In accordance with the provision of article 290, par.5 of Athens Exchange Rulebook and further to the decision of the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Piraeus Bank, dated 03/04/07, Piraeus Bank S.A. announces that the period of time for purchase of its treasury shares ended on 03/04/2008. The number of shares acquired amounted to 6.313.559 at the average purchase price of Euro 22,93. The total treasury shares owned by the Bank amount to 14.280.268 and represent 4,21% of its share capital.