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| 02/07/2008 |
ALAPIS S.A
SINGULARLOGIC S.A.
TERNA ENERGY S.A.
MARFIN EGNATIA BANK
INTRALOT S.A.
EUROPEAN RELIANCE GEN. INSURANCE CO. S.A.
MYTILINEOS HOLDINGS S.A.
HELLENIC DUTY FREE SHOPS S.A.
MINOAN LINES SA
DRUCKFARBEN HELLAS SA
J. & P. - AVAX S.A.
THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA
THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA
SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA
IASO S.A.
HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG.
THRACE PLASTICS CO.
HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG.
FRIGOGLASS S.A.
FRIGOGLASS S.A.
CORINTH PIPEWORKS S.A.
INTRACOM S.A. HOLDINGS
BLUE STAR MARITIME S.A.
ELLÉNIÊÉ TECHNODOMIKI TEB S.A.
HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG.
SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA
SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA
SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA
ATTICA HOLDINGS S.A.
SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA
METKA S.A.
HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. HOLDING
HELLENIC FABRICS S.A.
THRACE PLASTICS CO.
HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. HOLDING
SINGULARLOGIC S.A.
ALAPIS S.A
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ALAPIS S.A : Ánnouncement
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| ALAPIS S.A. announces that pursuant to its business plan and using the funds from the recently completed share capital increase via a rights issue, proceeded to the acquisition of a 100% stake in Pharmacare Ltd. The acquisition cost for the company's capital amounted to euro 950.000. Pharmacare Ltd was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. The company distributes veterinary products on behalf of BAYER HEALTH CARE AG, LOHMANN ANIMAL HEALTH, BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM, DANISCO, IQF, 3M, AGROLABO, INTRACARE in the Cyprian market. Pharmacare Ltd is going to incorporate all current activities carried in Cyprus, by Alapis's subsidiary, Alapis Pharma Ltd. In 2007, Phamacare Ltd sales amounted to euro 1.826th. EBITDA to euro 434 th. and earnings after taxes to euro 314 th.
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SINGULARLOGIC S.A. : Notification of transaction by persons under the obligation stipulated in article 13 of Law 3340/2005
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| SingularLogic S.A. announces in accordance to Law 3556/2007, Decision 1/434/03.07.2007 of CMC and Law 3340/2005 (article 13) that Marfin Investment Group (legal connected entity which is connected with Mr.Ioannis Karakadas Chairman and Managing Director), acquired on 30/06/2008, 70.861 common shares, with a total value of 195.270,95 euro.
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TERNA ENERGY S.A. : Announcement.
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| The company TERNA ENERGY S.A. announces that according to the Law 3556/2007, the Decision 1/434/03.07.2007 and the Circular nr. 33 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, that GEK S.A., which is closely associated to Mr. Michael Gourzis, an Executive Member of the Board of Directors of TERNA ENERGY S.A., proceeded to the purchase of 3,000 common nominal shares on 1/7/2008, of total value of 21,767.40 euro. |
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MARFIN EGNATIA BANK : Announcement according to Law 3556/2007
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MARFIN EGNATIA BANK S.A. announces that according to the Law 3556/2007, the Decision 1/434/03.07.2007 and the Circular nr. 33 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission that on July 1, 2008, MARFIN POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD, which is closely associated to Mr. Andreas Vgenopoulos, an Executive Member of the Board of Directors of MARFIN EGNATIA BANK, bought 110,314 common shares of the Bank, with total net value of Euro 580,214.18.
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INTRALOT S.A. : Intralot acquires William Hill Codere Italia
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INTRALOT S.A. announces that, through its subsidiary INTRALOT Italia spa, has acquired 100 percent of the Italian Joint Venture company, William Hill Codere Italia Srl. (WHCI), thus further strengthening its position in the Italian betting market. The gross consideration agreed is euro 5.5 million.
Through this acquisition, INTRALOT Italia enriches its current portfolio with 55 additional licences for horseracing and sports betting points of sale that WHCI was awarded following a competitive process in 2006. It is reminded that following the same process, INTRALOT acquired 33% of the total licenses for the large exclusive sports betting points of sale that were finally granted, or a total of 416 licenses and 164 additional licenses for non-exclusive points of sale. Additionally, the company will migrate the current internet operations of WHCI.
In a very short period of time, INTRALOT Italia has managed to rise to the top three companies that currently operate in the highly competitive Italian betting market, while its market share is posting the most impressive increase in the market.
Moreover, the company boosts its presence in the horseracing betting market, since 20 of the WHCI licences are dedicated to horseracing. In addition, through the new licenses, INTRALOT Italia will expand its network to the Northern part of the country.
INTRALOT S.A. CEO, Mr. Constantinos Antonopoulos, commented: "INTRALOT optimizes and consolidates its position in the Italian market through this significant acquisition. The fact that we have managed to gain an impressive market share in such limited time inspires a clear vision; to continue our successful course to the top, offering more exciting gaming experiences to the Italian community."
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EUROPEAN RELIANCE GEN. INSURANCE CO. S.A. : Announcement of Regulated Information According to Law 3556/2007
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| EUROPEAN RELIANCE S.A. (the Company) announces, én accordance with the provisions of Laws 3340/2005 and 3556/2007, of Decision 1/434/3.7.2007 and Circular Nr 33 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission that on 27th June 2008, "HORIZON S.A.", a legal entity which is closely associated to the Non-Executive member of the Board of Directors Mr. Theodoros Ahis, bought 3.500 common shares of the Company of total value Euro 8.188.60. |
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MYTILINEOS HOLDINGS S.A. : Acquisition of Owned Shares
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The company under the name "MYTILINEOS SA.-GROUP OF COMPANIES" hereby announces that, pursuant to law 2190/1920 nr. 16, as in force, and further to relevant decisions of the Extraordinary General Meeting of its shareholders of 07.12.2007 and its Board of Directors (meeting of 07.12.2007), and also in implementation of article 4, para. 4 of regulation nr. 2273/2003 of the EC Committee, it proceeded to the acquisition of owned shares through the stock exchange member "EFG EUROBANK Securities S.A." as follows:
1. On 01.07.2008, the Company acquired 55.000 shares of a total value of euros 383,444.37 at an average acquisition price of euros 6.97 per share.
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HELLENIC DUTY FREE SHOPS S.A. : Announcement pursuant to Law 3556/2007
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HELLENIC DUTY FREE SHOPS S.A. announces that, pursuant to the Law 3556/2007 and to the Law 3340/2005 (article 13) and the Decision 3/347/12.07.2005 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, FOLLI FOLLIE S.A., which is closely associated to Mr. Dimitrios Koutsolioutsos, CEO of HELLENIC DUTY FREE SHOPS S.A., on June 30, 2008, bought 4,930 common shares of the Company, with total value of euro 50,978.13.
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MINOAN LINES SA : Announcement of regulated information according to the Law 3556/2007
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The company Minoan Lines S.A. announces that the legal entity "ATLANTICA S.p.a. di NAVIGAZIONE" associated with Mr Emanuele G. Grimaldi Chairman of the Board of Directors (Liable person according to the article 13 of L. 3340/2005) bought 8,200 ordinary shares of a total value of euro 33,937.34 on July 1st, 2008.
The aforementioned announcement is in accordance with L. 3556/2007 (art.3 and 21) and in combination with the resolution of the H.C.M.C. 1/434/3.7.2007 (Art. 11).
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DRUCKFARBEN HELLAS SA : Announcement according to the Law 3556/2007
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| DRUCKFARBEN HELLAS SA, áccording to the Law 3556/2007, the Decision 1/434/03.07.2007 and the Circular nr. 33 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, announces that on Thusday, July 1st 2008 Mr George Caravasilis, Chairman and CEO of DRUCKFARBEN, bought 3,000 common shares, with total value of 5,899.94 euros.
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J. & P. - AVAX S.A. : Announcement according to the Law 3556/2007
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Pursuant to Law 3556/2007, J&P-AVAX SA announces the following transactions dated 01.07.2008 on its shares by private investors related to insiders (as per Article 13 of Law 3340/2005):
-purchase of 2,500 shares for a total consideration of 10,590.00 euros by Mrs Xaviera Kouvaras, a close relative of its Deputy Chairman Mr Constantine Kouvaras
-purchase of 2,500 shares for a total consideration of 10,590.00 euros by Mrs Chrysavgi Kouvaras, a close relative of its Deputy Chairman Mr Constantine Kouvaras
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THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA : ANNOUNCEMENT
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EYATH S.A announces that during the Regular General Meeting of the company stockholders held on the 20th of June 2008, in the Thessaloniki Exchange Centre, at Katouni 16-18 street, fifteen (15) stockholders or representatives were present, holders of 29.391.816 common nominal stocks, representing 80, 9692 % of the Stock Capital. The General Meeting has decided:
1. The company?s yearly financial lists were approved, as well as the reports of the Board of Directors and auditors for the eighth fiscal year (1-1-2007 to the 31-12-2007), by a percentage of 99.994% of the stockholders present at the Meeting.
2. Members of the Board of Directors and Auditors were released of all responsibility for the actions of the last Managerial Period (1-1-2007 to the 31-12-2007), by a percentage of 99,994% of the stockholders present at the Meeting.
3. The fees and compensation paid to the members of the Board of Directors were approved for the fiscal year 2007 and the payment of the General Director, the Managing Director, the members and registrar of the Board of Directors for the fiscal year 2008 were determined, by a percentage of 99,988% of the stockholders present at the Meeting.
4. B.D.O Company Protypos Hellenic Auditors S.A was assigned to perform the audit for the eighth fiscal year (1-1-2008 to the 31-12-2008) and the following were appointed as auditors: Margarita Konstantia Vasileiadou, auditor register number 12861 and Vrasidas Damilakos, auditor register number 22791. Sotirios Sokos, auditor register number 17011 and Triantafyllos Kotsalas, auditor register number 21361 were appointed as substitutes. The auditors? fees were approved, by a percentage of 99,994% of the stockholders present at the Meeting.
5. The distribution of the yearly Earnings for the fiscal year 2007 was approved as well as a dividend cut of 0.12 euros per stock and it was decided that beneficiaries to this dividend shall be the company stockholders at the end of the Athens Stock Exchange Meeting of the 7-8-2008. The dividend will be cut on the 8-8-2008 and payment will be done through EFG Eurobank Ergasias bank on the 19th of August 2008 by the process suggested by the new Athens Stock Exchange regulations. The above were approved by a percentage of 99.994% of the stockholders present at the Meeting.
6. The replacement of the resigned members of the Board of Directors Mr. Papadopoulos Dimitrios and Grivas Dimitrios by Mr. Tzimopoulos Christos and Samantzidis Minas was approved, by a percentage of 99,994% of the stockholders present at the Meeting.
7. The issue regarding grants-donations was approved by a percentage of 99,994% of the stockholders present at the Meeting.
8. An agreement of framework and business plan was approved for the realization of a joint investment in the field of bottled water with E. MALAMATINAS S.A Company by a percentage of 99,989% of the stockholders present at the Meeting.
9. There have been no announcements during the Regular General Meeting.
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THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA : RESPONSE TO PUBLICATIONS
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By the Water Supply and Sewerage Co. SA of Thessaloniki. As regards today's article of May 18 2008, posted on the Internet and more specifically on the Web site Capital.gr , the company announces that with regard to the "lost" contract of the Water Supply and Sewerage Co. SA of Thessaloniki this does not correspond to reality . EYATH S.A. has been negotiating with three major mobile telecommunications companies ( Cosmote, Vodafone & Wind ) with a view to sign relevant agreements (there is relevant correspondence). The discussions are co-ordinated by a COSMOTE senior executive.
The negotiations deal with the construction of base stations of the said mobile telecommunications companies within the facilities of EYATH S.A. The agreements under negotiation are advantageous to the company and shall help to further improve the company's financial results.
In any case, upon the completion of the negotiations and the signing of the contracts, EYATH S.A. shall inform all the investors by a new annoucement.
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SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA : Purchase of own shares
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| In accordance with article 4, par. 4 of Regulation 2273/2003 of the Committee of European Union, "Sciens International Investments and Holding S.A." announces that following the resolution of the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders dated February 05, 2008 and the Board of Directors' resolution dated March 5, 2008, and in accordance with article 16 of L. 2190/1920, during the period from 25.06.2008 to 01.07.2008 acquired in total 58.865 own shares through "EUROXX SECURITIES S.A." at the average purchase price of euro 0,93 per share and total value of the transaction of euro 54.631,75.
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IASO S.A. : Announcement of regulated information according to the law 3556/2007
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| The company IASO S.A. announces, according to L.3556/2007 (art. 3 and art. 21) in combination with article 11 of Decision 1/434/03.07.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission that the Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors, Mr THEOFANAKIS PANAGIOTIS of GEORGIOU (bound person according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005), on July 1 2008, purchased 498 common shares, with a total net value of 3.874,44 euro. |
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HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG. : ANNOUNCEMENT
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Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA (ASE: HTO, NYSE: OTE), the Greek full-service telecommunications provider, announces that it has proceeded with the temporary halt of certain interconnection circuits provided to Lannet SA as a result of the latter?s overdue accounts with OTE and its failure to respond to its financial obligations over a long period of time.
ÏÔÅ had repeatedly requested, from Lannet SA, the settlement of all of its overdue accounts, also stating that under the circumstances that Lannet SA would fail to respond to its financial obligations, OTE would resort, in line with applicable law, to the temporary discontinuation of the provision of its services to Lannet SA. Additionally OTE had timely informed the Regulatory Authority (NTPC) of the aforementioned facts |
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THRACE PLASTICS CO. : THRACE PLASTICS announces the completion of the agreement with the US based PROPEX Inc for the acquisition of its assets by the subsidiary of the THRACE GROUP in the States
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Following the announcement of 6-6-2008 the Management of the THRACE GROUP announces the completion of the agreement between LUMITE INC - a 50% subsidiary of the THRACE GROUP, based in Georgia U.S.A. with the American company PROPEX Inc concerning the acquisition by the former of significant assets of PROPEX against the price of 3,1 million $. More specifically the agreement refers to the acquisition of Yonah plant in Georgia U.S.A., which is active in the production of synthetic fabrics for specialized uses (filtration fabrics, high flow geotextiles, protective nets etc). Taking into consideration that PROPEX Inc is customary under Chapter 11 procedures the aforementioned agreement was subject to the approval of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of Tennessee, which was granted.
On the completion of the said acquisition LUMITE Inc, which was mainly active in trade of synthetic fabrics is now also being transformed into a manufacturing unit and at the same time is widening its product range in the agrotextiles, which is the main sector of its activity. The additional expected turnover from the new facility in Yonah amounts to $ 18 million annually.
Up until now the THRACE GROUP was active in the production of Non Woven Geosynthetics in the U.S. market while the said acquisition of the new facility enables the production of Woven Geosynthetics as well. The THRACE GROUP is also widening its product range in the sectors of geotextiles and filtration.
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HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG. : Announcement of Regulated Information
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The Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA (OTE SA), in accordance with Law 3556/2007, announces that:
According to the notification of its shareholder DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG, on June 30, 2008, DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG?s participation in OTE SA?s share capital and total voting rights stands at 20.155308%, amounting to 98,791,324 shares with corresponding voting rights, following an acquisition of voting rights on June 25, 2008. Before this transaction, DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG held 19.999234% of the total voting rights of OTE SA, which corresponds to 98,026,324 shares and corresponding voting rights.
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FRIGOGLASS S.A. : Announcement
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| Frigoglass S.A. announces according to Law 3556/2007 (article 3) and article 21) and according to Capital Committee Decision 1/434/3.7.2007 article 11, that Mr. Kouniakis Dimitrios Corporate Governance Director of the Company and liable person according to article 13 of the Law 3340/2005 sold on 1/7/2008 7.966 shares of the company, of total value 117.218,89 Euros.
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FRIGOGLASS S.A. : Announcement
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| Frigoglass S.A. announces according to Law 3556/2007 (article 3) and article 21) and according to Capital Committee Decision 1/434/3.7.2007 article 11, that Mr. Vossos Konstantinos Marketing Director of the Company and liable person according to article 13 of the Law 3340/2005 sold on 1/7/2008 4.388 shares of the company, of total value 64.568,98 Euros.
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CORINTH PIPEWORKS S.A. : Notification of change in company' s management
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Pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 par. 2(e) of the Decision of Capital Market's Commission Board of Directors No. 3/347/12.07.2005, CORINTH PIPEWORKS S.A. hereby informs the investment community about the following organizational changes:
The Board of Directors of CORINTH PIPEWORKS S.A. has resolved on July 1st 2008 that Mr. Stefanos Katsoulas is appointed as the Head of company's internal audit department as of 1st July 2008 in replacement of Mr. Ioannis-Dimitrios Papadimitriou.
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INTRACOM S.A. HOLDINGS : INTRACOM TELECOM Signs a euro 150 million Bond Loan Agreement
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Athens, Greece - July 2, 2008 -INTRACOM TELECOM, a part of SITRONICS Telecom Solutions business division, today announced that it has signed a euro 150 million bond loan agreement. Mandated Lead arranger is Alpha Bank, Lead Arrangers are HSBC and Geniki bank, Arrangers are National Bank of Greece and Piraeus Bank and Managers are E.F.G. Eurobank, FBB, Aspis Bank and Millenium Bank.
The proceeds of the loan will be used to refinance existing bank indebtedness of INTRACOM TELECOM and to finance the company's development plans which mainly include investments for undertaking of new projects and its expansion to new markets.
About INTRACOM TELECOM
INTRACOM TELECOM is a leading developer and producer of telecommunication systems as well as provider of integrated solutions and professional services to fixed and mobile operators in the EEMEA region. Over 100 customers in more than 50 countries choose INTRACOM TELECOM for its state-of-the-art products and solutions. INTRACOM TELECOM has 2,700 employees, operates subsidiaries in 14 countries and is amongst the largest European companies leading in R&D investments. Since June 2006, INTRACOM TELECOM is controlled by JSC SITRONICS (Russia) with 51%. JSC SITRONICS is the technology subsidiary of JSFC SISTEMA, a leading diversified holding company in Russia and the CIS. INTRACOM HOLDINGS Group (Greece) retains a 49% stake.
Information for Press only
INTRACOM TELECOM:
Alexandros Tarnaris, Media & Public Relations Manager, tel. +30-210-667-7027,
e-mail: atarnar@intracom.com
Danka Zafiratou, Marketing Communications Director, tel. +30-210-667-9804,
e-mail: dzaf@intracom.com
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BLUE STAR MARITIME S.A. : Announcement of regulated information according to law 3556/2007
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Blue Star Maritime S.A. (the Company), pursuant to the provisions of Law 3340/2005 and the Law 3556/2007, the Decision 1/434/03.07.2007 and the Circular nr. 33 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, announces that "MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS S.A.", which is closely associated to the Director, Independent, Non-Executive member of the Board of Directors Mr. Alexander Edipidis, bought 71,714 ordinary shares of the Company of total value Euro 191,226.15 on 1st July, 2008.
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ELLÉNIÊÉ TECHNODOMIKI TEB S.A. : Purchase of Own Shares.
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ELLINIKI TECHNODOMIKI TEB SA informs the investment public that in compliance with article 16 of C.L. 2190/1920 as this amended as is in force, as well as the No 2273/2003 of the Commission of the European Communities and in execution of the decision of the Extraordinary Shareholders General Meeting dated 10/12/2007and the decision of the Board of Directors dated 21/1/2008 proceeded to:
(1) On 30/06/2008, through the ATHEX member,
-EFG-EUROBANK SECURITIES, purchased 4,000 own shares, of average acquisition cost 7.86 euro per share and total transaction cost 31,452.00 euro
EUROXX SECURITIES, purchased 4,000 own shares, of average acquisition cost 7.88 euro per share and total transaction cost 31,520.00 euro.
-ALPHA FINANCE purchased 4,000 own shares, of average acquisition cost 7.82 euro per share and total transaction cost 31,280.00 euro.
-NATIONAL P&K SECURITIES, purchased 5,000 own shares, of average acquisition cost 7.87 euro per share and total transaction cost 39,373.32 euro.
-INVESTMENT BANK OF GREECE purchased 5,000 own shares, of average acquisition cost 7.90 euro per share and total transaction cost 39,500.00 euro.
(2) On 1/7/2008 through the ATHEX member,
-EFG-EUROBANK SECURITIES, purchased 5,000 own shares, of average acquisition cost 7.80 euro per share and total transaction cost 38,980.00 euro.
-EUROXX SECURITIES, purchased 6,000 own shares, of average acquisition cost 7.82 euro per share and total transaction cost 46,920.00 euro.
-NATIONAL P&K SECURITIES, purchased 16,000 own shares, of average acquisition cost 7.66 euro per share and total transaction cost 122,520.00 euro.
-ALPHA FINANCE purchased 15,000 own shares, of average acquisition cost 7.67 euro per share and total transaction cost 115,120.00 euro.
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HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG. : Announcement of Regulated Information
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The Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA (OTE SA), in accordance with Law 3556/2007, 1/434/3.07.2007 Decision of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, article 13 of Law 3340/2005 and 3/347/12.07.2005 Decision of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission announces that:
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG, where Mr. Eich Karl-Gerhard and Mr. Hamid Akhavan, members of the Board of Directors of OTE SA, are members of the Board of Management, on June 27, 2008 purchased 650,000 shares of OTE SA of a total value of 10,326,493.45 euro.
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SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA : Announcement
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It is notified by the Company "SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SOCIÅTÅ ANONYME" (hereinafter the "Company"), that, as announced pursuant to Article 278 of the Athens Stock Market Regulation, in the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company held on 27.06.2008:
The beneficiaries of a dividend for the financial year 01.01.2007-31.12.2007 shall be those of the Shareholders who hold shares of the Company at the closing of the session of the Athens Exchange which shall be conducted on July 16, 2008, according to the records of the Company Ellinika Chrimatistiria Holdings S.A. (E.X.A.E.). Hence, from July 17, 2008, which is the cut off date, the shares shall be negotiated in the Athens Exchange with no right to dividend. The total dividend amounts to Euro 4,891,634.46 which corresponds to Euro 0.03 for each share of the total share capital of the Company. Given that the company holds own shares, the dividend for the remaining shares shall be increased pursuant to Article 16, par. 8 of the Codified Law 2190/1920 with the dividend corresponding to the own shares.
The payment of the dividend shall be realized on July 25, 2008, by the paying Bank of Piraeus S.A., in the manner the Company shall notify via a separate notice in the daily list of the Athens Exchange |
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SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA : Announcement
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SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SOCIÅTÅ ANONYME
Alteration of the use and of the time schedule for the period of capital distribution that derived from the increase of the share capital
It is notified by the Company "SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SOCIÅTÅ ANONYME" (hereinafter the "Company"), that on 27.06.2008, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders, approved the alteration of the use and of the time schedule for the period of capital distribution that derived from the increase of the share capital of the Company which was resolved in the A' Repeat General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company on 13.07.2007 and was completed on 10.12.2007 (the "Increase").
In particular, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders resolved that a part of the capital drawn by the Increase (i.e. the amount of Euro 6,926,891.22) after the deduction of the respective issue costs, will be used for the cover of financial expenses of the 1st quarter of the Company and for the cover of financial expenses and repayment of the short-term loan granted to the subsidiary under the name Sciens International Structured Finance Holdings Ltd. It is noted that the above amount includes the amount of Euro 5,000,000 which was resolved by the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 05.02.2008 to be used for the cover of the Company's operational needs.
In addition, the period of capital distribution that derived from the Increase shall lapse at the end of the year 2008, and therefore the realization of the investments of the capital drawn by the Increase shall be concluded at the end of the year 2008. The General Meeting approved the form of the table of capital distribution, which will have as follows:
Period of Capital Distribution Percentage of Capital distribution
4th quarter 2007 32%
A' half of 2008 57%
B' half of 2008 11%
In relation to the content of the Prospectus of the Increase for the distribution of euro 37 million for the participation of the Company to "the increase of the share capital of the 100% owned subsidiary under the name Sciens International Holdings 2 Ltd., so as to mainly finance the repayment of a its -term loan that amounts to euro 35 million, as well as the relevant expenses and interest which are estimated to amount to approximately euro 1.5 million, while the remaining amount of approximately euro 0.5 million shall be disposed for future investments of Sciens International Holdings 2 Ltd", the General Meeting approved, given that the amount of the above expenses and interest after the repayment of the short-term loan of euro 35 million, finally amounted to euro 1.1 million, the distribution of the remaining amount of ?0.9 million together with other amounts, to investing capital of Sciens Special Situation Master Fund (former Sciens Structured Debt Holdings III).
It is noted that from the discovery and the evaluation of a particular investment until its realization, more time that the initially expected in the time schedule could be necessary and reasons may exist and/or situations may occur beyond the control of the Company, which may lead to the alteration of the above time schedule.
As far as this resolution for the alteration of the use and the time schedule for the period of capital distribution that derived by the Increase, the Company shall make a separate announcement.
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SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA : Resolutions of General Meeting
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It is notified by the Company "SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SOCIETE ANONYME" (hereinafter the "Company"), that the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders was held on 27.06.2008, at 10.00 a.m. at the "ATHENS ELECTRA PALACE HOTEL" located in Athens, at 18-20 N. Nikodemos St., at which 16 shareholders were present (either in person or represented), who represented 125,125,278 shares, i.e. 76.74% of the share capital and voting rights of the Company.
The items of the Agenda of the relevant invitation to the Shareholders of the Company were the following:
1. Submission and approval of the Annual and Consolidated Financial Statements of the financial year 01.01.2007 - 31.12.2007, together with the relevant reports of the Board of Directors and the Chartered Auditors. Approval of distribution of profits of the year and approval of distribution of dividend.
2. Release of the members of the Board of Directors and of the Chartered Auditors from any liability for the transactions of the financial year 01.01.2007 - 31.12.2007.
3. Approval of fees of the members of the Board of Directors for the financial year 01.01.2007 - 31.12.2007 and preliminary approval of the payment of fees of the members of the Board of Directors for the financial year 01.01.2008 - 31.12.2008.
4. Appointment of Chartered Auditors for the financial year 2008 and determination of their fees.
5. Ratification of the appointment of the members of the Board of Directors to substitute the resigned members by the Board of Directors.
6. Granting of permit, pursuant to Article 23 of the Codified Law 2190/1920 to the members of the Board of Directors and the Managers of the Company to participate in the administration of companies with similar corporate object.
7. Approval of the conclusion and/or amendment of agreements, pursuant to Article 23a of the Codified Law 2190/1920.
8. Alteration of the use and of the time schedule for the period of capital distribution that derived from the increase of the share capital of the Company which was resolved in the A' Repeat General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company on 13.07.2007 and was completed on 10.12.2007 - Granting of authorization to the board of Directors of the Company for the updating of the above altered time schedule.
9. Adoption of a resolution for the harmonization of the Articles of Association of the Company to the new provisions of the Codified Law 2190/1920 (as in force after its amendment by Law 3604/2007), with the addition, annulment and new numbering of the Articles thereof and formation into a unified text.
10. Adoption of a resolution for the forwarding to the Bank of information, using electronic means (Article 18 of Law 3356/2007).
11. Miscellaneous issues and notices.
For all the items of the Agenda, the required by Law and by the Articles of Association of the Company quorum was established and in particular, for the items that required increased quorum, i.e. item 9, the legal increased quorum of 2/3 of the paid-up share capital of the company was established, which is required pursuant to Article 29, par. 3 of the Codified Law 2190/1920.
During the voting procedure for all the above items, shareholders representing a total of 125,125,278 shares participated, (which corresponds to a percentage of 76.74% of the share capital), i.e. a percentage of 100% of the shareholders present.
The resolutions adopted in relation to the above items of the Agenda are as follows:
1. In relation to the first item of the Agenda, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders unanimously approved, i.e. by 125,125,278 votes, meaning a percentage of 100% of the shareholders who were present and voted: (a) the Annual and Consolidated Financial Statements of the financial year 01.01.2007 - 31.12.2007, together with the relevant reports of the Board of Directors and the Chartered Auditors and (b) the distribution of profits and the distribution of dividend to the Shareholders of the total amount of Euro 4,891,634.46 for the financial year 2007. The dividend shall be paid according to the procedure set out by the Regulation of the Athens Exchange and the Ellinika Chrimatistiria Holdings S.A. (E.X.A.E.). The beneficiaries of a dividend for the financial year 01.01.2007-31.12.2007 shall be those of the Shareholders who hold shares of the Company at the closing of the session of the Athens Exchange which shall be conducted on July 16, 2008, according to the records of the Company Ellinika Chrimatistiria Holdings S.A. (E.X.A.E.). Hence, from July 17, 2008, which is the cut off date, the shares shall be negotiated in the Athens Exchange with no right to dividend. The total dividend amounts to Euro 4,891,634.46 which corresponds to Euro 0.03 for each share of the total share capital of the Company. Given that the company holds own shares, the dividend for the remaining shares shall be increased pursuant to Article 16, par. 8 of the Codified Law 2190/1920 with the dividend corresponding to the own shares.
The payment of the dividend shall be realized on July 25, 2008, by the paying Bank of Piraeus S.A., in the manner the Company shall notify via a separate notice in the daily list of the Athens Exchange.
2. In relation to the second item of the Agenda, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders unanimously approved, i.e. by 125,125,278 votes, meaning a percentage of 100% of the shareholders who were present and voted, the release of the members of the Board of Directors and of the Chartered Accountants from any liability for the transactions of the financial year 01.01.2007 - 31.12.2007.
3. In relation to the third item of the Agenda, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders unanimously approved, i.e. by 125,125,278 votes, meaning a percentage of 100% of the shareholders who were present and voted, the fees of the members of the Board of Directors for the financial year 01.01.2007 - 31.12.2007 and pre-approved the payment of fees of the members of the Board of Directors for the financial year 01.01.2008 - 31.12.2008.
4. In relation to the fourth item of the Agenda, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders unanimously approved, i.e. by 125,125,278 votes, meaning a percentage of 100% of the shareholders who were present and voted, the appointment of Mr. Vasileios Goutis, with Chartered Accountants-Auditors Register No 10411, employee of the company PriceWaterhouseCoopers, as the ordinary chartered auditor and of Mr. Constantinos Michalatos, with Chartered Accountants-Auditors Register No 17701, employee of the company PriceWaterhouseCoopers as alternate chartered auditor and authorized the Board of Directors to determine their fees for the financial year 2008.
5. In relation to the fourth item of the Agenda, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders unanimously approved, i.e. by 125,125,278 votes, meaning a percentage of 100% of the shareholders who were present and voted, the appointment of Mr. Paolo Vagnone, son of Enrico, to replace the resigned member of the Board of Directors MRs. Vasiliki Athanasoglou, which was effected by virtue of the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company dated 12.03.2007.
6. In relation to the sixth item of the Agenda, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders unanimously approved, i.e. by 125,125,278 votes, meaning a percentage of 100% of the shareholders who were present and voted, the granting of a permit, pursuant to Article 23 of the Codified Law 2190/1920, to the members of the Board of Directors to participate in the administration of affiliated companies (in the sense of Article 43e, par. 5 of the Codified Law 2190/1920, which have identical or similar corporate objects.
7. In relation to the seventh item of the Agenda, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders unanimously approved, i.e. by125,125,278 votes meaning a percentage of 100% of the shareholders present who voted, the conclusion and/or amendment of agreements which fall into the scope of Article 23a of the Codified Law 2190/1920.
8. In relation to the eighth item of the Agenda, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders unanimously approved, i.e. by 125,125,278 votes, meaning a percentage of 100% of the shareholders who were present and voted, the alteration of the use and of the time schedule for the period of capital distribution that derived from the increase of the share capital of the Company which was resolved in the A' Repeat General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company on 13.07.2007 and was completed on 10.12.2007 (the "Increase"). In particular, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders resolved that a part of the capital drawn by the Increase (i.e. the amount of Euro 6,926,891.22) after the deduction of the respective issue costs, will be used for the cover of financial expenses of the 1st quarter of the Company and for the cover of financial expenses and repayment of the short-term loan granted to the subsidiary under the name Sciens International Structured Finance Holdings Ltd. It is noted that the above amount includes the amount of Euro 5,000,000 which was resolved by the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 05.02.2008 to be used for the cover of the Company's operational needs. In addition, the period of capital distribution that derived from the Increase shall lapse at the end of the year 2008, and therefore the realization of the investments of the capital drawn by the Increase shall be concluded at the end of the year 2008. The General Meeting approved the form of the table of capital distribution, which will have as follows:
Period of Capital Distribution Percentage of Capital distribution
4th quarter 2007 32%
A' half of 2008 57%
B' half of 2008 11%
In relation to the content of the Prospectus of the Increase for the distribution of euro 37 million for the participation of the Company to "the increase of the share capital of the 100% owned subsidiary under the name Sciens International Holdings 2 Ltd., so as to mainly finance the repayment of a its -term loan that amounts to euro 35 million, as well as the relevant expenses and interest which are estimated to amount to approximately euro 1.5 million, while the remaining amount of approximately euro 0.5 million shall be disposed for future investments of Sciens International Holdings 2 Ltd", the General Meeting approved, given that the amount of the above expenses and interest after the repayment of the short-term loan of euro 35 million, finally amounted to euro 1.1 million, the distribution of the remaining amount of euro 0.9 million together with other amounts, to investing capital of Sciens Special Situation Master Fund (former Sciens Structured Debt Holdings III).
It is noted that from the discovery and the evaluation of a particular investment until its realization, more time that the initially expected in the time schedule could be necessary and reasons may exist and/or situations may occur beyond the control of the Company, which may lead to the alteration of the above time schedule.
As far as this resolution for the alteration of the use and the time schedule for the period of capital distribution that derived by the Increase, the Company shall make a separate announcement.
9. In relation to the eighth item of the Agenda, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders unanimously approved, i.e. by 125,125,278 votes, meaning a percentage of 100% of the shareholders who were present and voted, the harmonization and adjustment of the Articles of Association of the Company to the provisions of the new law, pursuant to the Codified Law 2190/1920 (as in force after its amendment by law 3604/2007).
10. In relation to the ninth item of the Agenda, the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders unanimously approved, i.e. by 125,125,278 votes, meaning a percentage of 100% of the shareholders who were present and voted, that the Company may forward information to its shareholders via electronic means and pursuant to the provisions of Article 18 of law 3356/2007.
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ATTICA HOLDINGS S.A. : Announcement of regulated information according to Law 3556/2007
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| Attica Holdings S.A. (the Company), pursuant to the provisions of the Law 3340/2005 and the Law 3556/2007, the Decision 1/434/03.07.2007 and the Circular nr. 33 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, announces that MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS S.A., which is closely associated to the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Andreas Vgenopoulos, bought 172 ordinary shares of Attica Group of total value Euro 775.23 on 1st July, 2008.
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SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA : Purchase of own shares
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In accordance with article 4, par. 4 of Regulation 2273/2003 of the Committee of European Union, "Sciens International Investments and Holding S.A." announces that following the resolution of the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders dated February 05, 2008 and the Board of Directors' resolution dated March 5, 2008, and in accordance with article 16 of L. 2190/1920, during the trading session of 02.07.2008 acquired 15.000 own shares through "EUROXX SECURITIES S.A." at the price of euro 0,877 per share and the total value of the transaction amounted to euro 13.150,00.
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METKA S.A. : Announcement pursuant to Law 3556/2007
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| METKA S.A. announces pursuant to Law 3556/2007 in combination with article 11 of Decision 1/434/03.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission that Mr Ioannis Mytilineos, Chairman, bought, on July 1st, 2008, 22.539 common shares of the company of a total value of Euro 293.960.95. This transaction has been duly acknowledged to the Company pursuant to article 13 of Law 3340/2005. |
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HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. HOLDING : Announcement of regulated information according to Law 3556/2007
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Hellenic Exchanges S.A. announces, pursuant to Law 3556/2007 (articles 3 and 21) and in conjunction with article 11 of decision 1/434/03.07.2007 of the Capital Market Commission, that EFG Eurobank Securities notified it:
a) on 02.07.2008 that it purchased on 01.07.2008 3,000 HELEX common registered shares with a total value of euro 24,526.00
b) on 02.07.2008 that it sold on 01.07.2008 11,100 HELEX common registered shares with a total value of euro 89,986.50
The above mentioned transactions were made for the derivatives market making account.
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HELLENIC FABRICS S.A. : Announcement
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| HELLENIC FABRICS S.A. announces that according to Law 3556/2007, the Decision No 1/434/03.07.2007 and the Circular nr 33 of the Hellenic Capital Markets Commission, that on 30/06/2008, the company I. Accas AVEE, a legal entity that has a close link with a person that exercises managerial duties, has bought 490 shares of HELLENIC FABRICS S.A., a total net value of 441,00 euro. |
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THRACE PLASTICS CO. : THRACE PLASTICS announces the completion of the agreement with the US based PROPEX Inc for the acquisition of its assets by the subsidiary of the THRACE GROUP in the States
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Following the announcement of 6-6-2008 the Management of the THRACE GROUP announces the completion of the agreement between LUMITE INC - a 50% subsidiary of the THRACE GROUP, based in Georgia U.S.A. with the American company PROPEX Inc concerning the acquisition by the former of significant assets of PROPEX against the price of 3,1 million dollars. More specifically the agreement refers to the acquisition of Yonah plant in Georgia U.S.A., which is active in the production of synthetic fabrics for specialized uses (filtration fabrics, high flow geotextiles, protective nets etc). Taking into consideration that PROPEX Inc is customary under Chapter 11 procedures the aforementioned agreement was subject to the approval of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of Tennessee, which was granted.
On the completion of the said acquisition LUMITE Inc, which was mainly active in trade of synthetic fabrics is now also being transformed into a manufacturing unit and at the same time is widening its product range in the agrotextiles, which is the main sector of its activity. The additional expected turnover from the new facility in Yonah amounts to dollars 18 million annually.
Up until now the THRACE GROUP was active in the production of Non Woven Geosynthetics in the U.S. market while the said acquisition of the new facility enables the production of Woven Geosynthetics as well. The THRACE GROUP is also widening its product range in the sectors of geotextiles and filtration.
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HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. HOLDING : Announcement of regulated information according to Law 3556/2007
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| Hellenic Exchanges S.A. announces, pursuant to Law 3556/2007 (articles 3 and 21) and in conjunction with article 11 of decision 1/434/03.07.2007 of the Capital Market Commission, that it was notified that the Director Mr. Christos Mayoglou purchased on 30.06.2008, 1,000 common registered shares with a total value of euro 8,020. |
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SINGULARLOGIC S.A. : Notification of transaction by persons under the obligation stipulated in article 13 of Law 3340/2005
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| SingularLogic S.A. announces in accordance to Law 3556/2007, Decision 1/434/03.07.2007 of CMC and Law 3340/2005 (article 13) that Marfin Investment Group (legal connected entity which is connected with Mr.Ioannis Karakadas Chairman and Managing Director), acquired on 01/07/2008, 39.394 common shares, with a total value of 107.606,28 euro. |
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ALAPIS S.A : Announcement
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| In accordance with article 4, par. 4 of Regulation 2273/2003 of the Committee of European Union" ALAPIS HOLDING INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOCIETE ANONYME OF PHARMACEUTICAL, CHEMICAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS" announces that following the resolution of the General Meeting of the Shareholders dated February 4, 2008 and the Board of Directors' resolution dated June 26, 2008, and in accordance with article 16 of L.2190/1920, during the trading session of July 1, 2008, acquired 1.027.365 own shares through "PIRAEUS AEPEY" at the average price of Euro 1,63219 per share and the total value of the transaction amounted to Euro 1.676.857,45.
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