Schahin Bank The Schahin Group operates in the Brazilian financial market through the Schahin Bank. The group branched into the financial business in 1978, when Schahin Cury Corretora (currently Schahin Corretora de Câmbio e Valores Mobiliários) was established. In 1989 the Schahin Bank was founded and quickly became prominent in the market as a result of its excellent performance in brokerage during its first 10 years. This result is primarily due to the substantial volumes handled for its customers, to the quality of its financial services, and to its pioneering introduction of derivative products in Brazil. Over the course of its history, the Schahin Bank has stood out for its agility, quality and the results achieved for the institution and for its customers in the fields in which it operates – Commercial Banking and Investments. This has been corroborated by the institution’s qualitative and quantitative indexes, such as high liquidity and solvency, the quality of its credit portfolio, high capitalization, low leverage and good result, according to local monitoring and rating agencies. These features, in conjunction with the Schahin Group’s business excellence and the technical qualifications of its officers and professionals, have allowed the Schahin Bank to bypass many Brazilian and global financial crises. The Schahin Bank’s concept is to grow on sound cornerstones of both financial and human capital. The Schahin Bank is prepared to meet all the needs of its customers and partners, endeavoring to always maximize relationships and business opportunities and to prospect for new customers and operations, as its continues to pursue its historically successful path.