The company announces the following purchases of own shares:

(1) On 11.10.2005 8,570 shares were bought, with cost value per share 8,570*2.00 euro, total value of transactions 17,140.00 euro, via the brokerage house named G.A. PERVANAS SA.
(2) On 12.10.2005 6,280 shares were bought, with cost value per share 6,280*2.00 euro, total value of transactions 12,560.00 euro, via the brokerage house named G.A. PERVANAS SA.
(3) On 13.10.2005 5,970 shares were bought, with cost value per share 5,970*2.00 euro, total value of transactions 11,940.00 euro, via the brokerage house named G.A. PERVANAS SA.
(4) On 14.10.2005 14,130 shares were bought, with cost value per share 4,130*2.00 euro and 10,000*2.01 euro, total value of transactions 28,360.00 euro, via the brokerage house named G.A. PERVANAS SA.