

   319,824    570,012    23,765    44,901
                   

(33) Liabilities evidenced by certificates

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Liabilities evidenced by
certificates
   of which listed
     Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Liabilities evidenced by certificates

           

Debt securities issued

   21,285,678    16,474,824    21,285,678    16,474,824

Other liabilities evidenced by certificates

   6,854,526    6,391,139      
                   

Total

   28,140,204    22,865,963    21,285,678    16,474,824
                   

This position includes EUR 15,009.2 million (2006: EUR 13,309.4 million) valued using the fair value option with a corresponding repayment amount at maturity of EUR 15,186.7 million (2006: EUR 13,482.6 million).

 

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(34) Provisions

The provisions changed as follows:

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Jan. 1, 2007    Utilisation    Release    Allocation    Dec. 31, 2007

Change in provisions 2007

              

Provisions for personnel expenses

   94,847    – 3,598       6,584    97,833

Other provisions

   981,836    – 93,931       21,166    909,071
                        

Total

   1,076,683     97,529       27,750    1,006,904
                        

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Jan. 1, 2006    Utilisation    Release    Allocation    Dec. 31, 2006

Change in provisions 2006

              

Provisions for personnel expenses

   91,145    – 3,221    – 13    6,936    94,847

Other provisions

   962,668    – 77,227       96,395    981,836
                        

Total

   1,053,813     80,448     13    103,331    1,076,683
                        

Provisions for personnel expenses include provisions for holidays not yet consumed and similar expenses amounting to EUR 3.5 million (2006: EUR 3.1 million). The long-term provisions for personnel expenses changed as follows:

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Pension    Severance
compensation
   Total
2007
   Total
2006
   Total
2005

Change in long-term provisions for personnel expenses

              

Present value of defined benefit obligations (DBO)= Provisions for personnel expenses as at January 1

   74,128    17,656    91,784    88,126    78,994
                        

Service cost

   742    746    1,488    1,457    1,254

Interest cost

   3,050    777    3,827    3,762    3,739

Payments

   3,033    641    3,674    3,365    3,760

Actuarial result

   496    396    892    1,804    7,899
                        

DBO as at December 31

   75,383    18,934    94,317    91,784    88,126
                        

Provisions for personnel expenses as at December 31

   75,383    18,934    94,317    91,784    88,126
                        

The pension provisions are the result of obligations arising from direct promises or individual contracts. In previous years, the pension claims of some of the employees were transferred to a pension fund in the form of a defined contribution plan. In this context, in 2007 contributions totaling EUR 0.6 million (2006: EUR 0.5 million) were paid to the pension fund. The provisions include claims of the other employees and of staff retired at the date of transfer as well as claims of all active employees for invalidity and incapacity for employment.

Changes in the long-term provisions for personnel expenses are fully recognised in personnel expenses.

Other provisions as at December 31, 2007 include a provision for interest stabilisation of EUR 888.0 million (2006: EUR 963.7 million) accrued to hedge against fluctuations of interest rates in the export financing scheme. More details on valuation are provided in Note (11). In accordance with the purpose of the provisions, EUR 39.2 million were used for interest stabilisation and EUR 36.5 million for valuation in the year under review. The actuarial provisions in connection with the credit insurance business also recognised in this item amount to EUR 15.8 million (2006: EUR 13.4 million) as at December 31, 2007.

 

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(35) Tax assets and tax liabilities

These items include deferred tax assets and liabilities arsing from temporary differences between the figures recognised under IFRS and those determined as taxable profits by the Group companies. No deferred tax assets and liabilities were recognised for associated companies and companies in which equity interests are held.

Deferred taxes arose in the following items:

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Deferred tax assets    Deferred tax liabilities
   Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

           

Loans and advances to banks/customers

         67    61

Financial assets

   6,646    5,749    11,275    11,670

Property and equipment

           

Deposits from banks/customers

           

Liabilities evidenced by certificates incl. hedging transactions

           

Provisions for personnel expenses

   10,301    10,385      

Other provisions

   40,825    42,758      

Risk provisions for loans and advances

           

Other items

         – 101    222

Tax losses carried forward

           
                   

Total

   57,772    58,892    11,241    11,953
                   

Net

   46,531    46,939      
               

The tax liabilities do not only comprise deferred tax liabilities but also current taxes amounting to EUR 13.5 million (2006: EUR 14.5 million).

(36) Other liabilities

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Other liabilities

     

Negative market values from derivative transactions

   2,183,530    1,334,439

Deferred income

   34,663    37,531

Other liabilities

   10,074    16,582
         

Total

   2,228,267    1,388,552
         

Deferred income includes deferrals of up-front payments for services in connection with the export guarantee business as well as deferred items in connection with issuing liabilities evidenced by certificates.

(37) Notes on the equity and capital management

The share capital of EUR 130,000,000.—is divided into 880,000 individual share certificates. These registered shares not freely transferable (common shares) are stated per shareholder as a registered interim certificate.

 

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OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG is also the parent company of a banking group in accordance with the Austrian Banking Act. The equity of the OeKB Group determined in accordance with the Austrian Banking Act shows the following composition and development:

 

in 1,000 EUR

   2007    Proportion
in %
   Compared to
2006

Assessment basis pursuant to section 22(2) Austrian Banking Act

        

Risk-weighted assets

   424,589    99.9    376,284

Risk and counterpart-weighted off-balance-sheet transactions

         92

Special off-balance-sheet transactions

   269    0.1    414

Trading book

        
              

Assessment basis, total

   424,858    100.0    376,790
              

Own funds requirement

        

banking book 1)

   33,987    9.2    30,143

currency risk

   586    0.2    667
              

Total = Required own funds

   34,573    9.4    30,810
              

Actual own funds

        

Paid up capital

   130,000    35.4    130,000

Reserves

   152,040    41.4    133,922

Minority interests in subsidiaries

   3,026    0.8    3,026

Intangible assets

   –731    –0.2    –1,004
              

Core capital (tier 1)

   284,335    77.4    265,944
              

Supplementary own funds

   83,633    22.8    68,094

Deductions pursuant to section 23(13)(4a) Austrian Banking Act

   –798    –0.2   
              

Total own funds

   367,170    100.0    334,038
              

Free own funds

   332,597    90.6    303,228
              

 

1)

8% of the assessment basis

This results in a consolidated capital ratio (ratio of own funds to the assessment basis) of 86.4% compared to 88.7% in 2006. The consolidated Tier 1 ratio is 66.9% compared to 70.6% in the previous year.

In accordance with section 3 of the Austrian Banking Act, Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG is exempted with regard to legal transactions under the Export Guarantees Act and 1981 Export Financing Guarantees Act concerning the provisions on solvency (sections 22 to 22q of the Austrian Banking Act), liquidity, outstanding foreign exchange and maturity positions and large-scale investments (sections 25 to 27 of the Austrian Banking Act).

The OeKB Group is also preparing for the New Basle Capital Accord (“Basle II”). The Standardised Approach will be applied to regulatory capital requirements with regard to credit risks.

In the future minimum capital requirements will also apply to operational risk provision.

The strategy of the OeKB Group aims at a sustainably stable capital basis. Capital management did not undergo any material changes.

The Group has met the capital requirements of the national supervisory authority throughout the reporting period.

At Group level the risks are aggregated in accordance with the economic capital concept. They are compared to the available internal capital and monitored by using a risk-bearing capacity analysis.

 

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Other Details and Risk Report

(38) Information on the cash flow statement

The cash flow statement shows the status and development of cash flows in the OeKB Group. The cash holdings recorded include cash in hand and balances with central banks, strictly interpreted.

The cash flow statement is not a very conclusive tool for credit institutions. The cash flow statement does not replace liquidity or financial planning and is not used for controlling liquidity risks.

(39) Breakdown of remaining maturities

 

in 1,000 EUR

   repayable
on demand
   up to
3 months
   3 months
to 1 year
   1 to 5 years    more than
5 years
   Total

Breakdown of remaining maturities as at December 31, 2007

                 

Loans and advances to banks

   354,422    1,932,254    6,425,383    14,644,450    5,390,411    28,746,920

Loans and advances to customers

   14,811    346,532    544,690    247,603    977,706    2,131,342

Securities—trading assets

                 

Securities—FVTPL

   205,429    53,601    92,249    351,339    69,180    771,798
                             

Total

   574,662    2,332,387    7,062,322    15,243,392    6,437,297    31,650,060
                             

Deposits from banks

   487,858    332,063    12,000       3,934    835,855

Deposits from customers

   343,589                343,589

Liabilities evidenced by certificates

   986,120    4,472,772    4,496,631    11,998,930    6,185,751    28,140,204
                             

Total

   1,817,567    4,804,835    4,508,631    11,998,930    6,189,685    29,319,648
                             

in 1,000 EUR

   repayable
on demand
   up to
3 months
   3 months
to 1 year
   1 to 5 years    more than
5 years
   Total

Breakdown of remaining maturities as at December 31, 2006 (for comparison purposes)

                 

Loans and advances to banks

   180,263    1,380,967    7,457,909    10,504,831    4,380,359    23,904,329

Loans and advances to customers

   44,730    351,123    517,458    211,939    1,065,719    2,190,969

Securities—trading assets

                 

Securities—FVTPL

   214,274    27,079    111,420    379,590    90,747    823,110
                             

Total

   439,267    1,759,169    8,086,787    11,096,360    5,536,825    26,918,408
                             

Deposits from banks

   314,729    1,048,317    296    2,365    1,772    1,367,479

Deposits from customers

   579,741    35,172             614,913

Liabilities evidenced by certificates

   85,000    5,247,977    3,733,466    8,932,511    4,867,009    22,865,963
                             

Total

   979,470    6,331,466    3,733,762    8,934,876    4,868,781    24,848,355
                             

Remaining maturity is the period between the balance sheet date and the date on which the receivable or liability becomes contractually due, and, in the case of partial amounts, is calculated separately for each part. Deferred interest is accounted for under the period “up to 3 months”.

 

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OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

(40) Loans and advances and deposits from associated companies and equity investments

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Loans and advances and deposits

     

Loans and advances to banks

     

Associated companies

     

Equity investments

     

Loans and advances to customers

     

Associated companies

     

Equity investments

   0    119

Deposits from banks

     

Associated companies

     

Equity investments

     

Deposits from customers

     

Associated companies

   2,573    1,174

Equity investments

   7,078    1,896

(41) Subordinated assets

The balance sheet assets do not include subordinated assets.

(42) Assets assigned as collateral

To participate in the tender procedure of Oesterreichische Nationalbank, the OeKB provided collateral by depositing bonds and other fixed-income securities amounting to EUR 251.9 million (2006: EUR 309.2 million). For trading at the Frankfurt and London Stock exchanges, EUR 14.4 million (2006: EUR 14.5 million) have been furnished as security.

The OeKB has not been provided with collateral in the form of deposits—as in 2006—to hedge credit risks arising in connection with derivative transactions.

(43) Contingent liabilities and other off-balance-sheet items

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Contingent liabilities and other off-balance-sheet items

     

Contingent liabilities

     

Guarantees

      1,445

Others

     
         

Total

      1,445
         

Other obligations

     

Credit lines and advance commitments

   3,468,659    2,942,535

Liabilities from repurchase agreements

     

Others

     
         

Total

   3,468,659    2,942,535
         

 

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OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

(44) Other off-balance-sheet items

In accordance with section 93 of the Austrian Banking Act, the OeKB and the Exportfonds have to provide proportionate collateral for deposits as a guarantee for the deposits of Banken und Bankiers GmbH (Vienna).

In 2008 liabilities amounting to EUR 1.4 million (previous year for 2007: EUR 1.3 million) will result from (operating) leasing and tenancy agreements. The respective liabilities for the period 2008 to 2012 amount to EUR 8.1 million (previous year for 2007 to 2011: EUR 7.6 million). Rentals for the financial year 2007 total EUR 1.4 million (2006: EUR 1.4 million).

(45) Trust activities

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Trust activities

     

Loans and advances to banks

   25,077    41,764

Loans and advances to customers

   990    990
         

Trust assets

   26,067    42,754
         

Deposits from banks

   990    990

Deposits from customers

   25,077    41,764
         

Trust liabilities

   26,067    42,754
         

The trust activities not disclosed in the balance sheet amounted to EUR 49.2 million (2006: EUR 50.1 million). This item basically comprises development aid credits administered on behalf of the Republic of Austria.

(46) Other information on assets and liabilities pursuant to the Austrian Banking Act

 

in 1,000 EUR

   December 31, 2007    December 31, 2006
     Assets    Liabilities    Assets    Liabilities

Other information on assets and liabilities

           

In foreign currency

   1,184,820    21,560,876    272,056    19,081,446

Foreign country

   4,758,784    30,275,113    4,619,533    24,784,825

(47) Derivative financial transactions

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Nominal amount as of December 31, 2007
Remaining maturity
   Fair
value
positive
   Fair
value
negative
   up to 1 year    1 to 5 years    over
5 years
   Total 2007      

Derivative financial transactions

                 

Interest-rate related business

                 

Interest swaps (OTC)

   2,930,878    7,740,240    5,570,937    16,242,055    230,745    56,715

Forex related business

                 

Forex swaps (OTC)

   4,954,567    7,183,120    2,738,503    14,876,190    96,885    2,126,815
                             

Total

   7,885,445    14,923,360    8,309,440    31,118,245    327,630    2,183,530
                             

 

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OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

(48) Fair value balance sheet

The below table shows the categories of financial assets and financial liabilities as well as their market values.

 

    Credits and loans   Other items at
amortised cost
  Fair value option   Total
    book
amount
  fair value   book
amount
  fair value   book
amount
  fair value   book
amount
  fair value

Fair value balance sheet 2007

               

Assets

               

Cash and cash equivalents

      711,137   711,137       711,137   711,137

Loans and advances to banks

  28,746,920   27,682,990           28,746,920   27,682,990

Loans and advances to customers

  2,131,342   2,117,438           2,131,342   2,117,438

Risk provisions for loans and advances

  –74   –74           –74   –74

Financial assets

      21,919   21,919   771,798   771,798   793,717   793,717

Other assets

      200,887   186,311   327,630   327,630   528,517   513,941
                           

Liabilities

               

Deposits from banks

      835,855   835,855       835,855   835,855

Deposits from customers

      343,589   343,589       343,589   343,589

Liabilities evidenced by certificates

      13,131,043   12,766,460   15,009,161   15,009,161   28,140,204   27,775,621

Other liabilities

      44,737   38,546   2,183,530   2,183,530   2,228,267   2,222,076
                           
    Credits and loans   Other items at
amortised cost
  Fair value option   Total
    book
amount
  fair value   book
amount
  fair value   book
amount
  fair value   book
amount
  fair value

Fair value balance sheet 2006 (for comparison)

               

Assets

               

Cash and cash equivalents

      230,618   230,618       230,618   230,618

Loans and advances to banks

  23,904,329   23,186,874           23,904,329   23,186,874

Loans and advances to customers

  2,190,969   2,177,608           2,190,969   2,177,608

Risk provisions for loans and advances

  –672   –672           –672   –672

Financial assets

      10,558   10,558   823,111   823,111   833,669   833,669

Other assets

      201,491   154,697   330,882   330,882   532,373   485,579
                           

Liabilities

               

Deposits from banks

      1,367,479   1,360,352       1,367,479   1,360,352

Deposits from customers

      614,913   541,155       614,913   541,155

Liabilities evidenced by certificates

      9,556,522   9,496,865   13,309,441   13,309,441   22,865,963   22,806,306

Other liabilities

      54,113   41,053   1,334,439   1,334,439   1,388,552   1,375,492
                           

Regarding the calculation of fair values see Note (6).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

(49) Risk management

Risk management and risk controlling are crucial processes to ensure the security and profitability of the enterprise in the interest of the customers and shareholders. Risk assumption must always conform to the risk policy and risk strategy defined by the Board of Executive Directors, which aims at safeguarding a sustainable and stable rate of return on equity based on a conservative approach to business and operational risks.

The Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) implemented ensures that the defined bank-specific capital adequacy is safeguarded. As a controlling and management tool, it is an integral part of the management process. The risk management objective for 2008 is to further develop and refine the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process as well as to integrate it to an even greater extent at all decision-making levels with a view to transparent risk management.

Organisation

Against the background of the main segments of the OeKB Group and its specific business and risk structure, the enterprise has implemented a clear functional organisation of the risk management process; clearly defined tasks have been assigned to the following organisational units:

Board of Executive Directors: In accordance with the responsibility defined in the Austrian Banking Act (BWG), the Board of Executive Directors formulates the risk policy and risk strategy. In managing the overall risks of the Bank, the Board of Executive Directors—in cooperation with the Risk Management Committee—defines the acceptable overall risk and the limits derived from it as well as the risk monitoring procedures on the basis of the maximum level of risk assumption determined.

Risk Management Committee: Risk management and risk controlling, developed in line with the risk policy, are the tasks of the Risk Management Committee. It is the addressee of risk reports, it monitors and controls the risk profiles of the individual risk types and, if necessary, adopts measures resulting from the risk reports. The Committee is composed of the Board of Executive Directors, the members of the Risk Office as well as representatives of accounting and various operational areas.

Risk Office: The Risk Office is responsible for measuring and valuing all risks and for operative risk controlling, including the monitoring of internal limits as well as the practical implementation of the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process.

ALCO: Based on income and risk analyses, the Asset Liability Management Committee defines structural targets for the operative control units to structure the portfolio of the Bank.

Internal Audit: The organisational units participating in the risk management process and the procedures applied are subject to regular checks by the Internal Auditors.

Supervisory Board: The Supervisory Board is in charge of the control function of all measures related to risk management in the enterprise; it receives reports on the risk situation of the OeKB Group at regular intervals.

(50) Market risk

Market risks arise from potential changes of risk factors, which may lead to a reduction of the market value of the financial position subject to these parameters. The individual market risks distinguished are the interest rate risk, the foreign exchange risk and the share price risk. The market risks in the OeKB Group only affect positions of the banking book, no trading book is kept.

 

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OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

The assessment of the risks is based on the value at risk concept to estimate possible maximum losses. In addition, the interest rate and foreign exchange sensitivity ratios are determined; the effects of extreme market developments are calculated using stress tests.

The most significant market risk arises from the OeKB’s own portfolio (see Note (19) Financial assets), consisting of 23.3% investment funds, 76.6% bonds and 0.1% shares and participation certificates. The value at risk as of December 31, 2007 amounts to EUR 24.3 million for a holding period of one year and a confidence level of 99%.

Foreign exchange risks arise above all in connection with long-term and short-term financing facilities in the export financing scheme. These risks are hedged by an exchange rate guarantee of the Republic of Austria pursuant to the 1981 Export Financing Guarantees Act and derivative financial transactions (currency swaps).

Hedging

Derivative financial instruments are used to control market risks. They consist in interest rate swaps and interest rate/currency swaps traded over the counter and used as hedging instruments for own issues. Instead of hedge accounting in accordance with IAS 39, these financial liabilities are classified as at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL) to avoid an accounting mismatch. As a result, the fluctuations in value of individual derivatives and liabilities are directly recognised in the income statement.

(51) Liquidity risk

The liquidity risk is defined as the risk of not being able to meet payment obligations at the maturity date or to procure the liquid funds at the expected terms and conditions when required. The liquidity risk is managed by monitoring the excess from assigning cash flows of all assets and liabilities to defined maturity bands.

(52) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that customers are not able to meet their payments. This comprises non-payment risks, sovereign risks and default risks.

The outstanding credit volume of the OeKB Group consists predominantly of export financing credits. Due to the strict guidelines for credit extension, these credits are granted subject to stringent requirements concerning collaterisation (e.g. above all guarantees of the Republic of Austria). To hedge against credit risks in connection with derivative financial transactions, collateral agreements were concluded with the most important counterparties, while with the remaining counterparties downgrade trigger clauses were laid down. They allow contract assignment to other business partners or contract termination after a defined rating downgrade.

The business partners are grouped into five internal rating categories based on external ratings of internationally recognised rating agencies (Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, FitchRatings). The development of the ratings is monitored on an ongoing basis. Internally developed criteria are applied in respect of customers for whom no external rating is available.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

The classification of the assets of the banking book and derivative transactions into rating categories is shown below. Receivables guaranteed by the Federal Republic are assigned to rating category 1.

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Rating
category 1
   Rating
category 2
   Rating
category 3
   Rating
category 4
   Rating
category 5
   Balance-sheet
value

Distribution of portfolio 2007

                 

Cash and cash equivalents

   711,137                711,137

Loans and advances to banks

   27,279,987    1,146,675    317,767    4    2,487    28,746,920

Loans and advances to customers

   2,100,903       25,573       4,866    2,131,342

Risk provisions for loans and advances

               –74    –74

Financial assets

   80,358    223,331    275,918    229,348    1,131    810,086

Derivative transactions

      314,412    13,218          327,630

 

in 1,000 EUR

   Rating
category 1
   Rating
category 2
   Rating
category 3
   Rating
category 4
   Rating
category 5
   Balance-sheet
value

Distribution of portfolio 2006

                 

Cash and cash equivalents

   230,618                230,618

Loans and advances to banks

   23,481,455    195,578    225,043       2,253    23,904,329

Loans and advances to customers

   2,186,089       1,108       3,772    2,190,969

Risk provisions for loans and advances

               –672    –672

Financial assets

   79,136    152,110    365,783    235,811    829    833,669

Derivative transactions

   230,393    63,351    37,138          330,882

(53) Operational risk

The operational risk is defined as “the risks of losses due to the inadequacy or failure of internal procedures, human resources and systems or external circumstances, including legal risks”.

Frameworks, guidelines and procedures applying to the whole Bank are prepared by the Risk Office based on the risk policy and are documented in the OP Risk Manual. The OP Risk Manual also comprises emergency manuals and emergency plans as well as crises scenarios subject to an annual review. The ongoing maintenance and evaluation of the damages database guarantees a continuous optimisation process of operational risks. Due to the importance of information security, an Information Security Officer was appointed in 2007.

(54) Information on employees

During the financial year an average of 365 (2006: 365) employees were employed in the Group. Part-time employees were included on a pro-rata basis, corresponding to the extent of their employment.

 

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OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

(55) Information on emoluments of and loans to members of the Boards

The following table gives details of the total emoluments of members of the Board of Executive Directors and the Supervisory Board as well as termination benefits and pension payments to members of the Board of Executive Directors, senior directors and other employees (including changes in pensions and provisions).

 

in 1,000 EUR

   2007    2006

Emoluments of and loans to members of the Boards

     

Total emoluments of

     

active members of the Board of Executive Directors

   are not stated    are not stated

former members of the Board of Executive Directors

   129    147

members of the Supervisory Board

   269    269

Pension payments and termination benefits to

     

Board of Executive Directors/Senior Directors

   1,503    5,772

other employees

   11,150    6,413

According to section 266(7)(b) of the Commercial Code, the total emoluments of active members of the Board of Executive Directors is not stated. As at December 31, 2007 no loans to members of the Board of Executive Directors and of the Supervisory Board were outstanding. There were no guarantees of the OeKB for this group of persons. There are no management option plans for the Board of Executive Directors and for senior directors.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

(56) Information on Board members and officials

 

·      Board of Executive Directors

 

Johannes Attems

Rudolf Scholten

 

·      Board of Supervisory Directors

 

Gerhard Randa, Chairman

Walter Rothensteiner, 1st Vice-Chairman

Reinhard Ortner, 2nd Vice-Chairman

Christian Coreth (until May 16, 2007)

Jürgen Danzmayr

Thomas Groß (since May 16, 2007)

Wilhelm Hemetsberger

Johannes Kinsky (since May 16, 2007)

Ewald Nowotny

Heimo Penker

Franz Pinkl (until May 16, 2007)

Regina Prehofer

Peter Püspök (until May 16, 2007)

Angelo Rizzuti

Herbert Stepic

Johann Strobl (until August 3, 2007)

Thomas Uher (since May 16, 2007)

Franz Zwickl

  

Staff Delegates:

 

Martin Krull

Anish Gupta

Doris Hanreich-Wiesler

Claudia Richter

Erna Scheriau

Otto Schrodt

Ulrike Zabini

 

·  

Government Commissioners pursuant to section 76 of the Austrian Banking Act

Alfred Lejsek, Commissioner

Johann Kinast, Deputy Commissioner

These Government Commissioners according to the Austrian Banking Act are also Representatives of the Federal Minister of Finance appointed pursuant to section 6 of the 1981 Export Financing Guarantees Act.

 

·  

Government Commissioners pursuant to section 27 of the Statutes (Covering Fund)

Johannes Ranftl, Commissioner

Edith Wanger, Deputy Commissioner

(57) Other related party transactions

Numerous transactions with the shareholders arise from the OeKB’s nature of business activities as a specialised institution providing export and capital market services. All these transactions are handled in accordance with the arm’s length principle.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OF THE OeKB GROUP—(Continued)

 

The following balance sheet items include transactions with the shareholders of the OeKB:

 

in EUR million

   Dec. 31, 2007    Dec. 31, 2006

Related party transactions

     

Loans and advances to banks

   23,695    19,371

Loans and advances to customers

   1    1

Financial assets

   56    78

Deposits from banks

   34    200

(58) Critical accounting estimates and judgements

Preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires critical accounting estimates and judgements relevant to the operations. The accounting estimates are reviewed and adjusted on an ongoing basis. Adjustments are made in respect of the current period but in the case of long-term effects also in respect of future periods.

The estimates of the trend in interest rates have a major impact on the results and the activity of the OeKB.

These estimates are also reflected in the valuation of financial instruments. The interest curves applied are based on the market conditions prevailing at the respective date. Therefore no major uncertainty is likely at the date of valuation.

(59) Events after the balance sheet date

There are no events after the balance sheet date affecting the Financial Statements 2007.

(60) Date of release for publication

These Financial Statements are submitted to the Supervisory Board for approval on March 27, 2008.

Vienna, February 19, 2008

Oesterreichische

Kontrollbank Aktiengesellschaft

Signed by the Board of Executive Directors

 

Johannes Attems

   Rudolf Scholten

 

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IV. UNQUALIFIED OPINION

(Report of the independent auditor)

Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements*

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of

Oesterreichische

Kontrollbank Aktiengesellschaft,

Vienna,

for the financial year from 1 January to 31 December 2007. These consolidated financial statements comprise the balance sheet as at 31 December 2007, and the income statement, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 2007, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with laws and regulations applicable in Austria and in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making this risk assessment, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.

An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

Our audit did not give rise to any objections. Based on the results of our audit in our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Group as of 31 December 2007, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the financial year from 1 January to 31 December 2007 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU.

 

 

* This report is a translation of the original report in German which alone is valid. Publication of the financial statements together with the auditor’s opinion may only be made if the financial statements are identical to the audited version attached to this report.

 

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Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Laws and regulations applicable in Austria require us to perform audit procedures whether the consolidated management report is consistent with the consolidated financial statements and whether the other disclosures made in the consolidated management report do not give rise to misconception of the position of the Group.

In our opinion, the consolidated management report for the Group is consistent with the consolidated financial statements.

Vienna, February 19, 2008

KPMG Austria GmbH

Wirtschaftsprüfungs- und Steuerberatungsgesellschaft

 

Martin Wagner

   ppa Renate Vala

Certified Public Accountants

 

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MAP OF AUSTRIA

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REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA

GENERAL

The Republic of Austria is situated in Central Europe. It shares borders with:

 

   

Switzerland and Liechtenstein in the west,

 

   

the Federal Republic of Germany, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic in the north,

 

   

Hungary in the east, and

 

   

Slovenia and Italy in the south.

The population of Austria in 2005 was estimated at 8,233,000. From 1981 to 2005, Austria’s population increased by approximately 9.0%. Vienna, the capital, had a population of approximately 1.6 million in 2005.

Austria has an area of 32,383 square miles. The western and southern regions of Austria, containing the Austrian Alps, are mountainous and heavily forested. There are fertile plains in the eastern parts of the country and in the valley of the Danube River, which flows through Austria for a distance of 217 miles.

The present Austrian frontiers were determined by the Treaty of St. Germain in 1919. The occupation of Austria following World War II was ended by the State Treaty for the Re-establishment of an Independent and Democratic Austria in 1955. The treaty limits the manufacture and possession by Austria of certain types of military weapons, including atomic weapons.

 

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FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Under the Austrian Federal Constitution Act of 1920, as amended in 1929 (the “Constitution”), Austria is a democratic and federal republic, with legislative and executive powers divided between the federal government and the nine constituent provinces.

The legislative power of the federal government is vested in a bi-cameral legislature consisting of the Nationalrat and the Bundesrat. The members of the Nationalrat are elected for a period of four years by direct, secret, popular suffrage under a system of proportional representation. The Nationalrat may be dissolved before the termination of the term of four years for which it is elected, by its own action or, in certain circumstances, by the Federal President. The present Nationalrat was elected on October 1, 2006. The members of the Bundesrat are elected periodically by the legislatures of the provinces in proportion to the populations of the nine provinces.

The executive powers of the federal government are vested in the Federal President, the Chancellor and the Cabinet. The Federal President is elected by direct, secret, popular suffrage for a term of six years. Dr. Heinz Fischer was elected Federal President on April 25, 2004 and assumed the office on July 8, 2004. The chief constitutional powers of the Federal President are the appointment of the Chancellor and his Cabinet and the dissolution of the Nationalrat. The present administration was formed on January 11, 2007 by a coalition of the Austrian Social Democratic Party and the Austrian People’s Party with Alfred Gusenbauer of the Austrian Social Democratic Party as Chancellor and Wilhelm Molterer of the Austrian People’s Party as Vice-Chancellor.

The judicial power is exercised by the federal courts. Courts of last resort are provided for questions of civil and criminal law and for questions of administrative law. A separate constitutional court has primary competence to determine the constitutionality of all legislative and administrative acts of the federal government and the provinces.

 

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POLITICAL PARTIES

The following table shows the political affiliations of the members of the Nationalrat and the Bundesrat after each of the last three elections.

 

     1999    2002    2006
     National-
rat
   Bundes-
Rat
   National-
rat
   Bundes-
Rat
   National-
rat
   Bundes-
Rat

Austrian Social Democratic Party (SPÖ)

   65    22    69    21    68    29

Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP)

   52    27    79    28    66    26

Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ)

   52    15    18    12    21   

Green Party (Grüne)

   14       17    1    21    4

Alliance for the Future of Austria (BZÖ)

               7   

Independent

                  3

 

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MEMBERSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Austria is a member of many international organizations:

 

   

the United Nations and of all of its affiliated organizations. Three of these organizations, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention have their headquarters in Vienna.

 

   

the European Union (“EU”),

 

   

the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”),

 

   

the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“IBRD”),

 

   

the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (“MIGA”),

 

   

the International Finance Corporation (“IFC”),

 

   

the International Development Association, (“IDA”)

 

   

the Asian Development Bank (“ADB”),

 

   

the Asian Development Fund (“ADF”),

 

   

the Inter-American Development Bank (“IDB”),

 

   

the Fund for Special Operations (“FSO”)

 

   

the Inter-American Investment Corporation (“IIC”)

 

   

the African Development Fund (“AfDF”),

 

   

the African Development Bank (“AfDB”),

 

   

the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“ERBD”) and

 

   

the European Investment Bank (“EIB”),

 

   

the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”),

 

   

the Council of Europe,

 

   

the International Energy Agency,

 

   

the International Fund for Agricultural Development (“IFAD”),

 

   

the Common Fund for Commodities (“CF”),

 

   

the Global Environment Facility (“GEF”).

Austria is a founding member of the World Trade Organization (“WTO”) and was previously a party to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (“GATT”).

Vienna is recognized as a center for international conferences and has served as the site of numerous United Nations meetings as well as Strategic Arms Limitation Talks. The headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) are located in Vienna.

 

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THE ECONOMY

General

Austria has a highly developed and diversified economy. Industry, which consists of manufacturing and mining, construction, energy and water supply, accounted for 30.8% of the gross value added at current prices in 2006. Industrial development has been favored by the availability of domestic sources of electric power and raw materials. Tourism, agriculture and forestry also play an important part in Austria’s economy.

Gross Domestic Product

The following table shows the major sectors of Austria’s gross domestic product for the years 2002 through 2006. The 2006 gross domestic product at current prices totaled EUR 256.4 billion, representing a 4.6% increase over 2005. The 2006 gross domestic product at 2000 prices totaled EUR 233.4 billion, representing a 3.2% increase over 2005.

GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT(1)

 

     2002    2003    2004    2005    2006    Percentage
of 2006
total gross
value added
     (Billions of euro, at current prices)

Agriculture and forestry

   4.0    4.0    4.0    3.6    4.1    1.8

Industry:

                 

Mining and quarrying

   0.8    0.9    1.0    1.0    1.1    0.5

Manufacturing

   39.5    39.6    41.0    42.6    46.0    20.0

Electricity, gas and water supply

   4.5    4.9    4.8    5.0    5.5    2.4

Construction

   14.8    15.8    16.1    16.7    18.1    7.9
                             

Total Industry

   59.6    61.1    62.9    65.3    70.7    30.8

Service activities:

                 

Wholesale and retail trade

   25.9    26.3    27.6    28.2    29.0    12.6

Hotels and restaurants

   8.8    9.3    9.7    10.1    10.5    4.6

Transport, storage and communication

   14.7    15.0    14.9    15.3    15.1    6.6

Financial intermediation

   10.0    10.6    11.5    11.8    11.9    5.2

Real estate, renting and business activities

   33.9    34.8    37.3    39.5    41.2    17.9

Public administration(2)

   11.9    12.2    12.3    12.7    13.0    5.7

Other service activities

   29.3    30.2    31.4    33.0    34.2    14.9
                             

Total service activities

   134.6    138.5    144.6    150.6    155.0    67.4

Total gross value added

   198.3    203.6    211.5    219.4    229.8    100.0
                             

Taxes less subsidies on products

   22.6    22.7    24.3    25.7    26.6   
                           

Gross domestic product

                 

Value

   220.8    226.2    235.8    245.1    256.4   
                           

Volume(3)

   214.0    216.3    221.6    226.1    233.4   

Percentage change in gross domestic product over preceding year

                 

Value

   2.3    2.4    4.2    3.9    4.6   

Volume(3)

   0.9    1.1    2.4    2.0    3.2   

 

(1) ESA-95 basis. Amounts may not add due to rounding.
(2) Including defense and social security.
(3) Chained series, reference year 2000.

 

SOURCE: WIFO database.

 

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Domestic Expenditure

The following table shows the total goods and services available for domestic expenditure and the total domestic expenditure for goods and services at current prices for the years 2002 through 2006.

DOMESTIC EXPENDITURE(1)

 

     2002    2003     2004     2005    2006    Percentage
of 2006
Gross
Domestic
Product
     (Billions of euro at current prices)

Gross domestic product

   220.8    226.2     235.8     245.1    256.4    100.0

Add: Imports

   97.2    101.5     111.7     121.4    133.4    52.0
                               

Total demand

   318.1    327.8     347.5     366.5    389.8    152.0

Less: Exports

   107.7    109.6     121.7     133.1    147.6    57.6

Total domestic demand

   210.4    218.2     225.8     233.4    242.1    94.4

Domestic expenditure:

               

Consumption expenditure:

               

Households(2)

   124.5    128.1     133.0     137.6    142.1    55.4

General government

   40.1    41.4     42.7     44.5    45.9    17.9
                               

Final consumption expenditure

   164.6    169.5     175.7     182.0    188.0    73.3

Investment:

               

Machinery and equipment(3)

   20.3    21.7     21.7     22.1    23.3    9.1

Construction

   24.8    26.4     27.5     28.1    30.3    11.8
                               

Gross fixed capital formation

   45.1    48.1     49.2     50.3    53.6    20.9

Changes in inventories(4)

   0.7    1.1     1.0     0.7    0.4    0.2
                               

Gross capital formation

   45.8    49.2     50.2     50.9    54.0    21.1

Statistical discrepancy

   0.0    (0.5 )   (0.1 )   0.5    0.1    0.1

Gross domestic final expenditure

   210.4    218.2     225.8     233.4    242.1    94.4
                               

 

(1) ESA-95 basis. Amounts may not add due to rounding.
(2) Including non-profit institutions serving households.
(3) Including intangible fixed assets, other products, and products of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture.
(4) Including acquisition less disposals of valuables.

SOURCE: WIFO database.

 

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Productivity, Wages, Wholesale Prices and Cost of Living

The following table sets forth for Austria the indices of productivity and gross wages and salaries per worker and employee, wholesale and consumer prices and cost of living, and the respective percentage increases over the previous period for the years 2002 through 2006.

PRODUCTIVITY, WAGE AND PRICE INDICES(1)

 

    Productivity
Real GDP per employment
  Wages and
salaries per employee
  Wholesale prices     Consumer prices
    Index
(1995 = 100)
  Percentage
increase over
previous year
  Index
(1995 = 100)
  Percentage
increase over
previous year
  Index
(1995 = 100)
  Percentage
increase over
previous year
    Index
(1995 = 100)
  Percentage
increase over
previous year

2002

  111.2   1.0   113.3   2.2   104.2   (0.4 )   112.0   1.8

2003

  112.4   1.1   115.5   1.9   105.9   1.7     113.6   1.3

2004

  115.2   2.5   117.6   1.9   111.1   5.0     115.9   2.1

2005

  117.0   1.6   119.6   1.7   113.4   2.0     118.6   2.3

2006

  119.2   1.8   122.8   2.6   116.7   2.9     120.3   1.5

 

(1) Indices based on average of monthly data for the periods indicated.

 

SOURCE: WIFO database.

Industry

In 2006, manufacturing (including mining) accounted for 20.5% of gross value added. Thus the contribution of manufacturing to Austria’s gross domestic product is higher than the average in European Union member states. Austria’s share of the European Union’s manufacturing output increased between 1985 and 2006 from 2.1% to 2.7%. The absolute value added per employee was the sixth highest among the EU 15.

In terms of contribution to gross domestic product, machinery was the largest sector within the industrial sector in 2006, followed by chemicals. The other primary contributors to the Austrian export industry are pulp and paper, leather, metals and metal products. Traditionally, Austria’s expenditures for research and development (R&D) have been lower than those of other members of the European Union. However, in 2006 R&D expenditures were above the European Union average, amounting to 2.4% of Austria’s gross domestic product.

In 2006, an average of 240,409 individuals was engaged in construction, representing 7.3% of Austria’s wage and salary earners. Construction accounted for 7.9% of the 2006’s gross value added.

Banking, Insurance, Real Estate and Business Services

The Single Market program of the European Union has increased competition within Austria’s financial services industry and led to a series of mergers and consolidations. Consequently, the number of banks declined from 923 in 2000 to 871 in 2006. More importantly, the number of branches was reduced by 277. Moderate growth in net interest income had a dampening effect on profitability (9.7% return on equity). Provisions for non-performing credits were reduced substantially.

In 2006, the financial services, real estate and business services sectors contributed to gross domestic product at current prices by a margin of 23.1%.

In 2005, with the merger of Hypovereinsbank and UniCredito Italiano Bank, Bank Austria Creditanstalt, which had formally been controlled by Hypovereinsbank, became a member of the new UniCredit Group. Bank Austria Creditanstalt remains responsible for all activities in Austria and for most of UniCredit Group’s activities in Central and Eastern Europe. In 2006, the BAWAG-P.S.K. group (Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft

 

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Postsparkasse AG) tested the stability of the Austrian financial market. Heavy losses were discovered by the former BAWAG as a result of the so-called Caribbean transactions between 1995 and 2000 and subsequent legal action was taken by creditors of insolvent US broker Refco. The results were a loss of confidence in BAWAG-P.S.K. and sizeable withdrawals of its customer deposits and, for a period, constraints in the international money and capital markets. Help from the Republic of Austria (which, at the beginning of May 2006, agreed to issue a federal guarantee of €900 million to stabilize BAWAG P.S.K.) and from the Austrian finance sector (which, under the overall control of Oesterreichische Nationalbank, gave BAWAG P.S.K. capital support in the amount of €450 million) did much to stabilize the situation. Finally, a US financial investor took over BAWAG-P.S.K. group in December

After strong growth in premium intakes in the year 2005 (+8.8%), the rate of expansion in the insurance industry is expected to decline significantly in 2006 to +2%. Claim payments increased significantly by 10.4% in 2006 compared to 2005. The primary source of premium growth in 2006 switched from life insurance towards property-liability insurance. Modest gains in private household disposable income and the rising savings ratio supported life insurance business. Nevertheless, premium intakes were almost flat at +0.8%. High volatility in single premium policies (-12.2%), in combination with satisfactory growth in continuous premium policies (+6.4%) produced this result. A high number of maturing life insurance contracts created a surge in payouts (+15.6%), which have been redirected towards other products of the financial services industry. The other important source of higher claims payments was related to the harsh weather conditions in the first half of 2006. Heavy snowfall resulted in extensive roof damages and associated payouts in property-liability insurance.

Energy

The following table shows Austria’s domestic production and consumption of primary energy and the ratio of domestic production to consumption for the years 2002 through 2005.

DOMESTIC PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF PRIMARY ENERGY(1)

 

     2002    2003    2004    2005
     (Tera Joules)

Domestic production:

           

Coal, coke and lignite

   13,868    11,321    2,338    4

Hydro-electricity(1)

   144,507    119,722    134,498    133,981

Oil and oil products

   42,939    51,381    45,135    41,100

Natural gas

   67,541    75,094    70,500    59,347

Other energy(2)

   155,516    165,619    170,593    177,914
                   

Total(3)

   424,371    423,136    423,064    412,347
                   

Domestic consumption(4):

           

Coal, coke and lignite

   160,092    171,514    169,024    170,089

Hydro-electricity(1)

   147,022    139,931    145,587    143,577

Oil and oil products

   555,590    593,261    594,457    603,695

Natural gas

   295,485    319,481    313,362    349,470

Other energy(2)

   154,858    161,045    167,611    173,553
                   

Total(3)

   1,313,047    1,385,232    1,390,042    1,440,384
                   

Domestic production as a percentage of domestic consumption

   32.3    30.5    30.4    28.6

 

(1) Without calorific production.
(2) Includes firewood and waste.
(3) Amounts may not add due to rounding.
(4) Taking into account changes in inventories of producers, intermediaries and importers, as well as exchanges with other countries excluding changes in inventories of ultimate consumers.

 

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While the reliance on oil, oil products and hydroelectric power as a percentage of total domestic consumption has been relatively stable, the use of natural gas and biomass has increased. In the foreseeable future, Austria will have to continue importing significant amounts of non-hydro-electric energy products.

In 2006, 0.9 million metric tons of crude oil (including Natural Gas Liquids) were produced in Austria, amounting to 7.2% of total crude oil consumption. The production of natural gas from domestic sources covered 15.5% of total natural gas consumption. According to the Austrian Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC) Austria had proven reserves of crude oil of 88 million barrels and proven reserves of natural gas of 1,120 billion cubic feet as of the end of the year 2005.

OMV AG (“OMV”), formerly Osterreichische Mineralölverwaltung AG, is an integrated oil and chemical company responsible for the largest part of the exploration and drilling activities in Austria and owns and operates Austria’s only oil refinery, located in Schwechat, near Vienna. OMV is partly, and indirectly, state-owned. Foreign companies have the major shares of the markets for petroleum products in Austria.

In 2006, Austria generated 3.7% less electricity than in 2005 and was a net importer of electricity (net imports amounting to 10.2% of total electricity consumption). Since 1978, following a national referendum, Austrian law has forbidden the use of nuclear power as a source of energy.

In 2006, expenditures for imported energy accounted for 5.7% of Austria’s gross domestic product. Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Libya and Russia were the principal suppliers of crude oil to Austria in 2006. In that year, 63% of all natural gas imports came from Russia, whereas the share of Norwegian gas imports under the Troll-Gas-Sales Agreement reached 17% and the imports from Germany accounted for 12%. Coal and coke were imported principally from Poland and the Czech Republic.

Agriculture and Forestry

Almost half of Austria’s surface area is used for agriculture and animal breeding. Domestic agricultural production covers approximately 85% of the country’s food consumption. In 2006 livestock raising and dairy operations accounted for about 47% of total agricultural production.

Austria has one of the largest forest areas in Europe. About 47% of its surface area, or approximately 15,200 square miles, are forested. Exports of lumber and forest products, including paper, paperboard and pulp, represented 7.0% of Austria’s exports in 2006.

In 2006, an average of approximately 180,000 individuals were employed in agriculture and forestry, representing 5.0% of Austria’s labor force.

Tourism

Austria’s tourism industry benefits from extended summer and winter seasons. The natural and scenic attractions of Austria’s mountains, lakes and resorts, as well as its rich traditions in music, theater, literature and other forms of art and science, attract a great number of tourists each year, principally from Germany and the Netherlands, as well as Austrians themselves. Austria’s federal, provincial and municipal authorities provide substantial funds each year for the support and development of the tourist trade.

The total number of overnight stays by foreign tourists has increased since 1997 and reached 87.2 million in 2006. Austrian tourism benefited from favorable positioning in the rapidly expanding short vacation segment, as well as from structural improvements in and the modernization of tourism facilities. In comparison to the year 2005 total overnight stays by both foreigners and Austrians stagnated in 2006 at a level of 119.4 million. In particular, more overnight stays of guests from the 12 new EU member states were recorded. 4.4% fewer tourists from Germany, Austria’s most important market, were recorded in 2006 compared to 2005, resulting in a drop of

 

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overnight stays below the 50 million mark for the first time since 1970. A significant decline was also registered for overnight stays of Japanese tourists. The demand of domestic tourists, however, developed relatively favourable (+2% compared to 2005).

According to the latest Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) estimates for 2006, direct tourism value added (including business trips) accounted for 6.4% of Austria’s gross domestic product (excluding business trips: 5.9%). Taking into consideration both direct and indirect demand, tourism (excluding business trips) contributed 8.7% to GDP.

The following table shows the total number of overnight stays by foreign tourists in Austria and international tourism receipts derived therefrom.

OVERNIGHT STAYS BY FOREIGNERS AND RELATED FOREIGN EXCHANGE RECEIPTS

 

     2002    2003    2004    2005    2006

Overnight stays by foreigners (thousands)

   85,945    86,406    85,922    87,741    87,240

Total foreign exchange receipts (millions of euro)

   13,903    14,548    14,822    15,429    16,045

 

SOURCE:    STATISTIK AUSTRIA, OeNB.

The Role of Government in the Economy

The industries and companies under state ownership have included the entire coal, iron ore, and iron and steel industries and a large part of the non-ferrous metals and oil and natural gas industries, as well as a number of companies producing machinery and vehicles, electrical machinery and equipment, and chemicals and chemical products. Austria vested the administration of ownership interests in the nationalized industries in the Österreichische Industrieholding Aktiengesellschaft (“ÖIAG”). Austria owns all the shares of ÖIAG.

In 1993, following an amendment to the ÖIAG Act and the adoption of the ÖIAG Financing Amendments Act, ÖIAG began with the privatization of companies or groups of companies owned by it. As of December 31, 2002, prior to the privatization transactions described below, ÖIAG held 100% of the stock of Österreichische Post AG (“Post”), Österreichische Postbus AG (“Postbus”) and Österreichische Bergbauholding AG (“ÖBAG”) and minority interests in Telekom Austria AG (“Telekom Austria”) (47.2%), Austrian Airlines AG (“Austrian Airlines”) (39.7%), Böhler-Uddeholm AG (“Böhler-Uddeholm”) (25%), OMV (35%), voestalpine AG (“voestalpine”) (34.7%) and VA Tech AG (“VA Tech”) (24%). All of these companies except for Österreichische Post AG, Österreichische Postbus AG and ÖBAG have been successfully floated on the stock exchange.

 

   

Post is Austria’s leading service provider in mail carriage.

 

   

Postbus was spun off from Post.

 

   

ÖBAG is a holding company with equity interests in coal and iron mining.

 

   

Telekom Austria is Austria’s largest telecommunications group, providing fixed network, mobile communications, data communications and internet services.

 

   

The Austrian Airlines group covers all segments of the aviation industry—from scheduled and charter traffic to cargo—and is the market leader in these areas in Austria.

 

   

OMV is engaged in the exploration, development and refining of oil and gas, as well as the production of chemicals for use in the fertilizer industry.

 

   

voestalpine is Austria’s largest steel producer.

 

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Böhler-Uddeholm is a steel refinery that manufactures high-grade steel products.

 

   

VA Tech is an engineering firm, providing services in the field of metallurgy, energy, environmental protection and physical plant construction, among others.

On May 9, 2003 the Austrian government instructed ÖIAG to continue with the privatization of companies and groups held by it. Under the privatization mandate ÖIAG has to maximize the value and the sales price of these companies. In addition, the mandate requires ÖIAG to act in the best interest of the Republic by:

 

   

creating and conserving secure jobs in Austria;

 

   

providing, to the extent possible, that the decision making powers for the privatized companies remain in Austria;

 

   

maintaining and expanding existing research and development capacities through the creation of Austrian core share ownership through shareholder agreements with, among others, industrial partners, banks, insurance companies, pension funds and social security funds; and

 

   

considering the interests of the Austrian capital markets.

Pursuant to this privatization mandate, ÖIAG:

 

   

sold approximately 9% of its 24% interest in VA Tech on the Vienna Stock Exchange in August 2003;

 

   

issued notes exchangeable into 25 million shares of Telekom Austria (representing 5% of the outstanding share capital of Telekom Austria) in August 2003;

 

   

sold approximately 19.7% of its 34.7% interest in voestalpine in a global offering and additionally issued notes exchangeable into the remaining approximately 5.9 million shares of voestalpine (representing approximately 15% of the outstanding share capital of voestalpine) in September 2003;

 

   

sold its entire 25% interest in Böhler-Uddeholm in a global offering in November 2003;

 

   

sold its 26% stake in BMG Metall und Recycling GmbH to majority shareholder Ecobat in August 2004;

 

   

merged ÖBAG into GKB-Bergbau GmbH in October 2004;

 

   

sold the shares in VOEST-ALPINE Erzberg GmbH to the Erzberg Private Foundation in December 2004;

 

   

sold 17% of its 47.2% interest in Telekom Austria to institutional investors in December 2004;

 

   

tendered all of its shares in VA Tech in a public tender offer launched by Siemens AG Austria in January 2005; the settlement of the tender took place in July 2005 after the transaction was cleared by the European Union competition authorities;

 

   

exchanged all exchangeable notes on investor request into the remaining shares held in voestalpine by August 2005;

 

   

exchanged a fraction of the exchangeable notes on investor request into shares of Telekom Austria. At the end of 2005 ÖIAG held approximately 30.2% of the outstanding share capital of Telekom Austria;

 

   

sold 49% of its shares in the initial public offering of Österreichische Post AG in May 2006.

As a result of the continued exchange by noteholders of the 1.125% exchangeable notes issued by ÖIAG in 2003, exchangeable into shares in Telekom Austria, ÖIAG’s stake in Telekom Austria was reduced to 25.2% during 2006. This stake increased to 27.4% in March 2007, following the cancellation by Telekom Austria of 40 million of its shares.

As a result of not exercising its preemptive rights in a capital increase and convertible bond offering by OMV in December 2004, ÖIAG’s interest in OMV decreased from 35% to approximately 31.5%.

 

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The sale of Postbus to ÖBB AG, which had been contractually agreed in 2002, became effective on September 15, 2003 following approval by the relevant competition authorities.

The following organizational chart presents the structure of ÖIAG and the extent of its interests in its most significant subsidiaries and equity holdings as of December 31, 2006.

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Labor and Social Legislation

Austria’s average active population (men between the ages of 15 and 65 and women between the ages of 15 and 60) in 2006 was estimated at approximately 5.3 million individuals, and the Austrian labor force (wage and salary earners, self-employed individuals and unemployed individuals) was estimated at 3.9 million.

In recent years, a substantial number of foreign workers have been employed in Austria. An average of approximately 0.4 million such foreign workers were employed in Austria in 2006, representing 11.9% of the labor force. Approximately half of the foreign workers are citizens of the former Yugoslavia, and approximately one-sixth are citizens of Turkey.

The rate of unemployment (according to Eurostat Labour Force Survey), as a percentage of the total number of wage and salary earners, including self-employed and unemployed, was 5.2% in 2005. In 2006 the average number of unemployed was approximately 0.2 million, representing 4.7% of the labor force. At that time, there were 32,912 job vacancies.

Austria’s social security system includes health, maternity, disability and old age benefits, workmen’s compensation, family allowances, supplementary retirement and welfare plans, unemployment benefits and a number of other social services and benefits. Approximately 99.0% of Austria’s population is covered by social security. Social security benefits are paid out of current contributions from employees and employers and by current allocations from the federal budget. The preliminary federal result for 2006 provided for total expenditures for social welfare payments in an amount of EUR 25.7 billion. Such expenditures account for 37.0% of the total federal expenditures, excluding expenditures for state-owned enterprises. They do not, however, take into account any expenditure for social welfare services financed by the budgets of the Länder or made with the proceeds of borrowings by the Republic pursuant to any special budget law.

 

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Foreign Direct Investments

The amount of inward foreign direct investment grew at a rate of 7.3% in 2004, after the slower rate of growth in 2003 (+2.8%). The main part of foreign investment still originates from the “old” EU member states (EU 15: 71.3%) and over half of that share is accounted for by Germany. The second single most important European investor in Austria is the United Kingdom (11% in 2004). The proportion of foreign direct investment accounted for by the “new” EU member states is negligible. All European countries together still account for 81.4% of foreign direct investment. The most important European investors outside the EU are Switzerland and Liechtenstein (together accounting for a share of 7.5% of total investment in Austria). Outside Europe the United States are the single most important investor in Austria, accounting for 11.3% of the total—the US investment grew significantly in 2006 (+18.3% change against the previous year)—while Japan accounts for only 2.3% of total Austrian inward foreign direct investment, similar to Japan’s share in 2003. Among the EU member states, Italy and Sweden accounted for considerable increases in 2004.

Investment in the service sector, which accounts for more than two-thirds of total investment, is significantly larger than investment in the manufacturing sector. Foreign companies have invested mainly in real estate and business services, trading, banking and insurance operations. Together they accounted for 74.5% of foreign direct investment in Austria in 2004. Other important industries in which foreign entities have acquired major interests are the oil, chemical (8%), as well as electric and electronic equipment industries (4.7%). In 2004 the real estate and business services sectors and the chemical and oil industries experienced the highest increases in foreign direct investment (EUR 4,022 million and EUR 758 million, respectively).

 

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FOREIGN TRADE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

Foreign Trade

Austria became a member of the EFTA at its establishment in 1960. By 1966, all tariffs between EFTA members were eliminated. On July 17, 1989 Austria applied for membership in the European Union. On May 2, 1992 Austria joined the EEA and its membership in the EU became effective on January 1, 1995.

The following table, which should be considered in conjunction with the price indices shown below, shows the exports and imports of Austria in the years 2002 through 2006.

FOREIGN TRADE(1)

 

Year

   Exports
(F.O.B.)
   Imports
(C.I.F.)
   Balance
of trade
    Exports as a
percentage
of imports
     (Millions of euro)     (%)

2002

   77,400    77,104    296     100.4

2003

   78,903    80,993    (2,091 )   97.4

2004

   89,848    91,094    (1,247 )   98.6

2005

   94,705    96,499    (1,793 )   98.1

2006

   106,760    106,915    (155 )   99.9

 

(1) Based on movements of goods.

SOURCE: STATISTIK AUSTRIA, WIFO database.

Over the past decade foreign trade has greatly increased in importance for the Austrian economy. In 2006, exports and imports of goods amounted to 41.6 % and 41.7%, respectively, of Austria’s gross domestic product at current prices, compared to only 24.5% and 28.5% in 1996. The main causes of this development were the fall of the communist regimes in the former Eastern Bloc and Austria’s accession to the European Union.

Changes in the volume of exports and imports, in export and import prices and in Austria’s terms of trade, i.e., the relationship of the prices of exported goods to the prices of imported goods, are shown in the following table.

INDICES OF FOREIGN TRADE(1)

(1995 = 100)

 

     Exports (F.O.B.)    Imports (C.I.F.)    Terms of
trade(2)

Year

   Price
index
   Volume
index
   Price
index
   Volume
index
  

2002

   103.7    177.1    103.8    153.1    99.9

2003

   103.1    181.6    102.3    163.1    100.8

2004

   104.0    205.1    103.3    181.7    100.7

2005

   107.3    209.5    106.9    185.9    100.4

2006

   109.7    230.8    110.5    199.2    99.3

 

(1) Based on movements of goods.
(2) Export price index divided by import price index, expressed in percentages.

SOURCE: STATISTIK AUSTRIA, WIFO database.

 

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The following table summarizes the composition of Austria’s exports and imports by product groups for the years 2002 through 2006.

EXPORTS AND IMPORTS BY PRODUCT GROUPS(1)

 

     2002    2003    2004    2005    2006    Percentage
of 2006
     (Millions of euro)     

Exports (f.o.b.):

                 

Food and live animals

   3,074    3,323    3,553    3,988    4,405    4.1

Beverages and tobacco

   975    1,320    1,596    1,763    1,921    1.8

Crude materials, inedible except fuels

   2,511    2,570    2,876    2,883    3,240    3.0

Mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials

   1,840    2,011    2,901    4,360    5,624    5.3

Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes

   66    71    76    75    83    0.1

Chemicals and related products n.e.s.

   7,929    7,972    8,177    9,308    10,938    10.2

Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material(2)

   17,309    17,758    19,312    21,142    24,153    22.6

Machinery and transport equipment

   33,069    33,234    40,329    39,441    43,738    41.0

Miscellaneous manufactured articles

   10,627    10,645    11,029    11,745    12,658    11.9
                             

Total exports(3)

   77,400    78,903    89,848    94,705    106,760    100.0
                             

Imports (c.i.f.):

                 

Food and live animals

   4,029    4,203    4,673    5,058    5,387    5.0

Beverages and tobacco

   497    551    568    560    558    0.5

Crude materials, inedible except fuels

   2,960    2,934    3,324    3,876    4,506    4.2

Mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials

   5,731    6,453    8,083    11,778    14,711    13.8

Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes

   126    125    149    157    212    0.2

Chemicals and related products, n.e.s.

   8,683    9,016    9,392    10,566    11,833    11.1

Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material(2)

   12,507    12,863    14,451    14,969    17,511    16.4

Machinery and transport equipment

   30,020    32,004    37,076    35,544    37,667    35.2

Miscellaneous manufactured articles

   12,552    12,845    13,378    13,992    14,531    13.6
                             

Total imports(3)

   77,104    80,993    91,094    96,499    106,915    100.0
                             

 

(1) Based on movement of goods.
(2) Semi-finished and finished products.
(3) Amounts may not add due to rounding.

SOURCE: STATISTIK AUSTRIA, WIFO database.

 

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The following table shows the geographic distribution of Austria’s foreign trade for the years 2002 through 2006.

EXPORTS AND IMPORTS BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA(1)

 

     2002    2003    2004    2005    2006    Percentage
of 2006
     (Millions of euro)

Exports (f.o.b.):

                 

EU countries(2)

                 

Germany

   24,780    25,091    28,951    30,108    33,979    31.8

Italy

   6,544    7,074    7,706    8,187    9,269    8.7

United Kingdom

   3,608    3,484    3,765    3,845    3,867    3.6

Czech Republic

   2,248    2,411    2,752    2,925    3,283    3.1

Hungary

   3,335    3,174    3,338    3,223    3,475    3.3

Other EU countries

   16,779    17,243    19,630    21,014    23,860    22.3
                             

Total EU countries

   57,293    58,476    66,141    69,302    77,734    72.8

Other countries

                 

Switzerland

   4,371    4,366    4,434    4,647    4,875    4.6

Eastern European countries(3)

   2,936    3,270    3,798    4,312    5,182    4.9

United States

   4,010    4,087    5,307    5,349    6,177    5.8

All other countries

   8,790    8,703    10,167    11,095    12,791    12.0
                             

Total exports(4)

   77,400    78,903    89,848    94,705    106,760    100.0
                             

Imports (c.i.f.):

                 

EU countries(2)

                 

Germany

   31,086    33,190    39,130    40,733    45,435    42.5

Italy

   5,548    5,687    6,234    6,389    7,177    6.7

United Kingdom

   2,017    1,851    1,754    1,852    2,038    1.9

Czech Republic

   2,236    2,631    2,886    3,189    3,338    3.1

Hungary

   2,556    2,626    2,603    2,464    2,570    2.4

Other EU countries

   15,648    16,228    18,597    18,741    19,823    18.5
                             

Total EU countries

   59,090    62,214    71,204    73,368    80,380    75.2

Other countries

                 

Switzerland

   2,631    3,416    2,847    3,344    3,629    3.4

Eastern European countries(3)

   1,794    2,171    2,559    3,477    3,847    3.6

United States

   3,735    3,127    2,958    3,175    3,533    3.3

All other countries

   9,854    10,066    11,526    13,135    15,526    14.5
                             

Total imports(4)

   77,104    80,993    91,094    96,499    106,915    100.0
                             

 

(1) Based on movements of goods.
(2) The EU consists of Austria, Belgium Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
(3) Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine.
(4) Amounts may not add due to rounding.

SOURCE: STATISTIK AUSTRIA, WIFO database.

 

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Balance of Payments

The following table shows the balance of payments of Austria with all countries and the net change in official international reserves of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (“OeNB”), Central Bank of Austria, for the years 2002 through 2006.

BALANCE OF PAYMENTS(1)

 

     2002     2003     2004     2005     2006  
     (Millions of euro)  

Current account

   747     (478 )   3,993     5,159     8,233  

Goods, services and income

   2,693     1,566     5,157     6,426     9,343  

Goods

   3,765     967     (916 )   (1,634 )   506  

Exports

   78,031     79,236     90,137     98,425     106,895  

Imports

   74,266     78,269     91,053     100,059     106,389  

Services

   617     1,647     7,056     9,257     10,313  

Travel(2)

   3,096     3,149     5,835     6,043     5,860  

Income

   (1,689 )   (1,048 )   (983 )   (1,197 )   (1,476 )

Current transfers

   (1,946 )   (2,044 )   (1,164 )   (1,267 )   (1,110 )

Capital and financial account

   (3,834 )   (484 )   (843 )   (994 )   (7,666 )

Capital account

   (385 )   13     (274 )   (189 )   (739 )

Financial account

   (3,449 )   (497 )   (569 )   (805 )   (6,927 )

Direct investment

   (5,791 )   7     (3,551 )   (788 )   (3,060 )

Portfolio investment

   (4,347 )   4,033     (1,068 )   (10,926 )   9,702  

Other investment

   5,296     (5,660 )   2,986     10,368     (13,043 )

Financial derivatives

   (417 )   (671 )   (493 )   156     (1,032 )

Reserve assets

   1,810     1,795     1,558     385     507  

Errors and omissions

   3,087     961     (3,150 )   (4,165 )   (567 )

 

(1) Amounts may not add due to rounding.
(2) Including international passenger transport.

In 2002 for the first time in twelve years Austria’s current account closed with a surplus (EUR 0.7 billion or 0.3% of GDP), which is an increase of EUR 4.9 billion year on year. This development resulted from a sharp decrease in imports as well as increasing exports. Trade showed an improvement of approximately EUR 5.5 billion, while the balance on services decreased from the level in 2001. Furthermore, the deficit on income declined by EUR 1.7 billion, which added to the improvement of the current account.

The financial account decreased sharply from net financial inflows of EUR 4.2 billion in 2001 to net financial outflows of EUR 3.4 billion in 2002. In 2002 outward direct investment reached EUR 5.8 billion. Austrian portfolio investment abroad rose sharply to EUR 25.6 billion, twice as much as in 2001. Foreign investors purchased EUR 20.1 billion of Austrian securities, approximately reaching the level of the previous year.

In 2003, Austria’s current account closed with a deficit of EUR 0.5 billion or 0.2% of GDP. The fall in the surplus on goods by EUR 2.8 billion to EUR 1.0 billion was the main factor that caused the current account to slip into deficit. Exports edged up by 1.5%, while imports grew by 5.4%. Services amounted to EUR 1.6 billion. At EUR 1.0 billion, the largest outflows in the current account were again recorded in the income sub-account. The shortfall on current transfers widened to EUR 2.0 billion in 2003, chiefly as a result of lower public sector transfer income.

The financial account decreased sharply from net outflows of EUR 3.4 billion in 2002 to EUR 0.5 billion in 2003 whereas direct investment almost achieved equilibrium. Portfolio investment amounted to EUR 4.0 billion in 2003.

 

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In 2004, Austria’s current account improved and closed the year with a surplus of EUR 4 billion or 1.7% of GDP. The balance of goods and services improved from EUR 1.6 billion to EUR 5.1 billion. Exports grew by 13.7% and imports by 16.3% respectively. The shortfall on current transfers changed from EUR 2.0 billion in 2003 to EUR 1.2 billion in 2004.

The financial account deteriorated compared to 2003 and stood at EUR 0.6 billion. Direct investments fell from their near equilibrium in 2003 to a deficit of EUR 3.5 billion in 2004. Portfolio investments fell sharply from EUR 4.0 billion to a deficit of EUR 1.1 billion.

In 2005, Austria’s current account further improved and stood at EUR 5.1 billion (2.1% of GDP). The balance of goods and services amounted to EUR 6.4 billion which is mainly due to an improvement of services by 31.2% compared to the preceding year. Exports continued to develop satisfactorily in 2005 and showed an increase of 9.2% compared to 2004, whereas imports grew by 9.9%.

The financial account continued its negative trend and closed at EUR 0.8 billion. Direct investments closed at EUR 0.8 billion, whereas portfolio investments again fell substantially compared to 2004 and stood at a deficit of EUR 10.9 billion.

In 2006, the current account again improved and reached the level of EUR 8.2 billion. The balance of goods and services improved to EUR 9.3 billion compared to EUR 6.4 billion in 2005. For the first time since 2003, the trade balance slipped into a small surplus of EUR 0.5 billion.

The growing current account surplus has also led to a substantially increasing net-export of capital: The financial account was at EUR 6.9 billion at the end of 2006 compared to EUR 0.8 billion at the end of 2005. While portfolio investments showed an import of capital of EUR 9.7 billion, other investments, resulting mainly from the banks’ credit- and deposit business, showed an export of capital of EUR 13.0 billion. Additionally, direct investments amounted to EUR 3.1 billion.

 

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Foreign Exchange Rates

On January 1, 1999 the euro was introduced as the legal currency of participating Member States of the European Union. During a transition period from January 1, 1999 until December 31, 2001, the Austrian schilling (ATS) was a non-decimal unit of the euro, expressed by the conversion rate irrevocably fixed on December 31, 1998 at ATS 13.7603 per 1 euro. Both the euro and the schilling were initially legal tender in Austria. Euro coins and bank notes became available on January 1, 2002. The Austrian schilling ceased to be legal tender at the end of February 2002.

The following table shows the average exchange rates of the euro to the dollar during the periods indicated.

EXCHANGE RATES OF THE EURO

 

     Dollars
per euro

Annual average

  

2002

   0.945

2003

   1.131

2004

   1.243

2005

   1.245

2006

   1.256

Monthly average

  

January 2007

   1.300

February 2007

   1.307

March 2007

   1.324

April 2007

   1.352

May 2007

   1.351

 

SOURCE:    WIFO database.

The exchange rate of the euro was at 1.1826 USD/EUR at the beginning of 2006 and closed the year at 1.3170 USD/EUR (reference rates published by the ECB). This general upward movement of the exchange rate was accompanied by substantial fluctuations. During 2006, the U.S. dollar reached its low of 1.1826 USD/EUR on January 2, 2006 and its peak on December 12, 2006, at 1.3331 USD/EUR.

 

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BANKING SYSTEM AND MONETARY POLICY

Oesterreichische Nationalbank (“OeNB”)—Central Bank of Austria

The following is a general description of the Austrian banking system as part of the European central bank system, which is defined by the Treaty establishing the European Community, as amended by the Treaty establishing the European Union (the Maastricht Treaty) (hereinafter the “EC Treaty”) and the Statutes of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank. The role of Austria’s central bank in this system is also defined by the Austrian National Bank Act.

The OeNB, established by Austrian Federal Law in 1922, is the central bank of Austria. It is a joint stock company, 50% of whose shares are owned by the Republic of Austria by law, with the balance being owned by Austrian financial institutions and other Austrian entities. The transfer of shares in OeNB is subject to approval by the bank’s general meeting.

The OeNB is supervised by a General Council (Generalrat) consisting of fourteen members: the President and Vice-President of the OeNB, six members appointed by the Federal Government, and six members elected by the shareholders meeting. Pursuant to the National Bank Act, the members of the General Council shall include representatives from banks, industry, trade, small business and agriculture, as well as representatives of salaried employees and wage earners. The daily business of OeNB is run by the Directorate (Direktorium) consisting of the Gouverneur, the Vice-Gouverneur and two other members.

Like any other company in which the Republic of Austria holds a stake of at least 50% of the capital, the OeNB is subject to control by the Court of Accounts (Rechnungshof).

European System of Central Banks: Upon Austria’s entry into the final stage of European Monetary Union on January 1, 1999, the OeNB became an integral part of the European System of Central Banks (“ESCB”). The ESCB, which consists of the European Central Bank (“ECB”) and the national central banks (NCBs) of those EU member states participating in monetary union, was established for the conduct of the single European monetary policy. The ESCB’s primary objective is to maintain price stability. In addition, and without prejudice to this objective, the ESCB supports the general economic policies in participating countries. Its basic functions are to define and implement the monetary policy of the euro area; to conduct foreign exchange operations; to hold and manage the official foreign reserves of the Member States; and to promote the smooth operation of payment systems. The process of decision-making in the ESCB is centralized through the decision-making bodies of the ECB, namely the ECB’s Executive Board and its Governing Councils.

The sole shareholders of the ECB are the NCBs of the Member States. Each NCB’s capital share is based on the respective Member State’s share in the population and the GDP of the EU. As of January, 2, 2007, the OeNB had a share of 2.02% in the subscribed capital of the ECB.

By establishing the ECB, the participating Member States abandoned some of their sovereignty over monetary policy, but the NCBs retain all of the functions that are not transferred to the ECB.

The ECB requires credit institutions established in the participating Member States, including OKB, to hold minimum reserves on accounts with the national central banks, which, in OKB’s case are held by OeNB. OKB calculates the minimum reserve requirements according to the relevant ECB regulations. The ECB may at any time change the reserve ratios. Liabilities to other institutions subject to the ECB’s minimum reserve system and liabilities to the ECB and the national central banks are not included in the reserve base.

Banking System

As of the end of 2006, Austria had a total of 871 independent banks (Kreditinstitute, or credit institutions), which are classified into seven sectors on the basis of their legal status:

 

   

48 joint stock banks and private bankers

 

   

56 savings banks

 

   

10 regional mortgage banks

 

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567 rural credit cooperatives

 

   

69 small business credit cooperatives

 

   

4 building and loan societies

 

   

92 special purpose banks

 

   

25 branches of foreign banks

While the number of credit institutions was 9 less than as of the end of 2005 (880 banks), the total number of branches and banking outlets decreased from 5,167 to 5,150.

Business Activity and Earnings Situation: The aggregate total assets of all Austrian-based credit institutions increased by 8.6% in 2006 compared with 2005. Loan demand grew by 4.3% in 2006. This increase was exclusively carried by euro-loans, which gained 5.9%, while foreign currency-denominated loans decreased by 2.4%. Growth of domestic nonbanks’ deposits accelerated to 4.5% in 2006. Demand deposits and time deposits both grew by 10.8%, whereas savings deposits only grew by 2%. Direct domestic issues by banks increased by 13.4% in 2006.

The total operating profit of all Austrian-based credit institutions rose by 3.1% in 2006. Net interest income increased slightly, and the ratio of net interest income to total operating income decreased by 2.1 percentage points, standing at 43.1% as of December 31, 2006. Income from securities and participating interests in 2006 exceeded the 2005 result by 6.2%. The balance on commissions increased by 8.3%, and the net income from financial transactions increased by 6.7%. This translated into a ratio of operating profit to total assets of 0.77% for the year 2006, a decrease of 0.05% compared to 2005. Operating income increased by 5.5%, and operating expenses increased by 16.2%. The cost/income ratio therefore improved by 0.1 percentage points and amounted to 65.0% in 2006.

Monetary Policy

In order to fulfil the mandate of maintaining price stability, the EC Treaty accords the Eurosystem (term used to refer to the ECB and the NCBs of the Member States that have adopted the euro) a considerable degree of institutional independence, albeit supplemented by extensive obligations concerning transparency and accountability.

The Eurosystem’s stability-oriented monetary policy which was announced in October 1998 and thoroughly evaluated four and a half years after the introduction of the euro in May 2003, consists of three main elements: a quantitative definition of price stability, a broadly based assessment of the outlook for price developments, and a prominent role for money in the assessment of risks to price stability. The last two elements are also referred to as the two pillars which structure the comprehensive analysis on which monetary policy decisions are based. While the economic analysis identifies short to medium-term risks to price stability, the monetary analysis should help assessing medium to long-term trends in inflation.

The Eurosystem has a variety of monetary policy instruments at its disposal to manage liquidity. As an integral part of the Eurosystem, one of the main tasks of the OeNB is to carry out monetary policy operations in Austria.

During the first five years after the introduction of the single currency, two different tender systems were used for the main refinancing operations (which generally consisted of reverse transactions with a maturity of two weeks, since March 9, 2004 the maturity has been one week): fixed rate tenders and, since June 2000, floating rate tenders. The longer-term refinancing operations have been conducted as pure floating rate tenders in which the ECB has acted as a rate taker since the beginning of Stage Three (irrevocable fixing of the exchange rates of the currencies of the 11 Member States initially participating in Monetary Union). The regular refinancing operations accommodated the bulk of the demand for central bank money. The amount of assets eligible as collateral for the monetary policy transactions was adequate compared to the refinancing needs of the bank. Recourse to the standing facilities -the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility—was on average quite low. Most of the time short-term money market rates were stable and close to the minimum bid rate of the main refinancing operation (MRO). However, in some situations temporary imbalances occurred. In the beginning of March a significant underbidding occurred in the wake of strong expectations that the ECB would

 

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cut interest rates. The resulting reserve deficit was balanced by the ECB by means of a tender-split operation, i.e. an additional one-week tender operation was launched in parallel to the regular MRO. A similar transaction was executed in May 2004 in order to balance the volumes of the outstanding MROs. In addition, the ECB carried out a EUR 4 billion fine-tuning operation to absorb excess liquidity at the end of the maintenance period (May 23) after an unusually strong recourse to the marginal lending facility. In the beginning of June again an underbidding situation occurred which resulted in a higher allotment at the next MRO and another tender-split operation in July in order to rebalance the volumes of the outstanding MROs.

In January 2003 the ECB-Council decided to modify the framework for monetary policy operations with effect as of the first quarter 2004 with the aim of minimizing such temporary distortions of the bidding behavior in case of strong interest rate expectations of market participants. First the timing of the reserve maintenance period was changed so that it always starts on the settlement day of the MRO following the Governing Council meeting at which the monthly assessment of the monetary policy stance is pre-scheduled. Furthermore changes to the standing facilities rates have been aligned with the start of the new maintenance period. Second, the maturity of MROs was shortened from two weeks to one week. In addition, also the risk control-framework for collateral was fine-tuned to reframe the haircut-system and new rules for eligible guarantees.

The euro money market, in which the TARGET (Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross settlement Express Transfer System) payment system plays an important role, has continued to operate with increasing efficiency. The number of cross-border transactions was considerably higher than before the start of the Eurozone, and some banks managed at times to get liquidity in the unsecured segment at conditions at least as favorable as the minimum bid rate in the tender operations.

As of December 31, 2006, the Austrian share amounted to approximately 3.0% of the total Eurozone reserve requirement. The minimum reserve ratio applicable to the liability base of banks was left unchanged at 2% in 2006. In the course of 2006, required reserves increased by approximately EUR 530 million from approximately EUR 4.8 billion in December 2005 to EUR 5.4 billion in December 2006. Minimum reserves accrue interest on the basis of the marginal rate that the Eurosystem charges for its main refinancing operations. This means that at the beginning of the year, the rate was at 2.31% and increased to 3.55% in December 2006.

The following table sets out Austria’s official reserve assets as at December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004.

 

     December 31,
2006
   December 31,
2005
   December 31,
2004

Official Reserve Assets

   9,750    10,080    8,855

1.      Foreign currency assets

(in convertible foreign currencies)

   4,987    5339    4,965

(1a) Secutities

   3,177    4.041    4,049

(1b) total currency and deposits with:

   1,810    1,298    916

(i)     other national central banks BIS and IMF

   116    234    372

(ii)    banks headquartered in the euro area and located abroad

   0    0    0

(iii)  banks headquartered and located outside the euro area

   1,694    1,064    544

2.      IMF reserve position

   134    388    594

3.      SDRs

   144    124    117

4.      Gold (including gold deposits and gold swapped)

   4,481    4,229    3,179

- volume in millions of fine troy ounces

   9    10    10

5.      Other reserve assets

   4    0    0

- financial derivatives

   4    0    0

The ECB has exclusive authority for the issuance of banknotes within the eurozone area. Since Austria joined the EMU, the OeNB publishes data on the number of banknotes in circulation, calculated by the ECB in accordance with decision ECB/2001/15. According to these calculations, there were 16,815 million banknotes in circulation in Austria as at December 31, 2006, 15,128 million as at December 31, 2005 and 13,416 million as at December 31, 2004.

 

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REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

Federal Budget

The fiscal year for the federal budget is the calendar year. Prior to the beginning of each year, the federal government submits the proposed annual budget of estimated receipts and expenditures to the Nationalrat for approval. Any increase or shift in expenditures requires again the approval by the Nationalrat of a special budget law authorizing such increase or shift, except that the Federal Minister of Finance has limited discretionary authority to increase authorized expenditures provided that additional revenues are available. Budget deficits are financed by government borrowings either domestically or externally, and in the event that revenues are less than expected, a special budget law must be submitted to the Nationalrat authorizing the Minister of Finance to undertake additional borrowings. Since 1976, however, the Minister of Finance has been authorized to finance shortfalls in revenues of up to 3% of the anticipated amount shown in the basic budget without the approval of the Nationalrat if he determines that such revenue shortfalls resulted from a downturn in the business cycle, but the Minister of Finance is obliged to report to the Nationalrat on such operations quarterly.

Pursuant to the Federal Constitution of 1929 and a federal law adopted in 1948, the Rechnungshof (the Court of Accounts) is entrusted with the audit of the administration of the finances of the federal government and its constituent provinces and of their annual financial statements. The Rechnungshof is independent from the executive branch and reports directly to the Nationalrat. It is responsible, in essence, for the compilation of the budget outcome report to be submitted annually to the Nationalrat, for assistance in the contracting of indebtedness for moneys borrowed (federal debt documents have to be countersigned by the president of the Rechnungshof), for the control of administration expenditures, and for assistance in issuing certain government decrees.

After showing significant deficits in the 1990s (in 1995 the general government deficit reached 5.6% of GDP), Austria was able to reach a slight surplus in 2001 and only a minor general government budget deficit in the year 2002, due to ambitious consolidation programs in the years 1996 and 2000. In spite of the strict consolidation programs, the federal government succeeded in preserving social equilibrium, preventing increases of non-wage labor costs, safeguarding competitiveness and implementing measures to promote economic growth. Although the major part of the consolidation came from reducing government expenditures, additional measures were taken on the revenue side.

In the years 2001 to 2003 Austria went through a period of slow economic growth that in 2003 eventually turned the fiscal balance into deficit again. The successful consolidation efforts of 2000, however, allowed for the automatic stabilizers to work during the economic downswing as well as for a significant tax reform that started in 2005. For the next years, the aim is to bring the public budget back into balance and to reduce the public gross debt to below 60% of GDP by 2008.

The federal accounts as set forth below for the years 2003 to 2005 have been audited by the Rechnungshof and approved by the Nationalrat. The accounts for 2006 show the expected result and are not yet audited and approved. The accounts for 2007 represent the basic budget as approved by the Nationalrat in 2006.

 

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For further information concerning the budget for the fiscal years 2003 to 2007, see “Republic of Austria—Tables and Supplementary Information—Federal Revenues and Expenditures”.

SUMMARY OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

 

     2003     2004     2005     2006(1)     2007(2)  
     (Millions of euro)  

I.       General Account

          

Federal Government Revenues:

          

Total taxes and levies—gross

   53,498     56,207     57,156     60,398     63,183  

Less: transfers to provinces, municipalities and funds

   (16,077 )   (16,397 )   (16,805 )   (17,473 )   (18,578 )

Transfer to EU—budget

   (1,952 )   (2,150 )   (2,314 )   (2,470 )   (2,400 )
                              

Total taxes and levies—net

   35,468     37,660     38,038     40,454     42,205  

Other levies

   8,970     9,254     9,437     9,844     10,329  

Other sources

   13,452     13,433     14,018     15,804     13,178  

Total revenues

   57,890     60,347     61,493     66,103     65,712  
                              

Expenditures:

          

Total

   61,387     64,977     66,041     70,519     69,574  

Of which: staff expenditures

   10,604     10,114     10,464     10,796     11,129  

Other expenditures

   50,783     54,863     55,577     59,723     58,445  

Budget deficit—net of public debt redemptions

   3,498     4,630     4,548     4,416     3,862  

Budget deficit—net, as a percentage of gross domestic product

   (1.5 )%   (2.0 )%   (1.8 )%   (1.7 )%   (1.4 )%

II.     Financing Account

          

Expenditure

   51,623     30,226     32,271     39,090     87,530  

Revenue

   55,121     34,856     36,819     43,506     91,392  
                              

Surplus

   3,498     4,630     4,548     4,416     3,862  
                              

 

Rounding differences

(1) Provisional Result
(2) Federal Budget

SOURCE: Federal Ministry of Finance.

Taxation

On January 1, 2005 a tax reform bill came into force. This tax reform lowers the tax burden by about EUR 2.5 billion, in particular by reducing the corporate income tax rate from 34% to 25% and by a modified personal income tax rate.

The principal taxes levied by Austria are personal income tax (including salary and wage tax), corporate income tax and value added tax (“VAT”). Personal income taxation is progressive, with a top marginal rate of 50% on taxable income in excess of EUR 51,000. For employees, this top marginal rate is reduced to about 43% by statutory tax allowances for 1/6 of the yearly income. For the corporate income tax there is a flat rate of 25%. The general VAT rate is 20%, and the reduced rate, mainly on food products, rents, passenger transport, books and newspapers and certain services, is 10%. In comparison to other European countries, effective direct taxation is low, while indirect taxation is above average.

Under Austrian law, a fraction of the taxes collected by the federal government must be remitted to the provinces and municipalities under a revenue-sharing plan. The fractions and the taxes involved, and the basis of distribution among the provincial and local entities, are negotiated periodically among federal and other government authorities. The latest agreement concluded in autumn 2004 covers the period 2005 to 2008.

Austria is a party to tax treaties with 54 countries worldwide, including the United States.

 

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PUBLIC DEBT

Summary of Domestic and External Debt

The following table sets forth the direct domestic and external debt of Austria outstanding at December 31 of each of the years indicated.

DIRECT DEBT

 

     2002     2003     2004     2005     2006  
     (Millions of euro)  

Domestic

   116,448     122,021     131,747     139,670     146,966  

External(1)

   15,738     13,929     13,141     11,635     8,319  
                              

Total

   132,186     135,950     144,888     151,305     155,285  
                              

Less: Holdings of own Bonds

   (8,233 )   (9,073 )   (9,338 )   (9,976 )   (10,020 )
                              

Total

   123,953     126,877     135,550     141,329     145,265  
                              

 

(1) Translated into EUR at the exchange rates prevailing at December 31 of each year indicated.

SOURCE: Austrian Federal Financing Agency.

External funded debt in foreign currencies outstanding as of December 31, 2006 was as follows(1):

 

     (Millions of
euro)

Payable in U.S. Dollars

   0

Payable in Swiss Francs

   4,737

Payable in Yen

   3,582
    

Total

   8,319

Less: Holding of own Bonds

   0
    

Total

   8,319
    

 

(1) Translated into euro at the exchange rates prevailing at December 31, 2006.

SOURCE: Austrian Federal Financing Agency.

In addition to its direct debt, Austria has guaranteed the payment of the principal of, and interest on, certain obligations of public agencies, enterprises in which Austria has an ownership interest, and of others pursuant to the Export Guarantees Act and Export Financing Guarantees Act. The major portion of the debt guaranteed by Austria has been guaranteed pursuant to the Export Guarantees Act and the Export Financing Guarantees Act. The following table sets forth the principal amount of debt guaranteed by Austria outstanding at December 31 of each of the years 2002 through 2006.

 

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GUARANTEED DEBT

 

     December 31,
     2002    2003    2004    2005    2006
     (Millions of euro)

Domestic(1)

   35,495    38,228    41,518    43,499    49,588

External

   19,874    17,078    17,649    20,869    20,206

Total Guaranteed Debt(2)

   55,369    55,306    59,167    64,368    69,794
                        

 

(1) Translated into EUR at the exchange rates prevailing at December 31 of each year indicated.
(2) In addition, the Republic is liable by law for all liabilities of the Austrian Postal Savings Bank assumed until December 31, 2000, which amounted to EUR 5.3 billion as of December 31, 2005.

SOURCE: Ministry of Finance.

Debt Service

The following table sets forth the debt service requirements for the indicated periods in respect of the internal funded debt of Austria outstanding at December 31, 2006.

DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF DOMESTIC DEBT

 

     2007    2008    2009    2010    2011
     (Billions of euro)

Interest

   6.4    6.4    5.5    5.1    4.6

Principal

   19.0    11.0    9.4    9.1    8.6
                        

Total

   25.4    17.4    14.9    14.2    13.2
                        

SOURCE: Ministry of Finance.

The following table sets forth the debt service requirements for the indicated periods in respect of the external funded debt of Austria outstanding at December 31, 2006.

DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF EXTERNAL DEBT(1)

 

     2007    2008    2009    2010    2011
     (Billions of euro)

Interest

   0.3    0.2    0.2    0.1    0.1

Principal

   1.0    0.7    2.6    1.4    0.7
                        

Total

   1.3    0.9    2.8    1.5    0.8
                        

 

(1) Computed on the basis of rates of exchange used by the Ministry of Finance for uniform valuation purposes, as of December 31, 2003.

SOURCE: Austrian Federal Financing Agency.

 

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TABLES AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

PART 1: OESTERREICHISCHE KONTROLLBANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

I. OUTSTANDING DEBT

 

Issue

   Date of Issue    Maturity    Interest
Rate
    Curr.    Principal Amount
Outstanding
   Equivalent of Principal Amount
Outstanding (EUR)

TRY 75,000,000 18.25% Guaranteed Notes

   8/4/2006    2/5/2008    18.2500000 %   TRY    75,000,000.00    43,680,838.67

CHF 500,000,000 3.5% Guaranteed Notes

   2/18/1998    2/18/2008    3.5000000 %   CHF    500,000,000.00    302,169,577.57

CHF 800,000,000 1.5% Guaranteed Notes

   3/27/2003    3/27/2008    1.5000000 %   CHF    800,000,000.00    483,471,324.11

CAD 41,000,000 2.95% Guaranteed Notes

   4/13/2004    4/14/2008    2.9500000 %   CAD    41,000,000.00    28,375,666.14

EUR 750,000,000 5.25% Guaranteed Notes

   1/30/1998    4/25/2008    5.2500000 %   EUR    750,000,000.00    750,000,000.00

USD 43,830,000 Step Up Callable Notes

   4/28/2003    4/28/2008    4.0000000 %   USD    43,830,000.00    29,773,792.54

USD 1,000,000,000 2.375% Guaranteed Global Notes

   6/4/2003    6/16/2008    2.3750000 %   USD    1,000,000,000.00    679,301,677.88

CAD 100,000,000 4.25% Guaranteed Notes

   9/18/2003    9/18/2008    4.2500000 %   CAD    100,000,000.00    69,208,941.80

USD 67,000,000 3% Guaranteed Notes

   10/29/2003    10/28/2008    3.0000000 %   USD    67,000,000.00    45,513,212.42

EUR 1,000,000,000 3.75% Guaranteed Notes

   11/28/2006    11/28/2008    3.7500000 %   EUR    1,000,000,000.00    1,000,000,000.00

CHF 400,000,000 1.75% Guaranteed Notes

   3/9/2004    3/9/2009    1.7500000 %   CHF    400,000,000.00    241,735,662.05

USD 750,000,000 6% Guaranteed Notes

   5/19/1999    5/19/2009    6.0000000 %   USD    750,000,000.00    509,476,258.41

GBP 250,000,000 6.00% Guaranteed Notes

   6/15/2007    6/15/2009    6.0000000 %   GBP    250,000,000.00    340,901,343.15

USD 800,000,000 4.3025% Guaranteed Notes

   8/3/2004    8/3/2009    4.3025000 %   USD    800,000,000.00    543,441,342.30

JPY 30,000,000,000 Puttable Step Up Notes

   8/11/1999    8/11/2009    1.7900000 %   JPY    30,000,000,000.00    181,895,349.54

JPY 25,000,000,000 Puttable Step Up Notes

   9/27/1999    9/28/2009    1.9800000 %   JPY    25,000,000,000.00    151,579,457.95

USD 100,000,000 3.89% Guaranteed Notes

   11/3/2003    11/3/2009    3.8900000 %   USD    100,000,000.00    67,930,167.79

USD 100,000,000 4.068% Guaranteed Notes

   11/20/2007    11/20/2009    4.0680000 %   USD    100,000,000.00    67,930,167.79

EUR 1,500,000,000 4.125% Guaranteed Notes

   12/6/2007    11/30/2009    4.1250000 %   EUR    1,500,000,000.00    1,500,000,000.00

USD 100,000,000 3.85% Guaranteed Notes

   12/15/2003    12/15/2009    3.8500000 %   USD    100,000,000.00    67,930,167.79

EUR 300,000,000 4.36% Guaranteed Notes

   12/21/2007    12/21/2009    4.3600000 %   EUR    300,000,000.00    300,000,000.00

CHF 400,000,000 1.75% Guaranteed Notes

   1/28/2005    1/28/2010    1.7500000 %   CHF    400,000,000.00    241,735,662.05

JPY 150,000,000,000 1.80% Guaranteed Notes

   1/28/2000    3/22/2010    1.8000000 %   JPY    150,000,000,000.00    909,476,747.71

USD 100,000,000 4.18% Guaranteed Notes

   5/19/2004    5/19/2010    4.1800000 %   USD    100,000,000.00    67,930,167.79

USD 85,500,000 4.71% Guaranteed Notes

   8/10/2006    8/10/2010    4.7100000 %   USD    85,500,000.00    58,080,293.46

USD 20,000,000 Floating Rate Notes

   9/29/2003    9/29/2010    4.6556200 %   USD    20,000,000.00    13,586,033.56

USD 1,000,000,000 4.25% Guaranteed Global Notes

   10/6/2005    10/6/2010    4.2500000 %   USD    1,000,000,000.00    679,301,677.88

USD 100,000,000 4,06% Guaranteed Notes

   11/13/2003    11/12/2010    4.0600000 %   USD    100,000,000.00    67,930,167.79

USD 100,000,000 4.42% Guaranteed Notes

   9/3/2003    12/3/2010    4.4200000 %   USD    100,000,000.00    67,930,167.79

GBP 350,000,000 5.00% Guaranteed Notes

   12/7/2007    12/7/2010    5.0000000 %   GBP    350,000,000.00    477,261,880.41

USD 100,000,000 4.13% Guaranteed Notes

   5/4/2004    5/4/2011    4.1300000 %   USD    100,000,000.00    67,930,167.79

CHF 1,000,000,000 2.75% Guaranteed Notes

   6/14/2007    6/14/2011    2.7500000 %   CHF    1,000,000,000.00    604,339,155.13

CHF 50,000,000 2.65% Guaranteed Notes

   9/20/2007    9/20/2011    2.6500000 %   CHF    50,000,000.00    30,216,957.76

CHF 50,000,000 2.65% Guaranteed Notes

   9/20/2007    10/20/2011    2.6500000 %   CHF    50,000,000.00    30,216,957.76

CHF 250,000,000 1.625% Guaranteed Notes

   10/18/2005    10/18/2011    1.6250000 %   CHF    250,000,000.00    151,084,788.78

USD 1,250,000,000 4.75% Guaranteed Global Notes

   11/8/2006    11/8/2011    4.7500000 %   USD    1,250,000,000.00    849,127,097.34

EUR 2,000,000,000 4.125% Guaranteed Notes

   2/21/2007    2/21/2012    4.1250000 %   EUR    2,000,000,000.00    2,000,000,000.00

USD 100,000,000 4% Guaranteed Notes

   4/20/2004    4/20/2012    4.0000000 %   USD    100,000,000.00    67,930,167.79

USD 1,750,000,000 4.75% Guaranteed Global Notes

   10/16/2007    10/16/2012    4.7500000 %   USD    1,750,000,000.00    1,188,777,936.28

CHF 750,000,000 2.5% Guaranteed Notes

   10/18/2004    10/18/2012    2.5000000 %   CHF    750,000,000.00    453,254,366.35

USD 100,000,000 4.56% Guaranteed Notes

   5/7/2004    5/7/2013    4.5600000 %   USD    100,000,000.00    67,930,167.79

CHF 200,000,000 3.00% Guaranteed Notes

   11/5/2007    12/5/2013    3.0000000 %   CHF    200,000,000.00    120,867,831.03

USD 1,000,000,000 4.5% Guaranteed Global Notes

   3/9/2005    3/9/2015    4.5000000 %   USD    1,000,000,000.00    679,301,677.88

USD 30,000,000 Callable Capped Floating Rate Notes

   7/6/2005    7/6/2015    5.7500000 %   USD    30,000,000.00    20,379,050.34

CHF 500,000,000 3% Guaranteed Notes

   10/23/2003    10/23/2015    3.0000000 %   CHF    500,000,000.00    302,169,577.57

USD 1,000,000,000 4.875% Guaranteed Global Notes

   2/16/2006    2/16/2016    4.8750000 %   USD    1,000,000,000.00    679,301,677.88

EUR 12,000,000 Step Up Callable Notes

   8/9/2006    8/9/2016    3.9750000 %   EUR    12,000,000.00    12,000,000.00

EUR 1,500,000,000 3.875% Guaranteed Notes

   9/15/2006    9/15/2016    3.8750000 %   EUR    1,500,000,000.00    1,500,000,000.00

USD 40,000,000 Callable Range Accrual Notes

   2/7/2007    2/7/2017    8.6000000 %   USD    40,000,000.00    27,172,067.12

USD 1,000,000,000 5.00% Guaranteed Global Notes

   4/25/2007    4/25/2017    5.0000000 %   USD    1,000,000,000.00    679,301,677.88

USD 30,000,000 Callable Capped Floating Rate Notes

   9/5/2007    9/5/2017    6.2487500 %   USD    30,000,000.00    20,379,050.34

CHF 250,000,000 2.125% Guaranteed Notes

   10/18/2005    10/18/2018    2.1250000 %   CHF    250,000,000.00    151,084,788.78

CHF 300,000,000 2.75% Guaranteed Notes

   1/28/2005    1/28/2020    2.7500000 %   CHF    300,000,000.00    181,301,746.54

CHF 300,000,000 3.00% Guaranteed Notes

   6/14/2007    6/14/2022    3.0000000 %   CHF    300,000,000.00    181,301,746.54

CHF 575,000,000 2.625% Guaranteed Notes

   11/22/2006    11/22/2024    2.6250000 %   CHF    575,000,000.00    347,495,014.20

GBP 150,000,000 5.75% Guaranteed Notes

   10/21/1999    12/7/2028    5.7500000 %   GBP    150,000,000.00    204,540,805.89

CHF 800,000,000 2.875% Guaranteed Notes

   2/25/2005    2/25/2030    2.8750000 %   CHF    800,000,000.00    483,471,324.11

CHF 200,000,000 3.25% Guaranteed Notes

   7/25/2006    7/25/2036    3.2500000 %   CHF    200,000,000.00    120,867,831.03

 

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Total of debt denominated in:

  

USD

   10,766,330,000.00

CAD

   141,000,000.00

CHF

   7,325,000,000.00

EUR

   7,062,000,000.00

GBP

   750,000,000.00

JPY

   205,000,000,000.00

TRY

   75,000,000.00

Total outstanding debt in euro equivalent

   21,209,291,376.24

 

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PART 2: REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA

I. FEDERAL REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

ORDINARY BUDGET REVENUES

 

     2003     2004     2005     2006(1)     2007(2)  
     (Millions of euro)  

Total taxes and levies, gross

   53,498     56,207     57,156     60,398     63,183  
                              

Of which:

          

Personal Income Tax

   2,950     2,819     2,539     2,525     2,700  

Wage Tax

   16,943     17,119     16,930     18,092     19,000  

Tax on Interest

   1,410     1,318     1,280     1,376     1,500  

Corporate Income Tax

   4,331     4,470     4,418     4,833     5,500  

Turnover Tax

   16,472     18,155     19,442     20,171     20,900  

Mineral Oils Tax

   3,309     3,594     3,565     3,553     3,650  

Other Taxes and Levies

   8,083     8,732     8,982     9,849     9,933  
                              

Less: transfers to provinces and municipalities, funds, etc.(3)

   (16,077 )   (16,397 )   (16,805 )   (17,473 )   (18,578 )

Transfers to the European Union

   (1,952 )   (2,149 )   (2,314 )   (2,470 )   (2,400 )
                              

Public taxes, net

   35,468     37,660     38,038     40,454     42,205  

Transfers from tax revenues

   1,497     1,663     1,608     1,704     1,877  

Tax-like revenues (unemployment insurance contributions, employers’ contributions, etc.)

   7,473     7,591     7,830     8,140     8,452  

Other sources

   13,452     13,433     14,018     15,804     13,178  
                              

Total

   57,890     60,347     61,493     66,103     65,712  
                              

 

Rounding differences

(1) Provisional Result
(2) Federal Budget
(3) Including payments pursuant to the Act Governing Health and Social Welfare Allowances.

SOURCE: Federal Budget Laws

 

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ORDINARY BUDGET EXPENDITURES

 

     2003    2004    2005    2006(1)    2007(2)
     (Millions of euro)

I. General Account

              

Federal Government:

              

Office of the President

   5    6    6    7    6

Federal Legislature

   113    115    185    121    122

Constitutional Court

   7    7    8    8    8

Administrative Court

   12    12    12    13    13

Public Attorney’s Office

   4    5    5    5    5

Court of Accounts

   23    23    23    23    26

Federal Chancellery

   396    434    426    440    442

Interior Affairs

   1,728    1,831    1,985    2,132    2,152

Education and Culture

   5,870    5,902    6,187    6,401    6,634

Arts

   217    218    225    227    228

Science

   2,506    3,228    3,259    3,325    3,502

Social Affairs and Generations

   1,872    1,840    1,900    1,941    2,007

Social Security

   6,978    6,718    6,937    7,354    7,450

Health

   572    602    620    636    665

Youth, Family and Seniors

   4,960    5,477    6,100    5,892    5,961

Foreign Affairs

   308    343    379    398    388

Justice

   909    922    989    999    1,041

National Defence

   1,760    1,803    1,797    1,733    2,250

Financial Administration

   2,221    1,853    1,797    1,809    1,870

Treasury Operations

   921    1,130    1,195    1,387    789

Tax Collection

   5    2    2    3    3

Grants to Provinces and Municipalities

   4,251    4,000    4,351    4,555    4,647

Federal Property

   639    643    625    1,282    1,047

Pensions

   6,535    6,797    6,871    7,039    7,187

Public Debt Services incl. Swaps

   8,344    8,677    9,609    11,609    10,250

Agriculture, Forestry and Water economy

   2,024    2,075    2,294    2,319    2,256

Environment new

   508    504    493    475    574

Commerce and Employment

   5,348    5,846    5,527    5,968    5,538

Transportation, Innovation and Technology

   2,330    3,964    2,235    2,429    2,512

Public Benefits and Sports

   21            
                        

Total Federal Expenditures

   61,387    64,977    66,041    70,519    69,574
                        

Net Deficit

   3,498    4,630    4,548    4,416    3,862
                        

II. Financing Account

              

Expenditure

   51,623    30,226    32,271    39,090    87,530

Revenue

   55,121    34,856    36,819    43,506    91,392
                        

Surplus

   3,498    4,630    4,548    4,416    3,862
                        

 

Rounding differences

(1) Provisional Outturn
(2) Federal Budget

SOURCE: Federal Budget Laws

The difference between the amount of expenditures and that of revenues (deficit) is financed by borrowings under authority of the federal budget law of the respective fiscal years and by application of the balance of available funds at the end of the preceding fiscal year.

 

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PUBLIC DEBT (Internal and External Debt) as of December 31, 2006

 

                Financial debt before swap   Credit affiliates   Credit swaps   Debt swaps   Debt holding of own bonds
    Date
of
Issue
  Maturity   Interest
Rate
(%)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal

Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal

Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)

Government Bond 1997-2007

  17-97   17-07   5.625   EUR   937,495,000.00   937,495,000.00                     EUR   88,646,923.92   88,646,923.92

Government Bond 1997-2007

  11-97   11-07   5.750   EUR   1,454,460,000.00   1,454,460,000.00                     EUR   91,275,206.07   91,275,206.07

Government Bond 1997-2007

  13-97   16-07   5.625   EUR   1,049,369,064.00   1,049,369,064.00                     EUR   86,209,090.68   86,209,090.68

Government Bond 2000-2027

  08-00   15-27   6.250   EUR   6,581,099,002.31   6,581,099,002.31   EUR   229,000,000.00   229,000,000.00               EUR   155,436,000.00   155,436,000.00

Government Bond 2000-2008

  14-00   14-08   5.710               EUR   2,250,000,000.00   2,250,000,000.00            

Government Bond 2000-2008

  14-00   14-08   1.715                     JPY   64,744,500,000.00   412,569,298.41      

Government Bond 2000-2008

  22-00   14-08   4.010                     CHF   240,690,000.00   149,785,300.89      

Government Bond 1999-2008

  06-99   15-08   5.000   EUR   8,140,089,500.00   8,140,089,500.00   EUR   433,875,186.79   433,875,186.79               EUR   2,362,290,400.00   2,362,290,400.00

Government Bond 2003-2007

  16-03   14-07   3.673                     EUR   1,500,000,000.00   1,500,000,000.00      

Government Bond 1999-2014

  29-99   15-14   4.125   EUR   1,321,000,000.00   1,321,000,000.00                     EUR   85,402,000.00   85,402,000.00

Government Bond 1999-2009

  08-99   14-09   5.000               EUR   1,215,000,000.00   1,215,000,000.00            

Government Bond 1999-2009

  08-99   14-09   1.940                     JPY   38,920,800,000.00   248,013,764.10      

Government Bond 2000-2009

  22-00   14-09   4.260                     CHF   1,153,194,000.00   717,651,378.43      

Government Bond 2000-2009

  02-00   15-09   4.000   EUR   8,725,750,000.00   8,725,750,000.00   EUR   421,600,000.00   421,600,000.00               EUR   134,500,000.00   134,500,000.00

Government Bond 2000-2009

  14-00   14-09   var.                     EUR   192,271,451.52   192,271,451.52      

Government Bond 2001-2009

  19-01   14-09   var.               JPY   5,524,500,000.00   35,203,593.96            

Government Bond 2000-2010

  31-00   15-10   5.500   EUR   8,811,000,000.00   8,811,000,000.00   EUR   327,500,000.00   327,500,000.00               EUR   312,600,000.00   312,600,000.00

Government Bond 2001-2010

  19-01   14-10   5.390               EUR   966,000,000.00   966,000,000.00            

Government Bond 2001-2010

  19-01   14-10   1.625                     JPY   90,415,800,000.00   576,153,699.10      

Government Bond 2001-2010

  20-01   14-10   3.700                     CHF   230,675,000.00   143,552,803.53      

Government Bond 2000-2007

  17-00   22-07   5.500   EUR   8,749,484,000.00   8,749,484,000.00   EUR   712,500,000.00   712,500,000.00               EUR   694,384,000.00   694,384,000.00

Government Bond 2000-2007

  09-00   19-07   5.605               EUR   784,640,057.38   784,640,057.38            

Government Bond 2000-2007

  09-00   19-07   4.000                     CHF   1,227,983,467.43   764,194,080.17      

Government Bond 2006-2007

  20-06   19-07   2.702                     EUR   696,247,849.24   696,247,849.24      

Government Bond 2006-2007

  20-06   19-07   2.702               CHF   1,077,545,600.00   670,574,148.98            

Government Bond 2001-2011

  17-01   03-11   5.360               EUR   751,188,111.00   751,188,111.00            

Government Bond 2001-2011

  17-01   03-11   3.820                     CHF   253,230,642.00   157,589,546.33      

Government Bond 2001-2011

  06-01   04-11   5.250   EUR   8,268,193,000.00   8,268,193,000.00   EUR   446,600,000.00   446,600,000.00               EUR   966,200,000.00   966,200,000.00

Government Bond 2001-2011

  18-01   03-11   1.618                     JPY   64,554,781,000.00   411,360,358.12      

Government Bond 1994-2024

  10-94   10-24   6.500   EUR   530,915,263.60   530,915,263.60                        

Government Bond 1994-2024

  28-94   28-24   6.250   EUR   276,876,267.76   276,876,267.76                        

Government Bond 1997-2007

  21-97   21-07   var.   EUR   115,040,673.27   115,040,673.27                        

Government Bond 1997-2007

  20-97   20-07   var.               EUR   12,782,250.00   12,782,250.00            

Government Bond 1997-2007

  20-97   20-07   0.000                     JPY   1,830,000,000.00   11,661,250.24      

Government Bond 1995-2007

  03-95   03-07   7.250   EUR   511,291,881.20   511,291,881.20                     EUR   48,260,329.38   48,260,329.38

Government Bond 1997-2007

  21-97   21-07   var.   EUR   102,258,376.24   102,258,376.24                        

Government Bond 1997-2007

  21-97   21-07   var.               EUR   102,258,194.00   102,258,194.00            

Government Bond 1997-2007

  21-97   21-07   2.200                     JPY   14,100,500,000.00   89,852,163.38      

Government Bond 1986-2016

  28-86   27-16   5.750   EUR   196,847,374.26   196,847,374.26                        

Government Bond 2003-2012

  08-03   13-12   4.300               EUR   400,000,000.00   400,000,000.00            

Government Bond 2003-2012

  08-03   13-12   2.820                     CHF   594,100,000.00   369,718,090.73      

Government Bond 2003-2012

  14-03   13-12   4.185                     EUR   196,423,841.06   196,423,841.06      

Government Bond 2003-2012

  14-03   13-12   2.690               CHF   296,600,000.00   184,579,003.05            

Government Bond 2002-2012

  14-02   16-12   5.000   EUR   10,177,384,000.00   10,177,384,000.00   EUR   201,100,000.00   201,100,000.00               EUR   98,000,000.00   98,000,000.00

Government Bond 2003-2018

  10-03   15-18   4.650   EUR   9,771,379,000.00   9,771,379,000.00   EUR   177,000,000.00   177,000,000.00               EUR   170,000,000.00   170,000,000.00

Government Bond 2004-2018

  31-04   15-18   4.385               EUR   619,928,922.41   619,928,922.41            

Government Bond 2004-2018

  31-04   12-18   1.670                     JPY   72,060,000,000.00   459,185,624.16      

Government Bond 2006-2018

  09-06   15-18   2.525                     CHF   88,500,000.00   55,074,989.11      

Government Bond 2003-2013

  05-03   21-13   3.800   EUR   10,582,317,000.00   10,582,317,000.00   EUR   277,100,000.00   277,100,000.00               EUR   57,000,000.00   57,000,000.00

Government Bond 2004-2014

  16-04   15-14   4.300   EUR   8,002,100,000.00   8,002,100,000.00   EUR   96,600,000.00   96,600,000.00               EUR   457,000,000.00   457,000,000.00

Government Bond 2004-2014

  22-04   14-14   3.815               EUR   16,485,328.06   16,485,328.06            

Government Bond 2004-2014

  22-04   14-14   2.530                     CHF   25,000,000.00   15,557,906.53      

Government Bond 2005-2020

  18-05   15-20   3.900   EUR   7,168,310,000.00   7,168,310,000.00   EUR   40,000,000.00   40,000,000.00               EUR   40,000,000.00   40,000,000.00

Government Bond 2005-2015

  08-05   15-15   3.500   EUR   7,119,187,000.00   7,119,187,000.00   EUR   301,600,000.00   301,600,000.00               EUR   852,000,000.00   852,000,000.00

Government Bond 2006-2021

  16-06   15-21   3.500   EUR   8,070,000,000.00   8,070,000,000.00   EUR   155,000,000.00   155,000,000.00               EUR   735,000,000.00   735,000,000.00

Government Bond 2006-2016

  24-06   15-16   4.000   EUR   7,530,000,000.00   7,530,000,000.00   EUR   657,174,148.43   657,174,148.43               EUR   78,000,000.00   78,000,000.00

Government Bond 2006-2016

  06-06   15-16   4.000                     EUR   631,074,148.43   631,074,148.43      

Government Bond 2006-2016

  06-06   15-16   4.000               EUR   631,074,148.43   631,074,148.43            

Government Bond 2006-2016

  06-06   15-16   2.465                     CHF   1,000,000,000.00   622,316,261.12      

Government Bond 2006-2016

  06-06   15-16   2.465               CHF   1,000,000,000.00   622,316,261.12            

Government Bond 1987-2007

  13-87   13-07   5.875   JPY   20,000,000,000.00   127,445,357.80                        

Government Bond 1994-2009

  03-94   03-09   3.750   JPY   60,000,000,000.00   382,336,073.41                        

Government Bond 2001-2009

  12-01   21-09   3.000   CHF   1,150,000,000.00   715,663,700.29   CHF   300,000,000.00   186,694,878.34                  

Government Bond 1993-2008

  19-93   19-08   6.250   USD   200,000,000.00   151,860,288.53                        

Government Bond 1993-2008

  19-93   19-08   6.250               USD   200,000,000.00   151,860,288.53            

Government Bond 1993-2008

  19-93   19-08   var.                     JPY   22,150,000,000.00   141,145,733.77      

 

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                Financial debt before swap   Credit affiliates   Credit swaps   Debt swaps   Debt holding of own bonds
    Date
of
Issue
  Maturity   Interest
Rate
(%)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal

Amount
Outstanding

(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal

Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal

Amount
Outstanding

(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal

Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)

Government Bond 2002-2009

  25-02   05-09   5.075                     EUR   568,742,250.70   568,742,250.70      

Government Bond 2002-2009

  25-02   05-09   5.250   USD   1,700,000,000.00   1,290,812,452.54   USD   243,918,925.17   185,207,991.78                  

Government Bond 2002-2009

  25-02   05-09   5.250                     USD   243,918,925.17   185,207,991.78      

Government Bond 2002-2009

  25-02   05-09   5.250               USD   1,700,000,000.00   1,290,812,452.54            

Government Bond 2002-2009

  25-02   05-09   3.640                     CHF   1,056,234,800.00   657,312,091.60      

Government Bond 2002-2009

  25-02   05-09   3.640               CHF   60,000,000.00   37,338,975.67            

Government Bond 2002-2009

  22-02   05-09   0.615                     JPY   58,136,000,000.00   370,458,166.06      

Government Bond 2002-2009

  22-02   05-09   0.615               JPY   39,836,000,000.00   253,845,663.67            

Government Bond 1999-2029

  19-99   19-29   4.750   GBP   200,000,000.00   297,840,655.25   GBP   99,399,602.00   148,026,212.96                  

Government Bond 1999-2029

  19-99   19-29   var.                     EUR   310,137,938.00   310,137,938.00      

Government Bond 1999-2029

  19-99   19-29   var.               EUR   154,137,938.00   154,137,938.00            

Government Bond 1999-2029

  19-99   19-29   4.750                     GBP   99,399,602.00   148,026,212.96      

Government Bond 1999-2029

  19-99   19-29   4.750               GBP   200,000,000.00   297,840,655.25            

Government Bond 1999-2009

  28-99   28-09   14.250   ZAR   100,000,000.00   10,854,934.65                        

Government Bond 1999-2009

  28-99   28-09   var.                     EUR   15,582,392.00   15,582,392.00      

Government Bond 1999-2009

  28-99   28-09   14.250               ZAR   100,000,000.00   10,854,934.65            

Government Bond 2001-2007

  23-01   23-07   5.625   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Government Bond 2001-2007

  23-01   23-07   4.858                     EUR   113,500,000.00   113,500,000.00      

Government Bond 2001-2007

  23-01   23-07   5.625               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Government Bond 2001-2009

  15-01   15-09   5.750   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Government Bond 2001-2009

  15-01   15-09   5.095                     EUR   117,000,000.00   117,000,000.00      

Government Bond 2001-2009

  15-01   15-09   5.750               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Government Bond 2002-2012

  25-02   25-12   3.375   CHF   1,000,000,000.00   622,316,261.12                        

Government Bond 2002-2007

  19-02   19-07   6.500   NOK   400,000,000.00   48,555,474.63                        

Government Bond 2002-2007

  19-02   19-07   4.490                     EUR   50,890,585.24   50,890,585.24      

Government Bond 2002-2007

  19-02   19-07   6.500               NOK   400,000,000.00   48,555,474.63            

Government Bond 2002-2012

  22-02   22-12   5.500   USD   600,000,000.00   455,580,865.60                        

Government Bond 2002-2012

  22-02   22-12   5.500               USD   600,000,000.00   455,580,865.60            

Government Bond 2002-2012

  22-02   22-12   3.644                     CHF   983,310,600.00   611,930,176.12      

Government Bond 2002-2012

  10-02   22-12   5.161                     EUR   18,809,471.12   18,809,471.12      

Government Bond 2002-2007

  07-02   31-07   5.000   USD   600,000,000.00   455,580,865.60                        

Government Bond 2002-2007

  07-02   31-07   4.685                     EUR   683,103,765.84   683,103,765.84      

Government Bond 2002-2007

  07-02   31-07   5.000               USD   600,000,000.00   455,580,865.60            

Government Bond 2002-2007

  14-02   14-07   3.000   CHF   500,000,000.00   311,158,130.56   CHF   300,000,000.00   186,694,878.34                  

Government Bond 2006-2007

  13-06   14-07   2.762                     EUR   129,426,466.03   129,426,466.03      

Government Bond 2006-2007

  04-06   14-07   2.762               EUR   129,426,466.03   129,426,466.03            

Government Bond 2006-2007

  04-06   14-07   2.762                     CHF   199,034,607.99   123,862,473.08      

Government Bond 2006-2007

  13-06   14-07   2.762               CHF   200,000,000.00   124,463,252.22            

Government Bond 2002-2010

  30-02   31-10   4.375   USD   1,000,000,000.00   759,301,442.67                        

Government Bond 2002-2010

  30-02   31-10   4.618                     EUR   599,339,360.73   599,339,360.73      

Government Bond 2002-2010

  30-02   31-10   4.375               USD   1,000,000,000.00   759,301,442.67            

Government Bond 2003-2010

  22-03   31-10   2.099                     CHF   553,500,000.00   344,452,050.53      

Government Bond 2003-2010

  07-03   07-10   3.750   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Government Bond 2003-2010

  07-03   07-10   3.750               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Government Bond 2003-2010

  07-03   07-10   2.120                     CHF   144,500,000.00   89,924,699.73      

Government Bond 2003-2007

  14-03   14-07   6.000   HUF   24,000,000,000.00   95,325,098.30                        

Government Bond 2003-2007

  14-03   14-07   var.                     EUR   95,265,243.94   95,265,243.94      

Government Bond 2003-2007

  14-03   14-07   6.000               HUF   24,000,000,000.00   95,325,098.30            

Government Bond 2003-2013

  28-03   28-13   3.740   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Government Bond 2003-2013

  28-03   28-13   3.740               EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00            

Government Bond 2003-2013

  28-03   28-13   2.350                     CHF   73,400,000.00   45,678,013.57      

Government Bond 2003-2011

  28-03   28-11   5.070   USD   75,000,000.00   56,947,608.20                        

Government Bond 2003-2011

  28-03   28-11   5.070               USD   75,000,000.00   56,947,608.20            

Government Bond 2003-2011

  28-03   28-11   2.095                     CHF   101,857,500.00   63,387,578.57      

Government Bond 2006-2007

  13-06   30-07   1.290                     EUR   176,162,790.70   176,162,790.70      

Government Bond 2006-2007

  05-06   30-07   1.290               EUR   176,162,790.70   176,162,790.70            

Government Bond 2003-2007

  06-03   30-07   2.625   USD   400,000,000.00   303,720,577.07   USD   200,000,000.00   151,860,288.53                  

Government Bond 2003-2007

  06-03   30-07   2.625                     USD   200,000,000.00   151,860,288.53      

Government Bond 2003-2007

  06-03   30-07   2.625               USD   400,000,000.00   303,720,577.07            

Government Bond 2003-2007

  06-03   30-07   1.244                     CHF   816,760,681.18   508,283,453.34      

Government Bond 2003-2007

  06-03   30-07   1.244               CHF   545,400,000.00   339,411,288.82            

Government Bond 2003-2013

  28-03   29-13   5.628   USD   50,000,000.00   37,965,072.13                        

Government Bond 2003-2013

  28-03   29-13   4.108                     EUR   46,339,202.97   46,339,202.97      

Government Bond 2003-2013

  28-03   29-13   5.628               USD   50,000,000.00   37,965,072.13            

Government Bond 2003-2023

  02-03   02-23   4.563   EUR   100,000,000.00   100,000,000.00                        

Government Bond 2003-2010

  12-03   12-10   3.500   USD   500,000,000.00   379,650,721.34                        

Government Bond 2003-2010

  12-03   12-10   3.680                     EUR   454,959,053.70   454,959,053.70      

Government Bond 2003-2010

  12-03   12-10   3.500               USD   500,000,000.00   379,650,721.34            

Government Bond 2003-2013

  25-03   25-13   3.250   USD   2,500,000,000.00   1,898,253,606.68                        

 

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                Financial debt before swap   Credit affiliates   Credit swaps   Debt swaps   Debt holding of own bonds
    Date
of
Issue
  Maturity   Interest
Rate
(%)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)

Government Bond 2003-2013

  25-03   25-13   3.470                     EUR   2,184,602,669.59   2,184,602,669.59      

Government Bond 2003-2013

  25-03   25-13   3.250               USD   2,500,000,000.00   1,898,253,606.68            

Government Bond 2003-2007

  07-03   07-07   2.350   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Government Bond 2003-2033

  06-03   26-33   6.597   JPY   15,000,000,000.00   95,584,018.35                        

Government Bond 2003-2033

  06-03   26-33   var.                     EUR   116,615,700.00   116,615,700.00      

Government Bond 2003-2033

  06-03   26-33   6.597               JPY   15,000,000,000.00   95,584,018.35            

Government Bond 2004-2034

  02-04   02-34   5.125   SKK   500,000,000.00   14,520,110.35                        

Government Bond 2004-2034

  02-04   02-34   4.875                     EUR   12,135,922.33   12,135,922.33      

Government Bond 2004-2034

  02-04   02-34   5.125               SKK   500,000,000.00   14,520,110.35            

Government Bond 2004-2009

  24-04   24-09   9.500   ZAR   300,000,000.00   32,564,803.96                        

Government Bond 2004-2009

  24-04   24-09   3.340                     EUR   35,846,988.46   35,846,988.46      

Government Bond 2004-2009

  24-04   24-09   9.500               ZAR   300,000,000.00   32,564,803.96            

Government Bond 2004-2011

  03-04   27-11   3.625   USD   1,000,000,000.00   759,301,442.67                        

Government Bond 2004-2011

  03-04   27-11   3.683                     EUR   801,778,476.42   801,778,476.42      

Government Bond 2004-2011

  03-04   27-11   3.625               USD   1,000,000,000.00   759,301,442.67            

Government Bond 2004-2011

  24-04   24-11   4.000   CAD   100,000,000.00   65,440,743.41                        

Government Bond 2004-2011

  24-04   24-11   3.678                     EUR   59,400,059.40   59,400,059.40      

Government Bond 2004-2011

  24-04   24-11   4.000               CAD   100,000,000.00   65,440,743.41            

Government Bond 2004-2014

  19-04   19-14   5.000   USD   1,000,000,000.00   759,301,442.67                        

Government Bond 2004-2014

  19-04   19-14   4.246                     EUR   844,737,286.70   844,737,286.70      

Government Bond 2004-2014

  19-04   19-14   5.000               USD   1,000,000,000.00   759,301,442.67            

Government Bond 2004-2014

  15-04   15-14   5.750   AUD   600,000,000.00   359,475,166.26                        

Government Bond 2004-2014

  15-04   15-14   4.054                     EUR   352,420,524.33   352,420,524.33      

Government Bond 2004-2014

  15-04   15-14   5.750               AUD   600,000,000.00   359,475,166.26            

Government Bond 2004-2007

  22-04   22-07   8.500   HUF   14,000,000,000.00   55,606,307.34                        

Government Bond 2004-2007

  22-04   22-07   2.745                     EUR   56,980,057.00   56,980,057.00      

Government Bond 2004-2007

  22-04   22-07   8.500               HUF   14,000,000,000.00   55,606,307.34            

Government Bond 2004-2034

  01-04   01-34   5.375   CAD   300,000,000.00   196,322,230.22                        

Government Bond 2004-2034

  01-04   01-34   4.412                     EUR   192,901,234.57   192,901,234.57      

Government Bond 2004-2034

  01-04   01-34   5.375               CAD   300,000,000.00   196,322,230.22            

Government Bond 2005-2024

  07-05   20-24   5.000   CAD   250,000,000.00   163,601,858.52                        

Government Bond 2005-2024

  07-05   20-24   4.044                     EUR   151,602,437.77   151,602,437.77      

Government Bond 2005-2024

  07-05   20-24   5.000               CAD   250,000,000.00   163,601,858.52            

Government Bond 2005-2012

  26-05   30-12   4.000   USD   1,000,000,000.00   759,301,442.67                        

Government Bond 2005-2012

  26-05   30-12   3.140                     EUR   764,525,993.88   764,525,993.88      

Government Bond 2005-2012

  26-05   30-12   4.000               USD   1,000,000,000.00   759,301,442.67            

Government Bond 2005-2008

  15-05   15-08   12.750   TRY   75,000,000.00   40,236,051.50                        

Government Bond 2005-2008

  15-05   15-08   2.191                     EUR   45,454,545.45   45,454,545.45      

Government Bond 2005-2008

  15-05   15-08   12.750               TRY   75,000,000.00   40,236,051.50            

Government Bond 2005-2008

  26-05   26-08   6.000   NZD   320,000,000.00   170,894,526.03                        

Government Bond 2005-2008

  26-05   26-08   2.123                     EUR   181,274,240.32   181,274,240.32      

Government Bond 2005-2008

  26-05   26-08   6.000               NZD   320,000,000.00   170,894,526.03            

Government Bond 2005-2008

  22-05   22-08   8.625   MXN   500,000,000.00   34,493,939.41                        

Government Bond 2005-2008

  22-05   22-08   2.179                     EUR   38,087,693.10   38,087,693.10      

Government Bond 2005-2008

  22-05   22-08   8.625               MXN   500,000,000.00   34,493,939.41            

Government Bond 2005-2007

  14-05   14-07   10.000   TRY   125,000,000.00   67,060,085.84                        

Government Bond 2005-2007

  14-05   14-07   2.575                     EUR   78,420,741.32   78,420,741.32      

Government Bond 2005-2007

  14-05   14-07   10.000               TRY   125,000,000.00   67,060,085.84            

Government Bond 2006-2009

  23-06   23-09   10.500   TRY   50,000,000.00   26,824,034.33                        

Government Bond 2006-2009

  23-06   23-09   2.931                     EUR   31,847,133.76   31,847,133.76      

Government Bond 2006-2009

  23-06   23-09   10.500               TRY   50,000,000.00   26,824,034.33            

Government Bond 2006-2011

  16-06   11-11   var.   USD   854,400,000.00   648,747,152.62                        

Government Bond 2006-2011

  16-06   11-11   3.404                     EUR   740,727,195.44   740,727,195.44      

Government Bond 2006-2011

  16-06   11-11   var.               USD   854,400,000.00   648,747,152.62            

Government Bond 2006-2008

  25-06   25-08   5.750   RON   100,000,000.00   29,555,194.33                        

Government Bond 2006-2008

  25-06   25-08   3.131                     EUR   28,571,428.57   28,571,428.57      

Government Bond 2006-2008

  25-06   25-08   5.750               RON   100,000,000.00   29,555,194.33            

Government Bond 2006-2008

  18-06   18-08   18.000   TRY   75,000,000.00   40,236,051.50                        

Government Bond 2006-2008

  18-06   18-08   3.476                     EUR   36,662,267.19   36,662,267.19      

Government Bond 2006-2008

  18-06   18-08   18.000               TRY   75,000,000.00   40,236,051.50            

Government Bond 2006-2008

  15-06   15-08   10.000   ISK   3,000,000,000.00   32,213,035.54                        

Government Bond 2006-2008

  15-06   15-08   3.385                     EUR   33,821,871.48   33,821,871.48      

Government Bond 2006-2008

  15-06   15-08   10.000               ISK   3,000,000,000.00   32,213,035.54            

Government Bond 2006-2009

  10-06   14-09   18.500   TRY   100,000,000.00   53,648,068.67                        

Government Bond 2006-2009

  10-06   14-09   3.365                     EUR   51,759,834.37   51,759,834.37      

Government Bond 2006-2009

  10-06   14-09   18.500             TRY   100,000,000.00   53,648,068.67              

Government Bond 2006-2007

  30-06   30-07   19.000   TRY   200,000,000.00   107,296,137.34                        

Government Bond 2006-2007

  30-06   30-07   3.555                   EUR   108,548,168.25   108,548,168.25        

Government Bond 2006-2007

  30-06   30-07   19.000             TRY   200,000,000.00   107,296,137.34              

Government Bond 2006-2012

  11-06   17-12   17.000   TRY   50,000,000.00   26,824,034.33                        

Government Bond 2006-2012

  11-06   17-12   3.517                   EUR   25,974,025.97   25,974,025.97        

Government Bond 2006-2012

  11-06   17-12   17.000             TRY   50,000,000.00   26,824,034.33              

Government Bond 2001-2007

  30-01   31-07   4.785                           EUR   2,003,000,000.00   2,003,000,000.00

Federal Obligation 1999-2012

  10-99   10-12   3.735   EUR   250,000,000.00   250,000,000.00   EUR   250,000,000.00   250,000,000.00                  

Federal Obligation 2002-2008

  30-02   12-08   6.500   EUR   109,009,251.26   109,009,251.26                        

Federal Obligation 2002-2011

  30-02   26-11   6.890   EUR   145,345,668.33   145,345,668.33                        

Federal Obligation 1996-2008

  02-96   04-08   0.000   ATS   1,000,000,000.00   72,672,834.17                        

Federal Obligation 1995-2010

  07-95   07-10   3.200   JPY   15,000,000,000.00   95,584,018.35                        

 

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                Financial debt before swap   Credit affiliates   Credit swaps   Debt swaps   Debt holding of own bonds
    Date
of
Issue
  Maturity   Interest
Rate
(%)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)

Federal Obligation 1996-2012

  04-96   20-12   3.230   JPY   10,000,000,000.00   63,722,678.90                        

Federal Obligation 1996-2011

  30-96   31-11   3.360   JPY   15,000,000,000.00   95,584,018.35                        

Federal Obligation 1995-2007

  30-95   30-07   0.000   ATS   150,000,000.00   10,900,925.13                        

Federal Obligation 1996-2008

  23-96   25-08   6.500   ATS   350,000,000.00   25,435,491.96                        

Federal Obligation 1998-2010

  20-98   20-10   5.200   ATS   1,000,000,000.00   72,672,834.17                        

Federal Obligation 2000-2010

  25-00   19-10   6.145               EUR   72,500,000.00   72,500,000.00            

Federal Obligation 2000-2010

  25-00   19-10   2.095                     JPY   7,741,550,000.00   49,331,230.48      

Federal Obligation 1995-2015

  13-95   15-15   7.250   ATS   300,000,000.00   21,801,850.25                        

Federal Obligation 1995-2015

  28-95   29-15   7.375   ATS   250,000,000.00   18,168,208.54                        

Federal Obligation 1995-2010

  10-95   12-10   7.400   ATS   200,000,000.00   14,534,566.83                        

Federal Obligation 1995-2009

  29-95   29-09   7.188   ATS   200,000,000.00   14,534,566.83                        

Federal Obligation 1996-2010

  11-96   11-10   6.800   ATS   300,000,000.00   21,801,850.25                        

Federal Obligation 1996-2011

  30-96   30-11   0.000   JPY   5,000,000,000.00   31,861,339.45                        

Federal Obligation 1998-2010

  20-98   20-10   5.200   ATS   1,000,000,000.00   72,672,834.17                        

Federal Obligation 1998-2010

  25-98   27-10   4.500   ATS   1,000,000,000.00   72,672,834.17                        

Federal Obligation 2000-2010

  25-00   24-10   6.225               EUR   72,500,000.00   72,500,000.00            

Federal Obligation 2000-2010

  25-00   24-10   2.150                     JPY   7,745,175,000.00   49,354,329.96      

Federal Obligation 2001-2021

  13-01   09-21   4.000   JPY   2,000,000,000.00   12,744,535.78                        

Federal Obligation 2001-2021

  13-01   09-21   5.140                     EUR   18,315,000.00   18,315,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2001-2021

  13-01   09-21   4.000               JPY   2,000,000,000.00   12,744,535.78            

Federal Obligation 2001-2021

  19-01   19-21   3.946   JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89                        

Federal Obligation 2001-2021

  19-01   19-21   5.080                     EUR   9,132,400.00   9,132,400.00      

Federal Obligation 2001-2021

  19-01   19-21   3.946               JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89            

Federal Obligation 2001-2031

  27-01   26-31   3.776   JPY   3,000,000,000.00   19,116,803.67                        

Federal Obligation 2001-2031

  27-01   26-31   4.825                     EUR   27,473,000.00   27,473,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2001-2031

  27-01   26-31   3.776               JPY   3,000,000,000.00   19,116,803.67            

Federal Obligation 2001-2016

  05-01   05-16   2.107   JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89                        

Federal Obligation 2001-2016

  05-01   05-16   4.565                     EUR   9,170,946.00   9,170,946.00      

Federal Obligation 2001-2016

  05-01   05-16   2.107               JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89            

Federal Obligation 2002-2027

  08-02   08-27   4.000   JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89                        

Federal Obligation 2002-2027

  08-02   08-27   4.940                     EUR   8,805,000.00   8,805,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2002-2027

  08-02   08-27   4.000               JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89            

Federal Obligation 2002-2017

  06-02   06-17   var.   JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89                        

Federal Obligation 2002-2017

  06-02   06-17   4.932                     EUR   8,470,000.00   8,470,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2002-2017

  06-02   06-17   var.               JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89            

Federal Obligation 2002-2022

  21-02   21-22   5.389   JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89                        

Federal Obligation 2002-2022

  21-02   21-22   5.050                     EUR   8,687,000.00   8,687,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2002-2022

  21-02   21-22   5.389               JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89            

Federal Obligation 2002-2032

  29-02   29-32   4.000   JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89                        

Federal Obligation 2002-2032

  29-02   29-32   4.985                     EUR   8,520,000.00   8,520,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2002-2032

  29-02   29-32   4.000               JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89            

Federal Obligation 2002-2022

  19-02   19-22   3.100   JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89                        

Federal Obligation 2002-2022

  19-02   19-22   var.                     EUR   8,621,000.00   8,621,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2002-2022

  19-02   19-22   3.100               JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89            

Federal Obligation 2002-2022

  26-02   26-22   3.100   JPY   1,300,000,000.00   8,283,948.26                        

Federal Obligation 2002-2022

  26-02   26-22   var.                     EUR   11,174,000.00   11,174,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2002-2022

  26-02   26-22   3.100               JPY   1,300,000,000.00   8,283,948.26            

Federal Obligation 2003-2033

  06-03   07-33   2.993   JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89                        

Federal Obligation 2003-2033

  06-03   07-33   4.625                     EUR   7,662,835.25   7,662,835.25      

Federal Obligation 2003-2033

  06-03   07-33   2.993               JPY   1,000,000,000.00   6,372,267.89            

Federal Obligation 2004-2012

  16-04   16-12   4.010   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2012

  16-04   16-12   3.810                     EUR   82,203,041.51   82,203,041.51      

Federal Obligation 2004-2012

  16-04   16-12   4.010               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Federal Obligation 2004-2012

  22-04   23-12   4.090   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2012

  22-04   23-12   3.780                     EUR   82,644,628.10   82,644,628.10      

Federal Obligation 2004-2012

  22-04   23-12   4.090               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Federal Obligation 2004-2013

  30-04   30-13   4.390   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2013

  30-04   30-13   3.940                     EUR   83,542,188.81   83,542,188.81      

Federal Obligation 2004-2013

  30-04   30-13   4.390               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Federal Obligation 2004-2013

  03-04   03-13   4.480   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2013

  03-04   03-13   3.970                     EUR   83,956,007.05   83,956,007.05      

Federal Obligation 2004-2013

  03-04   03-13   4.480               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Federal Obligation 2004-2013

  10-04   10-13   4.540   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2013

  10-04   10-13   3.995                     EUR   84,459,459.46   84,459,459.46      

Federal Obligation 2004-2013

  10-04   10-13   4.540               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Federal Obligation 2004-2013

  17-04   17-13   4.650   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2013

  17-04   17-13   3.934                     EUR   82,658,290.63   82,658,290.63      

Federal Obligation 2004-2013

  17-04   17-13   4.650               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Federal Obligation 2004-2012

  28-04   29-12   4.880   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2012

  28-04   29-12   4.030                     EUR   84,817,642.07   84,817,642.07      

Federal Obligation 2004-2012

  28-04   29-12   4.880               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Federal Obligation 2004-2019

  09-04   03-19   var.   EUR   10,000,000.00   10,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2008

  16-04   16-08   13.820   BRL   387,313,380.00   134,806,787.09                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2008

  16-04   16-08   3.062                     EUR   100,000,000.00   100,000,000.00      

 

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                Financial debt before swap   Credit affiliates   Credit swaps   Debt swaps   Debt holding of own bonds
    Date
of
Issue
  Maturity   Interest
Rate
(%)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)

Federal Obligation 2004-2008

  16-04   16-08   13.820               BRL   387,313,380.00   134,806,787.09            

Federal Obligation 2004-2008

  28-04   16-08   13.328   BRL   192,608,000.00   67,038,390.59                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2008

  28-04   16-08   3.150                     EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2004-2008

  28-04   16-08   13.328               BRL   192,608,000.00   67,038,390.59            

Federal Obligation 2004-2007

  29-04   29-07   15.700   BRL   209,634,000.00   72,964,393.86                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2007

  29-04   29-07   2.573                     EUR   60,000,000.00   60,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2004-2007

  29-04   29-07   15.700               BRL   209,634,000.00   72,964,393.86            

Federal Obligation 2004-2019

  25-04   25-19   var.   EUR   10,000,000.00   10,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2008

  16-04   04-08   14.350   BRL   238,342,000.00   82,956,388.57                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2008

  16-04   04-08   2.401                     EUR   65,000,000.00   65,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2004-2008

  16-04   04-08   14.350               BRL   238,342,000.00   82,956,388.57            

Federal Obligation 2004-2007

  16-04   17-07   16.160   BRL   185,906,760.00   64,705,983.08                        

Federal Obligation 2004-2007

  16-04   17-07   2.183                     EUR   50,700,000.00   50,700,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2004-2007

  16-04   17-07   16.160               BRL   185,906,760.00   64,705,983.08            

Federal Obligation 2004-2034

  20-04   30-34   var.   EUR   30,000,000.00   30,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2008

  20-05   02-08   14.630   BRL   294,517,200.00   102,508,509.97                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2008

  20-05   02-08   2.300                     EUR   83,000,000.00   83,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2005-2008

  20-05   02-08   14.630               BRL   294,517,200.00   102,508,509.97            

Federal Obligation 2005-2020

  04-05   04-20   5.000   EUR   250,000,000.00   250,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2017

  14-05   14-17   5.500   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2034

  18-05   30-34   var.   EUR   10,000,000.00   10,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2020

  22-05   22-20   var.   EUR   200,000,000.00   200,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2020

  27-05   27-20   7.000   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2015

  20-05   20-15   var.   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2015

  15-05   15-15   var.   EUR   150,000,000.00   150,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2022

  22-05   22-22   4.000   EUR   125,000,000.00   125,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2020

  29-05   29-20   var.   EUR   100,000,000.00   100,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2007

  20-05   20-07   13.110   BRL   150,520,000.00   52,389,405.17                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2007

  20-05   20-07   1.453                     EUR   53,000,000.00   53,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2005-2007

  20-05   20-07   13.110               BRL   150,520,000.00   52,389,405.17            

Federal Obligation 2005-2025

  04-05   04-25   7.000   EUR   130,000,000.00   130,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2025

  28-05   28-25   var.   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2025

  10-05   10-25   7.000   EUR   120,000,000.00   120,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2035

  24-05   24-35   8.000   EUR   75,000,000.00   75,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2005-2019

  02-05   02-19   3.850   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2016

  21-06   22-16   5.000   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2008

  23-06   19-08   13.430   BRL   159,136,740.00   55,388,514.15                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2008

  23-06   19-08   2.322                     EUR   63,000,000.00   63,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2008

  23-06   19-08   13.430               BRL   159,136,740.00   55,388,514.15            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  26-06   22-07   5.281   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  26-06   22-07   var.                     EUR   77,808,901.33   77,808,901.33      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  26-06   22-07   5.281               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  17-06   16-07   4.980   USD   200,000,000.00   151,860,288.53                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  17-06   16-07   var.                     EUR   156,298,843.39   156,298,843.39      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  17-06   16-07   4.980               USD   200,000,000.00   151,860,288.53            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  20-06   11-07   13.120   BRL   147,305,020.00   51,270,411.75                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  20-06   11-07   var.                     EUR   53,000,000.00   53,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  20-06   11-07   13.120               BRL   147,305,020.00   51,270,411.75            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  24-06   24-07   5.288   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  24-06   24-07   var.                     EUR   78,702,975.00   78,702,975.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  24-06   24-07   5.288               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  26-06   19-07   12.210   BRL   334,794,295.00   116,527,198.84                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  26-06   19-07   var.                     EUR   121,000,000.00   121,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  26-06   19-07   12.210               BRL   334,794,295.00   116,527,198.84            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  02-06   17-07   5.354   USD   300,000,000.00   227,790,432.80                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  02-06   17-07   var.                     EUR   237,172,899.04   237,172,899.04      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  02-06   17-07   5.354               USD   300,000,000.00   227,790,432.80            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  30-06   21-07   12.680   BRL   140,295,500.00   48,830,705.51                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  30-06   21-07   var.                     EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  30-06   21-07   12.680               BRL   140,295,500.00   48,830,705.51            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  01-06   17-07   5.293   USD   30,000,000.00   22,779,043.28                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  01-06   17-07   var.                     EUR   23,410,066.00   23,410,066.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  01-06   17-07   5.293               USD   30,000,000.00   22,779,043.28            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  11-06   28-07   5.288   USD   600,000,000.00   455,580,865.60                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  11-06   28-07   var.                     EUR   468,494,213.92   468,494,213.92      

 

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                Financial debt before swap   Credit affiliates   Credit swaps   Debt swaps   Debt holding of own bonds
    Date
of
Issue
  Maturity   Interest
Rate
(%)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  11-06   28-07   5.288               USD   600,000,000.00   455,580,865.60            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  21-06   01-07   4.590   USD   55,000,000.00   41,761,579.35                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  21-06   01-07   var.                     EUR   42,918,455.98   42,918,455.98      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  21-06   01-07   4.590               USD   55,000,000.00   41,761,579.35            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  19-06   16-07   12.340   BRL   86,728,320.00   30,186,321.40                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  19-06   16-07   var.                     EUR   31,500,000.00   31,500,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  19-06   16-07   12.340               BRL   86,728,320.00   30,186,321.40            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  22-06   07-07   12.270   BRL   54,417,600.00   18,940,377.99                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  22-06   07-07   var.                     EUR   20,000,000.00   20,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  22-06   07-07   12.270               BRL   54,417,600.00   18,940,377.99            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  18-06   07-07   12.320   BRL   120,159,450.00   41,822,230.34                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  18-06   07-07   var.                     EUR   45,000,000.00   45,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  18-06   07-07   12.320               BRL   120,159,450.00   41,822,230.34            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  29-06   29-07   4.560   USD   74,000,000.00   56,188,306.76                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  29-06   29-07   var.                     EUR   58,548,935.83   58,548,935.83      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  29-06   29-07   4.560               USD   74,000,000.00   56,188,306.76            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  29-06   29-07   4.590   USD   93,000,000.00   70,615,034.17                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  29-06   29-07   var.                     EUR   73,424,917.10   73,424,917.10      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  29-06   29-07   4.590               USD   93,000,000.00   70,615,034.17            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  11-06   11-07   4.490   USD   29,000,000.00   22,019,741.84                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  11-06   11-07   var.                     EUR   22,823,000.00   22,823,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  11-06   11-07   4.490               USD   29,000,000.00   22,019,741.84            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  18-06   18-07   4.760   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  18-06   18-07   var.                     EUR   78,523,753.44   78,523,753.44      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  18-06   18-07   4.760               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  24-06   24-07   11.260   BRL   71,990,910.00   25,056,875.85                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  24-06   24-07   var.                     EUR   27,000,000.00   27,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  24-06   24-07   11.260               BRL   71,990,910.00   25,056,875.85            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  03-06   21-07   4.750   USD   250,000,000.00   189,825,360.67                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  03-06   21-07   var.                     EUR   197,163,830.99   197,163,830.99      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  03-06   21-07   4.750               USD   250,000,000.00   189,825,360.67            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  08-06   20-07   5.290   USD   200,000,000.00   151,860,288.53                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  08-06   20-07   var.                     EUR   158,868,853.76   158,868,853.76      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  08-06   20-07   5.290               USD   200,000,000.00   151,860,288.53            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  21-06   21-07   5.276   USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  21-06   21-07   var.                     EUR   78,314,668.34   78,314,668.34      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  21-06   21-07   5.276               USD   100,000,000.00   75,930,144.27            

Federal Obligation 2006-2011

  04-06   05-11   10.600   BRL   388,586,800.00   135,250,008.70                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2011

  04-06   05-11   2.727                     EUR   140,000,000.00   140,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2011

  04-06   05-11   10.600               BRL   388,586,800.00   135,250,008.70            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  01-06   01-07   4.600   USD   15,000,000.00   11,389,521.64                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  01-06   01-07   var.                     EUR   11,691,348.40   11,691,348.40      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  01-06   01-07   4.600               USD   15,000,000.00   11,389,521.64            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  07-06   21-07   4.590   USD   200,000,000.00   151,860,288.53                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  07-06   21-07   2.666                     EUR   152,091,254.75   152,091,254.75      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  07-06   21-07   4.590               USD   200,000,000.00   151,860,288.53            

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  07-06   08-07   11.600   BRL   71,425,000.00   24,859,907.42                        

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  24-06   08-07   var.                     EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00      

Federal Obligation 2006-2007

  07-06   08-07   11.600               BRL   71,425,000.00   24,859,907.42            

Federal Obligation 2001-2007

  30-01   31-07   6.553                           EUR   260,000,000.00   260,000,000.00

Treasury Bill 2003-2032

  03-03   01-32   var.   EUR   500,000,000.00   500,000,000.00                     EUR   244,417,437.88   244,417,437.88

Loan from Insurances 1999-2009

  10-99   10-09   5.250   EUR   20,000,000.00   20,000,000.00                        

Loan from Insurances 2003-2018

  19-03   21-18   4.350   EUR   13,200,000.00   13,200,000.00                        

Loan from Insurances 2003-2018

  28-03   30-18   4.400   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Insurances 2003-2018

  28-03   30-18   4.400   EUR   20,000,000.00   20,000,000.00                        

Loan from Insurances 2003-2013

  07-03   07-13   4.250   EUR   20,000,000.00   20,000,000.00                        

Loan from Insurances 2005-2022

  03-05   31-22   5.000   EUR   29,069,133.67   29,069,133.67                        

Loan from Insurances 2005-2022

  19-05   15-22   5.000   EUR   10,028,851.12   10,028,851.12                        

Loan from Insurances 2005-2020

  19-05   30-20   5.000   EUR   36,336,417.08   36,336,417.08                        

Loan from Insurances 2005-2022

  19-05   15-22   5.000   EUR   10,101,523.95   10,101,523.95                        

Loan from Insurances 2005-2020

  22-05   23-20   3.630   EUR   13,000,000.00   13,000,000.00                        

Loan from Insurances 1986-2007

  15-86   03-07   6.500   ATS   86,200,000.00   6,264,398.31                        

Loan from Insurances 1986-2007

  01-86   01-07   6.000   ATS   663,700,000.00   48,232,960.04                        

Loan from Insurances 1987-2007

  04-87   03-07   6.000   ATS   709,100,000.00   51,532,306.71                        

Loan from Insurances 1988-2008

  24-88   03-08   5.875   ATS   777,600,000.00   56,510,395.85                        

Loan from Insurances 1992-2007

  07-92   15-07   4.563   ATS   230,270,000.00   16,734,373.52                        

Loan from Insurances 1992-2007

  21-92   15-07   4.563   ATS   80,370,000.00   5,840,715.68                        

Loan from Insurances 1992-2007

  20-92   15-07   4.750   ATS   3,000,000.00   218,018.50                        

Loan from Insurances 1992-2007

  02-92   15-07   4.750   ATS   367,760,000.00   26,726,161.49                        

 

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                Financial debt before swap   Credit affiliates   Credit swaps   Debt swaps   Debt holding of own bonds
    Date
of
Issue
  Maturity   Interest
Rate
(%)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)

Loan from Insurances 1992-2007

  01-92   15-07   4.563   ATS   124,200,000.00   9,025,966.00                        

Loan from Insurances 1993-2008

  10-93   17-08   3.813   ATS   431,800,000.00   31,380,129.79                        

Loan from Insurances 1993-2008

  19-93   17-08   3.813   ATS   231,000,000.00   16,787,424.69                        

Loan from Insurances 1993-2008

  23-93   16-08   3.563   ATS   444,800,000.00   32,324,876.64                        

Loan from Insurances 1993-2008

  28-93   15-08   3.438   ATS   268,600,000.00   19,519,923.26                        

Loan from Insurances 1993-2008

  24-93   15-08   3.438   ATS   207,600,000.00   15,086,880.37                        

Loan from Insurances 1994-2007

  03-94   15-07   4.500   ATS   378,000,000.00   27,470,331.32                        

Loan from Insurances 1994-2007

  18-94   02-07   4.750   ATS   435,000,000.00   31,612,682.86                        

Loan from Insurances 1994-2007

  11-94   11-07   4.875   ATS   186,400,000.00   13,546,216.29                        

Loan from Insurances 1994-2007

  17-94   13-07   5.125   ATS   2,400,000.00   174,414.80                        

Loan from Insurances 1994-2009

  12-94   14-09   7.800   ATS   1,683,900,000.00   122,373,785.46                        

Loan from Insurances 1994-2009

  13-94   14-09   3.813   ATS   116,100,000.00   8,437,316.05                        

Loan from Insurances 1994-2009

  01-94   01-09   3.625   ATS   18,000,000.00   1,308,111.02                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2009

  16-95   01-09   3.625   ATS   4,800,000.00   348,829.60                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2007

  01-95   01-07   7.950   ATS   6,521,499,999.99   473,935,888.02                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2010

  08-95   01-10   3.438   ATS   40,800,000.00   2,965,051.63                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2009

  28-95   30-09   7.700   ATS   2,211,750,000.00   160,734,140.97                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2010

  03-95   29-10   3.375   ATS   52,000,000.00   3,778,987.38                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2010

  29-95   31-10   7.400   ATS   1,564,400,000.00   113,689,381.77                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2010

  01-95   31-10   3.375   ATS   18,000,000.00   1,308,111.02                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2009

  03-95   03-09   7.400   ATS   1,920,749,999.99   139,586,346.23                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2010

  07-95   05-10   3.188   ATS   11,200,000.00   813,935.74                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2010

  04-95   06-10   7.250   ATS   2,552,000,000.00   185,461,072.80                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2010

  07-95   06-10   3.063   ATS   20,800,000.00   1,511,594.95                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2010

  02-95   04-10   7.188   ATS   1,451,000,000.00   105,448,282.38                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2010

  06-95   04-10   3.063   ATS   16,000,000.00   1,162,765.35                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2010

  06-95   08-10   7.188   ATS   1,443,500,000.00   104,903,236.12                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2010

  20-95   22-10   7.000   ATS   250,000,000.00   18,168,208.54                        

Loan from Insurances 1995-2010

  04-95   06-10   6.875   ATS   1,979,000,000.00   143,819,538.82                        

Loan from Insurances 1996-2011

  03-96   03-11   6.700   ATS   1,107,000,000.00   80,448,827.42                        

Loan from Insurances 1996-2011

  05-96   07-11   6.500   ATS   1,412,000,000.00   102,614,041.85                        

Loan from Insurances 1996-2011

  04-96   04-11   6.875   ATS   1,393,000,000.00   101,233,258.00                        

Loan from Insurances 1996-2011

  01-96   01-11   6.800   ATS   1,897,000,000.00   137,860,366.42                        

Loan from Insurances 1996-2012

  11-96   11-12   6.850   ATS   2,648,340,000.00   192,462,373.64                        

Loan from Insurances 1996-2012

  01-96   02-12   6.938   ATS   1,907,217,119.56   138,602,873.45                        

Loan from Insurances 1996-2012

  02-96   02-12   6.900   ATS   171,430,000.00   12,458,303.96                        

Loan from Insurances 1996-2011

  18-96   19-11   6.625   ATS   710,800,000.00   51,655,850.53                        

Loan from Insurances 1996-2011

  14-96   14-11   6.300   ATS   321,520,000.00   23,365,769.64                        

Loan from Insurances 1996-2011

  11-96   11-11   6.350   ATS   182,240,000.00   13,243,897.30                        

Loan from Insurances 1997-2007

  31-97   29-07   5.650   ATS   28,400,000.00   2,063,908.49                        

Loan from Insurances 1997-2012

  29-97   30-12   6.000   ATS   488,620,000.00   35,509,400.23                        

Loan from Insurances 1997-2007

  17-97   14-07   5.600   ATS   200,000,000.00   14,534,566.83                        

Loan from Insurances 1997-2007

  02-97   02-07   5.300   ATS   41,320,000.00   3,002,841.51                        

Loan from Insurances 1998-2007

  30-98   30-07   5.063   ATS   11,000,000.00   799,401.18                        

Loan from Insurances 1998-2007

  17-98   13-07   4.900   ATS   1,000,000.00   72,672.83                        

Loan from Insurances 1998-2008

  03-98   15-08   4.688   ATS   100,000,000.00   7,267,283.42                        

Loan from Insurances 1998-2008

  28-98   29-08   4.250   ATS   290,000,000.00   21,075,121.91                        

Loan from Banks 1999-2007

  01-99   12-07   3.700   EUR   110,000,000.00   110,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 1999-2007

  09-99   16-07   3.900   EUR   75,000,000.00   75,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 1999-2007

  26-99   26-07   3.800   EUR   15,000,000.00   15,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 1999-2007

  15-99   16-07   4.250   EUR   12,000,000.00   12,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 1999-2007

  07-99   09-07   4.650   EUR   110,000,000.00   110,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 1999-2007

  13-99   13-07   4.950   EUR   20,000,000.00   20,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2000-2008

  20-00   21-08   5.600   EUR   75,000,000.00   75,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2000-2009

  16-00   16-09   5.438   EUR   20,000,000.00   20,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2000-2009

  19-00   19-09   5.375   EUR   20,000,000.00   20,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2000-2010

  13-00   13-10   5.450   EUR   20,000,000.00   20,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2000-2007

  30-00   02-07   6.950   EUR   29,060,000.00   29,060,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2000-2008

  30-00   02-08   6.975   EUR   43,600,000.00   43,600,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2001-2011

  21-01   21-11   5.000   EUR   15,000,000.00   15,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2001-2009

  11-01   11-09   5.100   EUR   40,000,000.00   40,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2001-2011

  13-01   14-11   5.280   EUR   20,000,000.00   20,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2001-2011

  20-01   20-11   5.000   EUR   15,000,000.00   15,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2002-2008

  20-02   11-08   5.500   EUR   75,000,000.00   75,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2002-2009

  20-02   21-09   4.800   EUR   40,000,000.00   40,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2002-2008

  20-02   06-08   5.500   EUR   75,000,000.00   75,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2002-2007

  20-02   10-07   4.950   EUR   75,000,000.00   75,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2002-2008

  20-02   10-08   5.300   EUR   75,000,000.00   75,000,000.00                        

 

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                Financial debt before swap   Credit affiliates   Credit swaps   Debt swaps   Debt holding of own bonds
    Date
of
Issue
  Maturity   Interest
Rate
(%)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)

Loan from Banks 2002-2009

  20-02   24-09   5.010   EUR   40,000,000.00   40,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2002-2010

  16-02   18-10   4.870   EUR   40,000,000.00   40,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2002-2009

  20-02   17-09   4.000   EUR   30,000,000.00   30,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2002-2009

  20-02   05-09   5.125   EUR   30,000,000.00   30,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2002-2012

  18-02   18-12   4.900   EUR   75,000,000.00   75,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2002-2010

  12-02   12-10   5.250   EUR   35,000,000.00   35,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2002-2010

  05-02   05-10   5.000   EUR   35,000,000.00   35,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2002-2010

  04-02   04-10   4.325   EUR   35,000,000.00   35,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2003-2013

  05-03   05-13   3.780   EUR   70,000,000.00   70,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2027

  04-04   04-27   4.900   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2029

  12-04   12-29   4.910   EUR   40,000,000.00   40,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2029

  24-04   26-29   4.900   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2032

  25-04   25-32   4.910   EUR   10,000,000.00   10,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2024

  26-04   26-24   4.800   EUR   20,000,000.00   20,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2024

  08-04   08-24   4.740   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2034

  09-04   09-34   4.860   EUR   40,000,000.00   40,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2025

  11-04   11-25   4.650   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2012

  15-04   15-12   3.690   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2034

  07-04   11-34   4.900   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2034

  08-04   11-34   4.865   EUR   10,000,000.00   10,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2019

  03-04   03-19   var.   EUR   57,000,000.00   57,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2028

  23-04   24-28   4.820   EUR   10,000,000.00   10,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2034

  11-04   11-34   4.910   EUR   5,000,000.00   5,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2022

  12-04   12-22   4.770   EUR   100,000,000.00   100,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2023

  12-04   12-23   4.800   EUR   100,000,000.00   100,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2024

  12-04   13-24   4.835   EUR   100,000,000.00   100,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2022

  14-04   16-22   4.820   EUR   150,000,000.00   150,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2021

  14-04   14-21   4.790   EUR   350,000,000.00   350,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2019

  03-04   03-19   4.720   EUR   10,000,000.00   10,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2012

  11-04   11-12   4.140   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2012

  07-04   09-12   4.090   EUR   10,000,000.00   10,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2024

  15-04   15-24   4.750   EUR   15,000,000.00   15,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2019

  19-04   19-19   4.600   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2041

  30-04   30-41   4.145   EUR   40,000,000.00   40,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2044

  03-04   09-44   4.175   EUR   30,000,000.00   30,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2028

  14-04   14-28   4.680   EUR   150,000,000.00   150,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2039

  28-04   28-39   4.105   EUR   30,000,000.00   30,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2016

  05-04   05-16   var.   EUR   40,000,000.00   40,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2029

  08-04   08-29   4.565   EUR   20,000,000.00   20,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2029

  13-04   15-29   4.605   EUR   20,000,000.00   20,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2012

  08-04   08-12   3.810   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2004-2022

  12-04   14-22   4.360   EUR   250,000,000.00   250,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  22-05   22-35   3.455   EUR   250,000,000.00   250,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  02-05   02-35   3.220   EUR   250,000,000.00   250,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2025

  28-05   28-25   4.100   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2020

  01-05   28-20   4.005   EUR   40,000,000.00   40,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  16-05   16-35   3.690   EUR   600,000,000.00   600,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  05-05   05-35   3.660   EUR   750,000,000.00   750,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  13-05   13-35   3.720   EUR   500,000,000.00   500,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  27-05   27-35   3.650   EUR   250,000,000.00   250,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  27-05   27-35   3.633   EUR   300,000,000.00   300,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  08-05   09-35   3.485   EUR   250,000,000.00   250,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  22-05   23-35   3.340   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  25-05   25-35   3.330   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  29-05   30-35   3.460   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  29-05   30-35   3.450   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  29-05   30-35   3.445   EUR   100,000,000.00   100,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  11-05   11-35   3.200   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  11-05   11-35   3.170   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  11-05   11-35   3.225   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  18-05   18-35   3.170   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  13-05   14-35   3.075   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  23-05   23-35   3.070   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 1996-2008

  24-96   24-08   0.000   ATS   1,000,000,000.00   72,672,834.17                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  23-05   22-35   3.070   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  20-05   21-35   3.060   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  23-05   23-35   3.045   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  23-05   23-35   3.045   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

 

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                Financial debt before swap   Credit affiliates   Credit swaps   Debt swaps   Debt holding of own bonds
    Date
of
Issue
  Maturity   Interest
Rate
(%)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  25-05   25-35   3.010   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  23-05   22-35   3.010   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  25-05   25-35   3.010   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  25-05   25-35   2.915   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  25-05   25-35   2.900   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  27-05   30-35   2.848   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  27-05   30-35   2.813   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  30-05   30-35   2.805   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  27-05   28-35   2.775   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  27-05   28-35   2.745   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  03-05   04-35   2.858   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  02-05   04-35   2.830   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  03-05   04-35   2.800   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  08-05   08-35   2.680   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  08-05   08-35   2.670   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2005-2035

  13-05   13-35   2.460   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2036

  01-06   01-36   var.   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2036

  01-06   01-36   var.   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2036

  01-06   01-36   var.   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2036

  01-06   01-36   var.   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  08-06   08-46   3.345   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  08-06   08-46   3.365   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  08-06   08-46   3.363   EUR   200,000,000.00   200,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  08-06   08-46   3.363   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  08-06   08-46   3.359   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  08-06   08-46   3.350   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  08-06   08-46   3.350   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  09-06   09-46   3.315   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  09-06   09-46   3.315   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  10-06   12-46   3.310   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  15-06   15-46   3.290   EUR   25,000,000.00   25,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  22-06   22-46   3.325   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  22-06   22-46   3.325   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  22-06   22-46   3.323   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  24-06   26-46   3.300   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  27-06   27-46   3.303   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  27-06   27-46   3.290   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  27-06   27-46   3.285   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  27-06   27-46   3.270   EUR   100,000,000.00   100,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 2006-2046

  27-06   27-46   3.270   EUR   50,000,000.00   50,000,000.00                        

Loan from Banks 1994-2014

  31-94   31-14   4.000   JPY   10,000,000,000.00   63,722,678.90                        

Loan from Banks 1994-2009

  09-94   09-09   3.750   JPY   10,000,000,000.00   63,722,678.90                        

Loan from Banks 1995-2007

  05-95   05-07   4.850   JPY   10,000,000,000.00   63,722,678.90                        

Loan from Banks 1994-2024

  12-94   10-24   6.500   DEM   50,000,000.00   25,564,594.06                        

Loan from Banks 1995-2024

  03-95   10-24   6.500   DEM   630,000,000.00   322,113,885.15                        

Loan from Banks 1995-2024

  04-95   28-24   6.250   DEM   89,310,000.00   45,663,477.91                        

Loan from Banks 1995-2024

  28-95   28-24   6.070   DEM   44,503,782.82   22,754,422.84                        

Loan from Banks 1996-2024

  23-96   10-24   6.380   DEM   50,000,000.00   25,564,594.06                        

Loan from Banks 1984-2009

  15-84   15-09   6.700   ATS   450,000,000.00   32,702,775.38                        

Loan from Banks 1985-2015

  18-85   18-15   5.700   ATS   2,219,999,999.98   161,333,691.85                        

Loan from Banks 1985-2015

  22-85   22-15   6.700   ATS   299,996,000.00   21,801,559.56                        

Loan from Banks 1985-2015

  22-85   22-15   6.800   ATS   1,350,000,000.00   98,108,326.13                        

Loan from Banks 1985-2015

  01-85   03-15   6.700   ATS   900,000,000.00   65,405,550.75                        

Loan from Banks 1985-2015

  02-85   02-15   6.250   ATS   1,000,000,000.00   72,672,834.17                        

Loan from Banks 1986-2016

  06-86   07-16   6.500   ATS   2,692,307,692.31   195,657,630.45                        

Loan from Banks 1986-2011

  27-86   27-11   4.000   ATS   940,000,000.00   68,312,464.12                        

Loan from Banks 1986-2016

  25-86   27-16   7.125   ATS   2,500,000,000.00   181,682,085.42                        

Loan from Banks 1986-2016

  12-86   12-16   6.875   ATS   2,500,000,000.00   181,682,085.42                        

Loan from Banks 1986-2011

  19-86   21-11   4.000   ATS   100,000,000.00   7,267,283.42                        

Loan from Banks 1986-2016

  26-86   28-16   6.000   ATS   1,416,666,000.00   102,953,133.29                        

Loan from Banks 1987-2012

  03-87   03-12   4.000   ATS   2,346,000,000.00   170,490,468.96                        

Loan from Banks 1987-2012

  30-87   02-12   4.000   ATS   2,313,000,000.00   168,092,265.43                        

Loan from Banks 1989-2007

  20-89   22-07   7.000   ATS   500,000,000.00   36,336,417.08                        

Loan from Banks 1989-2007

  15-89   15-07   7.000   ATS   100,000,000.00   7,267,283.42                        

Loan from Banks 1989-2007

  13-89   13-07   7.000   ATS   700,000,000.00   50,870,983.92                        

Loan from Banks 1989-2007

  15-89   15-07   7.000   ATS   190,000,000.00   13,807,838.49                        

Loan from Banks 1989-2007

  17-89   17-07   7.000   ATS   90,000,000.00   6,540,555.08                        

Loan from Banks 1989-2007

  14-89   14-07   7.375   ATS   60,000,000.00   4,360,370.05                        

 

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                Financial debt before swap   Credit affiliates   Credit swaps   Debt swaps   Debt holding of own bonds
    Date
of
Issue
  Maturity   Interest
Rate
(%)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)

Loan from Banks 1995-2007

  06-95   09-07   5.105   JPY   10,000,000,000.00   63,722,678.90                        

Loan from Banks 1989-2007

  30-89   02-07   7.250   ATS   40,000,000.00   2,906,913.37                        

Loan from Banks 1989-2007

  14-89   16-07   7.250   ATS   70,000,000.00   5,087,098.39                        

Loan from Banks 1989-2009

  24-89   24-09   7.375   ATS   375,000,000.00   27,252,312.81                        

Loan from Banks 1993-2007

  06-93   06-07   5.000   ATS   500,000,000.00   36,336,417.08                        

Loan from Banks 1995-2007

  24-95   26-07   7.600   ATS   375,000,000.00   27,252,312.81                        

Loan from Banks 1995-2010

  18-95   19-10   3.075   ATS   650,000,000.00   47,237,342.21                        

Loan from Banks 1995-2010

  17-95   19-10   2.805   ATS   500,000,000.00   36,336,417.08                        

Loan from Banks 1995-2007

  18-95   18-07   7.000   ATS   375,000,000.00   27,252,312.81                        

Loan from Banks 1995-2010

  09-95   11-10   7.188   ATS   500,000,000.00   36,336,417.08                        

Loan from Banks 1995-2007

  18-95   18-07   7.125   ATS   500,000,000.00   36,336,417.08                        

Loan from Banks 1996-2008

  31-96   31-08   6.250   ATS   1,000,000,000.00   72,672,834.17                        

Loan from Banks 1996-2008

  02-96   04-08   6.250   ATS   2,000,000,000.00   145,345,668.34                        

Loan from Banks 1996-2008

  10-96   10-08   6.250   ATS   625,000,000.00   45,420,521.35                        

Loan from Banks 1996-2008

  21-96   23-08   6.850   ATS   2,000,000,000.00   145,345,668.34                        

Loan from Banks 1996-2007

  17-96   17-07   6.300   ATS   71,000,000.00   5,159,771.23                        

Loan from Banks 1996-2008

  17-96   17-08   6.500   ATS   500,000,000.00   36,336,417.08                        

Loan from Banks 1996-2008

  25-96   25-08   6.350   ATS   1,500,000,000.00   109,009,251.25                        

Loan from Banks 1997-2009

  14-97   16-09   5.700   ATS   500,000,000.00   36,336,417.08                        

Loan from Banks 1997-2009

  14-97   16-09   5.700   ATS   1,500,000,000.00   109,009,251.25                        

Loan from Banks 1997-2009

  04-97   06-09   6.063   ATS   2,000,000,000.00   145,345,668.34                        

Loan from Banks 1997-2009

  25-97   27-09   6.000   ATS   1,000,000,000.00   72,672,834.17                        

Loan from Banks 1998-2007

  18-98   18-07   4.400   ATS   600,000,000.00   43,603,700.50                        

Loan from Banks 1998-2007

  05-98   05-07   4.050   ATS   1,500,000,000.00   109,009,251.25   ATS   400,000,000.00   29,069,133.67                  

Loan from Banks 2003-2013

  28-03   28-13   4.750                     USD   575,000,000.00   436,598,329.54      

Loan from Banks 2003-2013

  28-03   28-13   4.750               USD   575,000,000.00   436,598,329.54            

Loan from Banks 2006-2007

  13-06   11-07   16.340                     BRL   70,500,000.00   24,537,955.52      

Loan from Banks 2006-2007

  13-06   11-07   16.340               BRL   70,500,000.00   24,537,955.52            

Loan from Banks 2005-2010

  17-05   17-10   4.750                     USD   1,000,000,000.00   759,301,442.67      

Loan from Banks 2005-2010

  17-05   17-10   4.750               USD   1,000,000,000.00   759,301,442.67            

Loan from Banks 2005-2007

  29-05   14-07   2.000                     CHF   900,000,000.00   560,084,635.01      

Loan from Banks 2005-2007

  29-05   14-07   2.000               CHF   900,000,000.00   560,084,635.01            

Loan from Banks 2005-2010

  05-05   22-10   3.470                     JPY   30,000,000,000.00   191,168,036.70      

Loan from Banks 2005-2010

  05-05   22-10   3.470               JPY   30,000,000,000.00   191,168,036.70            

Loan from Banks 2003-2013

  21-03   21-13   var.                     USD   600,000,000.00   455,580,865.60      

Loan from Banks 2003-2013

  21-03   21-13   var.               USD   600,000,000.00   455,580,865.60            

Loan from Banks 2002-2010

  06-02   01-10   var.                     CHF   435,150,159.46   270,801,020.26      

Loan from Banks 2002-2010

  06-02   01-10   var.               CHF   435,150,159.46   270,801,020.26            

Loan from Banks 2005-2012

  08-05   08-12   var.                     JPY   3,292,750,000.00   20,982,285.10      

Loan from Banks 2005-2012

  08-05   08-12   var.               JPY   3,292,750,000.00   20,982,285.10            

Loan from Banks 2005-2009

  01-05   30-09   4.558                     GBP   65,000,000.00   96,798,212.96      

Loan from Banks 2005-2009

  01-05   30-09   4.558               GBP   65,000,000.00   96,798,212.96            

Loan from Banks 2006-2013

  11-06   30-13   var.                     AUD   95,000,000.00   56,916,901.32      

Loan from Banks 2006-2013

  11-06   30-13   var.               AUD   95,000,000.00   56,916,901.32            

Loan from Banks 2006-2010

  01-06   01-10   18.090                     TRY   45,000,000.00   24,141,630.90      

Loan from Banks 2006-2010

  01-06   01-10   18.090               TRY   45,000,000.00   24,141,630.90            

Loan 2006-2007

  01-06   01-07   var.   EUR   11,600,000.00   11,600,000.00                        

Loan 1975-2020

  13-75   01-20   1.000   ATS   1,866,926.15   135,674.81                        

Loan 1970-2009

  01-70   02-09   0.000   ATS   2,754,798.52   200,199.02                        

Loan 2003-2009

  15-03   15-09   3.130   EUR   500,000.00   500,000.00                        

Loan 2006-2007

  18-06   16-07   var.   EUR   35,910,160.76   35,910,160.76                        

Loan 2003-2007

  28-03   11-07   var.                     EUR   518,600,000.00   518,600,000.00      

Loan 2003-2007

  28-03   11-07   var.               EUR   518,600,000.00   518,600,000.00            

Loan 2005-2007

  17-05   14-07   var.                     EUR   1,690,986,856.64   1,690,986,856.64      

Loan 2005-2007

  17-05   14-07   var.               EUR   1,690,986,856.64   1,690,986,856.64            

Loan 2003-2013

  28-03   21-13   4.480                     EUR   524,000,000.00   524,000,000.00      

Loan 2003-2013

  21-03   21-13   4.480               EUR   524,000,000.00   524,000,000.00            

Loan 2002-2016

  06-02   17-16   var.                     EUR   129,874,450.00   129,874,450.00      

Loan 2002-2016

  06-02   17-16   var.               EUR   129,874,450.00   129,874,450.00            

 

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                Financial debt before swap   Credit affiliates   Credit swaps   Debt swaps   Debt holding of own bonds
    Date
of
Issue
  Maturity   Interest
Rate
(%)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal

Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)

Government Bonds

        EUR   124,391,846,402.64   124,391,846,402.64   EUR   4,476,649,335.22   4,476,649,335.22   EUR   8,259,084,206.01   8,259,084,206.01   EUR   13,569,972,306.89   13,569,972,306.89   EUR   9,515,203,950.05   9,515,203,950.05
        JPY   95,000,000,000.00   605,365,449.56   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   60,360,500,000.00   384,633,275.98   JPY   426,912,381,000.00   2,720,400,057.35   JPY   0.00   0.00
        CHF   2,650,000,000.00   1,649,138,091.98   CHF   600,000,000.00   373,389,756.67   CHF   3,179,545,600.00   1,978,682,929.86   CHF   8,741,971,298.60   5,440,270,893.40   CHF   0.00   0.00
        USD   11,779,400,000.00   8,944,115,413.82   USD   443,918,925.17   337,068,280.31   USD   11,779,400,000.00   8,944,115,413.82   USD   443,918,925.17   337,068,280.31   USD   0.00   0.00
        GBP   200,000,000.00   297,840,655.25   GBP   99,399,602.00   148,026,212.96   GBP   200,000,000.00   297,840,655.25   GBP   99,399,602.00   148,026,212.96   GBP   0.00   0.00
        ZAR   400,000,000.00   43,419,738.61   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   400,000,000.00   43,419,738.61   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00
        NOK   400,000,000.00   48,555,474.63   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   400,000,000.00   48,555,474.63   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00
        HUF   38,000,000,000.00   150,931,405.65   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   38,000,000,000.00   150,931,405.65   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00
        SKK   500,000,000.00   14,520,110.35   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   500,000,000.00   14,520,110.35   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00
        CAD   650,000,000.00   425,364,832.14   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   650,000,000.00   425,364,832.14   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00
        AUD   600,000,000.00   359,475,166.26   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   600,000,000.00   359,475,166.26   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00
        TRY   675,000,000.00   362,124,463.52   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   675,000,000.00   362,124,463.52   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00
        ISK   3,000,000,000.00   32,213,035.54   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   3,000,000,000.00   32,213,035.54   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00
        NZD   320,000,000.00   170,894,526.03   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   320,000,000.00   170,894,526.03   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00
        MXN   500,000,000.00   34,493,939.41   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   500,000,000.00   34,493,939.41   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00
        ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00
        BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00
        DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00
        RON   100,000,000.00   29,555,194.33   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   100,000,000.00   29,555,194.33   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00

Federal Obligation

        EUR   2,014,354,919.59   2,014,354,919.59   EUR   250,000,000.00   250,000,000.00   EUR   145,000,000.00   145,000,000.00   EUR   3,663,769,356.15   3,663,769,356.15   EUR   260,000,000.00   260,000,000.00
        JPY   59,300,000,000.00   377,875,485.89   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   14,300,000,000.00   91,123,430.83   JPY   15,486,725,000.00   98,685,560.44   JPY   0.00   0.00
        CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00
        USD   3,146,000,000.00   2,388,762,338.65   USD   0.00   0.00   USD   3,146,000,000.00   2,388,762,338.65   USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00
        GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00
        ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00
        NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00
        HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00
        SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00
        CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00
        AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00
        TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00
        ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00
        NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00
        MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00
        ATS   5,750,000,000.00   417,868,796.47   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00
        BRL   3,233,680,975.00   1,125,502,410.29   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   3,233,680,975.00   1,125,502,410.29   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00
        DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00
        RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00

Treasury Bills

        EUR   500,000,000.00   500,000,000.00   EUR   0.00   0.00   EUR   0.00   0.00   EUR   0.00   0.00   EUR   244,417,437.88   244,417,437.88
        JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   0.00   0.00
        CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00
        USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00
        GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00
        ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00
        NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00
        HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00
        SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00
        CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00
        AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00
        TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00
        ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00
        NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00
        MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00
        ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00
        BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00
        DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00
        RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00

Loan from Insurance Companies

        EUR   196,735,925.82   196,735,925.82   EUR   0.00   0.00   EUR   0.00   0.00   EUR   0.00   0.00   EUR   0.00   0.00
        JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   0.00   0.00
        CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00
        USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00
        GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00
        ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00
        NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00
        HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00
        SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00
        CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00
        AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00
        TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00
        ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00
        NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00
        MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00
        ATS   40,414,187,119.54   2,937,013,518.57   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00
        BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00
        DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00
        RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00

Loan from Banks

        EUR   8,866,660,000.00   8,866,660,000.00   EUR   0.00   0.00   EUR   0.00   0.00   EUR   0.00   0.00   EUR   0.00   0.00
        JPY   40,000,000,000.00   254,890,715.61   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   33,292,750,000.00   212,150,321.80   JPY   33,292,750,000.00   212,150,321.80   JPY   0.00   0.00
        CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   1,335,150,159.46   830,885,655.27   CHF   1,335,150,159.46   830,885,655.27   CHF   0.00   0.00

 

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Table of Contents
                Financial debt before swap   Credit affiliates   Credit swaps   Debt swaps   Debt holding of own bonds
    Date
of
Issue
  Maturity   Interest
Rate
(%)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal

Amount
Outstanding

(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal

Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal

Amount
Outstanding
(EUR)
  Curr.   Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Equivalent of
Principal

Amount
Outstanding

(EUR)
        USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00   USD   2,175,000,000.00   1,651,480,637.81   USD   2,175,000,000.00   1,651,480,637.81   USD   0.00   0.00
        GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   65,000,000.00   96,798,212.96   GBP   65,000,000.00   96,798,212.96   GBP   0.00   0.00
        ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00
        NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00
        HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00
        SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00
        CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00
        AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   95,000,000.00   56,916,901.32   AUD   95,000,000.00   56,916,901.32   AUD   0.00   0.00
        TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   45,000,000.00   24,141,630.90   TRY   45,000,000.00   24,141,630.90   TRY   0.00   0.00
        ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00
        NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00
        MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00
        ATS   42,348,969,692.29   3,077,619,651.63   ATS   400,000,000.00   29,069,133.67   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00
        BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   70,500,000.00   24,537,955.52   BRL   70,500,000.00   24,537,955.52   BRL   0.00   0.00
        DEM   863,813,782.82   441,660,974.02   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00
        RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00

Loan

        EUR   48,010,160.76   48,010,160.76   EUR   0.00   0.00   EUR   2,863,461,306.64   2,863,461,306.64   EUR   2,863,461,306.64   2,863,461,306.64   EUR   0.00   0.00
        JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   0.00   0.00
        CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00   CHF   0.00   0.00
        USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00   USD   0.00   0.00
        GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00   GBP   0.00   0.00
        ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00
        NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00
        HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00
        SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00
        CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00
        AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   0.00   0.00
        TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   0.00   0.00
        ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00
        NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00
        MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00
        ATS   4,621,724.67   335,873.83   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00
        BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   0.00   0.00
        DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00
        RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00

Total

        EUR   136,017,607,408.81   136,017,607,408.81   EUR   4,726,649,335.22   4,726,649,335.22   EUR   11,267,545,512.65   11,267,545,512.65   EUR   20,097,202,969.68   20,097,202,969.68   EUR   10,019,621,387.93   10,019,621,387.93
        JPY   194,300,000,000.00   1,238,131,651.05   JPY   0.00   0.00   JPY   107,953,250,000.00   687,907,028.61   JPY   475,691,856,000.00   3,031,235,939.59   JPY   0.00   0.00
        CHF   2,650,000,000.00   1,649,138,091.98   CHF   600,000,000.00   373,389,756.67   CHF   4,514,695,759.46   2,809,568,585.14   CHF   10,077,121,458.06   6,271,156,548.67   CHF   0.00   0.00
        USD   14,925,400,000.00   11,332,877,752.47   USD   443,918,925.17   337,068,280.31   USD   17,100,400,000.00   12,984,358,390.28   USD   2,618,918,925.17   1,988,548,918.12   USD   0.00   0.00
        GBP   200,000,000.00   297,840,655.25   GBP   99,399,602.00   148,026,212.96   GBP   265,000,000.00   394,638,868.21   GBP   164,399,602.00   244,824,425.91   GBP   0.00   0.00
        ZAR   400,000,000.00   43,419,738.61   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   400,000,000.00   43,419,738.61   ZAR   0.00   0.00   ZAR   0.00   0.00
        NOK   400,000,000.00   48,555,474.63   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   400,000,000.00   48,555,474.63   NOK   0.00   0.00   NOK   0.00   0.00
        HUF   38,000,000,000.00   150,931,405.65   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   38,000,000,000.00   150,931,405.65   HUF   0.00   0.00   HUF   0.00   0.00
        SKK   500,000,000.00   14,520,110.35   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   500,000,000.00   14,520,110.35   SKK   0.00   0.00   SKK   0.00   0.00
        CAD   650,000,000.00   425,364,832.14   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   650,000,000.00   425,364,832.14   CAD   0.00   0.00   CAD   0.00   0.00
        AUD   600,000,000.00   359,475,166.26   AUD   0.00   0.00   AUD   695,000,000.00   416,392,067.58   AUD   95,000,000.00   56,916,901.32   AUD   0.00   0.00
        TRY   675,000,000.00   362,124,463.52   TRY   0.00   0.00   TRY   720,000,000.00   386,266,094.42   TRY   45,000,000.00   24,141,630.90   TRY   0.00   0.00
        ISK   3,000,000,000.00   32,213,035.54   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   3,000,000,000.00   32,213,035.54   ISK   0.00   0.00   ISK   0.00   0.00
        NZD   320,000,000.00   170,894,526.03   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   320,000,000.00   170,894,526.03   NZD   0.00   0.00   NZD   0.00   0.00
        MXN   500,000,000.00   34,493,939.41   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   500,000,000.00   34,493,939.41   MXN   0.00   0.00   MXN   0.00   0.00
        ATS   88,517,778,536.50   6,432,837,840.49   ATS   400,000,000.00   29,069,133.67   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00   ATS   0.00   0.00
        BRL   3,233,680,975.00   1,125,502,410.29   BRL   0.00   0.00   BRL   3,304,180,975.00   1,150,040,365.81   BRL   70,500,000.00   24,537,955.52   BRL   0.00   0.00
        DEM   863,813,782.82   441,660,974.02   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00   DEM   0.00   0.00
        RON   100,000,000.00   29,555,194.33   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   100,000,000.00   29,555,194.33   RON   0.00   0.00   RON   0.00   0.00

 

     Financial debt
before swap
   Credit affiliates    Credit swaps    Debt swaps    Debt holding of
own bonds
   Financial debt
after swap

Grand Total Internal Debt

     6,874,498,814.51    29,069,133.67    0.00    0.00    0.00      6,845,429,680.84

Grand Total External Debt

     153,332,645,856.33    5,585,133,585.16    31,046,665,169.40    31,738,565,289.72    10,019,621,387.93      138,419,791,003.56
                                 

Grand Total Debt

     160,207,144,670.84    5,614,202,718.83    31,046,665,169.40    31,738,565,289.72    10,019,621,387.93      145,265,220,684.41
                                 

Total Internal Floating Rate Debt

   1,761,407,073.60               

External Floating Rate Debt

                  667,771,410.54
                    thereof  CHF    4,737,336,298.82
                           JPY     3,581,460,562.01

 

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GUARANTEED DEBT

EXTERNAL GUARANTEED DEBT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006

 

Borrower

   Amount
(Millions of
euro)

Electric Utility Industry(1)

  

Foreign Credits

   32.88

Foreign Bonds

   0.00

Export Financing Guarantees Act(1)

   17,853.42

Austrian Industryholding Corp.(ÖIAG)

   0.00

Companies with State Participations

  

Public Works

   1,802.53

Environment and Water Utility Funds

   0.00

Other

  

Loans to Federal Museums

   279.00

Erdöl-Lagergesellschaft m.b.H (Oil Reserve Comp.)

   150.72

ÖBB-EUROFIMA

   87.44
    

Total

   20,205.99
    

 

(1) Data are preliminary and still subject to change.

DOMESTIC GUARANTEED DEBT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006

 

Borrower

   Amount
(Millions of
euro)

Electric Utility Industry(1)

  

Energy Bonds

   0.21

Other Domestic Credits

   3.34

Export Guarantees Act(2)

   32,107.57

Export Financing Guarantees Act(1)

   3,905.00

Agrarian Investment

   0.80

Austrian Industryholding Corp.(ÖIAG)

   242.96

Companies with State Participations

  

Public Works

   5,919.07

Other

   0.00

Environment and Water Utility Funds

   0.00

Guarantee to secure the future of BAWAG P.S.K.

   900.00

Other

  

Erdöl-Lagergesellschaft m.b.H. (Oil Reserve Corporation.)

   10.00

FGG now AWS

   842.10

Nuclear Liability Law

   121.80

ÖBB-EUROFIMA

   4,375.43

BÜRGES now AWS

   477.95

Labormarket Promotion

   5.55

Research Promotion Corporation (FFG)

   95.45

Austrian Bank of Hotel and Tourism

   120.54

Loans to Federal Museums

   437.60

European Investmentbank (EIB)

   23.00
    

Total(3)

   49,588.37
    

 

(1) Data are preliminary and still subject to change.
(2) Includes recognized but unpaid claims against the Republic under Export Guarantees.
(3) In addition, the Republic is liable by law for all liabilities of the Austrian Postal Savings Bank assumed until December 31, 2000, which amounted to EUR 5.3 billion as of December 31, 2005.

 

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SOURCES OF STATISTICAL INFORMATION

The information contained under the headings “Balance of Payments”, “Foreign Exchange”, “Banking System and Monetary Policy—Oesterreichische Nationalbank” and “Banking System and Monetary Policy—Monetary Policy” and the information in the tables set forth under “Balance of Payments”, “Foreign Exchange”, “Banking System and Monetary Policy” and “The Economy—Tourism” has been extracted from publications of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank and the Austrian Central Statistical Office, all of which are official documents published by Austrian authorities or the Oesterreichische Nationalbank.

The information contained in the tables set forth under “The Economy” and “Public Debt” has been extracted from publications of STATISTICS AUSTRIA (STATISTIK AUSTRIA), from publications of the Austrian Institute for Economic Research (Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung or WIFO), and from publications of the OeNB. STATISTIK AUSTRIA is an agency of Austria. OeNB is the Austrian central bank, 50% of which is owned by the Republic of Austria. WIFO is an independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit organization supported by numerous professional associations and institutions for economic policy.

The information contained in the tables under “Tables and Supplementary Information” has been extracted from the Federal Budget Laws of 2002 through 2007 of the Republic of Austria, which are official documents published by the Republic of Austria.

OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

Except as stated below, the information set forth herein with respect to Austria has been supplied by Christoph Kreutler, Deputy Head of the Division for Export Financing and International Export Promotion Policy, Ministry of Finance, in his official capacity and is included herein on his authority.

The information contained under the headings “Balance of Payments”, “Foreign Exchange”, “Banking System and Monetary Policy—Oesterreichische Nationalbank” and “Banking System and Monetary Policy—Monetary Policy” and the information in the tables set forth under “Balance of Payments”, “Foreign Exchange”, “Banking System and Monetary Policy” and “The Economy—Tourism” has been extracted from publications of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank and the Austrian Central Statistical Office, all of which are official documents published by Austrian authorities or the Oesterreichische Nationalbank.

The information in the tables set forth under “The Economy” and “Public Debt” has been extracted from publications of STATISTICS AUSTRIA (STATISTIK AUSTRIA), from publications of the Austrian Institute for Economic Research (Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung or WIFO), and from publications of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (“OeNB”). STATISTIK AUSTRIA is an agency of Austria. OeNB is the Austrian central bank, 50% of which is owned by the Republic of Austria. WIFO is an independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit organization supported by numerous professional associations and institutions for economic policy.

The information in the tables under “Tables and Supplementary Information” has been extracted from the Federal Budget Laws of 2002 through 2006 of the Republic of Austria, which are official documents published by the Republic of Austria.

AUTHORIZED AGENT

The name and address of the authorized agent of the Bank and Austria in the United States is Dr. Eva Nowotny, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the United States, Austrian Embassy, 3524 International Court, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008.

 

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