Clariden Leu

Clariden Leu Ltd. formed following the merger of Credit Suisse's four private banks - Clariden, Bank Leu, Bank Hofmann, and BGP Banca di Gestione Patrimoniale - as well as the securities dealer Credit Suisse Fides, on January 26, 2007. It is a leading private bank offering a comprehensive and high-quality range of products and advisory services in private banking. Clariden Leu Ltd. serves wealthy clients with demanding wealth management and product requirements, external asset managers, and wholesale clients from over 20 offices worldwide. With assets under management of CHF 133 billion (as at June 30, 2007), Clariden Leu Ltd. is one of Switzerland's leading asset managers. www.claridenleu.com