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About Walliser Kantonalbank

Walliser Kantonalbank (WKB), also known as Banque Cantonale du Valais, is a leading Swiss cantonal bank listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SMI/SPI) in Switzerland. Founded in 1917, it is structured as a public-law corporation and holds a banking licence under FINMA supervision. Its headquarters are in Sion, in the canton of Valais, where it has historically played the role of a proximity bank supporting local households, businesses and the regional economy. WKB operates as a universal bank with a strong regional franchise. Its business model spans retail banking, corporate banking and asset management. The bank offers a broad product set, including current accounts and payments, cards, mortgages and lending, pension and insurance-related solutions, investment advisory, discretionary and advisory wealth management, securities services and digital banking tools. This multi-line setup enables WKB to serve private clients, SMEs, public entities and more affluent wealth-management customers. From a competitive standpoint, WKB stands out through its deep knowledge of the Valais economic fabric, its branch-led distribution model and its ability to combine relationship banking with digital capabilities. In its recent disclosures, the bank describes itself as one of the more efficient banks in Switzerland and highlights a sizeable branch network in the canton. It also states that it holds roughly a 25% share of the Valais banking market, reinforcing its position as a regional reference institution. This domestic franchise is a key strategic asset, especially in a market where trust, proximity and long-term client relationships remain important. Geographically, the bank is overwhelmingly focused on Valais, its home market and core growth base. Its footprint extends across both valley-floor and mountain regions, reflecting the canton’s geography and the need to maintain local access points for retail and SME customers. While the bank’s core remains regional, its wealth-management and advisory capabilities give it exposure to clients with broader financial needs within Switzerland. Recent developments have been important. In 2025, WKB launched its Strategy 2030, which builds on its earlier strategic vision and is centered on customer experience, bank-wide management, operational excellence and digital touchpoints. More than twenty projects are reportedly underway as part of this transformation agenda. The bank also refreshed its board for the 2025–2029 term, adding directors with expertise in legal, compliance, audit, digital transformation and industrial strategy. In parallel, WKB has continued to strengthen its asset-management and wealth-management capabilities. As a SIX Swiss Exchange issuer, the bank remains subject to Swiss listed-company disclosure standards, including ad hoc publicity and governance requirements.