DUE TO CELEBRATION OF THE CONSTITUTION DAY KAZAKHSTAN FINANCIAL MARKETS WILL BE CLOSED FROM AUGUST 30 TO SEPTEMBER 1

/KASE, August 29, 08/ - Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) informs that from August 30 to September 1, 2008 Kazakhstan financial markets will be closed due to celebration of the Constitution Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trades on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange during these days will not be executed. We remind that in compliance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Holidays of the Republic of Kazakhstan" in case of coincidence of a day off and a holiday a day off is considered the following after a holiday business day. [2008-08-29]