Αthens, April 9, 2009 - Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA (ASE: HTO, NYSE: OTE), the Greek full-service telecommunications provider announces that OTE's Investor Relations won awards in four categories at Capital Link's Annual Greek IR Awards ceremony held in Athens last Monday.
Investors, analysts and the financial press voted OTE's Head of Investor Relations, Mr. Dimitris Tzelepis, Best Investor Relations Officer with International Investors.
The OTE Investor Relations team also received awards for:
- Best IR by a large Cap Company (FTSE - ASE 20)
- Best IR with International Investors
- Best IR with the Sell Side
Capital Link hosts the Annual Greek IR Awards since 2003, aiming to identify and reward Executives and Companies who adhere to high standards of Corporate Governance and outperform in terms of financial disclosure and Investor Relations practices.
The Awards are based on nominations and a voting procedure carried out by a Committee of 34 market participants, including representatives from the largest securities firms and mutual fund-management companies in Greece, as well as financial journalists and foreign institutional investors and analysts. Deloitte, in conjunction with Tsibanoulis & Partners Law Office, assure the transparency of all relevant procedures.