Michael Wolf awarded by the Estonian President

In connection with Estonia’s state visit toSweden, Swedbank’s Chief Executive Officer Michael Wolf receives the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana of the third class from Estonia’s President Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

“This is a recognition of the positive impact Swedbank has in Estonia. It is a great honor which I share with all of my co-workers, in particular our Estonian employees lead by Priit Perens” said Michael Wolf. Michael Wolf comments further: “Estonia is one of our four home markets. Our commitment is long term and we look forward to continuing to offer leading bank services to the many businesses and households and being deeply involved in the development of society.” “We have played a pivotal role in the changeover to the euro, where we ensured a smooth transition in close cooperation with Estonian authorities.” “We look forward to a continued close collaboration regarding issues which are important both for Estonia and Swedbank – to strengthen the capital market, the legal frameworks, business ethics and education regarding private finances” concluded Michael Wolf. Further information: Thomas Backteman, Head of Corporate Affairs, Swedbank, phone: +46 708 31 11 66 Kristiina Tamberg, Head of Communication, Swedbank Estonia, phone: +372 888 78 83 Anna Sundblad, Press Manager, Swedbank, phone: +46 703 21 39 95 Swedbank in Estonia - Facts Estonia has 1.35 million inhabitants. Swedbank has 1.2 million private customers and 104 000 corporate clients in Estonia, approximately 2 570 employees, 64 branch offices, 1.1 million cards and 547 ATM:s. Two bank busses service clients living on remote locations. The bank represents 54 percent of the borrowing and 48 percent of the lending to private clients, 47 percent of pensions and 42 percent of the borrowing and 40 percent of the lending to corporate clients. Swedbank supports community projects in health, education, personal finance, voluntary effort and environmental issues. Among other things, students are offered to become teachers in certain subject areas within the foundation Noored Koolie (Young teachers to school foundation) in which Swedbank in Estonia played a role as one of the initiators. Through the bank's donation portal, customers are able to donate money to non-profit projects. Read more about the bank’s community projects in Estonia, https://www.swedbank.ee/about/support?language=ENG.