VIOHALKO S.A.

Higher turnover and profits

The consolidated turnover of VΙΟHΑLCΟ S.A. increased by 23%, during the period 1/01/2007 to 30/06/2007, amounting to euro 1,931 mil. Consolidated profits before taxes, interest and depreciation ("EBITDA") for the same period amounted to euro 240 mil., increasing by 23,5%, while profits before taxes and minority rights amounted to euro 151,5 mil., increasing by 42%, compared with those of 2006. Profits after taxes and minority rights amounted to euro 65 mil., or euro 0,327 per share, increasing by 23%, compared with those of 2006. Total own equity amounted to euro 1,959 mil., increasing by 28%.