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27/11/2007
GEK GROUP OF COMPANIES S.A.
GREEK ORGANISATION OF FOOTBALL PROGNOSTICS S.A.
THRACE PLASTICS CO.
MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS SA
PROTON BANK S.A.
BIOTER S.A.
THESSALONIKI PORT AUTHORITY S.A.
TERNA ENERGY S.A.
BANÊ OF CYPRUS PUBLIC COMPANY LTD
INTRALOT S.A.
BANÊ OF CYPRUS PUBLIC COMPANY LTD
SFAKIANAKIS S.A.
AUTOHELLAS S.A.
THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA
CENTRIC MULTIMEDIA S.A.
THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA
THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA
C. CARDASSILARIS & SONS - CARDICO S.A.
PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION SA
CENTRIC MULTIMEDIA S.A.
C. CARDASSILARIS & SONS - CARDICO S.A.
GENERAL BANK OF GREECE S.A.
LAVIPHARM S.A.
HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG.
HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG.
HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG.
MARFIN EGNATIA BANK
THESSALONIKI PORT AUTHORITY S.A.
INTRACOM S.A. HOLDINGS
MARFIN POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD
PIRAEUS BANK S.A.
ELECTRONIKI ATHINON S.A.
FOURLIS S.A.
MOCHLOS S.A.
TECHNICAL OLYMPIC S.A.
COSMOTE- MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS S.A
NIREFS S.A.
THESSALONIKI PORT AUTHORITY S.A.
HELLENIC DUTY FREE SHOPS S.A.
NIREFS S.A.
NIREFS S.A.
MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS SA
DIAGNOSTIC & THERAPEUTIC CENTER OF ATHENS HYGEIA
S & B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS S.A.
DIAGNOSTIC & THERAPEUTIC CENTER OF ATHENS HYGEIA
GEK GROUP OF COMPANIES S.A. : Shares buy-back
GEK S.A. informs the investors that, in compliance with article 4 par. 4 of the Regulation no. 2273/2003 of the Commission of the European Communities and according to article 16 par. 5 of the Codified Law 2190/1920, as amended and currently in force, as well as by virtue of the Decision of the Regular General Assembly of its Shareholders dated 27.06.2007 and the Decision of the Board of Directors dated 28.06.2007, proceeded on November 26, 2007 through the member of the A.S.E. PRAXIS INTERNATIONAL S.A., with the purchase of 9.100 GEK's shares as at an average price of 10,7327 euros per share and at with a total transaction value of 97.668,00 euros.
GREEK ORGANISATION OF FOOTBALL PROGNOSTICS S.A. : Announcement
OPAP SA announces to the investor community that pursuant to article 13.2 of the agreement dated 31.07.2007 between OPAP SA and the consortium of INTRALOT SA.-INTRALOT INTERNATIONAL LTD and the BETTING COMPANY SA, the later exercised in writing its put option right, whereby it is entitled to transfer to OPAP S.A. the following: V- the license to use the Source Code of the Games' software (game ware), of the central system and of all the agency terminals until 31.12.2016,
- the license to use the applications' software for the provision of added value services until 31.12.2016, and
- the license to use the games' software of all the agency terminals until 31.12.2016.
The total fee for the above amounts to ?58,520,000 (plus VAT) and is payable in 11 equal quarterly installments, (i.e., up until the expiration of the three year agreement). The first installment will be paid within ten days from today.
It should be noted that the above mentioned option right has been recorded in the Company's 9M Financial Statements announced on 21.11.2007.
THRACE PLASTICS CO. : Announcement
Thrace Plastics Co S.A. in accordance with the provisions of Law 3556/2007, coupled with article 11 of Decision 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, announces that Mr Konstantinos Chalioris, Vice President and Managing Director of the Company (liable according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005) proceeded on November 23, 2007 with the acquisition of 9.550 common registered company shares, of total value of Euro 16.033.
MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS SA : Announcement
On 26.11.2007, "MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS S.A." acquired 307,843 shares of "ÁÔÔÉCA HOLDINGS S.A.", corresponding to 0.296 % 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 56.487 %. Of the above percentage, the Company holds directly 6.555% which corresponds to 6,828,418 shares of the Issuer and indirectly, through its wholly owned subsidiary "MIG SHIPPING S.A.", 49.93 % which corresponds to 52,015,746 shares of the Issuer. The acquisition price of the above shares came up to 5.40 euros per share.
PROTON BANK S.A. : Announcement
According to the provisions of law 3556/2007 (articles 3 (ist), (bb) and 21), combined to the provisions of article 10 par. 1 of law 3340/2005 and article 2 of the Decision of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission 3/347/12.07.2005, and following Proton Bank's earlier announcement of 01.02.2007 regarding discussions for acquiring 51% of the share capital of International Life Insurance Company, the bank hereby announces that in light of a change in strategic direction in the Insurance sector, it currently ceases to discuss with the shareholders of the company above.
Proton Bank S.A. wishes to thank the management and executives of International Life for their cooperation up to this point.
BIOTER S.A. : Announcement according to Law 3556/2007
BIOTER S.A. pursuant to Law 3556/2007 announces that the shareholder Mr.George Mavroskotis General Manager and Managing Director of BIOTER SA, person obligated to notify pursuant to Law 3340/2005, on 26/11/2007 purchased 15,000 BIOTER's common registered shares of total value of Euro 14,436.34
THESSALONIKI PORT AUTHORITY S.A. : Adjustable information communication of L. 3556/2007
In compliance with the provisions of L. 3556/2007, article 3 (jf), (bb) and 21, and in combination with the provision of article 11, of the decision number 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Capital Market Committee, ThPA SA announces that Mr. Apostolos Tsourekas, son of Athanasios, member of the Company's Board of Directors, proceeded, on the 23/11/2007, to the purchase of 700 common nominal company shares of a total value of EUR18,550.00, a transaction that was communicated to us on the 26/11/2007, in compliance with article 13 of L. 3340/2005.
TERNA ENERGY S.A. : Announcement
The company "TERNA ENERGY S.A." announces that, according to the article 21 of Law 3556/2007 and the article 11 of the Decision No. 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Capital Market Committee, Mr. George Perdikaris, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company (Obligated Person, according to article 13 of Law 3340), proceeded to the purchase of 2.000 common nominal shares on 26/11/2007, of total value of 19.520 euros.
BANÊ OF CYPRUS PUBLIC COMPANY LTD : Announcement according to Greek Law 3556/2007
Announcement according to Greek Law 3556/2007
INTRALOT S.A. : Announcement.
INTRALOT announces that it exercised its option right to transfer to OPAP SA, pursuant to article 13.2 of the private agreement dated 31.07.2007 with OPAP SA, the following:
- the license to use the Source Code of the Games' software (game ware) of the central system and of all the agency terminals until 31.12.2016,
- the license to use the applications' software for the provision of added value services until 31.12.2016, and
- the license to use the games' software of all the agency terminals until 31.12.2016.
The total fee for the above amounts to Euro 58,5 mil. and is payable in 11 equal quarterly installments.
BANÊ OF CYPRUS PUBLIC COMPANY LTD : Announcement according to Greek Law 3556/2007
Announcement according to Greek Law 3556/2007
SFAKIANAKIS S.A. : Announcement
The significant increase of turnover, profit after tax and Suzuki?s market share presented for the third quarter of 2007 compared to the respective period of 2006 confirms that the exceptionally successful progress of SFAKIANAKIS S.A. continues.
Market share of Suzuki new cars presented an increase of 12.8%, based on registrations, and it was raised to 5.3% compared to 4.7% in 2006. The same tendency also follows the market share of motorcycles Suzuki, which presented an increase of 10.5%, based on registrations, and it was raised to 6.3% compared to 5.7% in 2006.
At group level (consolidated figures) in the third quarter of 2007, the turnover amounted to 334.0 mil. euro, while gross profit reached to 100.5 mil. euro, increased by 13.6% and 23.9% respectively compared to 2006. A significant increase of 70.6% presented Group profit after tax which reached to 25.5 mil. euro compared to the 14.9 mil. euro of the relevant third quarter of 2006. The consolidated equity of shareholders amounted to 116.6 mil. euro presented an increase of 16.0% compared to the equity of shareholders (consolidated) amounted to 100.5 mil. euro of the relevant third quarter of 2006.
In the sector of car retail sales, SFAKIANAKIS S.A. position has been further strengthened in the Greek market, with 55 points of sale (showrooms and service facilities), representing 11 automobile Brands (Suzuki, Opel, Ford, Volvo, BMW, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Cadillac, Corvette and Hummer). After the preliminary agreement for the acquisition of car retail activities and spare parts sector of Kontellis Group the company operates the biggest Greek car retail network and one of the larger in the European market.
In 2008, Sfakianakis S.A. expected through both of the retail and wholesale activities (Suzuki) to reach 32.000 car sale units and 11.5% market share of the total Greek car market, which will result that the turnover to exceed 650 mil. euro.
The target of Sfakianakis S.A is that by 2010, the company?s car retail network will be within the 25 bigger retail networks in Europe, and in long-term, through the expansion of the Group in the countries of South-eastern Europe, Sfakianakis S.A. is expected to operate one of the 10 bigger car retail networks in Europe.
AUTOHELLAS S.A. : Announcement

Autohellas SA announces that it will take part in the European Midcap Events in London on the 5th and 6th of December 2007.
Autohellas will be represented by Mr Eftichios Vassilakis Vice President and Managing Director of Autohellas and Mrs. Lisa Pelekanou Chief financial Officer.
The Company is quoted in the Athens Stock Exchange under Travel&Tourism sector Bloomber / Reuters : OTOEL GA / AUTr.AT.
Autohellas has been in the Rent-a-Car industry for over 35 years and is the exclusive Licensee of the Hertz Brand in Greece, Bulgaria and Cyprus, operating in both the rent-a-car sector and operating fleet management sector.
Autohellas has been leading the market in Greece for over 35 years and currently operates a fleet of over 28,000 vehicles through 110 locations. It is also operating in Bulgaria through its subsidiary, being the Hertz-brand franchisee and the SEAT cars exclusive importer. Recent expansion activities include operations in Cyprus (from 2005) while in 2007 a new subsidiary in Romania was established operating in the fleet management sector.
2006 end of year financial results reported 117m euro consolidated turnover with EBITDA of 69m euro and profit after tax and minority rights of 18m euro. Autohellas has recently released 2007 Q3 financial results reporting a 9% increase in turnover, while earnings after tax and minority rights have reached 14.7m euro an increase of 8% from 2006 Q3 results.
For press release and other company information please visit www.hertz.gr
Or contact:
Lisa Pelekanou
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +30 210 6264032
lpelekanou@hertz.gr
Alexis Karamalis
Investor Relations Officer
Tel:+30 210 6264256
investor.relations@hertz.gr
THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA : Ôhe provisions of article 21,par. 3 of L. 3556/2007
The WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE COMPANY OF THESSALONIKI S.A., within the framework of applying the provisions of article 21, par. 3 of L. 3556/2007, announces that no notification regarding a significant change in the percentage of voting rights and percentage the company owns has been submitted to the company, according to articles 9, 10 and 11 of the above mentioned law, as provided in par. 2 article 27. Therefore, the percentages of voting rights and capital remain valid as were before the above mentioned law came to application.
CENTRIC MULTIMEDIA S.A. : Announcement.
Third quarter 2007 financial release date
CENTRIC MULTIMEDIA S.A. informs the investment public that it will release its third quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday November 29, 2007.
The Financial Statements and the Data and Information of the period, as well as the respective press release will be posted on the company's website on the internet, www.centric.gr.
THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA : Anoouncement of alteration plan of company statute
The WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE COMPANY OF THESSALONIKI S.A. announces that, according to article 19 par.2 of L.3556/2007, it plans to alter article 5 of its Statute by a decision of the Special General Meeting of its stock holders called on the 7th of November 2007, WEDNESDAY, 11.00 a.m. in THESSALONIKI, at THE STOCK MARKET CENTER, 16-18 Katouni Street. This alteration derives from the suggested Increase of Capital Stock as mentioned among the subjects under daily discussion of the Special General Meeting of the 7th of November 2007, the relative invitation for which is posted on the company website (www.eyath.gr). The alteration of the above mentioned article shall be as follows:
Article 5
CAPITAL STOCK 1. The Company's capital stock amounts to forty million six hundred fifty six thousand EUROS (40.656.000) and is divided in thirty six million three hundred thousand EUROS (36.300.000) stocks of nominal value EURO (1, 12) one euro twelve cents each.
2. The above total amount of the company?s capital stock has derived from the decision of the Special General Stock holders Meeting of the 7/11/2007, according to which capital stock was increased by twenty million three hundred twenty eight thousand EUROS (20.328.000) from the Account ?Balance Carried Forward? by issuing eighteen million one hundred fifty thousand (18.150.000) new common nominal stocks of nominal value one (1) EURO twelve (12) cents each, due to the capitalization of non distributed earnings.
THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA : Contracts between EYATH S.A. and EYATH Fixed Assets were signed for the supervision of the construction
ÅÕÁTH S.A. announces that today 1-11-2007 contracts between EYATH S.A. and EYATH Fixed Assets were signed for the supervision of the construction of the following projects:
- ¨Sewerage Networks for the Plagiari Municipal District of the Municipality of Mikra¨
- ¨Construction of a sewage collector for the Community of Efkarpia¨
- ¨Sewage Networks of the Agios Athanasios M.D. ¨
- ¨Construction of collector pipes for unprocessed water for the Municipality of Oreokastro and transfer of the existing pump house.¨
The total conventional cost for the construction of the above projects amounts to 6.370.000,00? VAT not included, while EYATH will receive the amount of 375.000, 00 euro.
C. CARDASSILARIS & SONS - CARDICO S.A. : Announcement of regulated information of L 3556/2007.
The Company "CON. CARDASSILARIS & SONS S.A CARDICO", in accordance with the provisions of Law 3556/2007 and in combination with 1/434/3.7.2007 Decision of the Hellenic Capital Market Committee announces that, Mr.George Cardassilaris , Managing Director of the company, (obliged person according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005) proceeded on 23/11/ 2007, on the purchase of 5.000 company's common registered shares, of total value of 10.471,20 euro.
PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION SA : Announcement according to L.3556/07
The Public Power Corporation SA of Greece notifies that "American Funds" pursuant to Law 3556/2007 notified on behalf of "EuroPacific Growth Fund" of USA by its letter dated 23 November 2007, total aggregate holdings of 11.646.727 voting rights or 5,0201% of PPC's voting rights on November 21, 2007.
The "Capital Research and Management" company of USA in its capacity as management company of the "American Funds" Group of mutual funds reported a total discretionary management of 12,573,427 voting rights or 5.4196% of PPC's voting rights on November 21, 2007.
CENTRIC MULTIMEDIA S.A. : Executive member of the BOD of CENTRIC assumes manager position at affiliate ECN Management Limited.
Centric Multimedia SA informs the investment community that its Board of Directors in its November 23rd session was informed regarding its executive member and online entertainment Business unit director, Mr. Ioannis Kapoditrias taking over the position of Manager in our affiliate ECN MANAGEMENT LIMITED.
For further information please contact: Mrs. Zoi Mihoudi, Shareholder services and announcements officer Tel. 210-9480000, Email: zmihoudi@centric.gr.
C. CARDASSILARIS & SONS - CARDICO S.A. : Announcement of regulated information of L 3556/2007.
The Company "CON. CARDASSILARIS & SONS S.A CARDICO", in accordance with the provisions of Law 3556/2007 and in combination with 1/434/3.7.2007 Decision of the Hellenic Capital Market Committee announces that,Mrs.Brachlioti Mpoti Eleni, person that is directly related with person that performs managerial duties, (obliged person according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005) proceeded on 23/11/2007, on the purchase of 10.000 company's common registered shares, of total value of 21.098,55 euro.
GENERAL BANK OF GREECE S.A. : Announcement according to Law 3556/2007
GENIKI BANK S.A. announces that according to the Law 3556/2007, the Decision 1/434/03.07.2007, the Circular nr. 33 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission and relevant letter of the Army Pension Fund, that on 26/11/2007 its percentage on GENIKI Bank becomes 5,41% from 10,44%, which corresponds to 5.996.484 shares. This change results after the share capital increase from 58.387.939 to 110.937.084 shares, according to the resolution of its Annual General Shareholders Meeting on June 28,2007.
LAVIPHARM S.A. : Announcement of Regulated Information.
Lavipharm S.A. announces that T&A Holdings (Luxembourg) S.a.r.l., a company owned by Dr. Athanase Lavidas, purchased 25.000 common Lavipharm shares, amounting to 65.415,83 Euros, on Friday, November 23, 2007 and 62.500 common Lavipharm shares, amounting to 175.544,56 Euros, on Monday, November 26, 2007.
HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG. : Announcement
The Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA (OTE SA), in accordance with Law 3461/2006 (Article 24), Law 3556/2007 and 3340/2005, announces that:
On November 26, 2007 OTE SA acquired through the Athens Stock Exchange 638,268 Cosmote shares with corresponding voting rights, for a total of Euro 16,752,353 (Euro 26.2466 per share). Before the aforementioned transaction OTE SA held 87.96% of the total voting rights of Cosmote SA. and following the aforementioned transaction, OTE SA holds 88.16% of the total voting rights of Cosmote SA.
HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG. : Announcement
Áthens, November 27, 2007 -The Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA (OTE SA), announces that:
Marfin Investment Group's participation in OTE SA's share capital stands at 17.0735%, amounting to 83,685,690 shares with corresponding voting rights. This participation in OTE's share capital includes: a) a 6.5108% stake in OTE's share capital, amounting to 31,912,720 shares with corresponding voting rights which are directly owned by Marfin Investment Group and b) a 10,5627% stake in OTE's share capital, amounting to 51,772,970 shares with corresponding voting rights, which Marfin Investment Group is entitled to acquire pursuant to the terms of financial instruments (total return equity swaps), with the relevant voting rights exercised pursuant to Marfin Investment Group's instructions. It should be noted that the aforementioned stake (10,5627%) includes the 4.4421% participation of Marfin Investment Group in OTE's share capital (amounting to 21,772,970 shares with corresponding voting rights), pursuant to the terms of a financial instrument (total return equity swap) agreement between Marfin Investment Group and CommerzBank AG, as publicly announced on 22/10/2007.
HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG. : Announcement
The Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA (OTE SA), in accordance with Law 3556/2007, announces that:
According to the notification of its shareholder CommerzBank AG, on November 23, 2007, CommerzBank AG holds 5.06% of the total of OTE SA voting rights, following an acquisition of voting rights on November 21, 2007.
CommerzBank's participation in OTE SA's share capital includes: a) a 5.06% stake in OTE's share capital, amounting to 24,788,747 OTE shares with corresponding voting rights which are directly and indirectly owned by CommerzBank and b) a 0.001% stake in OTE?s share capital, amounting to 6,500 OTE shares with corresponding voting rights, which CommerzBank holds through ADRs (American Depositary Receipts).
MARFIN EGNATIA BANK : Announcement according to Law 3556/2007
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 November 26, 2007, 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 27,011 common shares of the Bank, with total net value of Euro 132,222.32.
THESSALONIKI PORT AUTHORITY S.A. : Announcement according to Law 3556/2007 - Revised Edition
In compliance with the provisions of L. 3556/2007, article 3 (jf), (bb) and 21, and in combination with the provision of article 11, of the decision number 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Capital Market Committee, ThPA SA announces that Mr. Apostolos Tsourekas, son of Athanasios, member of the Company's Board of Directors, proceeded, on the 23/11/2007, to the sale of 700 common nominal company shares of a total value of EUR18,550.00, a transaction that was communicated to us on the 26/11/2007, in compliance with article 13 of L. 3340/2005.
INTRACOM S.A. HOLDINGS : Liquidation outcome of shares not deposited for dematerialisation during the time period 20/9/2007 until 19/11/2007 inclusive.
INTRACOM HOLDINGS, following its 14/09/2007 Announcement and in the framework of the 7.17/443/06.09.2007 decision of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission Board of Directors, regarding the liquidation of 146.979 of its shares that were not deposited for dematerialisation, informs the investing public that 1.000 Company shares were liquidated during the period 20/9/2007 until 19/11/2007 inclusive.
The net outcome of this liquidation (after the deduction of all applicable expenses and taxes) amounts to Euro 4.516,85 and has been deposited, for the benefit of all entitled shareholders, at the Deposits and Loans Fund.
Following the above, there is a remainder of 145.979 shares not deposited for dematerialisation to be liquidated, for which the Company will issue a further Announcement.
MARFIN POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD : Announcement of regulated information under law 3556/2007.
Marfin Popular Bank Public Co Ltd announces, in accordance to Law 3556/2007, Decision 1/424/3.7.2007 and Circular 33 of Hellenic Capital Market Commission, that on 26/11/2007 Marfin Investment Group Holdings SA, closely associated with the Managers of the Bank, Messrs Andreas Vgenopoulos, Group Chief Executive Officer, and Fotios Karatzenis, Head of the Legal Department, proceeded with the sale of 110.000 shares of Marfin Popular Bank of total value Euro 1.075.800,00.
PIRAEUS BANK S.A. : Notification of important changes concerning the voting rights deriving from shares under L.3556/2007
Pursuant to the provisions of L. 3556/2007, with respect to the voting rights attached to shares, Piraeus Bank S.A. hereby informs investors on the following:
-The identity of the issuer of shares carrying voting rights is Piraeus Bank S.A.
-The reason for this notification is the acquisition of voting rights.
-Piraeus Bank S.A. is under the obligation to make this notification.
-The transaction date on which a change in the breakdown of the voting rights occured is the 23th of November 2007.
-The threshold crossed by the person subject to the notification obligation is 5%.
Notified details:
- The ISIN CODE is GRS014013007
- The voting rights attached to shares prior the triggering transaction are below the minimum limit of 5%.
- The voting rights attached to shares following the triggering transaction are as following:
Á. The total number of voting rights amounts to 16.915.697 (indirectly).
Â. The total percentage of the voting rights amounts to 5,008% (indirectly).
This notification is in respect of voting rights attached to shares of Piraeus Bank S.A. which have been pledged in favour of Piraeus Bank S.A.
ELECTRONIKI ATHINON S.A. : Annual report 1.07.2006 - 30.06.2007- release announcement
ELECTRONIKI ATHINON SA informs its shareholders and the investor community that as of Thursday 22nd of November 2007 the company's Annual Report for the period 1.07.2006 - 30.06.2007 is available in electronic format at www.electroniki.gr, and in hard copy at the company's head offices, 2 Ethnarhou Makariou & Kifisou Ave. Peristeri.
FOURLIS S.A. : Revised sales and profit guidance FY07
Fourlis Group announces that, the consolidated sales for the financial year 2007 are expected to reach EUR 640 mio and the Profits before Taxes (PBT) are expected to reach EUR 60 mio for the same period. The sales and profit guidance announced on 22 June 2007 was EUR 600 mio and EUR 50 mio respectively.
The better than expected performance is attributed in all three divisions, IKEA, INTERSPORT and Electricals/Electronics.
MOCHLOS S.A. : Disclosure of transactions of MOCHLOS S.A in accordance with the provisions of the decisions 5/204/2000 and 3/347/2005 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission
According to the provisions of the decisions 5/204/2000 and 3/347/2005 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, MOCHLOS S.A. informs, that the Company's BoD, in accordance with the provisions of N. 3016/2002, appointed Mr. Michail Konstantinou son of Leonidas, Low Reg No. 22286, Solicitor of the Athens Bar Association and legal Counsel of the Company as Director, Stock Market affairs of the Group.
TECHNICAL OLYMPIC S.A. : Disclosure of transactions of "TECHNICAL OLYMPIC S.A." in accordance with the provisions of the decisions 5/204/2000 and 3/347/2005 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission
According to the provisions of the decisions 5/204/2000 and 3/347/2005 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, "TECHNICAL OLYMPIC S.A." informs, that the Company?s BoD, in accordance with the provisions of N. 3016/2002, appointed Mr. Michail Konstantinou son of Leonidas, Low Reg No. 22286, Solicitor of the Athens Bar Association and legal Counsel of the Company as Director, Stock Market affairs of the Group.
COSMOTE- MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS S.A : Announcement of Regulated Information
COSMOTE MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS S.A. announces, in accordance to L.3556/2007, the 1/434/3.07.2007 decision of the HCMC, art.13 L.3340/2005 and the 3/347/12.07.2005 decision of the HCMC, that OTE A.E.,where Mr Panagis Vourloumis, Chairman and CEO of COSMOTE, is Chairman and CEO, on 26/11/2007 bought 638,268 common ordinary shares of the Company of a total value of 16,752,353 euro.
NIREFS S.A. : Change in the use of funds raised
Announcement
THESSALONIKI PORT AUTHORITY S.A. : Announcement
In compliance with the provisions of L. 3556/2007, article 3 (jf), (bb) and 21, and in combination with the provision of article 11, of the decision number 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Capital Market Committee, ThPA SA announces that Mr. Panagiotis Koutlis, son of Dimitrios, Head of the Company's Legal affairs office, proceeded, on the 01/11/2007, to the sale of 300 common nominal company shares of a total value of EUR 8,910.00, a transaction that was communicated to us on the 27/11/2007, in compliance with article 13 of L. 3340/2005.
HELLENIC DUTY FREE SHOPS S.A. : Purchase of ELMEC shares
The Company HELLENIC DUTY FREE SHOPS S.A. in accordance with the provisions of the article 24 par. 2 of the Law 3461/2006, announces that on 27.11.2007 purchased 64,175 shares of ELMEC SPORT SA, or 0.1158% of the share capital and voting rights of ELMEC. Ôhe price ranged between 3.94 euro and 3.96 euro per share. As a result the total participation in the share capital and voting rights of ELMEC reached 67.531%.
NIREFS S.A. : Refinancing
NIREUS S.A. intents to proceed towards the refinancing of existing loans of a level of 110 mil. euro, through the raising of a new common bond loan. This issue is to be included in the agenda of the Extraordinary General Assembly meeting to be called immediately. Through this restructuring the stabilization of the financial structure of the NIREUS Group will be achieved for the coming seven year period, as well as the stabilization of the financial cost, given the rising trends in the cost of money.
NIREFS S.A. : Conclusion of acquisition of RED ANCHOR S.A.
NIREUS SA announces that on the 26th of November 2007 the final acquisition agreement was drafted for the 100% acquisition of the company RED ANCHOR S.A. from the company's owners Mr. Stavros Spyropoulos, Aikaterini wife of Stavros Spyropoulos, Frank Spyros James Spyros. The final agreement was drafted according to the terms of the pertinent pre-agreement that had been signed on the 5th of October 2007. The cost of the acquisition is 5,449,772 euros, from which 2,949,772 euros will be disbursed immediately and the remaining has been credited and will be paid out by the 15th of October 2008. The requisite funds will be obtained from the change in the use of the Share Capital Increase that ended on the 9th of July 2007. The Board of Directors has approved this change on the 26th of November 2007 and has made a separate comprehensive announcement.
The acquired company will proceed with an Extraordinary General Assembly to transfer its Headquarters to the Municipality of Koropi and to elect a new Board of Directors to be composed of Mr. Aristides Mpelles, Mr. Nikolaos Chaviaras and Mr. Antonios Chachlakis.
MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS SA : Share Buy-Back
In accordance with article 4, par. 4 of Regulation 2273/2003 of the Committee of European Union, "MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS S.A." announces that following the resolution of the Extraordinary Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders dated July 25, 2007 and the Board of Directors' resolution dated July 31, 2007, and in accordance with article 16 par. 5 of L.2190/1920, during the trading session of 27.11.2007, MIG acquired 296,155 own shares through "INVESTMENT BANK OF GREECE S.A." at the average price of Euro 5.7162 per share and the total value of the transaction amounted to Euro 1,692,881.21.
DIAGNOSTIC & THERAPEUTIC CENTER OF ATHENS HYGEIA : Announcement according to Law 3556/2007
The company "DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC CENTRE ATHENS HYGEIA S.A" announces that according to the Law3556/2007 and in conjunction with the article 11 of Decision 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, that MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP- shareholder and person obligated to notify pursuant to Law 3340/2005- disposed on November 26, 2007, 200,555 common registered shares of HYGEIA, with total net value of 843,322.58 euro.
S & B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS S.A. : Stock Option Plan
S&B Industrial Minerals S.A. (S&B or the Company), in the framework of the annual implementation of the share option plan to its management and personnel, as this was approved by the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and according to the provisions of current legislation, informs the public as follows:
1. In the framework of the annual implementation of the plan, as this is described below, company executives entitled to share option rights are invited to exercise their options within the first five (5) days of December, depositing in the same period the value of exercised rights.
2. The Board of Directors will hold a meeting within December to determine the number of new shares to be issued and decide and certify the capital increase.
3. The above offer is addressed to 71 executives of the company -19 of which are executives of the company abroad-, who are entitled to stock options according to article 13 par. 9 of L. 2190/1920 and the decisions of the Annual General Meetings of Shareholders held 11.6.2003, 02.06.2004, 22.6.2005, 01.06.2006 and 31.05.2007, on the basis of which the Board of Directors has determined the number of shares corresponding to each beneficiary, per year for the years 2003 to 2007 as follows:
a. For year 2003 167.500 share options were granted with exercise price 6,11 euro per share, out of which 125.200 rights have already been exercised in previous years. In December 2007 41.000 share options can be exercised by 16 beneficiaries, 3 of which are executives of the companys subsidiaries abroad.
b. For year 2004 options were granted for 150.000 shares with exercise price 5,48 euro per share, out of which 72.780 rights have been exercised in previous years. The remaining 77.220 share options can be exercised until December 2008. In December 2007 75.120 share options can be exercised by 56 beneficiaries, 8 of which are executives of the company s subsidiaries abroad.
c. For year 2005 options were granted for 146.300 shares with exercise price 5,35 euro per share, out of which 34.130 rights have been exercised in previous years. The remaining 112.170 share options can be exercised until December 2009. In December 2007 67.810 share options can be exercised by 53 beneficiaries, 14 of which are executives of the company s subsidiaries abroad.
d. For year 2006 options were granted for 109.900 shares with exercise price 8,91 euro per share, out of which 1.035 rights have been exercised in previous years. The remaining 108.865 share options can be exercised until December 2010. In December 2007 40.565 share options can be exercised by 49 beneficiaries, 17 of which are executives of the companys subsidiaries abroad.
e. For year 2007 options were granted for 112.650 shares with exercise price 9,92 euro per share, for which the right has not yet been exercised and can be exercised until December 2011. In December 2007 11.265 share options can be exercised by 52 beneficiaries, 17 of which are executives of the company s subsidiaries abroad.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN:
1. The exercise price is set equal to the average share market price during the last 20 working days before the Annual General Shareholder Meeting reduced by 10%.
2. Entitled to participate in the stock option plan are senior executives of the Company and related companies according to article 42e par. 5 of C.L. 2190/1920. The beneficiaries are entitled to transfer the shares they acquire from the Company to any third party, according to the current plan. On the contrary, the beneficiaries are not authorized to transfer to third parties the share option rights granted by the Company before exercising and obtaining the shares. Stock options are awarded solely and exclusively to eligible beneficiaries and are strictly personal.
3. The determination of the number of shares granted to each executive will be made based on objective criteria, such as salary, working experience, performance, advancement potential etc. The executive members of the Board of Directors will not participate in this decision.
4. The program is of one-year duration.
5. The share option right granted to each beneficiary can be exercised within the same year but also in the four years following. During the above five-year period the right cannot be exercised fully, it is vested gradually. More specifically, during the first year the beneficiary may exercise up to 10% of total options awarded. During the 2nd year, the beneficiary may exercise up to 40% of total options awarded, during the 3rd year up to 70%, while during the 4th and 5th year up to 100% or the percentage not exercised in previous years.
6. After options awarded to each beneficiary have been determined, the Board of Directors issues Stock Option Certificates to beneficiaries.
7. In case of employment contract termination or death of a beneficiary the Board of Directors suggests: In case of voluntary resignation or dismissal, the option can be exercised only to the extent that it has vested at the time of departure from the Company. The vested stock options should be exercised no later than December of the year following the resignation or departure from the company. In case of retirement, the right to exercise is fully vested at the time of departure and should be exercised no later than December of the year following the year of retirement. In case of death, all stock options already awarded vest immediately and can be exercised by the heirs by December of the second year following the year of death.
DIAGNOSTIC & THERAPEUTIC CENTER OF ATHENS HYGEIA : Announcement according to Law 3556/2007
The company "DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC CENTRE ATHENS HYGEIA S.A" announces that according to the Law3556/2007 and in conjunction with the article 11 of Decision 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, that Mr. Maroudis Christos -person obligated to notify pursuant to Law 3340/2005- acquired on November 26 2007, 10.000 common registered shares of HYGEIA, with total net value of 42,600 euro.