IRF European Finance Investments Ltd 

1 October 2012

IRF European Finance Investments Ltd

("IRF" or the "Company")

Election of "home Member State"

IRF European Finance Investments Ltd (SFM: IRF) confirms that it elects the United Kingdom as its "home Member State" in line with the Transparency directive. 

For further information, please contact:

IRF European Finance Investments Ltd

Angeliki Frangou, Chairperson                Tel: +30 210 428 0560

Sheldon M. Goldman                                 Tel: +1 212 404 5740

About IRF

IRF's principal investment strategy is to seek investment opportunities in global financial institutions, with a complementary focus on investments in distressed opportunities in other industries. The Company was initially listed on AIM until 19 January 2009 when it transferred to the SFM (Specialist Fund Market), both markets operated by the London Stock Exchange plc. The Company's registered office is at Canon's Court 22 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM12, Bermuda.