Τ BANK Α.Τ.Ε.
Reply to Letter of the Hellenic Capital Markets Committee.
In reply to an inquiry (Letter under reg. no. 1194/27.3.2009) of the Hellenic Capital Markets Committee regarding the bank's recent earnings release, ASPIS BANK wishes to inform the public of the following:
Within the framework of the prudent management of its assets and liabilities, the relevant departments of the Bank are continuously evaluating the possibilities available for the further strengthening of the Banks financial position. Among the possibilities being assessed is the possibility for a future bond issue guaranteed by the Greek state, in accordance with L. 3723/2008. There is no definite plan or timetable for such an issue. In the event of a formal decision to proceed with such an issue, the Bank will duly notify the investment community in compliance with the provisions of the legislation in force.
Within the framework of the prudent management of its assets and liabilities, the relevant departments of the Bank are continuously evaluating the possibilities available for the further strengthening of the Banks financial position. Among the possibilities being assessed is the possibility for a future bond issue guaranteed by the Greek state, in accordance with L. 3723/2008. There is no definite plan or timetable for such an issue. In the event of a formal decision to proceed with such an issue, the Bank will duly notify the investment community in compliance with the provisions of the legislation in force.