The Board of Directors of the Company, following its decision of October 14th, 2005 for the distribution of an interim dividend for the year 2005, in its meeting dated November 9th, 2005 declared the amount of Euro 0.20 as the interim dividend per share. The interim dividend will be paid at least twenty (20) days after the fulfillment of the publications and formalities provided for by Law 2190/1920. The ex-interim dividend date as well as the interim dividend payment commencement date will be determined with a subsequent decision of the Board of Directors.