Fitch Raises Compartamos' Ratings

MEXICO CITY, May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Compartamos Banco, S.A. ("Compartamos" or "the Bank") (BMV: COMPART) announced that Fitch Ratings issued a press release today in which it informed of an "increase in the long and short-term ratings for Compartamos to 'AA-(mex)' and 'F1+(mex)'".

"Outlook was changed to Stable".

As per the press release Fitch Ratings issued, "The ratings reflect the Company's solid financial performance, robust capitalization levels and strong franchise in the microfinance segment. The ratings also take into consideration a higher risk profile as well as more concentrated funding sources".

Compartamos Banco, S.A., a Mexican bank specialized in microfinance, is the largest lender to microbusiness owners in Latin America. Established in 1990 and headquartered in Mexico City, Compartamos provides small loans to low-income Mexican individuals and business owners, such as craft manufacturers, food vendors and other small businesses. With coverage in over 90% of Mexico, Compartamos works with local and international lenders to secure financing to these market segments, which are currently underserved.

Compartamos Banco shares began trading on the Mexican Stock Exchange on April 25, 2007 under the ticker symbol "COMPART".

Note on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward- looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

Source: Compartamos Banco, S.A.

CONTACT: Fernando Alvarez Toca, Chief Financial Officer, or Maria
Teresa Chavira, Investor Relations, both of Compartamos Banco,
+52-(55)-5276-7250, +52-(55)-5276-7327, +52-(55)-5276-7256,
+52-(55)-5276-6398, investor-relations@compartamos.com; or Investor Relations
firm in New York, Maria Barona or Kenia Vargas, both of i-advize Corporate
Communications, Inc. for Compartamos Banco, +1-212-406-3691,
compartamos@i-advize.com

Web site: http://www.compartamos.com/

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