Media Release: EFG International statement on media speculation Freitag, 13. Dezember 2019 - 18:46

Zurich, 13 December 2019

EFG International and its principal shareholder, EFG Bank European Financial Group, dismiss speculation regarding an alleged acquisition of EFG International by Julius Baer. Multiple recent media articles on this topic are false, unfounded and misleading. No transaction discussions are taking place between EFG Bank European Financial Group and Julius Baer. EFG International will continue to focus on its growth strategy and will report its 2019 results on 26 February 2020 as planned.

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EFG International is a global private banking group offering private banking and asset management services and is headquartered in Zurich. EFG International's group of private banking businesses operates in around 40 locations worldwide. Its registered shares (EFGN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. EFG International AG, Bleicherweg 8, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland www.efginternational.com

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