Division 5.8 Buy Back of Hybrid Capital Instruments or other Capital Instruments:

With regard to the buy-back of hybrid capital instruments or other capital instruments existing in FIH on 2 March 2012, FIH will respect the rules concerning Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital transactions as set out in the MEMO/09/441 of 8 October 2008^f1. In any case FIH will consult the Commission before making announcements to the market concerning Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital transactions.