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29/05/2012
TITAN CEMENT COMPANY S.A.
TITAN CEMENT COMPANY S.A.
TERNA ENERGY S.A.
GEK TERNA HOLDING, REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION S.A.
AGRICULTURAL BANK OF GREECE S.A.
EUROBANK PROPERTIES REIC
PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION SA
GREEK ORGANISATION OF FOOTBALL PROGNOSTICS S.A.
J. & P. - AVAX S.A.
PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION SA
MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) CORINTH REFINERIES SA
S & B INDUSTRIAL MINERALS S.A.
PIRAEUS PORT AUTHORITY SA
THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA
ATTICA BANK S.A.
SPACE HELLAS S.A.
FOURLIS S.A.
NIREUS S.A.
KIRIACOULIS MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES SHIPPING S.A.
ATTICA HOLDINGS S.A.
SIDENOR S.A. (FORMER ERLIKON)
SIDENOR S.A. (FORMER ERLIKON)
SIDENOR S.A. (FORMER ERLIKON)
SIDENOR S.A. (FORMER ERLIKON)
HELLENIC PETROLEUM S.A.
KLEEMANN HELLAS S.A.
FOURLIS S.A.
CYPRUS POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD
AUTOHELLAS S.A.
AEGEAN AIRLINES S.A.
ATTICA BANK S.A.
KLEEMANN HELLAS S.A.
PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION SA
CYPRUS POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD
GEK TERNA HOLDING, REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION S.A.
HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A.
TITAN CEMENT COMPANY S.A. : Announcement pursuant to Law 3556/2007

TITAN CEMENT CO. S.A.

Announcement pursuant to Law 3556/2007

 

Titan Cement Co. S.A. announces pursuant to Law 3556/2007 and Decision 1/434/03.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission  and after relevant notification pursuant to article 13 of Law 3340/2005, that  Mr. Dimitrios Th. Papalexopoulos, CEO of the Company’s Board of Directors, purchased on 25th May 2012, 2,000 common shares of the Company of a total value of € 21,000.00.

 

29.5.2012

TITAN CEMENT COMPANY S.A. : Announcement pursuant to Law 3556/2007

TITAN CEMENT CO. S.A.

Announcement pursuant to Law 3556/2007

 

Titan Cement Co. S.A. announces pursuant to Law 3556/2007 and Decision 1/434/03.7.2007 of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission  and after relevant notification pursuant to article 13 of Law 3340/2005, that  Mrs. Alexandra Papalexopoulou, executive member of the Company’s Board of Directors, purchased on 25th May 2012,  2,000 common shares of the Company of a total value of  € 21,000.00.

 

29.5.2012

TERNA ENERGY S.A. : PURCHASE OF TREASURY 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 24.05.2012 and the Decision of the Board of Directors dated 25.05.2012, proceeded on May 28, 2012  through the member of the A.S.E. BETA Securities, with the purchase of  17,000 TERNA ENERGY’s shares at an average price of 1.01 euros per share and at with a total transaction value of 17,169.60 euros.

GEK TERNA HOLDING, REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION S.A. : PRESS RELEASE

TERNA S.A.: Assignment of a 21.7 mil. euros project in Albania

TERNA SA, a 100% subsidiary of GEK TERNA Group, has executed a new contract in Albania for the construction of the project “Tirana Business Park”.

The owner of “Tirana Business Park” is the German Group Lindner.  The project will be developed in an area close to theTiranaAirport and will consist of 3 office buildings of a total area of 40,000 sq. m.

The budget of the project amounts to 21.7 million euros (including VAT) and the contractual time schedule is 20 months.

Information:

Investor Relations: Aristotelis Spiliotis, tel. +30 210 6968431, tspiliotis@gekterna.gr

Press Office and Public Relations: Konstantinos Lamprou, tel. +30 210 6968445, klamprou@gekterna.gr

AGRICULTURAL BANK OF GREECE S.A. : ANNOUNCEMENT

ATEbank announces that in the frame of the tender process for the sale of its participation in Hellenic Sugar Industry S.A. (82,33% stake), three binding offers have been submitted on time. The Bank and its Advisor will evaluate those binding offers.

EUROBANK PROPERTIES REIC : ANNOUNCEMENT ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES

Marousi, 29 May 2012

In accordance with the Regulation of the Committee of European Community no 2273/2003, article 4,par 4, Eurobank Properties REIC ( 'the Company') announces that following the decision of the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company( dated April 6th 2011) and the Board of Director's resolution ( dated April 7th 2011), purchased, own shares through the Athens Exchange Eruobank EFG Securities Investment Firm S.A. as follows:

On May 28, 2012 the Company purchased 2.550 shares, with average price €3,42 per share and a total purchase price €8.710

PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION SA : PPC's 3M 2012 Financial Results
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PPC's 3M 2012 Financial Results
GREEK ORGANISATION OF FOOTBALL PROGNOSTICS S.A. : RELEASE OF REGULATED INFORMATION OF L. 3556/07

OPAP S.A. announces, that pursuant to Law 3556/2007 and Law 3340/2005, as well as the Capital Market Commission’s decisions 3/347/12.7.2005 and 1/434/3.7.2007, Eurobank EFG Equities S.A, notified OPAP S.A. on 28.05.2012, that:

1) Bought on 24.05.2012, 4,237 common registered shares of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 16,883.78

2) Bought on 24.05.2012, 32 futures of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 10,610.00

3) Sold on 24.05.2012, 4,237 common registered shares of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 16,739.39

4) Sold on 24.05.2012, 159 futures of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 54,132.00

5) Bought on 24.05.2012, 98,305 common registered shares of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 384,193.57

6) Sold on 24.05.2012, 71,743 common registered shares of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 282,638.20

7) Bought on 24.05.2012, 47,258 common registered shares of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 186,137.38

8) Sold on 24.05.2012, 47,258 common registered shares of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 188,015.08

9) Bought on 25.05.2012, 9,000 common registered shares of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 34,870.00

10) Bought on 25.05.2012, 35 futures of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 11,595.00

11) Sold on 25.05.2012, 5,000 common registered shares of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 19,560.00

12) Sold on 25.05.2012, 25 futures of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 8,300.00

13) Bought on 25.05.2012, 16,778 common registered shares of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 64,625.64

14) Sold on 25.05.2012, 39,028 common registered shares of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 150,714.10

15) Bought on 25.05.2012, 9,000 common registered shares of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 34,622.98

16) Sold on 25.05.2012, 9,000 common registered shares of OPAP S.A., at a total value of euros 34,560.00.

   The notification by Eurobank EFG Equities S.A. to OPAP S.A. and accordingly, by OPAP S.A. to the Capital Market Commission, is disclosed precisely because, Mr. Dimosthenis Archontidis holds a managerial role as a non-executive member of the Eurobank EFG Equities S.A. Board, while at the same time he is a non-executive Member of the OPAP S.A. Board (liable person according to Law 3340/2005).

 

J. & P. - AVAX S.A. : ANNOUNCEMENT ON IMPORTANT TRADE INFORMATION (LAW 3556/2007)

In accordance with Law 3556/2007 as well as decisions 1/434/03.07.2007 and 33/03.07.2007 of Greece’s Capital Markets Commission, J&P-AVAX SA announces the following transactions dated 28.05.2012 on its shares by insiders (as per Article 13 of Law 3340/2005):

  • purchase of 7,000 shares for a consideration of euros 4,281.42 by D&S JOANNOU (INVESTMENTS) LTD, a legal entity related to Board Chairman Mr Leonidas Joannou and Executive Director Mr Christos Joannou
  • purchase of 3,000 shares for a consideration of euros 1,860,00 by Executive Director Mr Constantine Lysarides.

 

Marousi, May 29, 2012

Corporate Disclosure Service

PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION SA : Release of Regulated Information, Law 3340/2005

ANNOUNCEMENT

 Release of Regulated Information, Law 3340/2005

Public Power Corporation S.A announces that Mr. Koutaliagas Nikolaos (liable person according to Law 3340/2005) proceeded on May 24, 2012 to the purchase of 540 PPC S.A. shares with a total value of 765,17 €.

 Athens, May 29, 2012

MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) CORINTH REFINERIES SA : Announcement in the context of the Law 3556/2007: Transaction Acknowledgment

It is hereby announced that on May 28th, 2012, MOTOR OIL HOLDINGS S.A. purchased 3,159 MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) S.A. shares of total value EURO 12,756.90.

The present announcement is made in the context of article 6, par. 1(b) case (iv) of the Capital Market Commission Decision 3/347/12.7.2005, since the Board of Directors of MOTOR OIL HOLDINGS S.A. consists of Messrs. Vardis J. Vardinoyannis, John V. Vardinoyannis, and Petros T. Tzannetakis.

The above individuals are, respectively, Chairman, Executive Vice-Chairman and Executive Member of the BoD of MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) S.A. and, therefore, obliged to acknowledge their stock exchange transactions on Company shares according to article 13 of the Law 3340/2005.

Maroussi, May 29th, 2012

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 Ms. NOMIKOU KALYPSO-MARIA purchased

 

A)     on 25/5/2012, 2,365 common shares of our company of a total value of Euro 11,115.50.

B)    on 28/5/2012, 632 common shares of our company of a total value of Euro 2,970.40

 

These transactions have been duly acknowledged to the Company pursuant to article 13 of Law 3340/2005 by Ms Kalypso-Maria Nomikou, under her capacity as non executive member of the Board of Directors.

PIRAEUS PORT AUTHORITY SA : Amendment to the Financial Calendar 2012

Piraeus Port Authority announces the following amendment to the Financial Calendar 2012: The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders will be held Friday, June 22, 2012 instead of Friday, June 29, 2012 as originally planned.

THESSALONIKI WATER AND SEWAGE COMPANY SA : Announcement and publication of financial results

EYATH SA informs the investment community that the Figures and Information for the Company and the Group for the period between 1-1-2012  to 31-3-2012 will be published on the 30th of March 2012,  in the newspapers ‘Press of Thessaloniki”, ‘Kerdos’ & “Kathimerini’.      The Interim Financial Statements as well as the Figures and Information of the same period will be uploaded in the company website: www.eyath.gr.

ATTICA BANK S.A. : INVITATION TO THE GENERAL MEETING

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FILE


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INVITATION TO THE GENERAL MEETING
SPACE HELLAS S.A. : Announcement
Space Hellas announces: Financial Statements for the period 1/1/-31/3/2012 (1st Quarter 2012) will be disclosed to the press on Wednesday May 30, 2012.
Additionally Space Hellas announces, that the Financial Statements as well the Financial Position of the 1st Quarter 2012 (01.01.2012-31.3.2012) for the Company and Group of Companies as an integral part of the Financial Report according to the article 5 of the Law 3556/2007 will be available on the official website of the Athens Stock Exchange www.ase.gr and on the website of Space Hellas S.A. www.space.gr on Wednesday May 30, 2012.
FOURLIS S.A. : Consolidated Financials Q1FY12 (IFRS)

Fourlis Group, during the first quarter of 2012, realized sales 90,6 million, 3,15% lower than the same period last year (€ 93,5 million in continuing operations or € 95,8 million total).

Q1FY12 EBITDA was € 0,9 million (€ 5,7 million in Q1FY11).

Consolidated Losses Before Taxes was € 6,2 million compared to profits € 0,9 million in the same period last year.

 As a result, the Group realized Net Loss € 5,2 million compared to Net Profits of € 0,5 million in Q1FY11.
Retail Home Furnishings division (IKEA) despite the severe pressure in the furniture and home accessories market in Greece, realized sales € 59,1 million in Q1FY12 11,8% lower than the same period last year.   The EBITDA was € 1,6 million  compared to € 5,6 million in Q1FY11. Seven IKEA stores operate today (5 in Greece, one in Cyprus and one in Sofia, Bulgaria).

 Retail Sporting Goods division (INTERSPORT), realized € 26,1 million sales 33,4% higher than the Q1FY11 (€ 19,6 million). The EBITDA was € 0,3 million compared to a negative EBITDA of € 0,1 million in Q1FY11. Fourlis Group currently operates 80 Intersport stores in the region (38 in Greece, 20 in Romania, 5 in Bulgaria, 15 in Turkey and 2 in Cyprus) compared to 57 stores at the end of the 1st quarter of 2011.

 The retail fashion activity (New Look stores) launched the first store in Romania in August 2011 and today operates 6 stores in this country.  New Look stores realized sales of € 0,6 million in Q1FY12.

 Finally, the wholesale of electrical and electronics division, realized sales € 4,8 million in Q1FY12.


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Consolidated Financials Q1FY12 (IFRS)
NIREUS S.A. : Announcement

NIREUS SA announces that,  the Executive Director of the Company Mr. Dimitrios Loumpounis submitted his resignation for personal reasons, effective on 30.06.2012, from the Board of Directors of the Company and the Boards of Directors of the Group’s subsidiaries ILKNAK SA, CARBON SA, MIRAMAR SA and PREDOMAR SA.  
The Board of Directors of the Company thanked Mr. Loumpounis for his constructive cooperation and his uninterrupted 20-year contribution to the Group.  
Koropi, 29 May 2012
The Board of Directors

KIRIACOULIS MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES SHIPPING S.A. : Announcement of the company’s participation in capital increase by contribution in kind

The company “KIRIACOULIS MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES SHIPPING S.A.” informs the investing public that the company's management decided under the restructuring of the Group to participate in the increase of the share capital of the Group’s company “K. & G. Mediterranean Marinas Management S.A.”, which currently holds 51,32% share, by contribution in kind and specifically with the contribution of the shares that holds in various companies of marinas management and in particular to: a. GOUVIA MARINA S.A. which holds the percentage of 50,58% or 945.400 shares, b. MARINA KALAMATAS TOURISM S.A. which holds the percentage of 60,00% or 120.000 shares, c. LEFKAS MARINA S.A. which holds the percentage of 26,64% or 1.079.000 shares and d. ZEA MARINA S.A. which holds the percentage of 22,92% or 1.084.648 shares. The company's management believes that, given the specialization of the “K. & G. Mediterranean Marinas Management S.A.” in marina management, the expansion of its operations and the increase of the company’s percentage in it will be profitable for the company and a bigger range and strategic significance to the Group's activities will be given. The assessment of the contributed equity participations of the company is carried out in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 4 of Codified Law 2190/1920 by two accountant auditors of audit firm FRS PROTYPOS AUDITING S.A. (Independent member of BKR INTERNATIONAL) and in particular, by Mr. Asterios I. Koufos (SOEL Reg. No. 13621) and Mr. Panos S. Kavellaris (SOEL Reg. No. 27991) and the above contribution will be submitted for approval in Annual General Assembly of Shareholders on 25.06.2012.

ATTICA HOLDINGS S.A. : 1st QUARTER 2012 RESULTS

 

 

 

 

 


                                                                                                                                   

 

1st QUARTER 2012 RESULTS

 

REDUCED LOSSES BEFORE TAXES, INVESTING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS, DEPRECIATION, AMORTISATION AND INTEREST (EBITDA) OF EURO 11.91MLN VERSUS LOSSES OF EURO 16.2 MLN IN 1st QUARTER 2011 DESPITE THE FURTHER DROP IN PASSENGER AND CARGO TRAFFIC AND FUEL PRICE RISING TO HISTORICAL LEVELS

 

 

 

-       Traffic in the ferry business is seasonal with the 1st quarter being the slowest in the year.

 

-       The continued adverse financial environment caused a further reduction in both passenger and cargo traffic in the domestic and international routes.

 

-       Sharp rising fuel prices by 30% versus 1st quarter 2011 impact the Group’s financial results.

 

FINANCIAL RESULTS

The Board of Directors of Attica Holdings S.A. (Attica Group) announces the Group’s 1st quarter 2012 financial results which show consolidated Revenues of Euro 39.96mln (Euro 44.20mln in 1st quarter 2011) and Losses before taxes, investing and financial results, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of Euro 11.92mln (Losses Euro 16.20mln).

 

Despite the sharp rise in fuel costs, Attica’s consolidated results show reduced after tax Losses of Euro 21.74mln against Consolidated after Tax Losses of Euro 22.78mln in the period January to March 2011, the latter including profits of Euro 3.9mln from the sale of Superferry II in March 2011. Expressed in Euro, the fuel cost per metric ton went up by 30% year on year. In addition to the above, the continuing adverse financial environment caused a further reduction in traffic on all routes operated by Attica’s vessels. As a consequence of the above, journey times and frequency of service on certain routes were adjusted to meet the reduced levels of demand.

 

Attica’s results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and as at 31st March, 2012, show Total Equity of Euro 384.47mln (Euro 406.22mln as at 31st December, 2011) and Fixed Assets (ships) at Euro 706.78mln (Euro 712.93mln as at 31st December, 2011). As at 31st March, 2012 Attica’s cash balances stood at Euro 2.11mln (Euro 8.30mln as at 31st December, 2011).

 

The Group’s 1st quarter 2012 results include Interest and other Financial Expenses Paid of Euro 3.28mln against Euro 2.20mln in the first three months of 2011 and depreciation charges of Euro 6.67mln against Euro 6.83mln.

 

TRAFFIC VOLUMES ? MARKET SHARES

 

Attica Group operates in the Greece-Italy routes in the Adriatic Sea and in the Greek domestic sea routes. According to traffic data derived from the Greek Port Authorities, the total traffic in all the Greece-Italy routes in the Adriatic Sea, dropped by 26% in passengers and private vehicles and by 17% in freight units in 31% less departures compared to the first three months of 2011.

 

Attica’s vessels Superfast I and Superfast II operating in the Greece-Bari route and Superfast VI and Superfast XI operating in joint service with one vessel of ANEK in the Greece-Ancona route, maintained the leading position with increased market shares by two percentage points to 36% in passengers and by five percentage points to 38% in freight units. With reduced sailings by 17%, the Group’s vessels carried 67,477 passengers (reduction of 22% vs Q1 11), 28,692 freight units (reduction of 3%) and 11,750 private vehicles (reduction of 30%).

 

In the domestic ferry routes to the islands, (Piraeus to the Cycladic islands, Piraeus to the Dodekanese islands and Piraeus to Herakleion), the total traffic dropped by an average of 22% in passengers and by 15% in cargo whereas Attica’s traffic in 27% less sailings dropped by 32% in passengers and cars with traffic volumes of 313,204 passengers and 38,723 private cars and motos and grew by 3% in cargo with 28,537 freight units. In the Piraeus-Herakleion route, one vessel of the Group operates in joint service with one vessel of ANEK since June 2011.

 

CAPITAL INCREASE OF EURO 24.4MLN

 

The Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of 2nd November, 2011, approved a share capital increase of Euro 24.4mln. At the same Meeting, Attica’s shareholders approved the reduction of the nominal price of Euro 0.83 to Euro 0.30 per share. As the AGM”s decision did not materialize within the time limit set by the Law, the company will call a new AGM in due course, in order to decide upon the capital increase. Against this capital increase, Attica’s main shareholder, Marfin Investment Group, has todate paid Euro 13mln. In combination with the capital increase, Attica’s management is in discussions with the Group’s lending
banks with a view to a restructuring of the Group’s loan facilities

 

 

The Board of Directors

 

For more information please contact:

Yannis Criticos

Attica Group

Group CFO

Tel: +30 210 891 9500

Fax: +30 210 891 9509

ir@attica-group.com

 

Attica Group’s accounts will appear on the Athens Exchange (www.ase.gr) and the Company’s websites (www.attica-group.com) and will be published in the Greek Press on Wednesday 30th May, 2012.

 


 

SIDENOR S.A. (FORMER ERLIKON) : ANNOUNCEMENT FIRST QUARTER 2012 FINANCIAL RESULTS

                                   Athens, May 29, 2012

 


FIRST QUARTER 2012 RESULTS

 

SIDENOR Group first quarter of 2012 (Q1 2012) turnover stood at the same level compared to the corresponding period last year, marking marginal increase by 0.5% amounting to 272.4 mil. euro versus 271 mil. euro in the first quarter of 2011. As regards the profitability, consolidated EBITDA stood in Q1 2012 at 5.4 mil. euro compared to 12.7 mil. euro in Q1 2011, while net consolidated results after taxes and minority rights stood at losses of 17.6 mil. euro (or losses of 0.1825 euro per share) compared to losses of 7.6 mil. euro (or losses of 0.0794 euro per share) in Q1 2011. 

 

First quarter 2012 results were adversely affected by the further decline of the construction activity in Greece and the particularly bad weather conditions during the previous winter, both in the Balkans and in central Europe. These negative developments were partially offset by the positive results derived by the expansion of the Group's activity in markets abroad, the expansion of product portfolio with new value-added products and the significant improvement of the financials of the subsidiary CORINTH PIPEWORKS.

 

Within the framework of the current adverse economic environment, SIDENOR Group aiming at its healthy development and growth, sets as key pillars of its strategy to further increase its competitiveness, to reduce its needs for working capital, to penetrate into new developing markets, to strengthen its distribution network and develop new products.

 

 

Publication: Tuesday May 29, 2012, following the end of ATHEX’s trading session

 

 

 

The Data and Information of the period 1.1.2012 – 31.3.2012 will be published on the May 30th, 2012 edition of the newspaper “HRIMATISTIRIO” and together with the Interim Financial Statements for the same period will be posted on the company’s website, www.sidenor.gr as well as on the ATHEX website www.athex.gr

 

SIDENOR S.A. (FORMER ERLIKON) : IR RELEASE Q1 2012 GREEK

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SIDENOR S.A. (FORMER ERLIKON) : IR RELEASE Q1 2012 ENG

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SIDENOR S.A. (FORMER ERLIKON) : IR RELEASE

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HELLENIC PETROLEUM S.A. : FIRST QUARTER 2012 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Satisfactory results despite deteriorating domestic market environment; Elefsina nearing completion – Ready for Start-up in 2Q12

 

Key figures for the 1Q 2012 are:

Adjusted EBITDA                 1Q12: € 75m                 (1Q11: € 72m)

 

EBITDA                                1Q12: €108m                (1Q11: €165m)

 

Adjusted Net Income           1Q12: € 45m                 (1Q11: € 45m)

 

Net Income                                     1Q12: € 71m                 (1Q11: €119m)

 

Adjusted EPS                      1Q12: €0.15                  (1Q11: €0.15)     

 

EPS                                     1Q12: €0.23                  (1Q11: €0.39)


GROUP

The improvement of benchmark Med FCC refining margins since year-end, on the back of strong gasoline cracks, was offset by the weaker Greek domestic market, following a new round of austerity measures and increased uncertainty. Domestic oil products market was weaker with demand down 12% y-o-y, led by lower heating gasoil sales as consumers switched to alternatives (mainly electricity), responding to increased duties and cash flow effect (prepayment of HGO). Despite this negative backdrop, the Group supported its positive performance with Adjusted EBITDA at € 75m, (+5% vs 1Q11), driven mainly by cost control and transformation initiatives.

Adjusted Net Income at € 45m (+1% vs 1Q11) includes the benefit of DEPA and ELPEDISON results as well as reduced finance costs on lower average working capital y-o-y.

In terms of reported results, Net Income was € 71m (1Q11 € 119m) affected by inventory effect of € 41m (vs € 93m in 1Q11). As expected, increased crude prices and heating gasoil stock volumes affected working capital requirements q-o-q, leading to a Net Debt of € 2.3bn and a Net Debt/Capital Employed gearing ratio of 48%.

Elefsina refinery upgrade is at commissioning phase, with 11 out of 12 utility units reaching Ready For Start-Up (RFSU) stage. Revamped CDUs, Vacuum unit, Hydrogen andSulphurrecovery units started-up successfully, with remaining process units (Hydrocracker, Flexicocker) expected to reach RFSU by the end of June. Elefsina crude supply is included in S&T planning for 2Q and working capital lines have been adjusted to allow for the rump up of commercial operation over the coming months.

DEPA privatization process entered its second phase, with 17 parties submitting expressions of interest and 14 of them qualifying for the first round bidding process.

Refinancing of facilities maturing in 4Q12/1Q13 is currently in progress with relationship banks. As Elefsina enters commercial operation, gearing is expected to peak at the end of 2Q, with deleverage planned over the next 12-24 months.

As part of our operational improvement initiatives, Group headcount related costs were further reduced in 1Q through a voluntary early retirement plan, with additional annual savings of €6m; total annual benefit at €32m from 4Q11 and 1Q12 plans.

 

John Costopoulos, Group CEO commented on the results:

“Despite the deteriorating Greek economy and weak refining macros, we managed to sustain a positive performance. Focus on operational excellence and cost control through transformation is now delivering a significant impact on our competitiveness. Start-up of the Elefsis refinery in the next few weeks will highlight a turning point for the Group, repositioning HELLENIC PETROLEUM among our peer group. In a challenging liquidity environment, S&T optimization, proactive working capital and cashflow planning, as well as risk management and a prudent credit policy have proven key tools that enabled us to maintain our balance sheet resilience and complete our investment plan, setting the platform for improving our results in the short term and reducing our leverage in the medium term .”

 

Highlights and contribution for each of the main business units were:

 


REFINING, SUPPLY & TRADING

­        Sustained trading performance, prudent risk management and operating costs containment (fixed opex down 15%) led to Greek refining Adjusted EBITDA of €56m (1Q11: € 41m).

­       Thessalonikiutilisation accounted for higher production and export trading, while imports were reduced.

­        OKTA’s refining activity in FYROM contributed € 1m to Group EBITDA, with sales down by 7%.

 


DOMESTIC MARKETING

­        Greek economy and reduced demand continued affecting the domestic marketing businesses (EKO and HELLENIC FUELS); despite market share gains and significant opex reduction, Adjusted EBITDA reached € 5m (1Q11: € 12m).

­        Commercial strategy and rebate policy optimisation accounted for margin stabilisation.

 

 


INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

­        Softer conditions, in most of our International markets, put pressure on margins. Market share gains in Montenegroand Bulgariaand cost control maintained overall International Marketing EBITDA at € 7m.

 


PETROCHEMICALS

­        Slow recovery of Polypropylene margins and scheduled maintenance atThessalonikipetrochemicals complex led to an EBITDA of € 8m (1Q11: € 18m).

 


ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

­        Increased electricity consumption due to low temperatures and switching from HGO drove ELPEDISON EBITDA increase of 25% y-o-y at € 16m.

­        DEPA’s contribution to Group’s results at € 18m (vs € 24m 1Q11) due to a provision for settlement with PPC (subject to approval by EGM), despite higher natural gas sales volume.

 
Key consolidated financial indicators (prepared in accordance with IFRS) for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 are shown below:

 

(€ million)

1Q11

1Q12

P&L figures

 

 

Net Sales

2,419

2,716

EBITDA

165

108

Adjusted EBITDA 1

72

75

Net Income

119

71

Adjusted Net Income 1

45

45

EPS (€)

0.39

0.23

Adjusted EPS (€) 1

0.15

0.15

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Items

 

 

Capital Employed

4,768

4,866

Net Debt

2,203

2,257

Debt Gearing (D/D+E)

48%

48%

Notes:

1. Calculated as Reported less the inventory effects and other non-operating items.

 

 

Note to Editors:

Founded in 1998, Hellenic Petroleum is one of the leading energy groups in South East Europe, with activities spanning across the energy value chain and presence in 9 countries. Its shares are primarily listed on the Athens Exchange (ATHEX: ELPE), with its market capitalisation amounting to c.€1.4 billion.

 

Further information:

 

V. Tsaitas, Investor Relations Officer

Tel.:      +30-210-6302399

Email:   vtsaitas@helpe.gr

 

E. Stranis, Group Corporate Affairs Director

Tel.:      +30-210-6302241

Email:   estranis@helpe.gr

 

G. Stanitsas, Group Communications Director

Tel.:      +30-210-6302197

Email:   gstanitsas@helpe.gr

 

 

KLEEMANN HELLAS S.A. : Press Release - Financial Statements Jan-Mar 2012

The new manufacturing units of Kleemann Group in China and Serbia are set to begin operations, aiming to increase the Group’s production capacity.

 

More specifically, by the end of July the Chinese subsidiary “Demenxun” will complete its production base, while within the next three months the Serbian subsidiary “Kleemann Liftovi” will commence operations in its production unit. The two factories will produce elevator parts and will be operating supplementary to the main production facility situated in Kilkis.

 

Meanwhile, the percentage of Kleemann international sales is constantly rising, as in the first quarter of the current year the parent company’s sales abroad increased by 9% in comparison with the relative period of 2011 and the percentage of exports reached 71%. Amongst the 76 countries where Kleemann is exporting, the first place is now occupied by the United Kingdom market, where sales of the parent company increased by 61%. The second and third place in terms of sales belongs to Turkey and Russia, while significant increase is also noted for sales to Germany (by 47%), as well as to Belgium and Poland (from 42% each approximately). It should be stated that the Group’s international sales would have an even greater momentum if the image of Greece was better internationally. The negative publications of the international press about the country, the political instability of recent months, as well as intense rumors of exit from the Eurozone for Greece are an obstacle to the international activities of Greek companies.

 

Regarding the performance in the domestic market in the first quarter of 2012, the deep recession the country is experiencing and the collapse – in essence – of the Greek construction industry is constantly aggravating the activity of the parent company in Greece and affecting negatively its financial figures. Therefore, the Group for the first time presents loss before taxes of -793 thous euro from 567 thous euro profit in the relative last year period. The results are also negatively affected by increased cost of materials, increased provisions for doubtful debtors of approximately 460 thous euro compared to last year's relative period, losses by the newly created subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and China amounting to 226 thous euro, and by exchange rate differences from its subsidiary in Turkey approximately 268 thous euro compared to last year. The Group’s EBITDA amounted to -53 thous euro, compared to 1,4 mln euro in 2011, and the loss after tax and minority rights was -1,1 mln euro, from 5,1 thous euro in 2011.

It should be noted, that the Company has been awarded the distinction of the strongest financial companies in Greece («Strongest Companies in Greece» ICAP GROUP) and the Group presented once again positive operating cash flow, with its net bank loans not exceeding 12,1 mln euro.

 

Consisted with its mapped corporate strategy and its commitments towards its shareholders, Kleemann continues its effort to expand its presence in international markets. In this context, the Group has recently penetrated into new markets in Latin America, Asia, as well as in countries of the former Soviet Union.

FOURLIS S.A. : 1st Quarter 2012 Financial Results
Presentation
CYPRUS POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD : Financial Results January - March 2012

Further to its announcement dated May 16, 2012, Cyprus Popular Public Co Ltd announces that its Board of Directors at a Meeting held today, approved the Financial Statements of the Group for the period January – March 2012.

 

The Financial Statements, the Explanatory Note, as well as a relevant Presentation and Press Release are attached hereto.

 

Data and information for the Financial Statements will be published in the newspaper “Politis” in Cyprus, on Wednesday May 30, 2012.

 

The Financial Statements will also be available at the Group’s website (www.laiki.com), the Cyprus Stock Exchange website (www.cse.com.cy), as well as at the Athens Exchange website (www.ase.gr).  Copies can also be obtained from the Banking Operations Support & Shares Department of the Group, 124 Strovolos Avenue, 4th floor, 2042 Strovolos, Nicosia.


See attached files
Explanatory Note
Press Release
Financial Results Presentation
AUTOHELLAS S.A. : PRESS RELEASE - AUTOHELLAS 1st QUARTER RESULTS

AutoHellas Hertz SA

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

 

 

AUTOHELLAS HERTZ: Demand slowdown but stronger cash flow

 

 

Consolidated turnover reached €31.5mill from €39.1mill in the respective last year’s period, mainly as the result of the slow-down in sales of used vehicles returning from renting. Short and long term rentals showed a decrease of €1.6mill or 5.7%.  

 

Mainly because of the reduction in turnover, but as well as last year’s 1st quarter reduction in deferred tax,  earnings showed substantial deterioration versus 2011 Q1, reporting losses of €1.1mill. It must be noted that traditionally first quarter is always week due to luck of business from tourism.     

 

Consolidated earnings before tax, depreciation and financial results (EBITDA) reached €13.8mill, while operating cash flow has been increased to €6.9mill allowing the strengthening of cash deposits which in consolidated level reached €96.9mill.

 

As of the 15th of May, Autohellas possess the franchise for short term renting for Romania (Company had license only for Operating leasing up until now). Hence and with the recent addition of Serbia and Montenegro, the company now operates in 5 foreign countries, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, Serbia and Montenegro, following a moderate growth plan with consistency, building a strong and healthy position in these countries.   

 

Current uncertainty and lack of economic stability affect substantially and in a negative way the market of used cars, something that is expected to have a similar influence in the company’s 2012 results. In addition, the negative trend in tourism reservations is expected to have a negative effect as well, though it is still too early to evaluate the extend.

 

                   The combination of strong capital base of €139mill, the leading market position and the highly competitive cost base and cash reserves, guarantee the company’s stamina as well as its ability to support its growth in the Balkan countries.      

 

 

AEGEAN AIRLINES S.A. : First Quarter 2012 Results

Revenue for the first quarter of 2012 reached €104.6m, marginally lower (-1%) compared to the same quarter of last year. Aegean carried 1.067.000 passengers, registering a 7% decline in passenger traffic on 13% less flights compared to last year. Passengers carried on international flights rose by 3% while domestic traffic declined significantly by 15%.

Net result after taxes came to a loss of €25m compared to losses of €16.3m in the first quarter of 2011. Comparable first quarter 2011 results include proceeds of €5m from the sale of assets.

It is highlighted that despite the crisis, Aegean managed to improve the average number of passengers per flight to 103 from 96. However, given lower average fares the company was not able to cover rising costs resulting from higher oil prices.

The Company maintains a healthy balance sheet structure, with cash and cash equivalents at €158m.

Mr. Dimitris Gerogiannis, Managing Director, commented:

« Demand for domestic and international air travel continued to suffer in the first quarter of 2012, as a result of deteriorating economic conditions. From the beginning of the second quarter of 2012 we are implementing a new round of cost reduction initiatives. Nevertheless, the outlook remains weak with declining tourism demand for the summer season given the negative publicity for Greece. During the summer season we are set to operate 139 routes (schedule and charter) out of Athens and 7 regional Greek airports, supporting domestic travel as well as Greece’s tourism. At the same time, we are flexible to make adjustments depending on market conditions. Aegean continues to gain in terms of brand awareness in Europe, thus strengthening its competitive position. »

 First Quarter 2012 results

€   000

First Quarter 2011

First Quarter 2012

%

Revenue

105.774

104.583

-1%

EBITDAR*

(2.935)

(11.798)

 

Profit / (Loss) before tax

(18.023)

(31.152)

 

Profit / (Loss) after tax

(16.342)

(24.981)

 

*EBITDAR: Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation & amortization and lease costs

 

Aegean Airlines Passenger traffic (,000)

Passengers

First Quarter 2011

First Quarter 2012

%

Domestic Network

614

519

-15%

International Network

530

548

3%

Total

1.143

1.067

-7%

 

 

About Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines carried 6.5 million passengers in 2011. Since June 30, 2010 it is a member of STAR ALLIANCE, the strongest airline alliance worldwide. The Company has been honored with the Skytrax World Airline award, as the best European regional airline for 2011. In its 13 year history, Aegean has been awarded six times by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA). Furthermore, the company has been repeatedly awarded by theAthensInternationalAirportas the greatest contributor to the airport’s passenger volume increase.


See attached files
Press Release
ATTICA BANK S.A. : PRESS RELEASE - ATTICA BANK: Q1 2012 RESULTS

PRESS RELEASE - ATTICA BANK: Q1 2012 RESULTS

KLEEMANN HELLAS S.A. : INVITATION TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS

 

INVITATION

TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS

 

 

According to the law, the article of the association of the Company and the decision of the Board of the Directors on the date of May 23th 2012, the shareholders of the company “KLEEMANN HELLAS S.A.” are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 20th 2012  at 14:00, at the Head Offices of the Company in the Industrial Area of Kilkis, in order to decide on the following items of the agenda:

 

 

  1. Submission and approval of the Annual Financial Statements (Group and Company) of the fiscal period 2011 and the relevant Board of Directors and Auditor’s Report.
  2. Release of the members of the Board of Directors and the Auditor from any liability for compensation associated with the performance of their duties during the 2011 Fiscal Period.
  3. Approval of the fees of the members of the Board of the Directors for the fiscal year of 2011, and prior approval of the fees for 2012.
  4. Election of regular and substitute External Auditor for the fiscal year of 2012 and determination of their fees.
  5. Validation of the decision of the Board of Directors of 30/12/2011 about changes in its composition and covering of the position of Managing Director.
  6. Other issues and announcements.

 

In addition, and in accordance with the above decision of the Board of Directors, if the quorum, as required by the Law and the Articles of Association in order to decide any of the items of the original daily agenda, is not obtained during the meeting of June 20th 2012, the General Meeting will convene again in a Repetitive Meeting on Monday July 2nd 2012 at 14:00, in Industrial Area of Kilkis, at the headquarters of the Company.

 

A. RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AND VOTE: Any person appearing as a shareholder (i.e. holder of ordinary registered shares of the Company) in the registry of the Dematerialized Securities System [formerly the Central Securities Depository] managed by Hellenic Exchanges S.A. (“HELEX”), in which the shares of the Company are recorded, is entitled to participate in the Ordinary General Meeting, as outlined below. Proof of shareholder status should be made by presenting relevant written certification from HELEX. Alternatively, proof of shareholder status can be made through direct electronic link-up of the Company with the records of the Dematerialized Securities System. Shareholder proof status should exist at the latest by June 15th 2012 (recording date) that is the fifth (5) day prior to the General Meeting, dated June 20th 2012, and the relevant written certification or the electronic verification of shareholder status must have been received by the Company by the 3rd day before the date of the General Meeting. For the Repeat General Meeting, the shareholder status should be existing at the start of the June 27th 2012 (the day of the Repeat General Meeting) or the fourth (4th) day prior to the date of the Repeat Ordinary General Meeting (the day of the Repeat General Meeting) and the relevant written certification or the electronic verification of shareholder status must have been received by the Company by the 3rd day prior to the date of the General Meeting. Only those who have shareholder status on the said Record Date shall be considered to be entitled to participate and vote in the General Meeting. Shareholders who do not comply with the provisions of article 28a of the Codified Law 2190/1920 may participate in the General Meeting only after the Meeting has authorized them to do so. It is noted that in order to exercise the said rights (participation and voting), it is not necessary to block the shares or follow any other similar procedure that may restrict the ability to sell and transfer shares in the period between the Record Date and the date of the General Meeting.

 

Â. MINORITY RIGHTS: (a) After the request of shareholders representing 1/20 of the paid-up share capital of the Company, the Company’s Board of Directors is obliged to include additional items in the Agenda of the General Meeting, provided that the said request is communicated to the Board by June 5 2012, i.e. at least fifteen (15) days prior to the General Meeting. The said request on additional items to the daily agenda should be accompanied by justification or a draft resolution to be approved by the General Meeting and on June 07st 2012, i.e. 13 days prior to the Ordinary General Meeting, the revised agenda should be disclosed in the same manner as the previous one, and at the same time made available to shareholders through the Company’s website, along with the justification or draft resolution submitted by the shareholders, in accordance with the provisions of article 27.3 of the Law 2190/1920. (b) After the request of shareholders representing 1/20 of the paid-up share capital of the Company, the Board of Directors shall, in accordance with the provisions of article 27.3 of the Law 2190/1920, make available to shareholders by June 14th 2012 at the latest, i.e. at least six (6) days prior to the General Meeting, any draft resolutions on the items included in the initial or revised agenda, provided that the said request is communicated to the Board by June 13th 2012, i.e. at least seven (7) days prior to the General Meeting. (c) If any shareholder requests, and provided that the said request is filed with the Company by 14th June 2012, i.e. at least five (5) full days prior to the General Meeting, the Board of Directors is obliged to provide the General Meeting with the specific requested information regarding the affairs of the Company, insofar as such information is relevant to a proper assessment of the items on the daily agenda. The Board of Directors may decline to provide such information citing sufficient material grounds, and this should be recorded in the minutes. The Board of Directors may provide a single answer to shareholders’ requests that are of similar content. The obligation to provide information does not apply in the event that such information is already available through the Company’s website, particularly in the case of frequently asked questions. (d) After the request of shareholders representing one fifth (1/5) of the paid-up capital of the Company, and provided that the said request is given to the Company by June 14th 2012, i.e. at least five (5) full days prior to the General Meeting, the Board of Directors is obliged to provide the General Meeting with information on the course of the business affairs and financial status of the Company. The Board of Directors may decline to provide such information citing sufficient material grounds, and this should be recorded in the minutes. Relevant time schedules for exercising minority rights apply in the cases of Repeat Meetings. In all the aforesaid cases the shareholders making requests are required to prove their shareholder status as well as the number of shares he/she hold as at the time of exercising the relevant right. A certificate to this effect by the authorized Body or verification of shareholder status through direct electronic link-up between the records held by the Authorized Body and the Company, may also serve as such proof.

 

C. PROCEDURE FOR VOTING BY PROXY: The shareholder may participate in the General Meeting and may vote either in person or by proxy. Each shareholder may appoint up to three (3) proxy holders. Legal entities may participate in the General Meeting by appointing up to three (3) natural persons as proxy holders. However, if the shareholder owns shares of the Company that are held in more than one Investor Securities Accounts, such limitation shall not prevent the shareholder from appointing, in respect of the General Meeting, separate proxy holders for the shares appearing in each Account. A proxy holder holding proxies from several shareholders may cast votes differently for each shareholder. Prior to the commencement of the General Meeting proceedings, the proxy holder must disclose to the Company any particular facts that may be of relevance for shareholders in assessing the risk that the proxy holder may pursue interests other than those of the shareholder. Within the meaning intended in this paragraph, a conflict of interest may arise in particular when the proxy holder: (a) is a controlling shareholder of the Company or is another entity controlled by such shareholder; (b) is a member of the board of directors or the broader management of the Company, or of a controlling shareholder or an entity controlled by such shareholder; (c) is an employee or an auditor of the Company, or a controlling shareholder or an entity controlled by such shareholder; (d) is a spouse or close relative (1st degree) of a natural person referred to in (a) to (c) hereinabove. The appointment and revocation of appointment of a proxy holder shall be made in writing and shall be notified to the Company in writing at least three (3) days prior to the date of the General Meeting. The Company has made available the form to be used for appointing a proxy holder on its website (www.kleemann.gr). The said form, filled in and signed by the shareholder, must be filed with the Company’s Headquarters (Industrial Area of Kilkis, P.O. 61100, Stavrohori, Kilkis, Greece) at least three (3) days before the date of the General Meeting. Shareholders should confirm that the appointment-of-proxy form has been successfully received by the Company by calling +30 23410 38100.

 

D. AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION: Hard copies of the full text of the draft resolutions and any documents specified under article 27.3 (c) and (d) of the Law 2190/1920, will be available on the website (www.kleemann.gr) and can be obtained from the Company’s Headquarters (Industrial Area of Kilkis, P.O. 61100, Stavrohori, Kilkis, Greece).

 

Å. AVAILABLE INFORMATION: The information required under article 27.3 of the Law 2190/1920, will be available in electronic form on the website of the Company www.kleemann.gr.

 

 

INDUSTRIAL AREA OF KILKIS, MAY 23th 2012

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION SA : Presentation to the Analysts of the 3M 2012 Financial Results

ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Public Power Corporation S.A. held today May 29, 2012, the conference call for the presentation to the Analysts of the 3M 2012 Financial Results.

The presentation is available on the Company's web site (www.dei.gr).

Athens, May 29, 2012

CYPRUS POPULAR BANK PUBLIC CO LTD : Constitution of the Committees of the Board of Directors

Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co Ltd announces that the Board of Directors at today’s Meeting was constituted as follows:

Michalis Sarris – Chairman, Independent Non Executive Member

Christos Stylianides – Group Chief Executive Officer, Executive Member

Panayiotis Kounnis – Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer, Executive Member

Fadel Al Ali – Non Executive Member

Hesham Al Qassim – Independent Non Executive Member

Peter Baltussen – Non Executive Member

Spyros Episkopou – Independent Non Executive Member

Markos Foros – Non Executive Member

Marios Hadjiyiannakis – Independent Non Executive Member

Chris Pavlou – Independent Non Executive Member

Andreas Philippou – Independent Non Executive Member

Stelios Stylianou – Non Executive Member

Vasilios Theocharakis – Non Executive Member

Andreas Trokkos – Independent Non Executive Member

Andreas Zachariades – Independent Non Executive Member

 

The Board of Directors after its constitution elected Mr Spyros Episkopou as Senior Independent Non Executive Director.

 

The Board of Directors has also appointed the Members of the following Committees as follows:

Audit Committee:  Chris Pavlou – Chairman, Spyros Episkopou, Marios Hadjiyiannakis, Andreas Philippou, Andreas Zachariades – Members

Compensation Committee:  Spyros Episkopou – Chairman, Hesham Al Qassim, Chris Pavlou, Andreas Philippou, Andreas Trokkos – Members

Nominations Committee:  Michalis Sarris – Chairman, Fadel Al Ali, Markos Foros, Andreas Zachariades – Members

Risk Management Committee:  Andreas Philippou – Chairman, Markos Foros, Chris Pavlou, Christos Stylianides, Andreas Trokkos – Members

GEK TERNA HOLDING, REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION S.A. : INVITATION TO THE ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

INVITATION

to the Shareholders of the Société Anonyme

«GEK TERNA S.A.»

to the Annual Ordinary General Assembly

 

According to Codified Law 2190/1920 “Regarding Sociétés Anonymes” and the Articles of Incorporation, the Board of Directors of the company with the distinctive title “GEK TERNA S.A.”, by means of its decision dated  May 29, 2012 invites the Shareholders of the Company to the Annual Ordinary General Assembly on Thursday, the 21st  of June 2012 and at 09:30 a.m., at the registered offices of the Company, at 85, Messogion Ave., 11526, Athens, with the following items in the Agenda:

  1. Submission and Approval of the Annual Financial Statements (Company and Consolidated) for the fiscal year 2011, and of the relevant Reports of the Board of Directors and the Chartered Auditor.
  2. Discharge of the Members of the Board of Directors and of the Chartered Auditor from any relevant liability or compensation deriving from the exercise of their duties during fiscal year 2011.
  3. Election of one Regular and one Deputy Certified Auditor, members of the Body of Chartered Auditors Accountants, for auditing fiscal year 2012, and arrangement of their fees.
  4. Approval of own shares buy-back programme in accordance with Article 16 of Codified Law 2190/1920 as amended and currently in force
  5. Consent regarding the participation of the Members of the Board and Senior Executives of the Company in the Management of other companies, which are in any way related to the Company.
  6. Approval of contracts and fees for services rendered according to art. 23a  of the Codified Law 2190/1920
  7. Various announcements, approvals and discussion about matters of general interest.

In case the required quorum is not achieved, the 1st Repeated General Assembly will take place on Monday the 2nd of July 2012 and at 09:30 am at the company’s registered offices,85 Mesogeion Ave., 11526Athens.

In accordance to Codified Law 2190/1920, as amended by Law 3884/2010, the Company informs its shareholders of the following:

 

A. RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AND VOTE IN THE ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Any person appearing as a shareholder of the Company’s ordinary shares in the registry of the Dematerialized Securities System (“DSS”) managed by Hellenic Exchanges S.A. (“HELEX”), has the right to participate in the Annual General Assembly of June 21, 2012.

Proof of shareholder’s capacity is verified by submitting relevant written confirmation from HELEX or electronically by HELEX through the Company’s online connection to the DSS.

The shareholder’s capacity must exist at the start of 16/06/2012 (“Record Date”), i.e. the fifth (5th) day before the date of the Annual General Assembly on 21/06/2012 and the relevant written confirmation or electronic certification concerning the shareholder must reach the Company no later than 18/06/2012,  i.e. the third (3rd) day before the date of the Annual General Assembly.

For the1st Repeated General Assembly the shareholder’s capacity must exist at the start of 28/06/2012, i.e. the forth (4th) day before the date of the 1st Repeated General Assembly (Record Date of the 1st Repeated General Assembly) and the relevant written confirmation or electronic certification concerning the shareholder must reach the Company no later than 29/06/2012, i.e. the third (3rd) day before the date of the above General Assembly.

Only those who have shareholder’s capacity on the said Record Date shall have the right to participate and vote at the General Assembly. In case of non-compliance with the provisions of article 28a of Codified Law 2190/1920, such a shareholder participates in the regular General Assembly only after the General Assembly’s authorization.

The exercise of this right does not require the blocking of shares or any other process which restricts the shareholders’ ability to sell and/or transfer shares during the period between the Record Date and the General Assembly.

 

B. MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS’ RIGHTS

In accordance with article 39 par. 2, 2a, 4 and 5 of Codified Law 2190/1920 shareholders have the following rights:

a) At the request of shareholders representing one twentieth (1/20) of the paid-up share capital, the Board of Directors of the company is required to include in the agenda of the ordinary General Assembly additional items, if the relevant request is communicated to the Board by 06/06/2012, i.e. at least fifteen (15) days before the date of the Annual General Assembly. The request for additional items must be accompanied by a justification or a draft resolution to be approved by the General Assembly and the revised Agenda should be published in the same way as the previous Agenda, on 08/06/2012, i.e. thirteen (13) days before the date of the above General Assembly and at the same time will be released on the Company’s website (www.gekterna.com), along with the justification or the draft decision submitted by shareholders in accordance with article 27 par. 3 of C.L. 2190/1920.

b) At the request of shareholders representing one twentieth (1/20) of the paid-up share capital, the company’s Board of Directors discloses to the shareholders in accordance with article 27 par. 3 of C.L. 2190/1920, by 15/06/2012 at the latest i.e. at least six (6) days before the date of the Annual General Assembly, any draft resolutions on the items included in the initial or revised agenda, provided that the request is communicated to the Board by 14/06/2012, i.e. at least seven (7) days before the date of the Annual General Assembly.

c) At the request of any shareholder submitted to the company until 15/06/2012, i.e. at least five (5) full days before the General Assembly, the Board of Directors is obligated to provide to the General Assembly the requested specific information regarding the affairs of the Company, insofar as such information is relevant for the proper assessment of the items on the agenda.

The Board of Directors has the right to refuse to provide such information for a substantial reasonable cause, which is indicated in the minutes. The Board of Directors has the right to respond collectively to shareholders’ requests with same content. There is no obligation to provide information when the relevant information is already available on the Company’s website, in particular in the form of questions and answers.

d) At the request of shareholders representing one fifth (1/5) of the paid-up share capital, which is communicated to the Company by 15/06/2012, i.e. at least five (5) full days before the General Assembly, the Board of Directors is obligated to provide to the General Assembly the requested information regarding the Corporate Affairs and assets and liabilities of the Company. The Board of Directors has the right to refuse to provide such information for a substantial reasonable cause, which is indicated in the minutes.

Corresponding deadlines for any exercise of rights of minority shareholders also apply in case of Repeated General Assemblies.

In all aforementioned cases the shareholders must demonstrate their capacity and the number of shares they own in order to exercise the relevant right.

Such proof is provided by submitting the relevant written confirmation from HELEX, where the securities are held or by certifying the shareholder capacity directly through the Company’s online connection with HELEX’s records.

 

C. PROCEDURE FOR PROXY VOTING

 

Shareholders may participate in the Annual General Assembly and vote either in person or by proxy. Each shareholder, individual or legal entity, may appoint up to three (3) proxies for only one General Assembly only or for any Meetings that take place within a specific timeframe. In cases where a shareholder owns Company shares that are held in more than one Investor Securities Account, the above limitation does not prevent the shareholder from appointing separate proxies for the shares appearing in each Account. A proxy holding proxies from several shareholders may cast votes differently for each shareholder.

Proxies cast their votes according to the Shareholders’ instructions, given that such are provided, and are obliged to record the voting instructions for at least one (1) year following the submission of the General Assembly’s Minutes to the relevant Authority or if a Resolution is released publicly from its registration to the Registry of Societe Anonyme Companies. The non-compliance of a Proxy to instructions provided by the Shareholder does not affect the validity of the General Assembly’s resolutions even if the Proxy vote was decisive for the resolution.

Before the commencement of the General Assembly, the proxy must disclose to the Company any particular facts that may be of relevance for shareholders in assessing the risk that the proxy may pursue interests other than those of the shareholder.

A conflict of interest may arise in particular when the proxy:

a) is a controlling shareholder of the Company or is another controlled entity by such shareholder;

b) is a member of the Board of Directors or of the Management of the Company or of a controlling shareholder or a controlled entity by such shareholder;

c) is an employee or an auditor of the Company, or of a controlling shareholder or a controlled entity by such shareholder;

d) is the spouse or a close relative (1st degree) of any natural person referred to in (a) to (c) hereinabove.

A proxy is appointed or revoked in written and is disclosed to the Company also in the same manner, at least three (3) days prior to the date of the Annual General Assembly.

The proxy form will be available to shareholders in electronic form on the Company’s website (www.gekterna.com). The said form, filled in and signed by the shareholder, must be filed with the Company, specifically to the Company’s Shareholders’ Department (address: 85 Mesogeion Str.Athens) or sent by fax to: + 30 210-6968076, at least three (3) days before the date of the Annual General Assembly. The relevant shareholder is advised to confirm that the proxy form has successfully been submitted and received by the Company, by calling at + 30 210-6968427.

Even though the Company’s Articles of Incorporation provide the option for Shareholders to participate in the General Assembly through electronic means, without physical presence at the Meeting location, the option for long-distance voting either through electronic means or through mail, as well as the option to appoint and revoke a proxy through electronic means, the relevant Ministerial Decisions that concern the conditions for minimum technical specifications that ensure the Shareholder’s Identity and safety of electronic or other connections, have not been issued and therefore currently the options included in the aforementioned provision cannot be applied.

 

D. AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION

The informationreferred to in article 27 par. 3 of C.L. 2190/1920 will be available in electronic form on the Company’s website (www.gekterna.com). The full text such information, namely of the documents to be submitted to the General Assembly and the draft resolutions on the items of the agenda is available in hardcopy form the Shareholder’s Department of GEK TERNA S.A., at 85, Mesogeion Ave., Athens (tel. +30 210-6968427), where shareholders can obtain copies.

HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. : 11th AGM of HELEX - Voting results
HELLENIC EXCHANGES S.A. HOLDING, CLEARING, SETTLEMENT AND REGISTRY announces that on May 23rd 2012, the 11th Annual General Meeting of shareholders of the Company was held in the “HERMES” hall at the offices of the Company. Shareholders representing 33,155,899 common registered shares and voting rights, i.e. 50.7% of the 65,368,563 total common registered shares participated.
The results of the voting are provided in the attached table.