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EFG EUROBANK ERGASIAS SA.
TERNA ENERGY S.A.
LAMDA DEVELOPMENT S.A.
HELLENIC DUTY FREE SHOPS S.A.
PIRAEUS BANK S.A.
FRIGOGLASS S.A.
TT HELLENIC POSTBANK S.A.
ALPHA ÂÁÍÊ S.A.
ALAPIS S.A
ELLAKTOR S.A.
THRACE PLASTICS CO.
SINGULARLOGIC S.A.
S & B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS S.A.
MINOAN LINES SA
SINGULARLOGIC S.A.
MOTORCYCLES AND MARINE ENGINE TRADE AND IMPORT COM
ATTICA HOLDINGS S.A.
ELLAKTOR S.A.
BLUE STAR MARITIME S.A.
PIRAEUS LEASING
EUROBANK PROPERTIES REIC
EUROBANK PROPERTIES REIC
ALAPIS S.A
ANEK LINES S.A.
JUMBO S.A.
KLEEMANN HELLAS S.A.
COCA-COLA Å.Å.Å. S.A.
SPRIDER STORES S.A
HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. HOLDING
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EFG EUROBANK ERGASIAS SA. : Purchase of own shares
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| EFG Eurobank Ergasias S.A. ("the Bank") announces, in accordance with Regulation of the Commission of the European Community no 2273/2003, article 4, par.4, that following the decision of the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Bank dated April 8, 2008, and the resolution of its Board of Directors of that date, it purchased, on 10 December 2008, through the Athens Exchange Member Eurobank EFG Securities Investment Firm S.A., 70,000 own shares with average cost price euro 5.71 per share and total purchase price euro 399,638.40.
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TERNA ENERGY S.A. : Purchase of own shares
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| TERNA ENERGY 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 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 23.06.2008 and the Decision of the Board of Directors dated 23.06.2008, proceeded on December 10, 2008 through the member of the A.S.E. PRAXIS INTERNATIONAL S.A., with the purchase of 11,000 TERNA ENERGY's shares at an average price of 3.5700 euros per share and at with a total transaction value of 39,269.56 euros. |
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LAMDA DEVELOPMENT S.A. : Announcement
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In accordance with Regulation of the Committee of European Community no 2273/2003, article 4, par.4, LAMDA Development S.A. (the Company) announces that following the decision of the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company and the Board of Directors' resolution dated May 22, 2008 purchased own shares through the Athens Exchange Member National P&K Securities, as follows:
On December 10, 2008 the Company purchased 18.200 shares, with average cost price euro 4,22 per share and total purchase price euro 76.716,00.
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HELLENIC DUTY FREE SHOPS S.A. : Share buyback
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HELLENIC DUTY FREE SHOPS S.A. announces that, in accordance with article 4 par. 4 of the 2273/2003 Regulation of the EU Committee and the article 16 par. 5 of the law 2190/1920, following the decisions of its Extraordinary General Assembly, dated on 06.10.2008, and its Board of Directors, dated on 14.10.2008, acquired own shares, through the ASE member N. KOMNINOS Securities S.A., as follows:
On 10.12.2008 the Company acquired 1,871 shares, for an average price of euro 5.82 per share, of total value euro 10,885.74.
In total the Company holds, 643,937 shares representing 1.2225% of its issued share capital.
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PIRAEUS BANK S.A. : Purchase of Own Shares
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| Piraeus Bank announces that following the decision of the Annual Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting (dated 3.4.2008) and the resolution of the Board of Directors (dated 4.4.2008), on 10.12.2008 it purchased 113.522 own shares, through the ATHEX member Piraeus Securities S.A., with average cost price euro 6,40 per share and total purchase price euro 726.739,60.
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FRIGOGLASS S.A. : Ánnouncement of Share Buy Back
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| Frigoglass S.A announces, in accordance with the provisions of art. 4 par. 4 of the European Commission Regulation 2273/2003, that by implementation of the decision of the Extraordinary General Meeting of 5th of September 2008 and the resolution of the Board of Directors of 2nd October 2008, it purchased on 10th ïf December 2008 through NATIONAL P&K Securities 6.233 own shares with average purchase price of Euro 4,26 per share and total purchase price Euro 26.581,18. |
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TT HELLENIC POSTBANK S.A. : Purchase of Own Shares
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TT HELLENIC POSTBANK S.A. announces, in accordance with Regulation of the Commission of the European Community no 2273/2003, article 4, par. 4, that following the decision of the Annual General Assembly of Shareholders (dated May, 2nd, 2008) and the resolution of its Board of Directors (dated on May 30th, 2008), it purchased own shares, via a member of Athens Exchange, as follows;
-on December, 9th 2008, were purchased 58,000 shares, with average cost price 5.30 euro per share and total purchase price 307,400.00 euro.
-on December, 10th 2008, were purchased 42,475 shares, with average cost price 5.28 euro per share and total purchase price 224,399.74 euro.
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ALPHA ÂÁÍÊ S.A. : Announcement of Purchase of Own Shares on 10.12.2008.
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| Alpha Bank announces that, pursuant to the decisions of its General Meeting of Shareholders of 3.4.2008 and its Board of Directors of 1.7.2008, on 10.12.2008 it purchased, via Athex member Alpha Finance A.E.P.E.Y., 87,000 own shares for a total consideration of Euro 555.2 thousand. |
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ALAPIS S.A : 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" ALAPIS HOLDING INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOCIETE ANONYME OF PHARMACEUTICAL, CHEMICAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS" announces that following the resolution of the General Meeting of the Shareholders dated February 4, 2008 and the Board of Directors' resolution dated June 26, 2008, and in accordance with article 16 of L.2190/1920, during the trading session of December 10th, 2008, acquired 950,000 own shares through "PIRAEUS AEPEY" at the average price of Euro 1.00 per share and the total value of the transaction amounted to Euros 950,040.00 .
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ELLAKTOR S.A. : Announcement regarding the purchase of own shares
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| In execution and after the authorization of the decision of the Extraordinary General Meeting dated 09.12.2008, the Board of Directors of ELLAKTOR SA in its session on 10.12.2008 decided, pursuant to article 16 par. 1 c.l. 2190/1920, the start of the new own share buyback plan in replacement of the revoked one. Based on the above plan and under the provisions of the Regulation 2273/2003 of the European Union Commission the company will be able to acquire directly or indirectly own shares up to the limit of 10% of the paid-up share capital of the Company each time, including the already own acquired and held shares, for the period from 12.12.2008 till 8.12.2010, at a minimum share price of euro 1.03 (par value of the share) and a maximum share price of euro 15.00 accordingly.
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THRACE PLASTICS CO. : Purchase of Own Shares
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| Thrace Plastics Co S.A. in accordance with article 4, par. 4 of the 2273/2003 Regulation of the EU Committee and following the resolution of the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company dated November 3, 2008 and the Board of Directors' resolution dated November 4, 2008, proceeded on December 10, 2008 with the acquisition of 3,000 own shares, through Investment Bank of Greece, at an average price of euro 0.62 per share. The total value of the transaction amounted to euro 1,867.50.
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SINGULARLOGIC S.A. : Successful completion of the acquisition of 99.20% of the company GIT HOLDINGS SA
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According to article 10 of Law 3340/2005 , article 2 of decision 3/347/12.7.2005 of CMC and the relevant announcement on 26/11/2008, SingularLogic S.A. informs the investors for the completion of the transfer of the remaining 30,08% of shares of the company "GREEK INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS SA" with distinctive title "G.I.T" on 11/12/2008. The above transfer finalizes the acquisition of 99,20% of the share capital of GIT HOLDINGS SA for a total value of euro 1.438.000,20.
The aforementioned acquisition is expected to positively affect the results of SingularLogic Group, strengthening its presence in the IT market through the indirect participation which GIT HOLDINGS SA maintains in the IT companies DYNACOMP SA., INFO SA, METASOFT SA, SYSTEMSOFT SA and CHERRY SA. |
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S & B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS S.A. : Announcement pursuant to Law 3556/2007.
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S&B Industrial Minerals S.A. announces pursuant to Law 3556/2007 in combination with article 11 of Decision 1/434/03.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission that Mrs. Kyriacopoulos Aikaterini purchased on 10/12/2008, 1.000 common shares of our company of a total value of Euro 8.040,00 .
This transaction has been duly acknowledged to the Company pursuant to article 13 of Law 3340/2005 by Mrs. Aikaterini Kyriacopoulos, under her capacity as Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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MINOAN LINES SA : Announcement of regulated information according to the Law 3556/2007
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| The company Minoan Lines S.A. announces that the legal entity (GRIMALDI COMPAGNIA DI NAVIGAZIONE Spa) associated with Mr Emanuele G. Grimaldi Chairman of the Board of Directors (Liable person according to the article 13 of L. 3340/2005) bought 13,952 ordinary shares of a total value of euro 48,716.20 on December 9, 2008.
The aforementioned announcement is in accordance with L. 3556/2007 (art.3 and 21) and in combination with the resolution of the H.C.M.C. 1/434/3.7.2007 (Art. 11).
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SINGULARLOGIC S.A. : Notification of transaction by persons under the obligation stipulated in article 13 of Law 3340/2005
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| SingularLogic S.A. announces in accordance to Law 3556/2007, Decision 1/434/03.07.2007 of CMC and Law 3340/2005 (article 13) that Marfin Investment Group (legal connected entity which is connected with Mr.Ioannis Karakadas Chairman and Managing Director),contacted the following transaction:
-acquired on 10/12/2008, 1.829 common shares, with a total value of 3.663,12 euro. |
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MOTORCYCLES AND MARINE ENGINE TRADE AND IMPORT COM : Share Buy Back
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| MOTODYNAMICS S.A. announces in accordance with article 16 of Greek Law 2190/20 and with Regulation no 2273/2003 of the European Comity, pursuant to the decision of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders dated 30/5/2008 and the resolution of the Board of Directors dated 6/10/2008, that has proceeded on 10/12/2008 to the purchase of 1.388 own shares with an average purchase price Euro 2,03 per share and a total purchase price Euro 2.853,32. The above 1.388 shares were purchased through ALPHA FINANCE.
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ATTICA HOLDINGS S.A. : ANNOUNCEMENT OF REGULATED INFORMATION ACCORDING TO LAW 3556/2007
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Attica Holdings S.A. (the Company), pursuant to the provisions of the Law 3340/2005 and the Law 3556/2007, the Decision 1/434/03.07.2007 and the Circular nr. 33 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, announces that MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS S.A., which is closely associated to the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Andreas Vgenopoulos, bought 3,654 ordinary shares of Attica Group of total value Euro 16,883.93 on 10th December, 2008.
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ELLAKTOR S.A. : Announcement of adjustable information based on Law 3556/2007
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ELLAKTOR S.A. discloses the following:
1. Anastasios Kallitsantsis, President of the Board of Directors of the company ELLAKTOR S.A. (bound person according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005), in accordance with the provisions of Law 3556/2007 (articles 3 (16), (bb) and 21), in combination with the provision of article 11 of Decision No. 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, announces that he proceeded to the purchase of 5,100 common registered shares of the Company on 10.12.2008, with a total net value of Euro 20,196.00, a transaction that was disclosed on us in accordance with article 13 of Law 3340/2005.
2. Leonidas Bobolas, Managing Director of the company ELLAKTOR S.A. (bound person according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005), in accordance with the provisions of Law 3556/2007 (articles 3 (16), (bb) and 21), in combination with the provision of article 11 of Decision No. 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, announces that he proceeded to the purchase of 18,877 common registered shares of the Company on 10.12.2008, with a total net value of Euro 74,674.38, a transaction that was disclosed on us in accordance with article 13 of Law 3340/2005.
3. Dimitrios Kallitsantsis, Member (executive) of the Board of Directors of the company ELLAKTOR S.A. (bound person according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005), in accordance with the provisions of Law 3556/2007 (articles 3 (16), (bb) and 21), in combination with the provision of article 11 of Decision No. 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, announces that he proceeded to the purchase of 5,100 common registered shares of the Company on 10.12.2008, with a total net value of Euro 20,196.00 a transaction that was disclosed on us in accordance with article 13 of Law 3340/2005.
4. Dimitrios Koutras, Member (executive) of the Board of Directors of the company ELLAKTOR S.A. (bound person according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005), in accordance with the provisions of Law 3556/2007 (articles 3 (16), (bb) and 21), in combination with the provision of article 11 of Decision No. 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, announces that he proceeded to the purchase of 5,100 common registered shares of the Company on 10.12.2008, with a total net value of Euro 20,196.00, a transaction that was disclosed on us in accordance with article 13 of Law 3340/2005.
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BLUE STAR MARITIME S.A. : ANNOUNCEMENT OF REGULATED INFORMATION ACCORDING TO LAW 3556/2007
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| Blue Star Maritime S.A. (the Company), pursuant to the provisions of Law 3340/2005 and the Law 3556/2007, the Decision 1/434/03.07.2007 and the Circular nr. 33 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, announces that "MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDINGS S.A.", which is closely associated to the Director, Independent, Non-Executive member of the Board of Directors Mr. Alexander Edipidis, bought 10,324 ordinary shares of the Company of total value Euro 22,467.73 on 10th December, 2008. |
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PIRAEUS LEASING : Announcement of regulated information according to Law 3556/2007
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| Piraeus Leasing S.A. announces that on December 10th 2008 Piraeus Bank bought in the Athens Exchange 6.625 common shares of Piraeus Leasing S.A. for the aggregate amount of Euro 35.112,50. Piraeus Bank is, pursuant to the provisions of Law 3340/2005, a related legal entity with Mr. Christodoulos Antoniadis son of George, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Piraeus Leasing S.A. (Non Executive Member) and Mr Eftichios Vassilakis son of Theodoros, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Piraeus Leasing S.A. (Non Executive Member). |
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EUROBANK PROPERTIES REIC : Announcement of regulated information according to the law 3556/2007.
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Eurobank Properties REIC (the Company) in accordance with the provisions of Laws 3556/2007 and 3340/2005, as well as the Decision 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, announces that Lamda Development S.A. on December 09, 2008 acquired 12.000 Company's registered common shares with total amount of euro 70.580 .
It is noted that Lamda Development S.A. pursuant to the provisions of Law 3340/2005 a related legal entity with Mr. George C. Papageorgiou who is vice-president and non executive member of the Company's Board of Directors while is General Manager and executive member of Lamda Development Board of Directors.
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EUROBANK PROPERTIES REIC : Announcement of regulated information according to the law 3556/2007.
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Eurobank Properties REIC (the Company) in accordance with the provisions of Laws 3556/2007 and 3340/2005, as well as the Decision 1/434/3.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, announces that Lamda Development S.A. on December 10, 2008 acquired 15.000 Company's registered common shares with total amount of euro 85.748.
It is noted that Lamda Development S.A. pursuant to the provisions of Law 3340/2005 a related legal entity with Mr. George C. Papageorgiou who is vice-president and non executive member of the Company's Board of Directors while is General Manager and executive member of Lamda Development Board of Directors.
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ALAPIS S.A : Announcement according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005
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| The company ALAPIS S.A. announces in accordance with articles 3 & 21 of Law 3556/2007, that Mr Lavrentios Lavrentiadis, obliged person according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005, informed the Company that on December 10th 2008, he proceeded to the purchase of 300,000 registered shares of the Company at euro 0.95 each and total net value of euro 285,000 thus his total percentage on the company's shares and voting rights is 17.75%.
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ANEK LINES S.A. : Announcement of regulated information of L.3556/2007
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| Subject to L. 3556/2007 [Article 3 section (o),(bb) and Article 21] in combination with Article 11 of Resolution Nr 1/434/03.07.2007 of the Capital Market Committee, ÁÍÅÊ LINES SA announces that on 10/12/2008 Ms. ELENI TH. ORFANOUDAKI,(Indebted Party subject to Art. 13 L. 3340/2005), proceeded to the purchase of 10.000 common registered stocks of our company, of total net value Euro euro 8.500 .
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JUMBO S.A. : Information Bulletin under the article 4 of the Law 3401/2005
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It is announced that according to the decision of the Annual General Meeting of the company's shareholders of the company "JUMBO S.A." which was held on 03.12.2008, was approved the increase of the existing fully paid-up share capital by the amount of eighty four millions, eight hundred sixty four thousands three hundred one euros and twenty cents (EUR 84.864.301,20), through capitalization of the following reserves: a) of previous financial years extraordinary reserves, amount of fifty four millions, five hundred fifty five thousands, six hundred twenty two euros and twenty cents (EUR 54.555.622,20) and b) part of the extraordinary reserve of the fiscal year 2007/2008 amount of thirty millions, three hundred eight thousands, six hundred seventy nine euros (EUR 30.308.679) which is included to the account "retained earnings" of the published Financial Results according to IFRS.
The Share Capital increase will be accomplished with the issuance of sixty millions, six hundred seventeen thousands, three hundred fifty eight (60.617.358) new bonus shares, of nominal value one Euro and forty cents (EUR 1.40) each which will be distributed in a proportion of one (1) new share for every one (1) old.
The purpose of the capital increase is mainly the enforcement of the company's share capital and the improvement of the stock's marketability.
Following the above share capital increase, the fully paid-up capital of the company will rise to one hundred sixty nine millions, seven hundred twenty eight thousands, six hundred two euros and forty cents EUR 169.728.602,40), consisting of one hundred twenty one millions, two hundred thirty four thousands, seven hundred sixteen (121.234.716) common shares of nominal value one EUR and forty cents (EUR 1.40) each.
The decision no. Ê2-15012 of the Ministry of Development was registered in the Official Register of Societes Anonymes on 11.12.2008. Under this decision the amendment of the article 5 par. A? of the company's Articles of Association was approved, according to the decision of the General Meeting on 03.12.2008.
Under the decision of the Board of Directors of the company on 11.12.2008, the entire payment of the increase of the share capital of the amount of EUR 84.864.301,20 was certified.
The new shares will be listed on the Athens Exchange according to the article 308 of the ATHEX Regulation, which applies up to 31.12.2008. As a date of the shareholders entitled to the bonus shares will be defined the third (3rd) working day from the approval of the new shares listing. As an ex-rights date to receive the bonus shares and adjustment of the stock's value will be defined the fourth (4th) working day, following the approval date for the listing to the Athens Exchange. The new shares are expected to be listed on the fifth (5th) working day following the ex-rights date.
Responsible for the information bulleting and for the accuracy of the details that consists are Mr. Evangelos-Apostolos Vakakis, President of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of the company and Mrs Kalliopi Vernadaki of Emmanouil, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer.
The investors who are interested for more information can address during working days and hours at the company, Head of the Department Mrs Amalia Karamitsoli, tel. 2104805267.
The current document is available to the public at the company's offices at 9 Kyprou and Hydras str., Moschato 18346, on the company's website www.jumbo.gr.
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KLEEMANN HELLAS S.A. : Announcement according to Law 3556/2007
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| KLEEMANN HELLAS S.A. announces based on Law 3556/2007 (articles 3 and 21) in combination with article 11 of Decision 1/434/03.07.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission that on December 10, 2008, the Treasury Manager (bound person according to article 13 of Law 3340/2005), Mrs. Ekaterini Koukountzou bought 1.000 common shares, with a total net value of euro 1.916,20 |
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COCA-COLA Å.Å.Å. S.A. : Coca-Cola Hellenic announces completion of the acquisition of Socib S.p.A. - the second largest Coca-Cola franchise bottler in Italy
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Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A.announces completion of the acquisition of Socib S.p.A. - the second largest Coca-Cola franchise bottler in Italy
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A. (Coca-Cola Hellenic) announced today the completion of the acquisition of 100% of Socib S.p.A. (Socib), the second largest Coca-Cola franchise bottler in Italy.
The aggregate consideration for the transaction is euro 264.5 million (including debt but excluding acquisition costs). The consideration is subject to certain post-closing adjustments. We expect the transaction to have a negligible impact on earnings in 2008.
The acquisition of Socib will expand Coca-Cola Hellenic's footprint in Italy through the addition of five regions in Southern Italy with a population of nearly 14 million. The acquisition of Socib will also increase Coca-Cola Hellenic's sales volume in Italy by approximately 25%.
In connection with the completion of the acquisition, Socib's former CEO, Fabrizio Capua, has been appointed Chairman of Coca-Cola Hellenic's enlarged Italian business while Dario Rinero, Coca-Cola Hellenic's current Managing Director in Italy, has assumed executive responsibility for the entire Italian operations.
ENQUIRIES
Coca-Cola Hellenic
George Toulantas
Investor Relations Director
Tel: +30 210 618 3255
email : george.toulantas@cchellenic.com
European press contact:
Financial Dynamics London
Greg Quine
Tel: +44 20 7269 7206
email: greg.quine@fd.com
US press contact:
Financial Dynamics US
David Roady
Tel: +1 212 850 5600
email: david.roady@fd.com
About Coca-Cola Hellenic
Coca-Cola Hellenic is one of the world's largest bottlers of products of The Coca-Cola Company with sales of more than 2 billion unit cases. It has broad geographic reach with operations in 28 countries serving a population of approximately 550 million people. Coca-Cola Hellenic offers a diverse range of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages in the sparkling, juice, water, sport, energy, tea and coffee categories. Coca-Cola Hellenic is committed to promoting sustainable development in order to create value for its business and for society. This includes providing products that meet the beverage needs of consumers, fostering an open and inclusive work environment, conducting our business in ways that protect and preserve the environment and contribute to the socio-economic development of our local communities.
Coca-Cola Hellenic's shares are listed on the Athens Exchange (ATHEX: EEEK), with a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: CCB). Coca-Cola Hellenic's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CCH) and Chess Depositary Instruments (CDIs) are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: CHB). Coca-Cola Hellenic is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indexes. For more information, please visit www.coca-colahellenic.com
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may generally, but not always, be identified by the use of words such as ''believe'', ''outlook'', ''guidance'', ''intend'', ''expect'', ''anticipate'', ''plan'', ''target'' and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts, including, among others, statements regarding our future financial position and results, our outlook for 2008 and future years, business strategy and the effects of the macro-economic environment and global oil prices on our business and financial condition, budgets, projected levels of consumption and production, projected raw material and other costs, estimates of capital expenditure and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they reflect our current expectations and assumptions as to future events and circumstances that may not prove accurate. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks described in our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (File No 1-31466).
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that our future results, level of activity, performance or achievements will meet these expectations. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Unless we are required by law to update these statements, we will not necessarily update any of these statements after the date of the consolidated financial statements included here, either to conform them to actual results or to changes in our expectations.
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SPRIDER STORES S.A : PRESS RELEASE -
ONE HUNDRED (100) SPRIDER STORES IN GREECE & ABROAD
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SPRIDER STORES Group consistent with the uninterrupted execution of the store roll out plan, despite the unfavorable market conditions due to the ongoing global financial crisis and the recent turbulence in Greece, SPRIDER STORES Group created another three (3) points of sales in the region of South Eastern Europe. After the incorporation of these stores in the retail chain, SRPIDER STORES Group counts thirty four (34) new stores established within 2008 and currently operates a total of one hundred (100) stores in Greece and abroad, having more than doubled the size of its sales network within the last two (2) years.
More specifically, a new store in Aigio, Greece opened today its gates to consumers. The new point of sales is located in the junction of 52, Korinthou Street with Agias Kiriakis Street and covers an 1.240 square meters selling surface.
Simultaneously, the thirteenth SPRIDER STORE in Romania commenced its operations today, in city of Pitesti. The new point of sales is located within Iris Shopping Center, on Sal. Ceamanu street and possesses 1.040 square meters of selling surface.
Finally, tomorrow Friday, December 12, 2008 is inaugurated in Plovdiv the fifth Group store in Bulgaria. SPRIDER STORE Plovdiv is located within the city's retail park on 2, Mendeleev Avenue and possesses 900 square meters of selling surface.
SPRIDER STORES is the leading Greek multinational Value Fashion retail chain, which offers Fashion for All complete clothing solutions, covering all the needs of the modern family, always in combination with the most competitive ratio of price - fashion - quality, through a powerful sales network, which today counts in total one hundred (100) stores, of which seventy eight (78) points of sales are strategically located in key cities of Greece and twenty two (22) points of sales are located in big urban centres of South and Eastern Europe namely in Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Cyprus and FYROM.
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HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. HOLDING : Share buy-back.
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HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. HOLDING, CLEARING, SETTLEMENT AND REGISTRY (the Company) informs investors that, based on §4 article 4 of the European Commission Regulation 2273/2003, and in implementation of the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of the Company of 14.5.2008, it purchased own shares, as follows:
- On 11.12.2008 25,000 own shares were purchased, at an average price of EUR 5.47 per share, and total transaction cost of EUR 136,765.78
Share buy-backs are taking place through the members of Athens Exchange Alpha Finance, ABG Securities, EFG Eurobank Securities and Midas Securities.
Following the abovementioned purchases, the Company owns 4,909,000 own shares (6.96% of the total 70,485,563 shares outstanding).
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