The Annual Ordinary General Shareholders Meeting of SPRIDER STORES SA was held yesterday on June 11, 2007 at 17:30, at the company's business headquarters in Anthousa. A total of 22 shareholders were present, owning 18,214,500 shares out of 22,262,660 shares outstanding, representing 69.36% of the paid share capital; therefore the General meeting was validly held in quorum regarding all agenda items. The General Meeting unanimously approved all items in the agenda and more specifically:
1. Approved of the company and the consolidated Annual Financial Statements of the fiscal year from 01/01/2006 to 31/12/2006, the Income Statement, the Cash Flow Statement, the Notes on the Financial Statements under the International Financial Reporting Standards (I.F.R.S.) upon the announcement of the Board of Directors Management Report and the Audit Report of the Chartered Accountants/Auditors.
2. Approved of profit distribution of the fiscal year's 2006 results and the dividend payment to shareholders amounting to Euro 0.12 per share for the financial year 2006. Ex dividend date is set to be Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 (all shareholders at the end of the Athens Exchange trading session on July 2nd 2007 will be eligible for the 2006 dividend) while the payment of the dividend will commence on Wednesday July 11. At the same time the Company's Board of Directors was authorized to take all relevant actions.
3. Approved to discharge the BoD Members and the Chartered Accountant-Auditor from any liabilities for damages for the fiscal year from 01/01/2006-31/12/2006.
4. Approved of remunerations and other expenses paid to BoD members during fiscal year 2006 which amounted to Euro 235,216.96 and pre-approved of the remunerations for fiscal year 2007 (1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007) to not exceed Euro 10.000 per month for every Board member.
5. Approved the election of GRANT THORNTON S.A. Mr. Vasileios Kazas (SOEL Reg No 13281) and Mr. Emmanuel Michalios (SOEL Reg No 25131) as regular and deputy chartered accountant/auditor respectively for the financial year from 1st January 2007 to 31st December 2007.
6. Approved of the distribution of part of the fiscal year 2006 profits to the employees.
7. Approved the election of members of the Board Mr. Kyriakos N. Kofinas and Mr. Christos E. Christou in replacement of the resigned Mrs. Maria B. Houmi and Mr. Ioannis V. Giannakopoulos. Also granted the election of Mr. Savvas D. Hatzioannou as vice-chairman of the Board and the election of Mr. Nicholas A. Argyros as executive member of the Board.
8. Approved the election of the new Board of Directors which is as follows: Athanasios D. Hatzioannou, Savvas D. Hatzioannou, Haralambos E. Xylouris, Vasileios P. Tsiganos and Konstantinos L. Apostolakis.
9. As per the miscellaneous issues on the daily agenda, the group's President and the group's CEO referred briefly to the group's history, its main business activity as well as the prospects for the current fiscal year.

GR. SARANTIS S.A. announces in accordance with article 4 par.4 of Commission Regulation No 2273/2003 of European Communities, that the Company has proceeded to the purchase of own shares, pursuant to article 16 par. 5 of Law 2190/1920 and based on the Shareholders EGM which took place on the 23/02/2007, as follows:
1. In 04/06/2007 the Company acquired 10.194 shares, at a mean purchase price of 8,9328 euro per share, worth of 91.061 euros.
2. In 05/06/2007 the Company acquired 9.640 shares, at a mean purchase price of 8,8963 euro per share, worth of 85.760,40 euros.
3. In 6/06/2007 the Company acquired 7.498 shares, at a mean purchase price of 8,8467 euro per share, worth of 66.332,32 euros.

On Monday June 11, 2007, SPRIDER STORES S.A. annual ordinary general shareholders meeting took place at the companys business headquarters on Syrou 1, OSAM area, 153 49 Anthousa Attica.
Amongst other issues included in the daily agenda, the shareholders approved the distribution of euro 0.12 dividend per share, substantially increased by 20% from last year's euro 0.10 dividend per share. Ex dividend date is set to be Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 (all shareholders at the end of the Athens Exchange trading session on July 2nd 2007 will be eligible for the 2006 dividend) while the payment of the dividend will commence on Wednesday July 11.
Mr. Charalmbos Xylouris, group CEO, addressed the shareholders meeting and briefly presented SPRIDER STORES operations, mentioning that the group's main activity is the retail trade of apparels for all family members via a well defined and diverse distribution network. SPRIDER STORES is currently active in 4 countries through a solid network of 51 points of sale (own stores), three of which are located outside Greece and in specific in Sofia, in Skopje and in Bucharest. The group possesses well established brand names in its portfolio and its key sales philosophy is based on maintaining a balanced price - fashion - quality ratio.
A brief analysis followed on the FY 2006 results as well as the group's Q1 2007 results. More specifically in FY 2006, group turnover amounted to euro 94.5 million marking an increase of 29.4% over FY 2005, while earnings before interest tax and depreciation (EBITDA) amounted to euro 19.9 million substantially increased by 40% in relation to FY 2005. Accordingly, group net earnings after tax and minorities reached euro 8.4 million for FY 2006 marking an increase of 44% over FY 2005.
Regarding investments completed within 2006, it was mentioned that during last year, a total of euro 13.8 million were invested mainly in expanding operations and enhancing the network by opening new stores while modernizing others.
Concerning future plans for further expanding the group's network both in Greece and abroad, Mr. Xylouris mentioned that during the cource of 2007 another 12 stores will be added, six of which are already operating, and three others will be renovated. Within the next month the group will announce the opening of the second SPRIDER STORE in Romania and more specifically in the city of Timisoara.
Mr. Sakis Hatzioannou, Group President, addressed the shareholders meeting and elaborated on the group's plans for 2007, emphasizing that this year's projections for the volume of sales are set for a total of 11 million items as opposed to 7.5 million items sold in 2006, thus an expected growth of 47% approximately. He also referred to the development of a new state-of-the-art logistics center to be completed in 2007, reflecting a euro 5 million investment, which will increase significantly productivity and will maximize response time as repeat order servicing time will be substantially reduced.
Finally, regarding the projected figures for 2007, consolidated turnover is expected to reach euro 11 million, marking an increase of 19%, while group net operating earnings after tax and minorities are expected to reach euro 11 million increased by 30.6% over FY 2006.

P.G. NIKAS S.A. informs the investment public that Mr. George Vanis is resigning from the position of Chief Financial Officer of the company on 12th June, 2007. The management of the company thanks Mr. Vanis for his offer and wish him success at his future plans.
Mrs Christina Papandreou undertakes the position of Chief Financial Officer of P.G. NIKAS S.A. from 12th June 2007.
Mrs Panadreou has studied Economics at the Economical University of Athens and since 1990 worked for Unilever S.A. in several positions including the position of Financial Manager of Logistics Chain in Europe with headquarters in England and Financial & Logistics Manager of Unilever Hellas.
Nikas's Management as well as company's employees wish to Mrs Papandreou success at her work.

SIDENOR's Annual General Assembly was held today, Tuesday June, 12th 2007, at the ATHENS IMPERIAL HOTEL in Athens. The Management of the company presented to its Shareholders the 2006 financial results, along with the company's strategy and goals.
The Annual General Assembly approved amongst others the 2006 annual financial statements as well as the payment of Euro 0.25 dividend per share. Entitled to this dividend will be company shareholders by the close of the Athens Exchange trading session on 27.6.2007. From 28.6.2007 the Company's shares will trade at the Athens Exchange ex-dividend. The dividend will be paid through the ALPHA BANK branches from 5.7.2007 and until the end of the year.
At the group presentation to the shareholders, it was emphasized that 2006 is thought to be an exceptionally significant year, since all targets set, regarding the development and expansion of activities in Greece and abroad as well as regarding financial results, were accomplished.
More specifically, the consolidated turnover of SIDENOR Group in 2006 reached Euro 1,228 mil., an increase of 28% over 2005 while, at volume level, total sales exceeded 2.2 million tons of steel products. Profits before taxes amounted to Euro 144 mil., up by 366% over 2005, while profits before interest, taxes and depreciation (EBITDA) stood at Euro 220 mil., increased by 118% compared with 2005 figures. The EBITDA margin increased to 17.9% in 2006 compared to 10.6% in 2005. Finally, net consolidated profits after taxes and minority rights reached Euro 108 mil. (i.e. Euro 1.13 per share) versus Euro 16 mil. in 2005, an increase of 564%.
The main reasons leading to these results are the strong position of the Group in Greece and Southeast Europe, the improved presence of plate products of subsidiary company STOMANA INDUSTRY in Bulgaria, the increased contribution arising from the drastic recovery of subsidiary CORINTH PIPEWORKS upon completion of its restructuring plan, as well as the overall reduction of the Group's operating cost.
The good results of 2006 have also continued in the first quarter of 2007. More specifically in Q1 of 2007, SIDENOR Group turnover increased by 37% amounting to 381 mil. euro. Profit before tax (PBT) was formed at 52.6 mil. euro increased by 150% over the respective period of 2006, while profit before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization (EBITDA) reached 71.5 mil. euro, marking an increase of 80%. Finally, consolidated net after-tax and minorities profit was formed at 35.5 mil. euro over 12 mil. euro (increase of 196%), or 0.370 euro per share.
Finally, the group management mentioned that in 2007 it remains focused on the materialization of its investment goals, the main being the strenghtening of the Group's production and commercial presence in the rapidly developing markets of the Balkans and of Southeastern Europe.

In accordance with the article 4 of the Rule 5/204/14.11.2000 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, the company Gr. Sarantis SA announces the new structure of its BoD. In particular, Gr. Sarantis SA announces that according to a decision of its Board of Directors (BOD) on 12 June 2007, Mr. Fotios Mpompolas is appointed as an independent & non-executive member of the company's BoD, replacing Mr. Aimilios Kyprianidis, previously an independent & non-executive member of the company's BoD. The new BOD structure of Gr. Sarantis SA is presented below:
- Grigoris Sarantis, son of Pantazis, BOD Chairman, executive member
- Kyriakos Sarantis, son of Pantazis, BOD Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, executive member
- Pantazis Sarantis, son of Grigorios, non-executive member
- Aikaterini Saranti, daughter of Pantazis, non-executive member
- Konstantinos Rozakeas, son of Petros, executive member
- Nikolaos Evangelou, son of Pantelis, executive member
- Nikolaos Kontidis, son of Konstantinos, Independent non-executive member
- Fotios Mpompolas, son of George, Independent non-executive member
- Konstantinos Stamatiou, son of Fokion, executive member

The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of "SIDENOR, STEEL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, S.A.", was held at ATHENS IMPERIAL HOTEL, Karaiskaki Sq., Athens, on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 12:30 hours, pursuant to the pertinent notice of the Company's Board of Directors, dated May 21, 2007.
The General Meeting, with a total number of shares represented 59.369.431 out of 96.006.833 (thus 61.84%) (47 shareholders present), approved the Company's Annual Financial Statements for the financial year 2006, together with the Board's and the Auditors' Reports on them and also decided to discharge the members of the Board and the Auditors from all liability for damages, concerning the financial year 2006. Then, the General Meeting approved the distribution of the profits for the year 2006.
Moreover, it was decided that the beneficiaries of the dividend of EURO 0,25 per share would be the shareholders of the Company after the closing of the A.S.E. on 27/06/2007. From 28/06/2007, the Company?s shares will be negotiated without the right on the 2006 dividend. The payment of the dividend will be made through the network of the ALPHA BANK branches, starting on July 5, 2007, until the end of the year.
Then the General Meeting elected as auditors for the financial year 2007 the audit firm "PriceWaterHouseCoopers", their remuneration to be fixed following their pertinent offer.
Also the General Meeting approved as members of the new Board of Directors, the following: 1. George Kalfarentzos, 2. Gregory Konstantakopoulos, 3. Efstathios Striber, independent member. 4. Nikolaos Koudounis, 5. Ioannis Oikonomou, 6. Athanassios Mitropoulos, 7. Sarados Milios, 8. Dimitrios Paraskevopoulos, 9. Andreas Kyriazis, independent member.
The term of office of the above Board members will start on the day after their election and it will terminate at the date of the A.G.M. of the year 2008.
The General Meeting also approved the amounts to be paid to Board members and decided on the amendment of articles 13 of the Articles of Association regarding composition of the Board and 19 regarding granting authority and company representation.
Finally, regarding the 9th item of the daily agenda 'Issue of a common Bond loan' for which there is a quorum requirement for the 2/3 of the company's share capital so as to take decision according to the Company's Articles of Association, the General Meeting approved the president's proposition to include it to the daily agenda of a Repeat General Meeting and gave authority to the BoD to invite shareholders the aforementioned Repeat General Meeting and disclose the invitation to the Press.