Pioneer Investments Press Conference Slovenia DDr. Werner Kretschmer | 28th of September 2007

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 2 Pioneer Investments Our Mission…. To create sustainable value for our clients through growing and preserving their assets

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 3 Agenda  Corporate Overview  CEE story so far  Opportunities and challenges  Strategy for Slovenia

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 4 Strong Parentage Pioneer Investments is owned by UniCredito Italiano S.p.A.  UniCredit is the first truly European bank –One of the largest banking and financial services organizations in Europe –market capitalization: over €67 billion as at 19 July –35 million customers, over 7,000 branches and 135,857 employees 2 (as at 31 March 2007)  UniCredit has a strong geographic presence –UniCredit is a global player with coverage in 5 continents  Strong credit rating: –Moody’s Aa2 ( as at 22 June 2007) –Standard & Poor’s A+ (as at 18 July 2007) UniCredit Group Retail DivisionCorporate Division Private Banking Division Asset Management Division Markets & Investment Banking Division Poland’s Markets Division CEE Division Global Banking Services Division 1.Source: Pioneer Investments 2. These figures include all employees of Koç Group which is consolidated proportionally.

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 5  Pioneer Investments –A presence in 25 countries worldwide –AUM: €237.6 billion as at 30 June 2007 –Over 2,350 employees, thereof more than 300 investment professionals Global Presence – Local Insight Source: Pioneer Investments as at 30 June 2007

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 6 Fitch Ratings rates Pioneer Investments as “strong"  “Generally stable”  “Well-capitalised”  “Highly experienced, tenured management teams”  “Experienced front-, middle-, and back- office staff“  “Strong risk management and internal control functions”  “Frequent investment analysis and monitoring, forming a disciplined approach.”  “Strong investment administration capabilities”  “Good analytical and decision-support tools”  Under the new Fitch Rating system introduced in June 2007, Pioneer Investments* receives an "M2" score ("Strong") Qualities of "M2" rated organisations, according to Fitch: *Fitch Ratings’ Manager Rating applies to the Milan, Dublin and Boston operations of Pioneer Investments.

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 7 Pioneer Global and Integrated Pioneer Investments model Distribution Channels  Retail & Private Proprietary  Third Party/Wholesale  Institutionals Reputation  Values  Brand  Culture Investment solutions  Open/Closed Mutual funds  Hedge funds  Segregated accounts  Guaranteed & VAR products  Asset allocation  Pension products Total CEE USA International Germany Italy AuM eur bnAssets Austria (1) TOP STARFUNDS Data as per 30 June 2007 (1) Pioneer Investments Austria is currently a subsidiary of Bank Austria Creditanstalt

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 8 Agenda  Corporate Overview  CEE story so far  Opportunities and challenges  Strategy for Slovenia

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 9 Source: Pioneer Investments, as of 31/03/2007 (1) Including market share of ZB Invest, Croatia (2) Market share of Yapi Kredi Asset Management Ranking Slovenia Romania Slovakia Hungary Czech Rep. Turkey (2) Poland Bulgaria Croatia (1) Market share in % Pioneer Investments is the Number One Player in the CEE Region …

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 10 … with a Diversified Portfolio Breakdown of assets in CEE 46.4% Balanced 32.6% Equity Others 21% Turkey Croatia Further AuM non-consolidated Pioneer AuM total AuM total Russia Romania Slovenia Bulgaria Slovakia Czech Rep. Hungary 3,271 (2) 1,061 (1) 10,170 14,502 start up ,273 7,985Poland AuM eur mlnPioneer Investments Source: Pioneer Investments, as of 31/5/2007 (1) including AuM of ZB Invest, Croatia (2) AuM of Yapi Kredi Asset Management

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 11 Agenda  Corporate Overview  CEE story so far  Opportunities and challenges  Strategy for Slovenia

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 12 CEE is One of the Fastest Growing Regions, being Reflected in Strong Growth of Household Wealth eur bn Estimated growth of Household Wealth Bulgaria Croatia Czech Rep. Hungary Poland Romania Slovakia Slovenia Russia Turkey Wealth 2006 Wealth Growth CEE + Russia: CAGR 16.4% p.a. from eur 760 bn in 2006 to eur 1,200 bn in 2009 Source: New Europe Households‘ Wealth and Debt Monitor, UniCredit May 2007

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 13 with Funds amongst the Most Demanded Products CEE + Russia: CAGR% deposits + currencies 15% securities + shares 11% mutual funds 22% Insurance 18% pension funds 21% Estimated cumulative growth of bank deposits vs. funds Bank deposits % Bulgaria Source: New Europe Households‘ Wealth and Debt Monitor, UniCredit May 2007 Mutual funds CroatiaCzech Rep. HungaryPolandRomaniaSlovakiaSloveniaRussiaTurkey

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 14 Agenda  Corporate Overview  CEE story so far  Opportunities and challenges  Strategy for Slovenia

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 15 Leverage on Group Strengths to Meet Local Needs LEVERAGE ON  a wide range of global products  strong, experienced distribution channels, close to the market  being a highly - reputed international player TO MEET DEMANDS IN A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT IN SLOVENIA  wider range of EUR investment possibilities  more sophisticated products  appetite for wider geographic allocation  increased sensitivity to quality - > enhance the existing product range by Pioneer Luxembourg domiciled family

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 16 EuropeanUSGlobalEmerging & Far East European Small CompaniesU.S. Mid Cap ValueTop Global PlayersEmerging Markets Equity Eastern European Equity Greater China Equity Top European PlayersU.S. Research Japanese Equity Pacific (Ex. Japan) Equity The correct legal name of the Sub-funds should be pre-fixed by “Pioneer Funds”. Luxemburg Domiciled Funds Equity Funds U.S. Pioneer Fund

Press Conference Slovenia | 28th September 2007 | Page 17 The correct legal name of the Sub-funds should be pre-fixed by “Pioneer Funds” and “Pioneer P.F.” Focus on Mutual Funds - Our Fixed Income Range Short-Term Euro Short-Term Global and Emerging Emerging Markets Bond International Bond European Euro Bond Luxemburg Domiciled Funds Bond Funds and Short-Term Funds Portfolio Funds Global Defensive Plus Global Dynamic Plus Global

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