May 17, 2016 the rating committee of RA “Expert-Rating” has decided to confirm a long-term credit rating of PJSC “VTB BANK” (14359319) and the Bank’s bonds that are in circulation at the level uaAА+ according to the national scale. The Agency also confirms the rating of the Bank’s deposits at the level ua1. The Bank with rating uaAА+ is characterized by a high solvency compared to other Ukrainian banks. Making decision to confirm the credit rating according to the national scale, the Agency was guided by the key results of the Bank’s activity for the first quarter of 2016, its financial, statistical statements for the first quarter of 2016 and April of 2016, as well as particular and regular information of the Bank as an issuer of securities.