EQS-News: RBI categorically denies the allegations of short-seller report

EQS-News: Raiffeisen Bank International AG / Key word(s): Statement
   RBI categorically denies the allegations of short-seller report

   17.09.2026 / 17:46 CET/CEST
   The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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   RBI categorically denies the allegations of short-seller report

   Vienna, 17 September 2026. Raiffeisen Bank International AG ("RBI") has
   reviewed the short-seller report published this morning and categorically
   denies the allegations.
   RBI is reviewing its legal options and considers taking legal action
   against the authors of the report.
   In addition to the many misleading and suggestive statements, the report
   contains several factual errors. For example, the report claims to
   identify customers which RBI’s Russian subsidiary AO Raiffeisenbank had
   voluntarily terminated and blocked even prior to their designation as
   sanctioned entities. It also claims to identify companies which were never
   customers of RBI or AO Raiffeisenbank at any point.
   Furthermore, the report reflects a basic misunderstanding of Liquidity
   Coverage Ratios, and more specifically, ignores the conservative
   assumptions included in RBI’s liquidity disclosures.
   Many of the mistakes and mischaracterizations in the report might have
   been avoided, had the authors acted in good faith and approached RBI with
   questions. 
   Background on RBI’s claim against Rasperia: In the months leading up to
   the filing of the claim in Austria, RBI briefed OFAC and Austrian FMA
   extensively on the content of the claim and its full background. Each
   authority was briefed again in the days prior to filing, and RBI has been
   in regular contact with them since.

   Background on LCR Calculation: RBI Group LCR (136% as of 30 June 2026)
   contains only HQLA in amount to cover 100% of the AO Raiffeisenbank net
   cash outflow – in line with EBA/ECB/Basel requirements for Group LCR
   calculation. This is a conservative adjustment which excludes over EUR 7
   billion of AO Raiffeisenbank’s HQLA in RBI’s Group LCR calculation.
   Furthermore, LCR for the Group excluding Russia is 135% (as of 30 June
   2026).

   Background on the sale of Priorbank JSC: In connection with the sale of
   its Belarusian Group units, RBI provided all relevant sanctions
   authorities with detailed information regarding buyer and the financing of
   the transaction. The sale underwent rigorous review and was approved by
   competent authorities.

   For further information please contact:

   John P. Carlson, CFA
   Head of Group Investor Relations
   Raiffeisen Bank International AG
   Am Stadtpark 9
   1030 Vienna, Austria
   [email protected]
   phone +43 1 71 707 2089
   www.rbinternational.com

    

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   Language:    English
   Company:     Raiffeisen Bank International AG
                Am Stadtpark 9
                A-1030 Vienna
                Austria
   Phone:       +43-1-71707-2089
   E-mail:      [email protected]
   Internet:    https://www.rbinternational.com/en/raiffeisen.html
   ISIN:        AT0000606306
   WKN:         A0D9SU
   Listed:      Regulated Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt,
                Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate BSX;
                Luxembourg Stock Exchange, SIX, Vienna Stock Exchange
                (Official Market)
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   EQS News ID: 2401162


    
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