In the context of providing correct and timely information to investors and in accordance with the Athens Exchange Regulation, the National Bank of Greece (NBG) announces that for 2005, it intends to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 17th May. Furthermore, Wednesday, 18th May 2005 will be proposed at the meeting as the cut-off date for the 2004 dividend. Τhe payment of the dividend will be effected within two months from the date of the relevant decision of the AGM.