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Banca del Gottardo - Statement from CEO M. J. Netzer

Lugano (ots)

Ladies and Gentlemen At the time when I joined
Banca del Gottardo over seven years ago, the bank was undergoing a
change of ownership with the transfer from Sumitomo Bank to Swiss
Life. This also marked the beginning of a particularly optimistic
phase of vigorous expansion. For reasons which you are all too
familiar with, this was followed by a period of market consolidation
that affected the entire financial sector. This time was made even
more difficult for our bank as a result of the sales process that
lasted over two years, costing us much time and energy. The decision
of our shareholder in the first half of last year to retain Banca del
Gottardo and to transfer it both financially and organisationally to
Swiss Life Holding made abundantly clear the strategic importance of
Banca del Gottardo for Swiss Life. Despite the difficult environment
of recent years, we have managed to regenerate our bank and to
stabilise our market position. Thus we have laid a solid foundation
upon which our bank can grow and flourish in the future. Against this
backdrop came the impetus for preparing Banca del Gottardo's new
strategic positioning in accordance with the changed environment.
For me personally, this comes as the perfect time to seek out new
challenges after such an enriching experience. So I will pass on to
others the responsibility for the implementation of the strategy that
has been drawn up over the past few months - a strategy which I
initiated and which I fully support. As proof of my conviction I will
continue to lead Banca del Gottardo until the new CEO is comfortably
settled into his new role.
Looking back on these eventful and satisfying years, I consider it
a great privilege to have been at the helm of Banca del Gottardo,
steering it through challenging times. We - and here I of course
speak for my colleagues on the Executive Board and all bank staff -
proactively took the initiative during this time to implement our
operational objectives. And we made some great achievements.
I wish Rolf Aeberli much success in his new and challenging role.
Last, but not least, I would like to thank all the staff at the bank.
I am grateful to you for the support and loyalty that you have shown
me and the bank over the years, but especially during the difficult
selling process. For this I owe you a debt of gratitude.
Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great satisfaction and confidence
that I say to you that Banca del Gottardo is well-positioned to
implement its planned strategies, enter into a new phase and achieve
its ambitious goals. This will be possible because of
- our customers' deep loyalty
- our reputation in our core markets
- and the initial steps that have been implemented within the overall
  strategy.
My thanks to you all!
M. J. Netzer

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