Announcement – Acquisition of Own Shares 11.8.2006

In accordance with Regulation of the Committee of European Community no 2273/2003, article 4, par.4, EFG Eurobank Ergasias S.A. (“the Bank”) announces that according to Company Law 2190/1920, article 16, par. 5, and following the decision of the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Bank dated April 3, 2006 and the Board of Directors’ resolution dated April 14, 2006, purchased own shares through the Athens Exchange Member EFG Eurobank Securities, as follows:

a)       On 3 August 2006 the Bank purchased 7,606 shares, with average cost price € 22.62per share and total purchase price € 172,078.60

b)       On 7 August2006 the Bank purchased 2,000 shares, with average cost price € 23.21per share and total purchase price € 46,414.14

c)       On 8 August 2006 the Bank purchased 58,000 shares, with average cost price € 23.45 per share and total purchase price €1,360,058.96

d)       On 9 August 2006 the Bank purchased 5,721 shares, with average cost price € 23.42 per share and total purchase price €133,962.62

e)       On 10 August 2006 the Bank purchased 40,045 shares, with average cost price € 23.34 per share and total purchase price €  934,713.23

f)         On 11 August 2006 the Bank purchased 55,681 shares, with average cost price € 23.27 per share and total purchase price € 1,295,761.79.