*** PPF, an international financial group, has successfully managed assets worth almost EUR 10 billion. PPF Group is active in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, China and Vietnam. PPF Group operates in the area of consumer financing and retail banking. Through its stake within Generali PPF Holding, PPF Group have interests in insurance and asset management. PPF Group was successful in obtaining a license to establish a 100% foreign owned non-banking financial company in Vietnam called PPF Vietnam Finance Company under license no 112/GP-NHNN issued on 18/04/2008 by Governor of State Bank. PPF Vietnam Finance Co Ltd. officially launched business in Vietnam on 20th Arpil 2009 under Home Credit brand.