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Outline of the Presentation 1 2 3 4 5 6 Results Update on the Integration Corporate and Investment Banking Private Banking and Asset Management Retail Banking The Internet revolution 1

Retail Banking Domestic Retail Banking Specialised Financial Services International Retail Banking 2

A selective marketing policy A sustained growth in priority products Outstanding Var. market share* Var. m. share Mutual funds + 20.8 % 8.2 % = Life Insurance + 14.5 % 4.6 % + 0,2 Loans to households + 8.6 % 6.6 % + 0,1 o/w consumer loans + 10.1 % 5.5 % + 0,2 Checking and current accounts + 13.4 % 8.7 % - 0.5 A policy geared towards profitability 2.5 2 1.5 * annual average Mortgage loan origination Market margin 1 0.5 0 1t 98 2t 98 3t 98 4t 98 1t 99 2t 99 3t 99 4t 99 Domestic Retail Banking 3

An Aggressive Sales Strategy Growth in the Number of Accounts Increase in the number of Accounts 265,000 new customers in 1999 (+ 4.5 %) + 43,762 + 63,736 Regular rise in the number of 1999 products per customer across 4.9 all segments 3.9 4.3 1998 1999 Number of Products per Customer 1998 5.2 5.2 5.4 7.3 7.6 Domestic Retail Banking 1 * 2 * 3 * 4 * 4

Greater Specialisation and Reinforced Set-up for High Net Worth Customers High Net worth customers: 48,500 (number of individuals paying French wealth tax: 193,000) Strong increase in the number of clients Growth in HNW customers + 6,900 + 8,000 +10,600 Increased Team Specialisation 1997 1998 1999 separate sales and portfolio management functions centralise the portfolio management of the 123 teams on one platform reinforce marketing staff : + 14 % (total staff 456) Domestic Retail Banking 5

A Leading Position in Cards A Sharp Rise in Card-holding Customers Premier/Gold cards: + 18.9 % All cards: + 12.5 % (market: + 11.1 %) + 435 000 cards A Large Range Premier/Gold card Corporate card Card w/revolving credit Visa card 3 New Cards Introduced in 1999 Market Share (as at 30/09/99) 22 % 30 % 18 % 18 % No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 2 Business Card (for self-employed professionals): launched Oct. 99-26,000 sold by Dec. 99 Electron Card (strict debit card): launched 2Q99-375,000 sold by Dec. 1999 International withdrawal card Cirrus : launched in Jul. 99, 36 000 sold by Dec. 99 Promotion of Cards : Domestic Retail Banking increased customer loyalty + a major source of fees 6

Controlling Costs while Investing Substantially 3200 3100 3000 2900 2800 2700 2600 2500 2,963 Excl. Subsidiaries Operating Expenses Costs (In mn) cost/income ratio (at (at normalised equity): 74.3 % (1998: 76 76 %) %) 2,840 2,792 2,783 217 2,575 235 R&D, new distrib. channels, Employee profit-sharing Domestic Retail Banking 2,848 295 2,548 2,553 93 95 97 98 99 36000 35000 34000 33000 32000 31000 30000 29000 28000 27000 26000 34,891 Employees Administrative - 42% Commercial + 19 % Total - 17% 29,084 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 7

A Strong Increase in Gross Operating Income and Result Environment Performance / Highlights Stronger economic growth than expected Sustained consumer spending Boom in the real-estate market Surge in Internet NBI Oper. Expenses GOI Provisions Pre-tax Income ROE In mn 3,910 2,905 1,005 203 759 19 % Var. 5.0 % 2.4 % 13.6 % 3.0 % 24.4 % + 3 pts Clear reversal in interest rate trends Sound revenue growth (positive impact) Dynamic in conquering customers Continued decline in the number of Remarkable performance in fees and corporate bankruptcies product innovation No.1 in France in Internet financial services ISO 9002 Certification for after sale online-services Domestic Retail Banking 8

Fees : 43.3%** of NBI in 1999 The Largest Proportion amongst French Banks * 1,557 383 + 6.6 % 1,660 410 Linked to credit 136 144 Stock transactions 330 378 Savings 305 332 Payment instruments 403 406 Others Domestic Retail Banking 1998 1999 * members of the French Banking Association. ** based on allocated equity. 9

Evolution in BNP Network s Resources 1999, Monthly Average Billion of euros Variation in % Market share Variation in Market share LIFE INSURANCE 24.8 14 % 4.4 % + 0.1 MUTUAL FUNDS 38.2 20.8 % 8.2 % = CHECKING & CURRENT ACCOUNTS 19.8 13.4 % 7.9 % - 0.5 REGULATED SAVINGS 29.5 + 0 % 5.4 % - 0.3 MARKET RATE 8.3-9.4 % 4.3 % - 0.3 Retail Banking in France 10

Trend in BNP Network s Credits 1999, Monthly Average Billion of euros Variation in % Market share Variation in Market share TOTAL 63.1 4.5 % 6.3 % = COMMERCIAL LENDING 30.7 2.2 % 6.8 % - 0.8 INDIVIDUAL LENDING incl. Con.lending including mortgages 25.3 5.1 20.2 8.6 % 10.1 % 8.2 % 6.6 % 5.5 % 6.9 % + 0.1 + 0.2 + 0.1 Retail Banking in France 11

Total Intermediation Margin 6.03 5.72 5.88 5.45 5.34 5.39 3.70 2.33 3.54 2.18 3.62 2.26 3.40 2.04 3.35 1.98 3.38 2.01 Cost of funds Average rate of loans 1stH98 2ndH98 1stH99 2ndH99 1998 1999 Retail Banking in France 12

Changes in the Network of Branches Points of Sales Sales people/total workforce (%) Resolutely Focused on Advice Increased the size of the sales force - Recruited 800 young sales people in 1999 (580 in 1998) Reduced the office spaced used by administrative operations 53 55.8 58.8 64.3 66.7 Merged back offices: created 8 regional centers for residential customer financing Automatisation of each operation : 2,511 ATMs (98/99: +10%): In 1999, 90% of branches had ATMs, 74% in 1997 Monéo the electronic change purse Telephone contacts: streamlined customer relations management / improved customer service 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Mobile and Flexible 85 branches opened, closed or moved in 1999 (35 in 1998) Reorganized and extended opening hours: this involved 44% of branches in 1999 (23% in 1998) Modernized branches: renovated interior design Retail Banking in France 13

Continue Reengineering the Banking Network Staff Main Branches Other Branches Network Support Center 20,000 121 116 112 110 1,927 1,937 1,923 1,940 16,000 12,000 8,000 7,119 7,128 6,676 6,599 6,927 5,027 2,394 1,811 4,000 0 10,222 10,339 9,938 10,009 4,491 4,980 6,572 6,814 4,916 4,143 3,411 3,184 94 96 98 99 94 96 98 99 94 96 98 99 Sales Force Administrative Staff Number of Branches Retail Banking in France Excluding General Management and Products & Markets 14

A Very Encouraging Demographic Outlook 1500 1000 500 0-500 -1000-1500 -2000 1998-99 : 2,200 young people hired, 220 work-study contracts, and continued implementation of the employee restructuring plan Variation in BNP s Workforce in Metropolitan France New Full-Time Recruits 455 164-1,509 Turnover of Full-Time Employees and Balance of Part-Time Employees 1,240 1,018 682 154-1,840 175-1,860 159-1,773 Retiring Employees: the numbers will soar starting in 2002 0-2500 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 1996 1997 1998 1999 *Employees Retiring at 60 (forecasts of the number of *Employees Retiring at 60) 2000 1750 1500 1250 1000 750 500 250 Retail Banking in France 15

Retail Banking Domestic Retail Banking Specialised Financial Services International Retail Banking 16

Increasing Investments Fuelling Growth Environment Favourable European economic environment (consumer spending/investments) Expanded and increased competition Reversal in interest rate trend (negative impact) Continued move towards outsourcing by corporate clients (Arval) Soaring equity markets and on-line brokerage (Cortal) Loans Origination Pre-tax Income ROE Performance / Highlights In mn 47,107 22,253 507 23 % Var. + 9 % + 22 % + 10 % = Continued expansion outside France: 12 new openings in 1999: Cetelem Arval UFB Cortal UK Austrie Pol. Taiwan Thaïland Jap. Brazil Neth Introduction of Artégy (utility vehicles) Launch of e-cortal Successful merger between BNP Bail and Crédit Univ. Specialised Financial Services 17

Advantages to Exploit a Leading Position Leading Positions Strengths In France, No. 1 in consumer credit No. 1 in equipment leasing No. 1 in on-line brokerage No. 1 in car fleet management (non captive) In Europe, Top 3 in: consumer credit equipment leasing car fleet management Constant product innovation (real estate, securitisation, etc.) A number of partnerships outside France (financial institutions, industry, retail) Low cost producer Goals Accelerate growth and increase profits Further develop Cortal and Banque Directe Export know-how: continue to develop business outside France Develop partnerships (incl. with BNP Paribas networks) UFB / BNP Lease: Implement the merger and develop business outside France Speed up the growth of Arval and Arius: expand the range of products and services Specialised Financial Services 18

A Diversified Portfolio of Brands, Unique in Europe A Dynamic Winning Sales Strategy Credits Origination + 16 % + 23 % + 50 % + 46 % France + 11 % + 19 % + 23 % + 48 % International + 32 % + 50 % + 91 % + 43 % Outstanding + 13 % + 9 % + 54 % + 1 % France + 8 % + 6 % + 27 % - 3 % International + 36 % + 35 % + 103 % + 20 % Savings products Number of accounts + 31 % Savings deposits + 16 % Loans outstanding + 49 % Stock market transactions + 68 % Deposits outstanding + 49 % AUM + 49 % Securities and Life Ins. + 83 % Specialised Financial Services 19

Partnerships: A Major Way to Expand BNP Paribas A Proven Source of Expansion access to new markets economies of scale: cover fixed costs, servicing Closer Partnerships Carrefour : worldwide partnership and IT integration of operations on the Cetelem platform a close partnership in Italy: Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze: stake doubled in 1999 (3.5 % to 7 %) Start-up of operations for Cetelem / Halifax Joint Venture A New Partner: BNP Paribas (in and outside France) Partnerships currently under consideration Galeries Lafayette: continued partnership in finance (Cofinoga), services and technology (Laser)- terms under review Crédit Lyonnais: the framework agreement has been terminated (effective 1.1.2003), discussions under way Europcar Lease: negotiations currently under way with VW Specialised Financial Services 20

A Major Player in France and in Europe 21

A Major Banking Group in France Market share in % Corporate Lending Loans to Households Consumer Lending Mortgages 8.6 2.3 10.9 7 4.5 11.5 6.8 12.5 19.3 7.1 3.1 10.2 BNP Paribas BNP Paribas 8.2 Mutual Funds 2.6 10.8 Life Insurance 4.6 2.7 7.3 Over 10% market share in loans and mutual funds 22

Our Market: Europe 12 million customers throughout Euroland 300.000 Portugal : 150 000 France: 9,400,000 Spain: 560,000 40,000 150,000 Benelux: 120,000 3,810,000 5,400,000 90,000 300,000 28,000 Italy: 1 700 000 Findomestic (1) 1,680,000 20,000 Fimestic (2) 521.000 For SFS companies: number of clients excluding partnershipss (1) 43% Cetelem (2) 100% Cetelem 23

Business Services: Rapid Growth in Europe With a Solid Domestic Base BNP Lease / UFB No. 1 in France with 25% market share Top 3 in Europe NBI GOI Pre-tax Income 1999 474 185 133 Variation en % + 5 % + 0 % - 5 % A powerful organisation: 225,000 customers, including 46,000 outside France present in 9 countries Complementarities which generate revenue synergies: BNP Lease: large French corporations UFB: SMEs, international market Arval No. 1 in France (long term rental) Top 3 in Europe A Group with rapid growth: NBI GOI Pre-tax Income 1999 75 19 17 Variation en % + 49 % + 15 % + 6 % Var constant à pér. + 45 % + 41 % + 40 % Specialised Financial Services Expanding the Product Offering Developing the business in Europe 24

Contribution of the Subsidiaries to Pre-Tax Income Cetelem UFB/BNP Lease UCB. Arval Cortal Banque Directe CFS Others Total RNAI 329 133 99 17 23-28 -4-61 507 Var. +8% -5% +40% +6% +23% ns ns ns +10% Specialized Financial Services 25

Commitments Generated CETELEM incl. France incl. international LEASING incl. France incl. international ARVAL incl. France incl. international UCB incl. France incl. international BANQUE DIRECTE incl. France 1998 1999 1999/1998 15,719 17,704 10,206 12,979 13,987 8% 2,740 3,717 36% 13,736 12,381 1,355 565 363 14,974 13,146 1,827 870 460 9% 6% 35% 54% 27% 202 410 103% 13,760 13,935 1% 10,975 10,603-3% 2,785 3,333 20% 40 40 52 52 31% 31% TOTAL SFS incl. France incl. international 43,416 36,335 7,081 47,107 37,820 9,287 9% 4% 31% Specialized Financial Services 26

Cetelem : A Solid Based in France For Dynamic Global Expansion NBI Costs Results before taxes + 4 % + 40 % + 27 % + 9 % + 39 % + 18 % + 7 % + 52 % 858 895 441 482 291 312 63 87 11 14 30 42 29 34 26 40 Recent entities & pre-open. Exp. France Mature entities Recent entities & pre-open. Exp. International France Mature entities Recent entities & pre-open. Exp. International France Mature entities -21-30 International 1998 1999 With allocated equities Specialized Financial Services 27

CORTAL : Rapid Expansion N 1 in France 40 % of market share in e-brokerage Growth in Volumes 72,000 new customers Stock market investment accounts +31%On-line: +65% for a total of 87,000 Customer turnover: 6% in 1999 (7% in 1998) Balance in the Sources of Revenue BNI: 99 mn (+ 28% in 1999) Revenues on flows: +46% Revenues on stocks: 54% Pre-tax Income: 23 mn (+23%) Specialized Financial Services Number of customers Number of e-cortal accounts in thousands Assets managed ( bn) 28 225 3.1 35 271 3.3 51 341 3.8 63 421 4.9 87 473 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 7.4 28

Retail Banking Domestic Retail Banking Specialised Financial Services International Retail Banking 29

International Retail Banking: Pursuing a Growth Strategy Environment Continued economic growth in the United States Economic recovery in Hawaii Africa/Mediterranean: Gloomy economic outlook (except Tunisia) Strategy US: Pursue acquisition strategy Africa/Mediterranean: Consolidate existing operations by modernising IT systems and expanding the product line Cautious expansion of the banking network New regions: Opportunistic acquisition strategy NBI Oper. Expenses GOI Provisions Pre-tax Income ROE BancWest : Results / Highlights In mn 1,183-705 478-107 324 30 % Sierra west Utah (Feb. 2000)* merger synergies ahead of schedule Africa/Mediterranean: took control of SFOM Var. 66.6 % 56.7 % 83.3 % 18.9 % x 2 + 2 pts com Var. at struc. 8.5 % 20.9 % + 37.3 % (*) subject to finalization of merger between Zions Corp. /First Security. International Retail Banking 30

Bank of the West: A Proven Ability to Consolidate Acquisitions Total assets Cost / income ratio Total assets (in millions of USD) $12 500 $11 500 $10 500 $9 500 $8 500 $7 500 $6 500 $5 500 $4 500 $3 500 $2 500 $1 500 Imperial SA San Francisco, 35 branches Deposits: $1.49 million Atlantic Financial Silicon Valley, 11branches Deposits: $214 million Northbay Financial Petaluma, 8 branches Deposits: $238 million Zion/First Security Utah/Idaho, 68 branches Deposits: $2,100 million PacOne Bank Portland, 42 branches Deposits: $800 million Central Banking Walnut Creek, 48 branches Deposits: $830 million Citibank, F.S.B. Oakland, 15 branches Deposits: $360 million SierraWest Bancorp Truckee/Nevada, 20 branches Deposits: $750 million 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 * 80% 75% 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% Cost Income Ratio International Retail Banking (*) subject to finalization of merger between Zions Corp. /First Security. 31

Heightening Our Profile In Africa and the Mediterranean Continuing Geographic Expansion reinforce business in the Mediterranean region Morocco: opening 10 new branches Tunisia: opening 5 new branches Expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa openings in Mali, Malawi and Mozambique Expanding Our Product Line Adapt Domestic Retail Banking products «Allo solde» «Allo BICI» ; Presence «3 in 1» ; internet in Morocco Develop new products Life insurance in the Maghreb, mutual and investment funds in West Africa, capital leases in the Maghreb, Côte d Ivoire, Senegal and Gabon Increasing Profitability and Boosting Market Share Fees : + 21 % between 1998 and 1999 Operating ration: -3% to 57% International Retail Banking 32