With reference to an article in the newspaper "HRIMATISTIRIO" of 24/01/2006, relating to the financial results of ATEbank, we inform you of the following: Currently ATEbank is in the process of finalizing the annual financial statements for 2005 on the banking and group consolidated basis, the elements of which are being examined by external auditors. Therefore we can not disclose any information regarding the financial statements of ATEbank before the announcement day (27 February 2006) and of course we can not comment on any press releases.