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| 25/07/2007 |
PIRAEUS BANK S.A.
LAMBRAKIS PRESS
J. & P. - AVAX S.A.
ELMEC SPORT S.A.
LAMBRAKIS PRESS
S & B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS S.A.
J. & P. - AVAX S.A.
MYTILINEOS HOLDINGS S.A.
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE S.A.
DELTA PROJECT SA
ALAPIS S.A
EUROMEDICA S.A.
EUROMEDICA S.A.
EUROPEAN RELIANCE GEN. INSURANCE CO. S.A.
Á×ÏÍ S.A. HOLDING
LAMBRAKIS PRESS
NIREFS S.A.
PROTON BANK S.A.
Info-Quest S.A.
GREEK POSTAL SAVINGS BANK
ATTICA HOLDINGS S.A.
MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS SA
ELGEKA S.A.
ELGEKA S.A.
BANÊ OF CYPRUS PUBLIC COMPANY LTD
HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. HOLDING
MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS SA
ELVAL - HELLENIC ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY S.A.
MYTILINEOS HOLDINGS S.A.
BANÊ OF CYPRUS PUBLIC COMPANY LTD
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PIRAEUS BANK S.A. : Announcement
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| Following the resolution dated July 6, 2007 of the Board of Directors of Piraeus Bank S.A. with respect to the increase of the Bank's share capital via a rights issue, Piraeus Bank wishes to announce that any forecasts or estimations included in the Bank's Business Plan for the years 2007 - 2010, which was presented to Greek and international investors towards the end of January 2007, are currently being reassessed upwards in view of the impending increase to its share capital. |
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LAMBRAKIS PRESS : Announcement
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| In the session of the Board of Directors of July 24, 2007, the Vice President of the Board Mr. Stavros P. Psycharis announced that the President of the Board Mr. Christos D. Lambrakis donated to Lambrakis Foundation the amount of 1,800,000 euros stemming from the sale of Lambrakis Press shares corresponding to approximately 1% of the Company''s share capital to third parties through the Athens Stock Exchange on July 24, 2007. |
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J. & P. - AVAX S.A. : Increase of participation in Athena SA to 66,73%
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In accordance with Article 282 of the Athens Stock Exchange Regulation, J&P-AVAX S.A. announces the purchase of 50.504 shares of Athena SA at Euro 1,67 / share, for a total consideration of Euro 84.341,68 on July 24, 2007. Following the transaction, J&P-AVAX S.A. controls 66,73% of Athena SA's share capital. |
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ELMEC SPORT S.A. : Announcement
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Elmec Sport SA announces that the new Board of Directors that was elected by the Annual General Meeting of the shareholders of the Company on the 29th of June,2007, was formed into a body. The composition of the new Board of Directors is as follows:
Georgios Galanakis, Chairman.
Sam Fais, Vice President.
Lucy Fais, Executive Director.
Christos Hatziyakoumis,Executive Director.
Fokionas Karavias, independent non - executive director.
Efterpi Lazou, independent non - executive director.
The company is represented jointly by Mr Georgios Galanakis and Mr Christos Hatziyakoumis. |
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LAMBRAKIS PRESS : Announcement
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| The company Lambrakis Press SA, announced today that on 24.07.2007, Mr. Christos D. Lambrakis, President of the BoD and shareholder of the company, sold 830.000 common registered voting shares of the company, which correspond to 1,00% of the share capital and the total voting rights of the company Lambrakis Press SA respectively. Prior to the change, Mr. Christos D. Lambrakis owned 34,242% of the voting rights and 8,364% of the share capital of the company, while after the aforementioned change the percentage of voting rights and share capital of Christos D. Lambrakis stood at 33,242% and 7,364% respectively. |
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S & B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS S.A. : Announcement
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The Council of State issued its decision No. 1990/2007, which allows the continuation of exploitation of S&B Industrial Minerals S.A.'s bauxite deposits, in accordance with the environmental terms determined by the pertinent Common Ministerial Decree, with the exception of certain, specifically designated, deposits. Upon publication of the above mentioned decision, the temporary suspension of works, which had been in force with decision No. 504/2006 of the Commission of Suspension of the Council of State, is lifted.
The decision of the Council of State resolves the uncertainty related to our bauxite production in Greece and allows us to gradually restore the production and investment programs of operations to satisfy our customers' needs on an ongoing basis. Moreover, the Company is now in a position to pursue significant new opportunities in the international bauxite market.
In its decision, the Council of State defines the concept of sustainable development, and specifically refers to the need to balance the protection of the environment with factors related to the general and public interest, such as economic growth, development of natural resources, promotion of regional development and job creation. For our Company, commitment to sustainable development is an integral part of our strategy and we operate systematically and effectively to protect and restore areas that are affected by our mining activities.
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J. & P. - AVAX S.A. : Announcement
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| The Company announces that the purchase of Athena SA shares on 24.07.2007 resulted in a change in voting rights past 2/3 of total.In accordance with Law 3556/2007, J&P-AVAX SA announces the purchase of 50,504 shares of ATHENA SA on 24.07.2007, raising its percentage of voting rights in ATHENA SA to 66.73% from 66.62% (change in voting rights past 2/3). |
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MYTILINEOS HOLDINGS S.A. : Announcement
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| The Board of Directors of ÌÕÔÉLINEOS GROUP S.A., following its 18.7.2007 session announces the observance of the provisions of article 73 of law 2190/1920 concerning the notification of all Company shareholders of the documents related to the merger of ÌÕÔÉLINEOS GROUP S.A. with ÁLUMINUM OF GREECE S.A. and DELTA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND INTEGRATED PROJECTS S.A.. More specifically, at least one month before the General Assembly date which shall be called to decide for the draft of the merger contract - that is, starting 20.7.2007 - all documents designated by the law shall be at the disposal of the Company's shareholders, at the Company's offices (5-7, Patroklou street, Maroussi, Attika). |
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ALUMINIUM OF GREECE S.A. : Announcement
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| The Board of Directors of ÁLUMINUM OF GREECE S.A., following its 18.7.2007 session announces the observance of the provisions of article 73 of law 2190/1920 concerning the notification of all Company shareholders of the documents related to the merger of ÌÕÔÉLINEOS GROUP S.A. with ÁLUMINUM OF GREECE S.A. and DELTA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND INTEGRATED PROJECTS S.A.. More specifically, at least one month before the General Assembly date which shall be called to decide for the draft of the merger contract - that is, starting 20.7.2007 - all documents designated by the law shall be at the disposal of the Company's shareholders, at the Company's offices (116, Kifisias avenue, Maroussi, Attika). |
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DELTA PROJECT SA : Announcement
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The Board of Directors of DELTA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND INTEGRATED PROJECTS S.A., following its 18.7.2007 session announces the observance of the provisions of article 73 of law 2190/1920 concerning the notification of all Company shareholders of the documents related to the merger of ÌÕÔÉLINEOS GROUP S.A. with ÁLUMINUM OF GREECE S.A. and DELTA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND INTEGRATED PROJECTS S.A.. More specifically, at least one month before the General Assembly date which shall be called to decide for the draft of the merger contract - that is, starting 20.7.2007 - all documents designated by the law shall be at the disposal of the Company's shareholders, at the Company's offices (51, Posidonos avenue, Moschato).
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ALAPIS S.A : Announcement
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The company ALAPIS S.A., announces the investment public, in continuation of its announcement, regarding its participation in the competition for the privatization of the company SUMADIJALEK S.A. in Serbia, through the sale of of 68.25% of its share capital, according to the declaration of the 'Privatization Agency of the Republic of Serbia', that it has been pre-elected as the highest bidder with a total price that amounts to Euro 2.18 mil. The initiation of the negotiations will follow between the company and the 'Privatization Agency of the Republic of Serbia', with the purpose of the sign of the contract of the purchase.
SUMADIJALEK S.A. was founded in 1965 and is activated in the distribution of human medicine and other parapharmaceutical products, with a turnover of 9.4 mil. Euro for 2005.
According to figures of 2005, 48% of the sales comes from public hospitals, clinics, pharmacies e.t.c., while the rest of it comes from the private sector.
The company cooperates with almost all the local medicine producers and is a direct importer of Bayer and Boehringer products.
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EUROMEDICA S.A. : Announcement
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In accordance with the provisions of the by number 5/204/2000 as in effect and the 3/347/2005 Decisions of the B.D. of the Capital Stock Commission and further to its prior announcements, Euromedica S.A. announces to the investing public the following:
Our company on 7/20/2007 proceeded to the issue of a convertible bond loan of a total amount of Euro 60.1 million, divided into 601 bonds of a face value of Euro 100,000 each, of a five year term, with a fixed interest rate of 3.6%, return at the expiration of 5.6% and initial conversion price of Euro 10.36 per share (hereby, the Bonds).
Of the above Bonds, the subsidiary of the Company, Euromedica Finance 1 S.A. headquartered in Luxemburg, acquired 600 Bonds of a value of sixty million Euros (Euro 60,000,000) with yields that came from the simultaneous issue of 600 exchangeable bonds, of a face value of Euro 100,000 each (hereby, the Exchangeable Bonds), of a total amount of Euro 60 million, of a five year term, with a fixed interest rate of 3.6% and return at the expiration of 5.6%. The deposit of capital and interest for the Exchangeable Bonds is guaranteed by the Company. The Exchangeable Bonds, provided the exchange right is exercised, will be converted to Bonds which, in their turn, will be converted to shares of the Company. The Exchangeable Bonds will be introduced within 3 months for trading in the Luxemburg Stock Exchange.
The Exchangeable Bonds were acquired from investment funds managed by CQS (UK) LLP.
In the framework of the above convertible bond loan, the company AXON AXE purchased one Bond for Euro 100,000. |
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EUROMEDICA S.A. : Announcement
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| Euromedica S.A. informs its shareholders and the investing public that its by 10/24/2006 announcement respective to the 'incorporation of a new company on 10/17/2007 with the goal of operating a new diagnostics center with the company name Euromedica Eastern Attica S.A. and the holdings of Euromedica S.A. in the new company by 49%' is not in effect, as due to a legislative obstacle the participation of Euromedica S.A. in the company Euromedica Eastern Attica S.A. was not implemented. The Capital Stock Commission with the by 7/17/2007 letter from our company has been respectively informed.
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EUROPEAN RELIANCE GEN. INSURANCE CO. S.A. : Announcements based on L.3556/2007
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A. The company EUROPEAN RELIANCE S.A. announces, based on 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 on July 24, 2007, Mr Stefanos Ioannis Verzovitis (bound person according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005), sold 9.500 common shares, with a total net value of Euro 30.673,29.
B. The company EUROPEAN RELIANCE S.A. announces, based on 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 on July 24, 2007, Mr Christos Ioannis Georgakopoulos (bound person according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005), sold 53.000 common shares, with a total net value of Euro 168.066,51. |
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Á×ÏÍ S.A. HOLDING : Announcement of significant changes to voting rights in accordance with l. 3556/2007 - Correction
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Á. The shareholder of our company Mr. Thomas Liakounakos, with his by 7/23/2007 letter has informed us that on 7/18/2007, due to the withdrawal of the guarantee on shares of our company, his holdings percentage on the sum total of his voting rights of AXON Holdings S.A. was changed from 28.699% to 34.729%. This percentage (34.729%) is structured as follows: - Direct holdings of Mr. Th. Liakounakos: 4.381.920 voting rights, namely 13.906%. - Holdings of the controlled company AXON Commercial Industrial and Printing S.A.: 1.846.143 voting rights namely 5.859%. - Holdings of the controlled company AXON DEVELOPMENT S.A.: 4.637.130 voting rights namely 14.716%. - Holdings of the controlled company KERDOS PUBLISHING S.A.: 27.400 voting rights namely 0.087%. - Holdings of the controlled company A.B.Y.T S.A.: 51.000 voting rights namely 0.162%. His holdings in the capital stock of our company remained unchanged at 22.948%.
Â. The Piraeus Bank S.A., with its by 7/20/2007 letter has informed us that on 7/18/2007, due to the withdrawal of the guarantee on the shares of our company, its holdings percentage on the sum total of the voting rights of AXON Holdings S.A. was changed from 15.1357% to 9.1062%. Its holdings on the capital stock of our company are zero. |
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LAMBRAKIS PRESS : Announcement
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| In the context of restructuring the Lambrakis Press Group and the strategy of the Management to focus the Group's business activities exclusively on the media sector, Lambrakis Press SA sold on July 25, 2007 to the majority shareholder of the company PAPERPACK I.TSOUKARIDIS SA, Mr. Ioannis Tsoukaridis and to persons nominated by him, the total number of shares in PAPERPACK I.TSOUKARIDIS SA (1.452.220 shares, i.e. 36,736% of the company' s share capital) that Lambrakis Press SA held for a total consideration of 2.004.064 euros through a block transaction on the Athens Exchange. Post transaction, Lambrakis Press SA does not hold any direct or indirect investment in the share capital of PAPER PACK I. TSOUKARIDIS SA. |
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NIREFS S.A. : Announcement
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| NIREUS S.A. wishes to announce according to 5/204/14.11.2000 decision of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission the following: On 18/07/2007, the Board of Directors of the Company has been informed by the international auditing company Deloitte, that after the latter has applied its inter-company procedures taken in order to accept the appointment of auditor to NIREUS S.A. together with the auditing company S.O.L. S.A. (following pertinent decision on 8-5-2007, from NIREUS S.A. General assembly), it has occurred that one company of Deloitte Group, namely DELOITTE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS S.A. had offered (with participation of auditors of Deloitte), at the end of 2006, consulting and valuation services regarding the take over by NIREUS S.A. of a third company, and therefore, according to article 12 of Law 3148/2003 together with the inter-company rules and code followed by Deloitte in order to ensure the independence of its auditors before it undertakes the auditing of any company, Deloitte cannot undertake the provision of auditing services to NIREUS S.A. before the passing of 2 years from its previous business collaboration with NIREUS S.A., as mentioned above. NIREUS S.A. has informed the Ministry of Development and the investment public for the above developments, while the Company Synergazomenoi Orkotoi Logistes (S.O.L. A.E.O.E.) will be the auditor of NIREUS S.A. for fiscal year 2007. The Board of Directors is conserving its wiliness to propose for approval -through all the legitimate procedures- the appointment of a second, international auditing company, strongly believing that such an act would be most appropriate, since it coincides with the needs of NIREUS in order to become a worldwide producer, as also with the desire of increased participation of foreign investors to its share capital. |
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PROTON BANK S.A. : Purchase of own shares
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In compliance to the No. 2273/2003 Regulation of the E.C. Committee dated December 22nd, 2003 Proton announces purchases of own shares as listed below, which were accomplished in accordance to article 16 par. 5 of L.2170/1920, in implementation of the Annual Shareholders' Meeting decision of November 24th, 2006 and the Board of Directors' decision of May 8th, 2007.
(1) On July 18th, 2007 a total of 7,387 shares were purchased at the price of Euro 10.195 per share. Total value of the transaction was Euro 75,309.34. The abovementioned 7,387 own shares were purchased through Proton Bank S.A. |
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Info-Quest S.A. : Announcement
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| According to article 24 par. 2(a) of Law 3461/2006, Info-Quest S.A. announces that on July 24, 2007 acquired through the Athens Stock Exchange 656.283 common registered voting shares of UNISYSTEMS S.A. at a price equal to Euro 2,08 per share. Pursuant to the above, Info-Quest holds 64,94% of the share capital and voting rights of UNISYSTEMS S.A. |
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GREEK POSTAL SAVINGS BANK : Announcement
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According to the ASE announcement as of Monday, July 23rd, 2007, the weighting percentage of the Bank's shares participation to the FTSE/ASE indexes, and in particular in the indexes FTSE/ASE 20, FTSE/ASE International, FTSE/ASE 140, FTSE/ASE Banks, has been modified from 40% to 75%.
This change follows the completion of the 20% additional distribution of shares and voting rights on the existing share capital which resulted a 55,63% free floating.
The development in question is very positive for the Postal Savings Bank since it reinforces its role in the aforementioned important reference indexes for investments in the Athens Stock Exchange. |
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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. announces, that according to L. 3556/2007 (art.3 and art. 21) in combination with the resolution of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission 1/434/3.7.2007 (Art.11), Mr. Karydis George, Director of the company sold 1,000 ordinary shares of Attica Group of total value Euro 5,940 on July 23rd 2007.
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MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS SA : Announcement
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| On 24.7.2007, MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS S.A. acquired 2,008,678 shares of VIVARTIA INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY OF FOOD PRODUCTS AND CATERING SERVICES, corresponding to 2.74 % of the Issuer's share capital and voting rights, as a result of which its participation in the share capital and voting rights of the Issuer amounted in total to 63.68 %. The acquisition price of the above shares ranged between 24.90 and 25.00 euros per share. |
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ELGEKA S.A. : Distribution agreement between ELGEKA S.A.'s subsidiaries ELGEKA FERFELIS BULGARIA LTD and KIMBERLY-CLARK and ELGEKA FERFELIS ROMANIA SRL and SCHICK WILKINSON SWORD
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| ELGEKA S.A. announces to the public that its' subsidiary company ELGEKA FERELIS BULGARIA LTD on the 23rd of July, signed a three year agreement with the company KIMBERLY-CLARK, for the exclusive trade and distribution of the products HUGGIES (diapers for babies), KOTEX (pads, tampons), BOBI ABSORBA (Adult diapers) and KLEENEX (toilet paper, tissues, wet wipes) in Bulgaria, commencing from the 1st of August 2007. KIMBERLY-CLARK, is a leading global health and hygiene company and holds the No 1 or No 2 share position in more than 80 countries. Every day 1.3 billion people trust its products in more than 150 countries. The above mentioned agreement will benefit the turnover of ELGEKA FERFELIS BULGARIA LTD and consequently of ELGEKA GROUP by 1.000.000 Euros annually. There has also been a provisional agreement between ELGEKA' s subsidiary ELGEKA FERFELIS ROMANIA SRL and SCHICK-WILKINSON SWORD for the signing of a three year distribution agreement scheduled to commence from the 1st of August, that referes to the exclusive trade and distribution of SCHICK-WILKINSON SWORD s products (QUATTRO / XTREME 3 - razors, INTUITION / LADY PROTECTOR - woman' s shaving appliances etc). The company SCHICK-WILKINSON SWORD is part of ENERGIZER HOLDINGS Inc, and is the 2nd larger manufacturer of wet shave products in the world. The above mentioned agreement will benefit the turnover of ELGEKA FERFELIS ROMANIA SRL and consequently of ELGEKA GROUP by 2.000.000 Euros annually. |
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ELGEKA S.A. : Announcement
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| ELGEKA S.A. announces to the public that today, the 25th of July 2007, DIAKINISIS S.A. Warehousing - Distribution - Promotional Packaging and LOGISTICS SERVICE HELLAS S.A. signed the final act referred to the full payment of the purchase of DIAKINISIS S.A. 's shares from LOGISTICS SERVICE HELLAS S.A.. Thus, from this day, LOGISTICS SERVICE HELLAS S.A." owns the shares and has the full control of DIAKINISIS S.A. After the completion of the share transfer, the Self-Called Extraordinary General Meeting of the company DIAKINISIS S.A. elected a new Board of Directors consisted of seven members for a term of office of four years. The new Board of Directors that was elected is: 1. Alexander G. Katsiotis, President of the BoD. 2. George J. Dimopoulos, Vice-President of the BoD. 3. Joanna-Anna Th. Koromila, Managing Director of BoD. 4. Nikolaos Th. Koromilas, Executive Director for Administrative and Operational issues. 5. Marouso G. Dimopoulou, member of BoD. 6. Paraskevas Ch. Toktokoglou, member of BoD. 7. Elli G. Drakopoulou, member of BoD. Finally, the responsibilities and representation of the company was allocated. |
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BANÊ OF CYPRUS PUBLIC COMPANY LTD : Group Financial Results for the Six months ended 30 June 2007
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| See the Results and the Presentation
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HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. HOLDING : Notification
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| In a letter to the Hellenic Capital Market Commission dated 28.6.2007 ATEbank notified that on 27.6.2007 it sold common registered shares with a voting right that it owned, of HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. HOLDING CLEARING SETTLEMENT & REGISTRY (HELEX). Following the abovementioned sale, ATEbank directly possesses 4.971% (5.043% previously), and indirectly, through ATEInsurance, 0.005% of the share capital of HELEX. |
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MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS SA : Marfin Investment Group announces the introduction of the Shareholders' Advisory Board
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ELVAL - HELLENIC ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY S.A. : Announcement
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Hellenic Aluminium Industries SA of Greece ("ELVAL"), Mubadala development company (PJSC) of Abu Dhabi, and Ahmad H Algosaibi & Bros. of Saudi Arabia ("Algosaibi") have signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of an aluminium rolling mill facility with a minimum capacity of 350,000 tpy. The rolling mill facility will be located at the Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone in Abu Dhabi. The main final products will include can-body and can-end stock, foil stock, paint stock, automotive coils, hot coils and general purpose coils. This investment will provide further opportunities for local private investments in the downstream aluminium industry. A working group of senior experts from the parties involved, has been formed to coordinate and manage a feasibility study.
Subject to the findings of the feasibility study and the signing of the final agreements, the parties will proceed with the investment. Elval produces aluminium rolled products including aluminium can-body and can-end stock, exporting 80% of its production to over 60 countries around the world. Mubadala, a strategic investment and development vehicle established and wholly owned by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is developing a number of strategic projects in the UAE, (through its subsidiary Emirates Aluminium Company, EMAL) including the Aluminium Smelter at the Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone, and promotes local added value downstream industries from the Smelter. Algosaibi, a private company that owns a wide range of industries in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, requires aluminium can-body and can end stock for the can making operations it co-owns with Crown Holdings. |
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MYTILINEOS HOLDINGS S.A. : Announcement
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MYTILINEOS SA GROUP OF COMPANIES announces that the decision of the Prefecture of Athens / Southern Sector no. 10728/23-7-2007, which was registered in the Prefecture of Athens Incorporated Companies Registry (Directorate of Incorporated Companies and Commerce) on 07.23.2007, approves the merger through absorption of the 100% subsidiary companies MYTILINEOS POWER GENERATION AND SUPPLIES S.A and MYTILINEOS RENWABLE ENERGY SOURCES SA with ÅNDESA HELLAS POWER GENERATION AND SUPPLIES SA.
The same resolution also approves the amendment of article 5 of ENDESA HELLAS POWER GENERATION AND SUPPLIES SA Memorandum of Association, which relates to the company s capital stock. The above merger constitutes the first stage of the implementation of the MYTILINEOS Group s strategic agreement with the Spanish energy company ENDESA EUROPA SA. |
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BANÊ OF CYPRUS PUBLIC COMPANY LTD : Presentation to Analysts via Conference Call
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The Bank of Cyprus Group will host at 6.30pm (Greek time) today an analysts conference call to present its financial results for 1st Half 2007. The relevant presentation is attached.
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