In accordance with Regulation of the Committee of European Community no 2273/2003, article 4, par.4, EFG Eurobank Ergasias S.A. ("the Bank") announces that according to Company Law 2190/1920, article 16, par. 5, and following the decision of the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Bank dated April 3, 2006 and the Board of Directors' resolution dated April 14, 2006, purchased own shares through the Athens Exchange Member EFG Eurobank Securities, as follows:
a) On 17 May 2006 the Bank purchased 26,003 shares, with average cost price Euro 23.57 per share and total purchase price Euro 612,963.59.
b) On 18 May 2006 the Bank purchased 39,566 shares, with average cost price Euro 23.40 per share and total purchase price Euro 925,733.52.
c) On 19 May 200.6 the Bank purchased 132,000 shares, with average cost price Euro 23.04 per share and total purchase price Euro 3,041,556.92.
d) On 22 May 2006 the Bank purchased 93,044 shares, with average cost price Euro 21.33 per share and total purchase price Euro 1,984,928.77.
e) On 24 May 2006 the Bank purchased 97,418 shares, with average cost price Euro 22.08 per share and total purchase price Euro 2,150,540.63.