Sustainability Pays for Bank Shareholders

Sustainability Pays for Bank Shareholders PR Newswire LONDON, September 11, 2012 LONDON, September 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Join 21,500 shareholders throughout Europe and help influence banking's new future Transaction-fee free investing until 2 November 2012 Invest in Triodos Bank with as little as one share at £58.62 (€74) per share Average return of 4.4%* over last five years People are being offered the chance to join 21,500 other shareholders across Europe in helping shape a more sustainable future for banking and take a stake (depository receipt) in Triodos Bank, Europe's leading ethical and sustainable bank. For as little as £58.62 per share, depository receipts can be bought transaction fee-free until 2 November 2012. The minimum investment is one depository receipt at the current share price of £58.62 or €74. Over the past five years investors have seen a steady, average return of 4.4%.* Over the same period, the share price of mainstream banks such as Barclays has seen significant volatility. Triodos Bank has experienced significant growth over recent years and is looking to raise more capital in order to continue growing and playing its pioneering role as a leader in sustainable banking. During the first six months of 2012, Triodos Bank's net profit grew to €9.9 million, up 31% against the same period in 2011. The bank's balance sheet total increased by 11% to €4.8 billion, against 7% growth over the same period last year.