An international business edition "Euromoney" acknowledged Astana Finance JSC as the 2006 best company nominated under the category "A Leading Institution in Corporate Governance in Emerging Europe"

The top place under the category " A Leading Institution in Corporate Governance in Emerging Europe " is an evidence of openness and impeccability of the Company’s management.

Astana Finance successful Eurobond issue

On Astana Finance JSC successfully placed US$175 000 000 of five-year Notes paying a coupon of 9.000%. The bond was issued by Astana Finance B.V., a Dutch subsidiary of the Company, under the guarantee of Astana Finance JSC and "Leasing Company Astana Finance" JSC. JPMorgan investment bank acted as a sole bookrunner and lead manager for the deal.

On participation of Astana Finance JSC in financing of a Ceramic Brickyard in Kokshetau City

In the course of nine years Astana Finance JSC operates successfully in the market of financial and investment services. During this period Astana Finance JSC was recognized as a reliable partner providing a broad range of financial services of a high quality.

The Interval Unit Investment Fund (UIF) named "Astana Finance Bereke" set up by Astana Finance JSC was registered on 16 November 2006 with the Agency of the for Regulating and Control of Financial Markets and Organizations

UIF "Astana Finance Bereke" has the following parameters

Board of Directors of Astana Finance JSC informs of a calling special meeting of the Astana Finance JSC’s shareholders to be held on 25 December 2006 at 15.00 p.m. to the address: 12, Str. Bygeldynov

On November 10, 2006 for the purpose of expanding the Company’s activity by the second Eurobond issue disinterested Board of Directors members of Astana Finance JSC approved the decisions

On issuance of the unconditional and irrevocable Guarantee in securing of obligations’ execution of 100% affiliate Astana Finance B.V., increase of liabilities, conclusion of transactions with interested parties

On September 25, 2006 in an effort to extend the activity of the company the Board of Directors of Astana Finance JSC approved the increase in liabilities through attracting the loan from Moore’s Creek Capital Corporation

updated 09.12.2008