Operation of the Moscow Exchange markets on 8 September

Dear clients,

On 8 September at about 15:00, a technical failure occurred to the network in the exchange"s M1 data-centre. As a result, trading on the equity & bond, FX, derivatives and money markets has been stopped. The exchange is preparing to resume trading using backup systems. A subsequent announcement will be made regarding the timing of when trading will re-commence.

Moscow Exchange apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

For further information, please contact the Public Relations Department at (495) 363-3232.