The President of the ATHEX BoD , taking into consideration the relevant Hellenic Capital Market Commission's request, decided the temporary suspension of trading of the shares of the company DIEKAT S.A. , as of November 28, 2008, as the company is unable to conduct and publish on time the interim financial statements for the period 1.1.2008 to 30.09.2008.

The aforementioned suspension is deemed necessary for the protection of investors, based on the fact that the smooth of operation of the market is temporarily not assured.