Athens, 30 January 2012

Temporary suspension of trading of the shares of the Companies ALPHA ΒΑΝΚ S.A. and EFG EUROBANK ERGASIAS S.A.

The ATHENS EXCHANGE in consultation with the Hellenic Capital Market Commission decided the temporary suspension of trading of the shares of the banks "ALPHA BANK S.A.", and "EFG EUROBANK ERGASIAS S.A." because from the combination of current announcements and press coverages does not ensure the investors protection and the operation of the market.

Accordingly the ATHENS EXCHANGE, decided the temporary suspension of trading of all derivatives products including stock borrowing and lending products with underlying including the shares of "ALPHA BANK S.A." and "EFG EUROBANK ERGASIAS S.A.", the Exchange Traded Funds ALPHA ETF FTSE ATHEX 20, and NBGAM ETF GREECE & TURKEY 30 and the stock borrowing and lending products. Furthermore, the trading of derivatives on FTSE ATHEX - CYCE (banking) is suspended.