The Shareholders of Proton Bank, during the General meeting held on November 24th, 2006 at 16:00 pm and according to article 16 par. 5 of Law 2190/1920, resolved the purchase of own shares of the company for up to 10 % of the total share capital, i.e. up to six million two hundred sixty eight thousand three hundred and eighty two (6.268.382) shares at a price range of five (5) to fifteen (15) euros per share. The time frame designated by the General Meeting is of up to twelve (12) months from the date of the General Meeting Resolution, i.e. until November 24th, 2007.