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Announcement- Comments on Published Information

In reply to the Athens Exchange letter dated 14.10.2008 under registration no. 38518 regarding Aspis Bank's comments on published information in the economic press on: "discussions for cooperation with a small sized non listed Bank aiming at the merger of the two Banks...", ASPIS BANK S.A. announces the following according to the articles 4.1.3.6., 4.1.3.10 and 4.8 of the Regulation of Athens Exchange:
"ASPIS BANK S.A. always explores cooperation with other Banks as announced in the past.
At the moment there is not such a proposal that has led to binding agreements. In case any binding agreement arise the Bank will inform the investors according to the law.