ΑΓΡΟΤΙΚΗ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Α.Ε.
Commencement of trading of the new shares
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ATEbank Announcement.
Commencement of trading of the new shares.
Agricultural Bank of Greece (hereafter the "Bank") announces to investors that on Thursday 07 July 2011 the trading on the Athens Exchange (hereinafter the "ATHEX") of the 1,177,077,772 new common registered bearing voting right shares of a nominal value of €0.60 each (hereafter the "New Shares")which resulted from a share capital increase in cash with pre-emption rights in favor of existing shareholders, as decided by the Bank's Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of 29.04.2011, will commence.
On Tuesday 05 July 2011, the ATHEX approved the admission to trading on the ATHEX of the 1,177,077,772 New Shares.
The New Shares will be credited to the accounts of the beneficiaries held with the Dematerialised Securities System ("DSS') by the date of commencement of trading.
For further information, shareholders are kindly requested to contact the Bank's Shareholders Information Department (tel: 210.3298400 & 210.3298645).
Athens 05.07.2011
United States
This release is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities discussed in this release have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act. There will be no public offering of the securities in the United States. European Economic Area No offer or invitation to acquire securities of National Bank of Greece S.A. is being made by or in connection with this release. Any such offer will be made solely by means of the Prospectus once it has been approved by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission and published in accordance with Greek law in connection with the public offer in Greece, or outside Greece in reliance upon any exemption set forth in the Prospectus Directive or other applicable law, rule or regulation.
U.K.
This communication is directed in the United Kingdom solely at persons who (i) have professional experience in matters relating to investments and who fall within the meaning of Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, or (ii) are high net worth entities and other persons to whom such communication may otherwise lawfully be made falling within Article 49(2)(A) to (D) (all such persons together being referred to as "Relevant Persons"). This communication must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not Relevant Persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this communication relates is available only to Relevant Persons and will be engaged in only with Relevant Persons. Persons distributing this communication must satisfy themselves that it is lawful to do so.
Greece
This release does not constitute a prospectus or an advertisement for the public offer of securities in Greece, and is not an offer, or an invitation to make offers or to purchase or invest in any securities in Greece. Any investment decision in relation to securities referred to in this release and offered to the public in Greece should be based solely on the information that will be contained in the Prospectus once it has been approved by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission and published in accordance with the law.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results and are based on certain key assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in any forward-looking statements. Due to these uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this announcement. Agricultural Bank of Greece S.A disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required pursuant to applicable law.
ATEbank Announcement.
Commencement of trading of the new shares.
Agricultural Bank of Greece (hereafter the "Bank") announces to investors that on Thursday 07 July 2011 the trading on the Athens Exchange (hereinafter the "ATHEX") of the 1,177,077,772 new common registered bearing voting right shares of a nominal value of €0.60 each (hereafter the "New Shares")which resulted from a share capital increase in cash with pre-emption rights in favor of existing shareholders, as decided by the Bank's Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of 29.04.2011, will commence.
On Tuesday 05 July 2011, the ATHEX approved the admission to trading on the ATHEX of the 1,177,077,772 New Shares.
The New Shares will be credited to the accounts of the beneficiaries held with the Dematerialised Securities System ("DSS') by the date of commencement of trading.
For further information, shareholders are kindly requested to contact the Bank's Shareholders Information Department (tel: 210.3298400 & 210.3298645).
Athens 05.07.2011
United States
This release is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities discussed in this release have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act. There will be no public offering of the securities in the United States. European Economic Area No offer or invitation to acquire securities of National Bank of Greece S.A. is being made by or in connection with this release. Any such offer will be made solely by means of the Prospectus once it has been approved by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission and published in accordance with Greek law in connection with the public offer in Greece, or outside Greece in reliance upon any exemption set forth in the Prospectus Directive or other applicable law, rule or regulation.
U.K.
This communication is directed in the United Kingdom solely at persons who (i) have professional experience in matters relating to investments and who fall within the meaning of Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, or (ii) are high net worth entities and other persons to whom such communication may otherwise lawfully be made falling within Article 49(2)(A) to (D) (all such persons together being referred to as "Relevant Persons"). This communication must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not Relevant Persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this communication relates is available only to Relevant Persons and will be engaged in only with Relevant Persons. Persons distributing this communication must satisfy themselves that it is lawful to do so.
Greece
This release does not constitute a prospectus or an advertisement for the public offer of securities in Greece, and is not an offer, or an invitation to make offers or to purchase or invest in any securities in Greece. Any investment decision in relation to securities referred to in this release and offered to the public in Greece should be based solely on the information that will be contained in the Prospectus once it has been approved by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission and published in accordance with the law.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results and are based on certain key assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in any forward-looking statements. Due to these uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this announcement. Agricultural Bank of Greece S.A disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required pursuant to applicable law.