MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - June 7, 2012) - National Bank (TSX:NA) is proud to announce that it has been listed among the 25 most valuable Canadian brands, ranking 18^th in Interbrand's 2012 edition of Best Canadian Brands. Published yesterday, Interbrand's list has valued National Bank's brand at $827 million.

"This ranking by Interbrand highlights the top companies, including National Bank, recognized by Canadians for their strong, dynamic brands", noted Karen Leggett, Executive Vice-President - Marketing. "We are proud to have earned this recognition, which is directly attributable to the One client, one bank strategy the Bank has been pursuing since 2008."

Attesting to the commitment of both our clients and employees to the National Bank brand, this latest award comes on the heels of several other distinctions the Bank has received in recent months:

• World's Strongest Banks (Bloomberg Markets)
• 50 Best Employers in Canada (Aon Hewitt)
• Best Employers in the Greater Toronto Area (Aon Hewitt)
• Montreal's Top Employers (Mediacorp Canada)
• Best Employers in Quebec (Aon Hewitt)
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers (Mediacorp Canada)

About National Bank of Canada

With $176 billion in assets as at April 30, 2012, National Bank of Canada ([ www.nbc.ca ]), together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups, and was named among the five strongest banks in the world by Bloomberg Markets. The Bank has close to 20,000 employees and is widely recognized as a top employer. Its securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:NA). Follow the Bank's activities via social media and learn more about its extensive community involvement at [ www.clearfacts.ca ] and [ www.commitment.nationalbank.ca ].

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