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The Association of German Pfandbrief Banks (Verband deutscher Pfandbriefbanken e.V., vdp) comprises more than 40 member banks. Pfandbrief Banks are credit institutions holding a special license to issue Pfandbriefe. The Association’s members come from all German banking groups and number among the most important providers of capital for residential and commercial properties as well as for the public sector and its institutions, ship and aircraft finance. On behalf of its member institutions the vdp performs its duties at all political levels and vis-à-vis all executive bodies on both, the national and the international stage including the European Union. Beyond its 250ieth year, the Pfandbrief – Pfandbrief Banks’ traditional funding instrument – continues to be the benchmark in the global covered bond market. Totalling some 390 billion EUR in volume outstanding it ranks among its largest segments.

Persuing our motto ‘#financing progress’, BayernLB is an established arranger of covered and unsecured benchmark or sub-benchmark bonds for national and international clients. Further BayernLB is keen on providing holistic advice and tailor-made solutions for issuances of green and social bonds. The bank is one of a few joint lead managers with own issuing experience in either of these segments, including the latest sector-specific placements in 2022 (Blue Social (DKB) / Green Rail Public (BayernLB) Covered Bond). By means of in-depth and long-standing ties to European Tier 1 and Tier 2 investors with a focus on the DACH-region, BayernLB contributes to successful placements across all covered bond segments. To ensure the quality of our consulting and placement services in the context of a long-lasting cooperation with its clients, BayernLB is active in sector-based associations and specialized organisations – them being ICMA, the Climate Bonds Initiative as well as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment amongst others.

BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking brings together the activities of investment banking, markets, financing and transactional services for institutional investors and corporate clients. It offers a wide range of value-added products and financial solutions for business, transformation and sustainability objectives, whether they are local or international. It has a strong global presence, providing services in 24 countries through an extensive team of experts, including investment banking specialists and advisors in specific industries and sectors.

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. As a member of BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX:BMO) which was established in 1817, we are part of one of the largest diversified financial services providers in North America with $1.29 trillion in total assets and approximately 47,000 employees globally as of January 2023. BMO Financial Group is the 8th largest bank in North America as measured by assets (BMO Financial Group Annual Report 2023).

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.

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DekaBank is the German Savings Bank Finance Group's central securities and securities service provider. With assets under management of almost € 350 billion and more than 5.4 million customer securities accounts, DekaBank is one of the largest asset managers in Germany. Being a part of Europe's largest financial group, DekaBank creates asset management and capital markets solutions centrally with 5,000 people – savings banks serve and cover the customers locally in 15,250 branches with 280,600 employees.

Deutsche Bank provides retail and private banking, corporate and transaction banking, lending, asset and wealth management products and services as well as focused investment banking to private individuals, small and medium-sized companies, corporations, governments and institutional investors. Deutsche Bank is the leading bank in Germany with strong European roots and a global network. For more information visit: www.db.com

Founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank, Erste Group went public in 1997 with the strategy of expanding its retail business into Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Since then, Erste Group's customer base has grown through numerous acquisitions and organically from 600,000 to over 16 million. Some 97% of Erste Group’s clients are located in member states of the European Union, which provides the countries with a stable regulatory framework for their continued economic development. Today, Erste Group is one of the largest financial services providers in the Eastern part of EU in terms of market share and total assets. In addition to its traditional strength in serving private individuals, Erste Group also regards advisory services and support for corporate clients in financing, investment and access to international capital markets, public sector funding and interbank market operations as belonging to its core activities.