• For the respective period UniCredit closed deals for over EUR 87 mn

UniCredit Leasing is top performer by new business volume and market share according to information from the Bulgarian Leasing Association (BLA) for a second quarter in a row in 2011.

In the respective period UniCredit Leasing closed deals for the amount of EUR 87.7 mn, which equals a 16% market share, the traditional BLA market research shows. The biggest share in UniCredit Leasing’s new business is that of cargo trucks leasing followed by equipment leasing and cars leasing.

Despite the company’s stable track record and leadership in two of the most important categories of the leasing companies ranking, UniCredit Leasing register the impact of the worsened economic environment as a reflection of the world crisis on Bulgarian business.

The CEO of UniCredit Leasing, Mr. Rumen Ivanchev defined as a priority for the second half of this year the continuing work on improvement of the quality of the assets, prudent risk management and development of the already adopted strategy of UniCredit Leasing namely From Volumes to Value. The strategy From Volumes to Value was adopted by UniCredit Leasing at the end of 2008 as a way to create added value for its customers despite the financial situation which required closer attention to risk assessment.

To meet the challenges of internationalization and to gain a competitive edge, UniCredit Leasing applies a customer oriented approach as a successful principle in its support for the growth of the businesses of its customers and of the company itself.

For contacts:

UniCredit Leasing, Identity and Communications

Svilena Djotolova, 0884 322 692, twjmfob/ekpupmpwbAvojdsfejumfbtjoh/ch

UniCredit Bulbank, Identity and Communications

Ekaterina Ancheva, 02/9264 963, еlbufsjob/bodifwbAvojdsfejuhspvq/ch