In the framework of the Decision no 3/347/12.07.2005, made by the BoD of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, EMPORIKI BANK OF GREECE S.A. announces that, during its Board of Directors meeting held on November 11th, 2009, it has been decided a share capital increase of Emporiki Bank of Greece S.A. amounting up to one billion euro to be proposed to the forthcoming Extraordinary General Meeting of its Shareholders. Any actions and notifications provided for by the law on this issue will follow.