Deutsche Bank Renews Sponsorship of the Deutsche Bank Mauritius 100km Cycle Tour, Doubles Commitment to MUR 500,000

Deutsche Bank Mauritius today announced it would be renewing its sponsorship of the Deutsche Bank Mauritius 100km Cycle Tour - to be held in October 2005 - and is doubling its financial commitment to the event by contributing MUR500,000.

The Deutsche Bank Mauritius 100km Cycle Tour is based on the successful South African cycle race - The Argus - which started off very modestly and is now a major event with 36,000 cyclists participating. First established in 1999, it is organized by The Circle in association with the Federation Mauricienne de Cyclisme. The Circle is a group of Mauritian-based businessmen who meets once a month principally to share fellowship and exchange views, arrange events that are fun to attend and at the same time raise money for needy causes. The Circle tries to provide assistance in a non-partisan way, and where possible, with physical rather than financial support.

Javeed Ameen, Deutsche Bank Country Head in Mauritius, said the Bank first became involved in the Tour in 2003, and since then has increased its commitment each year.

Mr Ameen said: “Deutsche Bank is pleased to renew our sponsorship and increase our financial commitment to Deutsche Bank Mauritius 100km Cycle Tour as we believe it is an important event for the community and the local economy. The event is becoming a highlight on the year’s sporting calendar, and has a charitable aim of raising money for philanthropic organizations – through The Circle - which benefits underprivileged Mauritians. Deutsche Bank’s sponsorship also demonstrates our commitment to developing the growing sport of cycling in Mauritius.”

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More information on the Deutsche Bank Mauritius 100km Cycle Tour-2004 is available from the Cycle Tour page of DB in the Community or from www.cycletour.mu.