WOOD & Company increased its stake in Pegas to 5.7%

Prague, 13 August 2009

"Yesterday (August 12, 2009), WOOD & Company Funds SICAV P.l.c announced that it increased its stake in Pegas to 5.7% and became one of the major shareholders at Pegas."

„Pegas is a very interesting company, being the technological and market leader in its industry. We have observed great achievements of the company and its management. We are excited that our investors will be able to participate in the Pegas growth story. The goal of WOOD & Company is to help stabilize company’s shareholder base and to work with other shareholders to provide support for management’s growth plans and increase the company value,“ said Jaroslav Krabec, the Chief Investment Officer at WOOD & Company.

WOOD & Co, a leading investment bank in the region of Central and Eastern Europe, is owned for the most part by its local partners, Jan Sýkora, Andrea Ferancová, Vladimír Jaroš, and Lubomír Šoltýs. Headquartered in Prague, over 15 years the firm has gained a deep understanding of the markets of new EU countries. WOOD & Co provides its international and domestic clients with top quality investment banking and stockbroking services.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

Jaroslav Krabec, CFA
CIO, WOOD & Company Financial Services, a.s.
Tel.: +420 222 096 111
E-mail: jaroslav.krabecwood.cz

David Šimoník, Relative PR & Consultancy
Media Representative of WOOD & Co
Tel.: +420 774 280 831
E-mail: david.simonikrelativepr.cz