PIRAEUS FINANCIAL HOLDINGS S.A.

Announcement.

Piraeus Bank S.A. announces that it has completed its first securitization of amortizing consumer loans in the amount of Euro 725,000,000 in accordance with the provisions of law 3156/2003. The notes were issued by "PRAXIS I Finance Plc", a special purpose vehicle, incorporated in London. The Arranger of the issue was Morgan Stanley and Co. International plc. The securities have been rated by Moody's.