Announcement – Acquisition of Own Shares 18.3.2008

EFG Eurobank Ergasias S.A. (“the Bank”) announces, in accordance with Regulation of the Commission of the European Community no 2273/2003, article 4, par.4, that following the decision of the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Bank dated April 3, 2007, and the resolution of its Board of Directors of that date, it purchased own shares through the Athens Exchange Member EFG Eurobank Securities, as follows:
a) On 7 March 2008 the Bank purchased 181,215 shares, with average cost price € 17.52 per share and total purchase price €  3,174,679.43
b) On 11 March 2008  the Bank purchased 190,825 shares, with average cost price € 17.41 per share and total purchase price € 3,323,115.35
c) On 12 March 2008 the Bank purchased 14,945 shares, with average cost price € 18.49 per share and total purchase price €  276,326.11
d) On 13 March 2008 the Bank purchased 131,000 shares, with average cost price € 18.02 per share and total purchase price € 2,360,265.31
e) On 14 March 2008 the Bank purchased 20,335 shares, with average cost price € 18.14 per share and total purchase price € 368,961.57
f) On 17 March 2008 the Bank purchased 114,487 shares, with average cost price € 17.37 per share and total purchase price € 1,988,259.27.