FRANKFURT (S&P Global Ratings) Jan. 3, 2025--S&P Global Ratings today said it withdrew its ratings on Erste Group Bank AG's (A+/Positive/A-1) €30 billion multi-issuer Euro Medium-Term Note (EMTN) program at the issuer's request. We continue to rate instruments outstanding under the program as separate issuances. Furthermore, the withdrawal does not affect any other program, any issue, or the issuer credit rating on Erste Group Bank. Criteria Financial Institutions General: Risk-Adjusted Capital Framework Methodology, April 30, 2024 General Criteria: Hybrid Capital: Methodology And Assumptions, March 2, 2022 Criteria Financial Institutions General: Financial Institutions Rating Methodology, Dec. 9, 2021 Criteria Financial Institutions Banks: Banking Industry Country Risk Assessment Methodology And Assumptions, Dec. 9, 2021 General Criteria: