In the context of article 24, para. 2 (b), of law 3461/2006, MARFIN FINANCIAL GROUP announces the acquisition on the 6rd of November 2006 of 30.000 common registered shares of ?Cyprus Popular Bank Public Company Ltd? at an average price of EUR 6,56 per share, which correspond to 0,01 % of the voting rights. Following the specific purchase, the voting rights of ?Marfin Financial Group Holdings Societe Anonyme? in ?Cyprus Popular Bank Public Company Ltd? amount 15,18% of the company?s voting rights and derive from 54.262.852 common registered shares.