Investor Presentaiton

Key considerations ■ Slovakia joined smoothly the eurozone on January 1, 2009 ■ Slovakia is quickly catching up on the eurozone (GDP growth 10,4% in 2007 and 6.4% in 2008). The IMF forecasts for GDP growth is -2.1% in 2009 vs. -4,2% for eurozone ■ Slovakia had a relatively low deficit (2.2% of GDP) and debt (27.6% of GDP) level in 2008. Despite the impact of financial crisis, the principal aim is to continue again with fiscal consolidation from 2010. ■ Excellent business environment ■ Healthy banking sector H 3

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