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The UniCredit Group has a leading position in one of the richest areas in Europe: Bavaria, Austria and Northern Italy.
The Group is also leader in Central and Eastern Europe, an area featuring fast rates of economic growth and the fastest growth rates for banking revenues.
The Group has a significant competitive edge in Central and Eastern Europe: in terms of total assets, revenues and the number of branches.
Source: UniCredit New Europe Research Network - As at end 2005. Note: 100% of total assets and revenues for controlled companies (stake>50%) and share owned for non-controlled companies; 100% of branches (excluding representative offices); including proforma and acquisitions in 2006.