BGEO Group PLC (the “Group” or “BGEO”), announces that its banking business subsidiary, JSC Bank of Georgia (“the Bank”) has been recognised as the Best Trade Finance Bank in Georgia in 2017 by Global Finance for the second consecutive year. The editorial review board of the Global Finance magazine selected the winners based on inputs from industry analysts, corporate executives and technology experts. The criteria for selection included: transaction volume, scope of global coverage, customer service, competitive pricing and innovative technologies. This is the fifth time the Bank has been granted with this reputable award since 2010.