EMPORIKI BANK OF GREECE S.A., as Societe Anonyme, listed in the Athens Stock Exchange, announces that - according to Article 10, par. 1 of the 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 - , intends to buy the participation of its subsidiary EMPORIKI REAL ESTATE S.A. in the (also subsidiary) company PHOENIX METROLIFE COMMERCIAL HELLENIC INSURANCE COMPANY S.A., which is a percentage of 34,4% (equivalent of 10.094.000 shares). After the necessary procedure will have been completed regarding the related purchase we will inform you with a final announcement.