Piraeus Bank announces the conclusion of its first business loans securitization transaction of a total issue size of Euro 1,750,000,000 in accordance with the provisions of law 3156/2003. The issue of the notes took place through the special purpose vehicle, incorporated in London, having the name "AXIA Finance Plc". Deutsche Bank AG (London Branch) has been appointed as Arranger of the issue. The securities have been rated by the rating agency Moody's.