On December 15, 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 the loan organized by Citibank N.A

On December 15, 2006 for the purpose of expanding the Company’s activity the Board of Directors of Astana Finance JSC approved the decision to conclude the 2-Year Loan Agreement in the amount of KZT 6 400 million according to which Citibank N.A. is acting as an Organizer.

On assigning to Astana Finance JSC the rating of "A+(kaz)" by Fitch Ratings in accordance with the new national rating scale in

updated 09.12.2008