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15/09/2009
TERNA ENERGY S.A.
HELLENIC FABRICS S.A.
EMPORIKI BANK OF GREECE S.A.
NAT. BANK OF GREECE SA
MARFIN POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD
INTRACOM S.A. HOLDINGS
S & B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS S.A.
S & B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS S.A.
MARFIN POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD
FRIGOGLASS S.A.
MARFIN EGNATIA BANK
MARFIN POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD
ATTICA HOLDINGS S.A.
SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA
ELMEC SPORT S.A.
TERNA ENERGY S.A. : Purchase of own shares
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 September 14, 2009 through the member of the A.S.E. PRAXIS INTERNATIONAL S.A., with the purchase of 4,000 TERNA ENERGY's shares at an average price of 5.2625 euros per share and at with a total transaction value of 21,050.00 euros.
HELLENIC FABRICS S.A. : Purchase of own shares.
HELLENIC FABRICS S.A. announces in accordance with article 4 par.4 of Commission Regulation no 2273/2003 of the European Communities and article 16 of l. 2190/1920 "regarding Soci?t?s Anonymes" as it stands, that the Company has proceeded to the purchase of own shares, pursuant to the decision of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders dated 14th May 2009 and the resolution of the Board of Directors dated 14th May 2009, as follows:
- On 14.09.2009, the Company purchased 2,000 shares, with an average purchase price of 0.52 Euro per share and a total purchase value of 1,040.00 Euro.
The above shares were purchased through the securities company "INVESTMENT BANK OF GREECE S.A.".
EMPORIKI BANK OF GREECE S.A. : Announcement.
"EMPORIKI BANK OF GREECE S.A.", as Societe Anonyme, listed in the Athens Stock Exchange, announces that - according to Article 10, par. 1, of Law 3340/2005, as well as the article 2, par. 2, of the Decision No 3/347/12.07.05, issued by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission -, in the 11th of September 2009, covered, by 100%, the share capital increase of its subsidiary "EMPORIKI BANK- CYPRUS LTD" by disbursing the amount of 9,049,998.87 euro.
The share capital of "EMPORIKI BANK - CYPRUS LTD" amounts to 40,772,167.83 euro and corresponds to 23,843,373 common shares of nominal value 1,71 euro each.
Consequently, "EMPORIKI BANK OF GREECE S.A.", after the share capital increase, owns 22,344,373 shares of "ÅÌPORIKI BANK-CYPRUS LÔD" which represent the 93,71% of its share capital.
NAT. BANK OF GREECE SA : Sale of treasury stock.
National Bank of Greece S.A. announces that following its BoD resolution of 11 September 2009 and pursuant to Article 16 par. 13 et seq. of Companies' Act 2190/1920, as was in force, it intends to sell treasury stock. Accordingly, from 15 September to 15 October 2009, the Bank will offer for sale up to a maximum of 515,199 shares, at a minimum sale price of euro 20.00 per share.
MARFIN POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD : Successful completion of a euro 500m. 3-year Senior Debt Issue
Marfin Popular Bank Public Co Ltd announces the successful completion of the issue of a euro 500m. 3-year Senior Debt under the EMTN (Euro Medium Term Note) for the drawdown of medium term capital.
An important aspect of the issue was that the total demand for the issue reached ?650m. (1,3 times oversubscription). International institutional investors took up about 50% of the issue.
The issue strengthens the presence of the Marfin Popular Bank as an issuer in the international markets and is expected to contribute to the further improvement of the liquidity of the Group, targeting the expansion of the loan portfolio without any problems.
The current issue is the first of its kind by a Cyprus Bank after the recent world financial crisis.
The new 3-year Senior Debt has a fixed interest of 4,375% and will be listed on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange.
The joint book runners of the issue were BNP Paribas, DZ Bank, Lloyds TSB, Morgan Stanley and Unicredit.
INTRACOM S.A. HOLDINGS : Unclaimed dividends of the financial year 2003 will lapse
INTRACOM HOLDINGS hereby announces to its shareholders, that the five-year period for the collection of the dividend for the financial year 2003, which amounts to euro 0,10 per share, expires on the 31st of December, 2009.
After this date, dividends not collected from entitled parties will lapse in favour of the Hellenic State.
The shareholders who have not collected the dividend for the year 2003, may contact the INTRACOM HOLDINGS Shareholder Service, during working days and hours (tel. no.: +30 210 667 1731).
S & B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS S.A. : Announcement pursuant to Law 3556/2007.
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 Mr. VOULGARIS EMMANOUIL purchased on 14/09/2009, 3.000 pre-emption rights related to the ongoing Share Capital Increase of the Company of a total value of Euro 708,03 .
This transaction has been duly acknowledged to the Company pursuant to article 13 of Law 3340/2005 by Mr. Emmanouil Voulgaris, under his capacity as Vice President of the BoD.
S & B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS S.A. : Announcement pursuant to Law 3556/2007.
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 Mr. VOULGARIS EMMANOUIL sold on 14/09/2009, 1.000 common shares of our company of a total value of Euro 4.800,00 .
This transaction has been duly acknowledged to the Company pursuant to article 13 of Law 3340/2005 by Mr. Emmanouil Voulgaris, under his capacity as Vice President of the BoD.
MARFIN POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD : Merger with MARFIN EGNATIA - Legal seat to remain in Cyprus
The Boards of Directors of Marfin Popular Bank and Marfin Egnatia Bank convened today and decided the merger of the two banks. Marfin Popular Bank will be the absorbing entity in order for the bank's legal seat to remain in Cyprus.
Marfin Popular Bank's management believes that the reactions which followed its initial decision have revealed the need for constructive dialogue for the enhancement of the institutional and regulatory framework of the Cypriot financial services system as well as the abolition of dysfunctions which act as barriers to entrepreneurship and the attraction of international investments in Cyprus.
In light of the current challenging economic environment, Marfin Popular Bank wishes to enter into this fundamental dialogue and lay its arguments having already settled the outstanding matter of its legal seat. This way, its arguments cannot be weakened or viewed under the prism of alleged own interests or the exertion of pressure to secure special privileges.
The Executive Vice-Chairman of Marfin Popular Bank Mr. Andreas Vgenopoulos made the following statement:
"The unfavourable developments for the Cypriot economy commanded the need to protect the best interests of the Country and its Society. Our decision was significantly influenced by the pleas of the people of Cyprus and of the vast majority of the Cypriot business community and political establishment. We ought to thank especially the Parliamentary Committee on Institutions, Merit and the Commissioner for Administration (Ombudsman) as well as all of those who treated our concerns sensibly and encouraged us to stay in Cyprus in order to contribute towards the creation of a better institutional and economic environment."
FRIGOGLASS S.A. : Announcement
In response to recent articles referring to the co-operation between Frigoglass and Maersk Logistics Hellas, Frigoglass clarifies that:
Maersk Logistics has completed a feasibility study for Frigoglass, on LLP/4PL (4th Party Logistics) logistics strategy, the results of which have already been presented. However, this study has not so far resulted in an agreement for providing LLP/4PL services.
Frigoglass further clarifies that Damco Hellas is one of the key providers that Frigoglass cooperates with in logistics on a non-exclusive basis.
MARFIN EGNATIA BANK : Merger with MARFIN POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD.
Following its announcement made on 15/5/2009, "Marfin Egnatia Bank SA." makes the following announcement:
The Boards of Directors of Marfin Egnatia Bank S.A. ("Marfin Egnatia") and of its parent company Marfin Popular Bank Public Company Ltd ("Marfin Popular") convened today and decided the continuation of the merger process of the two banks through the absorption of Marfin Egnatia by Marfin Popular. The Boards of Directors authorized the legal representatives of the two Banks, in conjunction with their financial and legal advisors, to proceed with all necessary steps for the implementation of these decisions and for the creation of the Common Cross-Border Merger Plan as well as for the provision of the Reports by the Boards of Directors addressed to the General Meetings of Shareholders in which all legal and financial aspects of the merger for shareholders, creditors and employees will be outlined.
The merger will be effected according to the provisions of the EU Directive 2005/56/EC regarding cross-border mergers of limited liability companies which has been incorporated in the Cypriot and Greek legislation through laws L.186(1)/2007 and L.3777/2009 respectively. It is anticipated that within the following two months the Boards of Directors of the two banks will convene to approve the Common Cross-Border Merger Plan and the Reports by the Boards addressed to the General Meetings of Shareholders. Within the same timeframe, it is anticipated that the Opinions by the independent financial experts, appointed by the legal and administrative authorities, regarding the methods of determination of the share exchange ratios, the suitability of the said methods as well as any technical challenges in utilizing the aforementioned methods will be compiled and will be submitted to the General Meetings of Shareholders. The General Meetings of Shareholders of the two banks are expected to convene in order to approve the Common Cross-Border Merger Plan before the current year-end. Following obtaining all necessary approvals, the completion of the merger process is anticipated with the first quarter of 2010. Marfin Egnatia will be informing seamlessly the investors regarding the developments of the merger process.
MARFIN POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD : Merger process with MARFIN EGNATIA
Following its announcement made on 15/5/2009, "Marfin Popular Bank Public Company Ltd." makes the following announcement:
The Boards of Directors of Marfin Popular Bank Public Company Ltd ("Marfin Popular") and of its subsidiary Marfin Egnatia Bank S.A. ("Marfin Egnatia") convened today and decided the continuation of the merger process of the two banks through the absorption of Marfin Egnatia by Marfin Popular. The Boards of Directors authorized the legal representatives of the two Banks, in conjunction with their financial and legal advisors, to proceed with all necessary steps for the implementation of these decisions and for the creation of the Common Cross-Border Merger Plan as well as for the provision of the Reports by the Boards of Directors addressed to the General Meetings of Shareholders in which all legal and financial aspects of the merger for shareholders, creditors and employees will be outlined.
The merger will be effected according to the provisions of the EU Directive 2005/56/EC regarding cross-border mergers of limited liability companies which has been incorporated in the Cypriot and Greek legislation through laws L.186 (1)/2007 and L.3777/2009 respectively. It is anticipated that within the following two months the Boards of Directors of the two banks will convene to approve the Common Cross-Border Merger Plan and the Reports by the Boards addressed to the General Meetings of Shareholders. Within the same timeframe, it is anticipated that the Opinions by the independent financial experts, appointed by the legal and administrative authorities, regarding the methods of determination of the share exchange ratios, the suitability of the said methods as well as any technical challenges in utilizing the aforementioned methods will be compiled and will be submitted to the General Meetings of Shareholders. The General Meetings of Shareholders of the two banks are expected to convene in order to approve the Common Cross-Border Merger Plan before the current year-end. Following obtaining all necessary approvals, the completion of the merger process is anticipated with the first quarter of 2010. Marfin Popular will be informing seamlessly the investors regarding the developments of the merger process.
ATTICA HOLDINGS S.A. : ANNOUNCEMENT OF REGULATED INFORMATION ACCORDING TO LAW 3556/2007
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., a company which may be considered closely associated to the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Andreas Vgenopoulos, bought 14,471 ordinary shares of Attica Group of total value Euro 30,674.29 on 14th September, 2009.
SCIENS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS AND HOLDINGS SA : Purchase of own shares
In accordance with article 4, par. 4 of Regulation 2273/2003 of the Commission of European Union, "Sciens International Investments and Holdings S.A." announces that following the resolution of the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders dated February 05, 2008 and the Board of Directors' resolutions dated March 5, 2008 and September 30, 2008, and in accordance with article 16 of L. 2190/1920, during the trading session of 15.09.2009 acquired 9,000 own shares through "MERIT Securities A.E.P.E.Y." at the price of euro 0.70 per share and the total value of the transaction amounted to euro 6,300.00.
ELMEC SPORT S.A. : Announcement MINION
Elmec Sport announces its decision to proceed with the project of exploitation of the buildings of the department store ''MINION'', in the centre of Athens, and transform it into a modern department store. IPIROTIKI S.A. will be the company to run it, to which most of the buildings belongs to. The department store will be 15.000 sq.m., with the total cost estimated at around 17 mn euro, and it is expected to open by 3Q 2011.
The main goal of the Company, is the new department store that will be created in the historical road of Patision, to be addressed in average income consumers and to be a total new suggestion in the Athenean market, offering multiple options and a completely new shopping experience that it is absent from Athens today.
Furthermore, Elmec Sport S.A. announces the new revised bussines plan.
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