The net proceeds of the offering (after deducting the underwriting commissions payable by the Branch) are
estimated to be approximately €77,480,000. All of the proceeds from the sale of the Trust Securitieswill be
invested by the Trust in the LLC Class B Preferred Securities. The LLC will use the proceeds from the sale of the
LLC Class B Preferred Securities, together with funds contributed by the Branch in subscribing for the LLC Class
A Preferred Securities and the LLC Common Securities, to purchase the Initial Subordinated Notes. The Bank
intends to use the proceeds from the Initial SubordinatedNotes for general corporate purposes.