ΓΕΝΙΚΗ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Α.Ε.
Invitation to the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
In accordance with the Codified Law No. 2190/1920, as amended, the relevant clauses of the Law No. 2396/1996 (for the dematerialized shares) , and the Law 3723/2008 "On the enhancement of the economy's liquidity in response to the impact of the international financial crisis", the articles No. 20 and 21 of the Articles of Association of the Bank as well as the Decision of the Board of Directors dated 16th of January 2009, the Shareholders of General Bank of Greece S.A., are invited to the Extraordinary General Meeting (E.G.M.), on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 12:00, at the auditorium of the headquarters of the Bank, ( Mesogion 109 -11 Avenue, Athens.)
AGENDA
1. Share capital increase up to 180.000.00,00 euros with the issuance of preferred shares and cancellation of the preemptive right of existing shareholders in favor of the Greek State in accordance with the provisions of Law 3723/2008 "on the enhancement of the economy's liquidity in response to the impact of the international financial crisis", of Bank's Articles of association and articles 13 and 13a of the codified Law 2190/1920, as valid, and granting relevant authorizations to the Board of Directors. Modification of article 5 of the Bank's Articles of Incorporation.
2. Election of the Greek State through its representative , as a new member of the Board of Directors in accordance with Law 3723/2008 and conditional upon the participation of the Greek State in the share capital of the Bank.
3. Announcement and approvals
All Shareholders have the right to participate in the Extraordinary General Meeting and vote, in person or by proxy. Every share gives the right to one vote.
To participate in the Extraordinary General Meeting the shareholders must block the total or part of their shares - , through their operator in the Dematerialized Securities System (D.S.S.) or (if the shares are registered in the Special Account of D.S.S), through the Hellenic Exchanges (HELEX) and submit to the Bank (Shareholders' Department, Mesogion Ave. 109-111, Athens, tel: 210 6975195, fax: 210 6975706) the relevant certification of Blocking Shares at least five (5) days before the day of the meeting (i.e. until 23 January 2009).
Within the same deadline the representation documents must also submitted to the Bank.
AGENDA
1. Share capital increase up to 180.000.00,00 euros with the issuance of preferred shares and cancellation of the preemptive right of existing shareholders in favor of the Greek State in accordance with the provisions of Law 3723/2008 "on the enhancement of the economy's liquidity in response to the impact of the international financial crisis", of Bank's Articles of association and articles 13 and 13a of the codified Law 2190/1920, as valid, and granting relevant authorizations to the Board of Directors. Modification of article 5 of the Bank's Articles of Incorporation.
2. Election of the Greek State through its representative , as a new member of the Board of Directors in accordance with Law 3723/2008 and conditional upon the participation of the Greek State in the share capital of the Bank.
3. Announcement and approvals
All Shareholders have the right to participate in the Extraordinary General Meeting and vote, in person or by proxy. Every share gives the right to one vote.
To participate in the Extraordinary General Meeting the shareholders must block the total or part of their shares - , through their operator in the Dematerialized Securities System (D.S.S.) or (if the shares are registered in the Special Account of D.S.S), through the Hellenic Exchanges (HELEX) and submit to the Bank (Shareholders' Department, Mesogion Ave. 109-111, Athens, tel: 210 6975195, fax: 210 6975706) the relevant certification of Blocking Shares at least five (5) days before the day of the meeting (i.e. until 23 January 2009).
Within the same deadline the representation documents must also submitted to the Bank.