Consequently, from that day company's shares will be traded to the Athens Exchange ex dividend. The commencement of the dividend payment will be carried out from Wednesday, July 16, 2008 through PIRAEUS BANK S.A. (Custody Department of PIRAEUS BANK, 4 Aristidou st. Athens P.O. 105 59) as follows: 1. Through the operators in the Dematerialised Securities System (D.S.S.), according to articles 329 of the Athens Stock Exchange Regulation and 39 of the Central Securities Depositary Regulation. (Contact person for PIRAEUS BANK: Mr. Altis, tel: 210 32 88 747). 2. Through the branches of Piraeus Bank, for those shareholders that have asked exception from their D.S.S.

Operators, or keep their shares at the special account of their portion. 3. For shareholders unable to be credited by their D.S.S. Operators, for various reasons, dividend may be collected from July 22, 2008, through the network of branches of Piraeus Bank. Dividend collection for the above mentioned cases 2 and 3 is possible till 31/12/20013 and it will be realized with the presentation of a copy of the D.S.S. data and the Identity Card, either in person or through a legally authorized representative. For further information, shareholders may contact Investor Relations Department Tel: +30 23410 38100.