In reply to the Hellenic Capital Markets Committee's relevant query under reg. no. 4581/09-11-2009 regarding published information in the press, ASPIS BANK clarifies that, Mr. V. Restis expressed his interest to buy rump shares -if any- in case the impending share capital increase is not fully covered. The above, which is under certain conditions, will be assessed by the Board of Directors of ASPIS BANK and the financial advisors of the Bank.