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AUTOHELLAS S.A.
RILKEN S.A.
ELVAL - HELLENIC ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY S.A.
PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION SA
Forthnet S.A.
BANΚ OF CYPRUS PUBLIC COMPANY LTD
ALPHA ΒΑΝΚ S.A.
THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA
MARFIN EGNATIA BANK
SFAKIANAKIS S.A.
SFAKIANAKIS S.A.
ATTICA HOLDINGS S.A.
BLUE STAR MARITIME S.A.
ALUMIL MILONAS ALUM. IND. S.A.
COCA-COLA Ε.Ε.Ε. S.A.
COCA-COLA Ε.Ε.Ε. S.A.
COCA-COLA Ε.Ε.Ε. S.A.
EMPORIKI BANK OF GREECE S.A.
PASAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT S.A.
CENTRIC MULTIMEDIA S.A.
GLOBAL NEW EUROPE FUND
PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION SA
M. J. MAILLIS S.A.
EUROMEDICA S.A.
M. J. MAILLIS S.A.
PROTON BANK S.A.
ALPHA ΒΑΝΚ S.A.
HELLENIC DUTY FREE SHOPS S.A.
HELLENIC FABRICS S.A.
NIREUS S.A.
FOLLI - FOLLIE S.A.
MICHANIKI S.A.
HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. HOLDING
SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA
HERACLES GENERAL CEMENT COMPANY S.A.
PIRAEUS BANK S.A.
THRACE PLASTICS CO.
PROTON BANK S.A.
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AUTOHELLAS S.A. : Press release
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An increase in turnover reported once again Autohellas/Hertz during the first quarter of 2008. In more detail, consolidated turnover reached euro 27.6mill, from euro 24mill, an increase of 15%. Earnings before tax, depreciation and investment results (EBITDA) have also increased by 8.6% reaching euro 13.9mill from euro 12.8mill in the first quarter of 2007. It must be mentioned that the turnover increase is a result of both short and long-term business showing a positive trend these first 3 months.
During the first quarter of 2008, there was a change in the evaluation method of the company's property which is now reported on its fair value and not acquisition cost. This change has led to an increase in shareholders net equity by euro 15.6mill, but with a smaller valuation of a certain facility affecting negatively the profit and loss by euro 662 thousand. During the first quarter of 2008, there was a change in the evaluation method of the company's property which is now reported on its fair value and not acquisition cost. This change has led to an increase in shareholders net equity by euro 15.6mill, but with a smaller valuation of a certain facility affecting negatively the profit and loss by euro 662 thousand.
On the 15th of February 2008, the company's extraordinary shareholders meeting has decided to proceed with a return of share capital of euro 47.3mill or euro 1.3 per share. The return of capital has been completed in May 2008 through cash payment to the shareholders. The total amount is reported in the Q1 results in the account "other short term liabilities".
Net income after tax and minority rights in the first quarter was euro -349 thousand, from euro 794 thousand in the respective period of 2007, although it must be said, that traditionally the first quarter of the year is the lowest as far as financial figures are concerned for Autohellas, since it is the tourism seasonality that affects the company's short-term business.
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RILKEN S.A. : Clarification with respect to the limits provisioned in the art.9 of L.3556/2007
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By enforcement of the Law 3556/2007 and the Circular no.37 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, the Company "Rilken Cosmetics Industry S.A." informs the investors that, for the calculation of the limits provisioned in the paragr.1 of the article 9 of the L.3556/2007, each liable person, who is a joint owner together with third parties on a common investment account, is obliged to add the voting rights which are embodied on securities in his private account together with the voting rights that correspond to securities that are included in the common investment account of which he is a joint owner.
By enforcement of the L.3556/2007 the same obligation applies to all the others joint owners of the common investment account, given that these persons are the joint owners of the total securities held in the common investment account.
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ELVAL - HELLENIC ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY S.A. : Release of the Annual Report 2007
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| ELVAL S.A. announces that the Annual Report of year 2007, prepared according to the provisions of the Decision of the Capital Market's Commission Board of Directors with No. 5/204/14.11.2000 & 7/372/15.2.2006 , is available as of today, Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 at the company's website http://www.elval.gr and on Athens Exchange website http://www.athex.gr as well as in hardcopy form at the Company's headquarters. |
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PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION SA : Consolidated Q1 2008 Financial Results
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Forthnet S.A. : Announcement
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Further to its announcement dated 14 May 2008 in relation to the resolutions passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of its shareholders of even date therewith (the "EGM"), Forthnet S.A. (the "Company") announces the following:
1. It is reminded that:
(a) The EGM has approved, among others, the increase of the Company's share capital by 137.556.721,74 Euro payable in cash in favor of the existing shareholders through the issue of 116.573.493 new common registered shares, each having a nominal value of 1,18 Euro (the "New Shares") at an offer price of 2,57 Euro (the "Offer Price") at ratio of 3 New Shares for 1 existing share (the "Increase"), and authorised the Board of Directors to implement such decision and the Increase (the "EGM Decision").
(b) According to the EGM Decision, the following persons (the "Beneficiaries") will have a pre-emption right to participate in the Increase (the "Pre-emption Right"): (i) all holders of the Company's existing shares who will be registered in the registry of shareholders of the Hellenic Exchanges S.A. upon settlement of transactions in Company's shares executed until and including the last business day prior to the ex-rights date, as such date will be determined and announced by the Board of Directors, and (ii) those persons who acquired Pre-emption Rights during their trading period.
(c) According to the EGM Decision, all Beneficiaries will have the right to subscribe for additional New Shares which may have not been taken-up at the end of the relevant Pre-emption Rights subscription period (the "Unsubscribed Shares") at the Offer Price per Unsubscribed Shares (the "Oversubscription Right").
(d) The EGM authorised the Board of Directors to specify the terms and conditions for granting and exercising the Oversubscription Right as well as the basis for allocating Unsubscribed Shares, if any, to the Beneficiaries, and place, at its reasonable discretion, any appropriate limit or other restriction in connection with the maximum number of Unsubscribed Shares in respect of which the Oversubscription Right may be exercised as well as with the basis for allocating such shares, or any other limit or restriction, in each case taking into account the provisions of paragraph (ε) of Article 8 of Law 3461/2006 and the principle of equal treatment of all shareholders.
2. The Board of Directors, acting on the basis of the authority given to it by EGM, as contemplated in 1(d) above, has taken the following decisions with respect to the Oversubscription Right:
(a) The exercise of the Oversubscription Right by a Beneficiary presupposes that he/she/it will fully exercise all Pre-emption Rights held by him/her/it at the time such rights are exercised.
(b) Each Beneficiary may exercise his/her/it Oversubscription Right to acquire a number of Unsubscribed Shares which shall not exceed four times the number of New Shares corresponding to the Pre-emption Rights exercised by such Beneficiary.
(c) The Oversubscription Right will be exercised in parallel with the exercise of the Pre-emption Right, that is throughout the Subscription Period, by way of a written statement to be submitted to the branches of the National Bank of Greece A.E. in Greece ("NBG").
(d) The exercise of the Oversubscription Right will require either the submission by the Beneficiary of an irrevocable order to NBG to debit the Beneficiary's account held with NBG or, if there is no such account, payment in cash or by way of a bank check of the full amount corresponding to the number of the Unsubscribed Shares in relation to which the Oversubscription Right is exercised. In the event that the amount of money in respect of the Unsubscribed Shares actually allocated to a Beneficiary is lower than the amount of money paid by such Beneficiary to exercise the Oversubscription Right, the balance will be returned to the relevant Beneficiary free from interest.
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e) In the event that the number of the Unsubscribed Shares is insufficient to fully satisfy the demand expressed by each Beneficiary in accordance with the written statement submitted for the exercise of the Oversubscription Right, such shares will be allocated pro rata to the demand so expressed.
(f) Further details in connection with the mechanics for exercising the Pre-emption Right and the Oversubscription Right will be included in the prospectus that the Company is in the process of preparing with respect to the Increase and in the announcements that the Company will issue, as required by the applicable legislation.
Finally, pursuant to a new letter sent to the Board of Directors, the Foundation for Research and Technology (FORTH) informed the Company that, for the purpose of optimizing the financing for its participation in the Increase and after further consideration of the funds that will be required therefor, it might sell shares that it holds in the Company until completion of the Increase instead of or in addition to Pre-emption Rights, whilst its intention to retain the numbers of shares that it will hold in the Company at completion of the Increase for a period of six (6) months following the commencement of trading of the Company's new shares on the Athens Exchange remains in force.
This announcement is being published in accordance with Article 10, par. 1 of Law 3340/2005, Article 2, par. 2 of the decision 3/347/12.7.2005 of the Board of Directors of the Capital Market Commission and Article 17 of Law 3556/2007.
This announcement and the information contained herein do not constitute and should not be construed as constituting a public offer or advertisement of shares in the Company or an invitation to make offers to purchase such shares, as contemplated in Greek Law 3401/2005. Any investment decision to purchase or sell any such shares should be based exclusively on the information contained in the Prospectus that is being prepared in connection with the offering and the admission of the Company's shares to trading on the Athens Exchange, after it has been approved by the Capital Market Commission and published in accordance with Greek Law 3401/2005. |
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BANΚ OF CYPRUS PUBLIC COMPANY LTD : Announcement according to Cyprus Law L. 190(I)/2007 and Greek Law 3556/2007
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| Bank of Cyprus, in accordance with the provisions of Cyprus Law L.190(I)/2007 and Greek Law L. 3556/2007, in conjunction with article 11 of Decision 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Greek Capital Markets Commission, notifies that Theodoros Aristodimou (Chairman of the Board of Directors), bought on 26 May 2008, 43.466 Bank of Cyprus shares at the Cyprus Stock Exchange and 120.000 Bank of Cyprus shares at the Athens Exchange for a total value of EURO 1.334.317. |
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ALPHA ΒΑΝΚ S.A. : Notification about a significant change in the number of voting rights according to Law 3556/2007.
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Alpha Bank announces, according to Law 3556/2007 article 14, that the percentage of voting rights in Alpha Bank Α.Ε. held by the shareholder Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP has risen above 5% as of 21 May 2008, pursuant to the written notification made by the aforementioned shareholder to Alpha Bank on 22 May 2008, in compliance with the provisions of Law 3556/2007 article 9.
According to the aforementioned notification by the shareholder, on 21.5.2008 Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP held 20,618,157 shares with equivalent voting rights of Alpha Bank, from 20,525,387, as a result of a transaction on Alpha Bank shares made by the shareholder on that date. Therefore, as of 21.5.2008, Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP holds 5.017% of the total number of voting rights of Alpha Bank.
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THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA : Change in the targeted company actions program for the year 2008
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| The annual analysts' information regarding the company's results will take
place in May 29, 2008 at the Stock Market's Center Hall of Thessaloniki,
16-18 Katouni str. at 10:30 a.m.
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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 May 26, 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 21,406 common shares of the Bank, with total net value of Euro 112,588.79. |
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SFAKIANAKIS S.A. : Announcement
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| SFAKIANAKIS S.A. announces that the Financial Calendar 2008 has been amended as follows: Date of the Annual Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders: Wednesday, 18 June 2008 instead of Thursday, 19 June 2008, Ex-dividend date: Monday, 23 June 2008 instead of Tuesday, 24 June 2008, Commencement of dividend payment: Monday, 30 June 2008 instead of Tuesday, 1 July 2008, as primary announced. |
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SFAKIANAKIS S.A. : Announcement
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| SFAKIANAKIS S.A. hereby informs the investing public and the shareholders that the Condensed Interim Financial Statements of the Company for the first quarter of the current fiscal year will be published in the daily financial and political press (Express and Kathimerini) on Friday, 30 May 2008. The above statements will also be posted on the same day on the Company's website (www.sfakianakis.gr) and the site of Athens Stock Exchange (www.ase.gr) |
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ATTICA HOLDINGS S.A. : Announcement of Regulated Information according to L 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 1,624 ordinary shares of Attica Group of total value Euro 7,872.74 on 26th May, 2008. |
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BLUE STAR MARITIME S.A. : Announcemnt 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 49,600 ordinary shares of the Company of total value Euro 145,063.73 on 26th May, 2008.
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ALUMIL MILONAS ALUM. IND. S.A. : Press Release .
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Subsidiaries ALUKOM S.A. & ALUNEF S.A. certified according to EN ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Certificate, from ΤUV NORD S.A.
ALUMIL Group administration announces with content the accession of EN ISO 9001:2000 Quality Certification for subsidiaries ALUKOM and ALUNEF, from TUV NORD Organization, after conducting a successful three-day inspection, in the establishments of the respective industrial complexes. ALUMIL is already certified according to EN ISO 9001:2000 since September 2003 and according to the previous version of ISO 9001:1994 since June 2000.
The Quality Management Certification - according to EN ISO 9001:2000 - verifies with outmost means the sensitivity and proper policy procedures towards quality. ALUKOM and ALUNEF certification according to EN ISO 9001:2000, clearly underlines Alumil Group sound orientation on Quality, Environment, Health and Safety Management Systems.
Co-ordination of all necessary procedures in the industrial establishments for the certification assessment were undertaken from the Alumil Quality and Environment Management Department. It operates since 1997, based on top European aluminium industries? standards. The department is in charge for the efficient compliance of all relevant procedures and for their constant improvement.
ALUMIL is ranked among the largest aluminium extrusion and profiles production private European groups (No 1 in Greece since 2000) establishing production sites, large sales networks and warehouses for products targeting architectural & industrial use, shipbuilding, transportation, etc. With 26 subsidiaries, 20 of which are spread throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East, ALUMIL provides production sites in four Hellenic industrial areas, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia and Albania. ALUMIL has successfully infiltrated into 45 markets in Europe, the Balkans, the M. East and in the U.S.A. A significant competitive advantage remains its widespread sales network in Greece and in every client-country. Parent company was founded in 1988 and since 1998 is listed in the Athens Stock Exchange. Included eight times in GrowthPlus' Europe's 500 for its contribution to the European economy, ALUMIL Group sales surpassed euro 287 m. in 2007, while EBITDA reached euro 43 m.
Apostolos Papadopoulos-Almeida | Group Investor Relations & Research - Head
Tel: +30 2341079480 | Fax: +30 2341071988 | Investors@Alumil.com
Kilkis Industrial Area | 61100 Kilkis | Greece | www.alumil.com
(Symbols: Athens Stock Exchange: ΑΛΜΥ, Reuters: ALMr.AT, Bloomberg: ALMY GA, Telerate (Bloomberg): GR;ALMY). |
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COCA-COLA Ε.Ε.Ε. S.A. : Annual Information Update for Coca-Cola HBC Finance B.V.
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COCA-COLA Ε.Ε.Ε. S.A. : Annual Information Update for Coca-Cola HBC Finance plc
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COCA-COLA Ε.Ε.Ε. S.A. : Coca-Cola Hellenic Disclosure of annual report and 2007 accounts, under EMTN programme
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Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A.('' Hellenic'') announced today that, in connection with the euro 2,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme of Coca-Cola HBC Finance plc and Coca-Cola HBC Finance B.V. as issuers and Coca-Cola HBC Finance plc, Coca-Cola HBC Finance B.V. and Hellenic, as guarantors, two copies of the annual report and accounts for 2007 with respect to each of Coca-Cola HBC Finance plc and Coca-Cola HBC Finance B.V. have been submitted to the FSA, and will become available for inspection at the UK Listings Authority's Document Viewing Facility, which is located at:
UK Listing Authority
The Financial Services Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
INQUIRIES
Company Contacts:
Hellenic
Chris Nolan
Tel: +30 210 618 3114
Email: chris.nolan@cchellenic.com
Hellenic's website is located at www.coca-colahellenic.com
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EMPORIKI BANK OF GREECE S.A. : Announcement
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Following its previous announcement, "EMPORIKI BANK OF GREECE S.A.", as Societe Anonyme, listed in the Athens Stock Exchange, announces - according to Article 10, par. 1 of the Law 3340/2005, as well as to article 2, par. 2 of the Decision No 3/347/12.07.05 issued by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission BoD and in the framework of as per 04-06-07 signed "Agreement between the Βanks - Shareholders - Creditors of PFI S.A." - that the procedure regarding the share capital increase, through partial capitalization of its liabilities, of the company "PHOSPHORIC FERTILIZERS INDUSTRY S.A." was completed οn the 26th of May 2008.
Τhe final participation percentage of Emporiki Bank in the share capital of the above mentioned company will amount to 33,24%. |
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PASAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT S.A. : Financial Results - 1st quarter 2008
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Consolidated earnings after taxes of euro 2.2 mil. euro for the 1st quarter of 2008
The company implements its investment development plan
PASAL Development S.A. announces that the consolidated earnings after taxes and minorities for the three-month period ended on March 31st 2008 amounted to 2.2 mil. euro versus 2.1 mil. euro in Q1 2007, posting an increase of 7%. Earnings before taxes, interest and depreciation (EBITDA) posted an increase of 8.3%, amounted to 3.4 mil. Euro compared to 3.1 mil. euro in 2007.
During the 1st quarter of 2008 (Q1b 2008), Pasal proceeded with the following corporate actions:
- A commercial property was completed and set in operation in Thessaloniki (in N. Efkarpia facing Egnatia Road)
- Two new properties were purchased: (i) A land plot in Oraiokastro area in Thessaloniki, with a total area of 40,832 sq.m. facing Egnatia Road and (ii) a land plot on Alimou Ave. in Athens, with a total area of 3,900 sq.m. The initial investment for the two purchases amounted to 14 mil. euro.
- The sale of two investment properties developed by Pasal on Kifisias Ave. was completed, for a total amount of 16 mil. euro. The sales proceeds along with the capital raised from the company's IPO in December 2007 will be used to strengthen the company's investment plan.
The company from its IPO on the Athens Stock Exchange (commencement of trading on 4/1/2008), raised 23.3 mil. euro capital; out of which 7.5 mil. euro is invested as of the end of Q1 2008. The company's net debt (loans minus cash & cash equivalents) at the end of the quarter amounted to 26.7 mil. euro, and the loan to value ratio (LTV) remains at low levels at 24.5%, while it is expected to rise with the purchase of new investment property.
During 2008, one of the most important projects currently under development by Pasal Development is expected to be completed, the shopping center at 180 Pireos Str. in Tavros that will accomodate 80 retail stores as well as dining areas. The company is at final negotiations with well known brands for signing leases and within the first half of the year, it is estimated that the largest part of lettable areas will be leased. The shopping center's opening is expected in December 2008 with estimated initial annual income of 6 mil. euro. The logistics center in Elefsina, with a total area of 33,900 sq.m. will also begin its operation during 2008.
In the context of implementing its investment plan, PASAL is planning new developments of 150 mil. euro during the next two-year period, in Athens and other regions in Greece and the Balkans, from which 95 mil. euro refer to investments undertaken in 7 different projects.At the same time, the Company will pursue other investments as well. Particular emphasis will be given to the promising sectors of shopping centers (malls, big boxes) and retail outlets in Athens, Thessaloniki and in other large secondary cities. In the context of developing activities in new markets, particularly in the Balkan region, Pasal Development is in the process of establishing a subsidiary company in Serbia in the near future.
The brief financial information for the three-month period that ended on 31 March 2008 will be published in the newspaper "Naftemporiki" on 28/5/2008, while the brief consolidated and company interim financial statements will be posted on the company's website (www.pasal.gr ) on the same day.
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CENTRIC MULTIMEDIA S.A. : Announcement of regulated information of L 3556/2007.
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The Company CENTRIC MULTIMEDIA S.A. in accordance with the provisions of the article 21 of L. 3556/2007 and in combination with the article 11, 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Decision of the Hellenic Capital Market Committee announces that:
- Mr. Rodolfo Odoni son of Fragiskos, Chairman & Managing Director of the BoD of the Company (obliged person according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005) proceed on 26/05/2008 on the purchase of 134,500 common registered shares of the Company of total value 294,207.18 euro.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες οι ενδιαφερόμενοι μπορούν να απευθύνονται:
κα. Ζωή Μιχούδη, Υπεύθυνη Εξυπηρέτησης Μετόχων και Εταιρικών Ανακοινώσεων,
τηλ. 210-9480000,
email:zmihoudi@centric.gr
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GLOBAL NEW EUROPE FUND : Revised Summary Financial Data and Information as of March 31,2008
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The Company "Global New Europe Fund Portfolio Investments S.A." informs the investment community that has revised the "Summary Financial Data and Information as of 31 March 2008" that were published on 22/05/2008 in the newspapers NAFTEMPORIKI and VIMA, according to the decision 6/448/11.10.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, as follows:
In the section "Additional Data and Information"
- Note 1 was modified as follows: "The Company is not involved in any litigation or arbitration process and there are no pending court or arbitration decisions that may have a significant impact on the Company's financial position and operations. The company has not made a) forecasts regarding the cases mentioned in note (1), b) forecasts regarding the tax unaudited fiscal years c) other forecasts."
- Note 5 was modified as follows: The Company has not been tax audited for years 2003-2004-2005-2006 and 2007(Note 18 of the Financial Statements) and as a result its tax obligations have not been finalised yet. Due to the Company's special tax status, the results of any future tax audits are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial position.
- At Note 6 the word "Purchases" was replaced with the word "Expenses".
- The Note 9 was numbered Note 10.
- The Note 9 was replaced as follows: "On 31 March 2008 the company owned 761.656 own shares, with total acquisition cost of Euro 3.187.523, 90."
Finally, in the unit "Balance Sheet", "Assets" the title "Other Assets" was renamed "Other Current Assets".
The revised but not published "Summary Financial Data and Information as of 31 March 2008" will be available from 27/05/2008 in the Company's website www.globalneweurope.gr and could be accessed for at least 5 years.
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PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION SA : Annual Report 2007
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| We inform you that as of today, May 27, 2008, the Annual Report for the Financial Year 2007 of Public Power Corporation S.A., is available on our website (www.dei.gr).
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M. J. MAILLIS S.A. : Comments on Press Releases
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| With reference to the article in page 18 of Kyriakatiki Eleftherotypia of 25/5/08, the Company would like to comment that the information regarding on-going negotiations with the steel producers Severstal and MMK is inaccurate. Specifically, the are no on-going discussions, nor are any expected to commence, with either of the above mentioned companies or with any other steel producer, for the purposes of producing on their behalf steel strap using raw material supplied by them without charge. However, M.J. MAILLIS Group is in continuous contact with several of the large steel producers in the context of offering to them the complete packaging solution for their products, given that they constitute one of the Group?s key target markets globally.
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EUROMEDICA S.A. : Significant changes in voting rights in accordance with Law 3556/2007
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In its letter of 22/05/2008, AXON HOLDINGS SA, shareholder of our company, informed us that on 20/05/2008, as a result of the acquisition of shares, its total holding percentage of the total voting rights of EUROMEDICA MEDICAL SERVICES SA increased from 65.4303 % to 66.9001%.
The percentage of 66.9001 % is arrived at as follows:
- Direct holding of AXON HOLDINGS SA: 17,945,957 voting rights, i.e. 47.3429 %
- Indirect holding of AXON HOLDINGS SA through controlled companies: 7,413,445 voting rights, i.e. 19.5573 %, as follows: 5,114,747 voting rights through SONAK SA, i.e. 13.4931% and 2,298,698 voting rights through the EUROMEDICA SA group, i.e. 6.0641%.
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M. J. MAILLIS S.A. : Announcement
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| MJ MAILLIS SA announces to the investors that the Summary Financial Statements for the period 01.01.2008 to 31.03.2008 has been posted on the company's website www.maillis.com and the Athens Exchange's website and includes the information on the provisions formed, in Note 10 of the section "Additional Information", as required by paragraph z of appendix C of decision 6/448/11.10.2007 and circular 36 of the Capital Market Commission. This information has also been presented in the announcement of the Company made on 20/05/2008.
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PROTON BANK S.A. : GENERAL MEETING DECISIONS-CORRECTION
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PROTON BANK S.A. (hereinafter "Proton Bank") announces that the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Bank convened on May 23rd, 2008 at 17:00 at the Hotel KING GEORGE PALACE, in which 147 shareholders participated either in person or by proxy, representing 41,857,501 shares, i.e. with a quorum of 66.78% of the share capital and decided upon the following issues of the Agenda:
1. Submission and approval of the Annual Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Bank for the 6th financial year (01.01.2007 - 31.12.2007), together with the management report of the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Chartered Auditor's report.
2. Release of the members of the Board of Directors and the Chartered Auditors of the Bank from any liability for compensation in relation to the financial year ended.
3. Decision of the distribution of dividend.
4. Approval of the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors for the financial year 2007 and (pre-)approval of the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors for the financial year 2008.
5. Appointment of chartered auditors for the financial year 2008 and determination of their fees.
6. Approval of the election from the Board of Directors of new members in replacement of resigning members.
7. Granting permission, according to article 23 of Codified Law 2190/1920, to the members of the Board of Directors and Managers of the Bank to participate in the management of affiliated (pursuant to article 42e, par. 5, of Codified Law 2190/1920) companies of the Bank.
8. Renewal of the authorization granted to the Board of Directors to (i) issue bond loans convertible into shares, pursuant to article 3a of law 2190/1920 and (ii) increase the share capital, pursuant to article 13, par. 1 of Codified Law 2190/1920, partially or in whole, with the issuance of new shares up to the amount of the present share capital.
9. Changes and amendments of the Articles of Association of the Bank in relation to (i) the adjustment of such to Codified Law 2190/1920 (following its amendment by law 3604/2007), (ii) the adjustment of the Bank's scope (article 3 of the Articles of Association) with law 3601/2007, (iii) the abolition of article 22 par. 1 sub-paragraph (h) on the appointment of auditors and the determination of their remuneration, with the addition, abolition and renumbering of the articles and formation as unified text.
10. Decision on the transmission of information via electronic means by the Bank (article 18 Law 3556/2007).
11. Miscellaneous - Other issues.
In the voting procedure on the first item of the agenda shareholders representing in total 41,808,133 shares and voting rights, i.e. 99.88% of the represented shareholders voted (which corresponds to 66.70% of the share capital), while shareholders representing 49,368 shares (which corresponds to 0.08% of the share capital), i.e. 0.12% of the represented shareholders, did not vote. In the voting procedure on the rest of the items of the agenda shareholders representing in total 41,857,501 shares and voting rights, i.e. 100% of the represented shareholders voted (which corresponds to 66.78% of the share capital).
The resolutions in relation to the above items of the agenda are as follows:
1. On the first item the Annual General Meeting unanimously, i.e. with a quorum of 41,808,133 positive votes, i.e. 99.88 % of the shares that were represented and voted, with no vote against, approved the annual financial statements and the consolidated financial statements of the Bank for the 6th financial year (01.01.2007 - 31.12.2007), together with the management report of the Board of Directors of the Bank and the Chartered Auditor?s report.
2. On the second item the Annual General Meeting unanimously, i.e. with a quorum of 41,857,501 positive votes, i.e. 100% of the shares that were represented and voted, with no vote against decided the release of the members of the Board of Directors and the Chartered Auditors from any liability for compensation in relation to the financial year ended.
3. On the third item the Annual General Meeting unanimously, i.e. with a quorum of 41,857,501 positive votes, i.e. 100 % of the shares that were represented and voted, with no vote against, decided the distribution of dividend for the financial year 01.01.2007-31.12.2007 of ? 0,20 per share, which will be paid according to the procedure provided for by the Regulations of the Athens Stock Exchange and the Hellenic Exchanges S.A. (H.E.L.EX.) All shareholders, holding shares at the end of trading session of the Athens Stock Exchange of 26th May 2008, as registered with the register of the Hellenic Exchanges S.A. (H.E.L.EX.) will have the right to dividend. In this respect, as of 27th May 2008, the shares will be traded ex-dividend. The dividend will be paid on 4th June 2008 through PROTON BANK S.A.. The Bank already proceeded with a separate announcement as to the procedure of payment of dividend, according to article 279 of the Regulation of the Athens Stock Exchange S.A.
4. On the fourth item the Annual General Meeting unanimously, i.e. with a quorum of 41,857,501 positive votes, i.e. 100% of the shares that were represented and voted, with no vote against, approved the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors paid for and during the financial year 2007 and (pre-)approved the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors for the financial year 2008.
5. On the fifth item the Annual General Meeting unanimously, i.e. with a quorum of 41,857,501 positive votes, i.e. 100% of the shares that were represented and voted, with no vote against, appointed the Chartered Auditors Ms Athanasia Arabatzi and Mr. Vassilis Kazas from the auditing firm ?GRANT THORNTON S.A. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS?, as the regular and deputy Chartered Auditor of the Bank, respectively, for the financial year 2008 and determined their remuneration.
6. On the sixth item the Annual General Meeting unanimously, i.e. with a quorum of 41,857,501 positive votes, i.e. 100% of the shares that were represented and voted, with no vote against, decided the ratification (i) of the election dated 08.08.2007 of Mr. Elias Tsotakos as new member of the BoD in substitution of the resigning member Mr. Hasdai Capon and (ii) the election dated 20.12.2007 of Mr. Athanasios Papaspiliou as new member of the BoD in substitution of the resigning member Mr. Theodoros Mylonas.
7. On the seventh item the Annual General Meeting unanimously, i.e. with a quorum of 41,857,501 positive votes, i.e. 100% of the shares that were represented and voted, with no vote against decided the granting of a permission, according to article 23 of Codified Law 2190/1920, to the members of the Board of Directors and Managers of the Bank to participate in the management of affiliated (pursuant to article 42e, par. 5, of Codified Law 2190/1920) companies of the Bank.
8. On the eighth item the Annual General Meeting unanimously, i.e. with a quorum of 41,734,367 positive votes, i.e. 99.71% of the shares that were represented and voted, against 123.134 negative votes, i.e. 0.29% of the shares that were represented and voted, decided the renewal of the authorization granted to the Board of Directors to (i) issue bond loans convertible into shares, pursuant to article 3a of law 2190/1920 and (ii) increase the share capital, pursuant to article 13, par. 1 of Codified Law 2190/1920, partially or in whole, with the issuance of new shares up to the amount of the present share capital.
9. On the ninth item the Annual General Meeting unanimously, i.e. with a quorum of 41,734,367 positive votes, i.e. 99.71% of the shares that were represented and voted, against 123,134 negative votes, i.e. 0.29% of the shares that were represented and voted, decided changes and amendments of the Articles of Associationof the Bank in relation to (i) the adjustment of such to Codified Law 2190/1920 (following its amendment by law 3604/2007), (ii) the adjustment of the Bank?s scope (article 3 of the Articles of Association) with law 3601/2007, (iii) the abolition of article 22 par. 1 sub-paragraph (h) on the appointment of auditors and the determination of their remuneration, with the addition, abolition and renumbering of the articles and formation as unified text.
10. On the tenth item the Annual General Meeting unanimously, i.e. with a quorum of 41,857,501 positive votes, i.e. 100% of the shares that were represented and voted, with no vote against, decided the transmission of information via electronic means by the Bank (article 18 Law 3556/2007).
11. On the eleventh item the Annual General Meeting did not take any decision. |
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ALPHA ΒΑΝΚ S.A. : Press release Q1 2008 results
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HELLENIC DUTY FREE SHOPS S.A. : First quarter 2008 financial results
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HELLENIC FABRICS S.A. : Announcement
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| In compliance with the article 290 of the Regulation of Athens Exchange S.A. and the Commission Regulation of the European Communities No 2273/2003, the company implementing the decision of the Annual General Meeting of the shareholders at 23.05.2008 and the decision of the Board of Directors at 26.05.2008, announces that during the period starting 30th of May 2008 and ending the 30th of September 2008, it intends to purchase up to 300.000 of own shares, through the securities company "INVESTMENT BANK OF GREECE S.A.', at a maximum price of 5,00 euros and at a minimum price of 0,50 euros, for distribution to staff and consultants of the company and its affiliated companies, "KILKIS SPINNING MILLS S.A." and "THESSALY COTTON GINNING S.A.". |
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NIREUS S.A. : Participation in the roadshow Glitnir Securities Seafood Conference, in Oslo Norway
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| Nireus announces that the company participates in the international roadshow Glitnir Securities Seafood Conference that takes place in Oslo, Norway on the 27th of May 2008. The roadshow is organized by Glitnir Securities with the participation of seafood companies exclusively. The presentation of Nireus is available in the Company's website www.nireus.gr / investors relations / group presentation and in ATHEX'S website www.ase.gr |
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FOLLI - FOLLIE S.A. : Press Release
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Folli Follie for the First Quarter of 2008:
. Group sales improved by 55,6%
. Folli Follie stand alone sales improved by 11,5% (currency-adjusted by 21,6%)
. Group net income after minorities increased by 11,1% to EUR 19,4 million
Athens, May 27th 2008. Folli Follie S.A. presents first quarter 2008 financial results by fully consolidating Elmec Sports by 95%. Due to the above mentioned consolidation, comparisons on a yearly basis cannot be made.
Sales rose by 55,6% to EUR 189,3 million in the first quarter of 2008 (Q1 2008: EUR 121,6 million).
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) rose by 27,8% to EUR 43,4 million from EUR 33,8 million in Q1 2007 and Earnings Before Taxes reached EUR 28,5 million compared to EUR 25,1 million in the first quarter 2007 (+13,5%).
The group recorded net profit after taxes of EUR 22,1 million from EUR 18,3 million the same period last year, representing an increase of 20,9%, despite higher interest expenses.
Net earnings after taxes and minorities rose by 11,1% to EUR 19,4 million from EUR 17,4 million the same period last year.
Finally, the profits per share reached EUR 0,59 from EUR 0,53 in the first quarter 2008.
Folli Follie (stand alone) results highlights:
With regards to Folli Follie S.A. stand alone figures (based on DFS equity method) sales for the period January 1st, to March 31st 2008 rose by 11,5% to EUR 76,9 million (Q1 2007: EUR 69,0 million). At comparable exchange rates sales would have increased by 21,6% reaching EUR 83,9 million.
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) reached EUR 28,5 million from EUR 24,3 million the year before increasing by 17,5%.
Net sales by geographical region:
In an analysis of Folli Follies total sales for the first quarter of 2008 on a stand-alone basis* and by looking at each region, Japan accounted for 15% of total sales and recording a sales increase of 9%, the rest of Asia reached 54% of total sales and growing by 12%, Europe generated 16% of sales showing an increase of 10% and Travel Retail operations reached a sales participation of 15% growing by 15% compared to the same period last year.
Sales per product category:
According to the sales per product category in the first quarter of 2008, jewellery accounted for 59%, watches accounted for 35% and accessories for 6% of sales.
Folli Follie is a Greek company which designs, manufactures and distributes jewellery, watches and fashion accessories under the Folli Follie brand. Nowadays, Folli Follie is active in 25 countries, has more than 350 points of sale, and continues to develop new strategically important markets around the world while strengthening its presence in existing ones.
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MICHANIKI S.A. : Publication of regulated information
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| MICHANIKI S.A, in accordance with the provisions of law 3556/2007, art. 21 coupled with the art. 11 of Decision 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, notifies that the shareholder and Board Chairman of the company, Mr. Emfietzoglou Prodromos proceeded on May 22 and 23, 2008 with the purchase of 12,500 and 5,000 registered common shares of total value euro 56,420 and euro 23,660. |
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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 27.05.2008 that it sold on 23.05.2008 1,900 HELEX common registered shares with a total value of euro 25,688.40
b) on 27.05.2008 that it purchased on 23.05.2008 6,700 HELEX common registered shares with a total value of euro 89,410.00
c) on 27.05.2008 that it sold on 26.05.2008 1,800 HELEX common registered shares with a total value of euro 23,732.00
The abovementioned transaction was made for the derivatives market making account. |
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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 3, 2008, and in accordance with article 16 of L. 2190/1920, during the trading session of 27.05.2008 acquired 24.000 own shares through "EUROXX SECURITIES S.A." at the price of euro 1,00 per share and the total value of the transaction amounted to euro 24.040,00.
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HERACLES GENERAL CEMENT COMPANY S.A. : Invitation for the Ordinary Shareholders' meeting of Heracles General Cement Company S.A.
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According to Law 2190/1920 and the article 26 of the Company's Articles of Association, the Shareholders are invited to the Ordinary Meeting on the 27th of June 2008, day of the week Friday and at 18.00 hrs., at the premises of the Company, in Lykovrissi, Attica, 49-51 Sofokli Venizelou Street, in order to discuss and resolve on the following items of the agenda:
1. Approval of the election of a Board of Directors' Member who was elected in replacement of a resigned one, according to article 18 of the Company's Articles of Association.
2. Submission and approval of the Managing Report of the Board of Directors, the Certificate of the Chartered Auditors, the Annual Financial Statements of the financial year 1.1.2007 - 31.12.2007 and the explanatory Report of the Board of Directors according to the article 11a of the Law 3371/2005.
3. Discharge the Members of the Board of Directors and the Auditors from any liability for damages whatsoever for the financial year 2007 after a special vote with personal invitation, according to Law and article 29 of the Company's Articles of Association.
4. Election of the Auditors, Regular and Substitute, for the financial year 2008 and definition of their fees.
5. Approval of the remuneration and compensations of the Members of the Board of Directors for the financial year 2007 and pre-approval of their remuneration by the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of 2009, as well as granting of permission for the conclusion of agreements with Members of the Company's Board of Directors.
6. Granting of permission, pursuant to article 23 par. 1 of the Law 2190/1920, to the Members of the Board of Directors and the Managers of the Company to participate in the Board of Directors` Meetings or in the Management of the Group's Companies, which pursue the same or similar goals.
7. Amendment of Company's Articles of Association and harmonization with new provisions of c.l. 2190/1920 (following law 3604/2007) and particularly amendment of articles 2, 3, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 25, 26, 30 and 33 of Articles of Association. Formation and codification of Articles of Association in unified text.
8. Miscellaneous Announcements.
The Shareholders will vote with one vote per share, according to the Law and to the Company's Articles of Association. The Shareholders who wish to attend the Ordinary Meeting, either in person or by a representative, should submit the following documents to the Company's Offices at least five (5) days prior to the date of the Meeting:
a) The Shareholders who have appointed an operator (a Broker or a Bank) in the Dematerialised Securities System (DSS), should engage their shares through their operator, receive from them and deliver to the Company the relevant engagement certificate as issued by the Central Securities Depository S.A. (currently Greek Stock Markets S.A.) as well as any representation documents for their participation in the Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders.
b) The Shareholders who have not appointed an operator, but have their shares registered on the Special Account of the Central Securities Depository (currently Greek Stock Markets S.A.), should engage their shares through a relevant statement addressed directly to the Central Securities Depository and deliver to the Company the relevant engagement certificate along with any representation documents. |
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PIRAEUS BANK S.A. : Announcenent
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Subscription of the share capital increase by cash contribution, through 2007 dividend reinvestment plan
The Board of Directors of Piraeus Bank S.A. (the "Bank") notifies its shareholders that on May 22, 2008 expired the pre-emptive rights subscription period related to the share capital increase by cash contribution through 2007 dividend reinvestment plan.
The total value of the new shares amounts to euro 16.072.930,08.
Consequently, the Bank's share capital increases by euro 3.589.320,06 through the offer of 752.478 new ordinary registered voting shares of a nominal value of euro 4.77 per share. The difference from the issue of shares above par value of a total amount of euro 12.483.610,02 is credited to the "share premium account". The Bank's share capital will amount to euro 1.571.922.628,56 divided in 329.543.528 shares of a nominal value of euro 4.77 per share.
The New Shares arising from the above share capital increase will be delivered to the beneficiaries in dematerialized form by crediting them into their share and securities account with the Dematerialized System of Securities ("SAT"). The date of crediting of the new shares into the accounts of the beneficiaries and the date of the commencement of trading of the new shares on the Athens Stock Exchange will be notified by a subsequent announcement of the Bank |
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THRACE PLASTICS CO. : press release Q1 2008 results
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PROTON BANK S.A. : Notification of important changes concerning the voting rights deriving from shares under L.3556/2007
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Proton Bank S.A. (hereinafter the "Company"), in application of article 14 of l. 3556/2007 and :
- Following notification received by Ms. Anastasia Petsinari (the "Proxy-holder"), notifies that the Proxy-holder was authorized by several shareholders of the Company, by virtue of relevant Powers of Attorney, to exercise at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of the Company on 23.05.2008 9,025,765 voting rights (the "Voting Rights"), which relate to a percentage of 14.40% of the paid-up share capital of the Company. From 24.05.2008 the Proxy-holder will not hold anymore the Voting Rights.
- Following notification received by Ms. Loukia Karanikola (the "Proxy-holder"), notifies that the Proxy-holder was authorized by several shareholders of the Company, by virtue of relevant Powers of Attorney, to exercise at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of the Company on 23.05.2008 5,104,320 voting rights (the "Voting Rights"), which relate to a percentage of 8.14% of the paid-up share capital of the Company. From 24.05.2008 the Proxy-holder will not hold anymore the Voting Rights.
- Following notification received by Mrrs Marina Xyrokosta, Ioannis Tsigkounakis and Ioannis Papapetros (the "Proxy-holders"), notifies that the Proxy-holders were authorized by the shareholder of the Company company "IRF European Financial Investments Ltd.", by virtue of relevant Power of Attorney, to exercise severally at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of the Company on 23.05.2008 12,911,941 voting rights (the "Voting Rights"), which relate to a percentage of 20,598% of the paid-up share capital of the Company. From 24.05.2008 the Proxy-holders will not hold anymore the Voting Rights.
- Following notification received by the shareholder of the Company company "IRF European Financial Investments Ltd." (the "Shareholder") and holder of 12,911,941 voting rights (the "Voting Rights"), which relate to a percentage of 20.598% of the paid-up share capital of the Company, notifies that the Shareholder authorized Mrrs Marina Xyrokosta, Ioannis Tsigkounakis and Ioannis Papapetros (the "Proxy-holders"), by virtue of relevant Power of Attorney, to exercise severally at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of the Company on 23.05.2008 the Voting Rights. From 24.05.2008 the Proxy-holders will not hold anymore the Voting Rights.
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