According to the context of the procedure held for the sale of part of ATEbank's equity participation in ATE Insurance S.A., as well as for the establishment of strategic alliance with the prospective investor (Bancassurance) and after careful consideration of the Consultant's recommendation, ATEbank announces that the following candidates are qualified to attend to the next stage of the sale procedure (in alphabetical order): - Ergo Insurance Group - Groupama SA The above-mentioned candidates will attend a data room and will perform due diligence before they submit their Binding Offers. ATEbank will accordingly inform the bank's investors and the regulating authorities.