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Alpha Astika Akinhta S.A.

Quarterly Report Oct 1, 2015

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Table of Contents

Page
Financial statements
Interim consolidated income statement 1
Interim consolidated balance sheet 2
Interim consolidated statement of changes in equity 3
Interim consolidated cash flow statement 6

General information 7

Notes to the interim consolidated financial statements
Accounting principles applied
Note
1 Basis of presentation 9
Income Statement
Note
2 Net interest income 10
3 Net fee and commission income 10
4 Dividend income 10
5 Gains less losses on financial transactions 10
6 Other income 11
7 Staff costs 11
8 General administrative expenses 12
9 Impairment losses and provisions to cover credit risk 12
10 Income tax 12
11 Earnings per share 13
Assets
Note Page
12 Cash and balances with Central Banks 14
13 Loans and advances to customers 14
14 Investments in associates 15
15 Investment property 16
16 Property, plant and equipment 18
17 Goodwill and other intangible assets 20
18 Deferred tax assets and liabilities 21
19 Non-current assets held for sale 23
Liabilities
Note
20 Due to Customers 24
21 Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds 24
Equity
Note
22 Hybrid securities 26
Additional Information
Note
23 Contingent liabilities and commitments 27
24 Group consolidated companies 28
25 Segment reporting 29
26 Capital adequacy 30
27 Related party transactions 30
28 Disposals of subsidiaries and associates 31
29 Events after the balance sheet date 31

Interim consolidated income statement

(Thousands of Euro)
Note
Interest and similar income 594,159 415,648
Interest expense and similar charges (251,517) (135,279)
Net interest income 2 342,642 280,369
Fee and commission income 100,061 84,168
Commission expense (5,434) (4,924)
Net fee and commission income 3 94,627 79,244
Dividend income 4 186 131
Gains less losses on financial transactions 5 24,964 14,867
Other income 6 18,861 20,856
44,011 35,854
Staff costs 7 (119,534) (112,063)
General administrative expenses 8 (81,171) (69,821)
Depreciation and amortization expenses 15,16,17 (16,067) (15,407)
Other expenses (218) (290)
Impairment losses and provisions to cover credit risk 9 (64,900) (65,331)
Share of profit (loss) of associates 14 (252) (1,249)
Income tax expense 10 (47,995) (29,722)
Attributable to equity holders of the Bank 150,666 100,697
Attributable to minority interests 477 887
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Basic earnings per share (€) 0.53 0.36
Diluted earnings per share (€) 0.53 0.36

The attached notes (pages 9 to 32) form an integral part of these interim financial statements.

Interim consolidated balance sheet

(Thousands of Euro)

Cash and balances with Central Banks
12
1,952,243
2,202,382
Due from banks
5,315,863
4,775,229
Securities held for trading
420,814
122,638
Derivative financial assets
179,186
138,997
Loans and advances to customers
13
28,068,578
27,356,543
Investment securities
-Available for sale
7,779,115
7,745,062
Investments in associates
14
10,610
11,389
Investment property
15
29,528
29,550
Property, plant and equipment
16
935,655
937,973
Goodwill and other intangible assets
17
103,721
107,436
Deferred tax assets
18
229,451
202,519
Other assets
311,514
285,258
45,336,278
43,914,976
Non-current assets held for sale
19
89,774
92,070
Due to banks
7,777,607
8,128,599
Derivative financial liabilities
187,317
140,236
Due to customers
20
21,604,631
21,644,804
Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds
21
10,719,630
9,192,626
Liabilities for current income tax and other taxes
161,852
128,202
Deferred tax liabilities
18
54,304
23,857
Employee defined benefit obligations
574,356
561,748
Other liabilities
803,132
743,372
Provisions
336,477
317,871
42,219,306
40,881,315
Liabilities related to non-current-assets held for sale
-
3,047
Share Capital
1,456,018
1,456,018
Share premium
125,685
125,685
Reserves
316,551
324,297
Retained earnings
575,826
506,985
Treasury shares
(188,316)
(188,316)
22
Note

The attached notes (pages 9 to 32) form an integral part of these interim financial statements.

Interim consolidated statement of changes in equity (thousands of Euro)

Share
capital
Share
premium
Fair value
reserve and
other reserves
Translation
reserve
Retained
earnings
Treasury
shares
Total Minority
interests
Hybrid
securities
Total equity
Movement in the
available for sale
securities reserve
- -
(10,504)
-
-
- (10,504) - - (10,504)
Effect of translation of
foreign subsidiaries - - -
5,695
- - 5,695 - - 5,695
Other - - - -
(1,052)
- (1,052) - - (1,052)
Net income recognized
directly in equity
Net income for the
- -
(10,504)
5,695 (1,052) - (5,861) - - (5,861)
period - - - -
100,697
- 100,697 887 - 101,584
Total - -
(10,504)
5,695 99,645 - 94,836 887 - 95,723
Issue of hybrid
securities
Acquisition of
subsidiary and change
of participating
- - - -
-
- - - 588,000 588,000
interests in subsidiaries
(Purchases)/Disposals
of treasury shares and
- - - -
(76)
- (76) 9,484 - 9,408
hybrid securities
Amortization of initial
share options valuation
- - - -
-
44 44 - (64,463) (64,419)
granted to employees
Dividends paid to
hybrid securities
- - 494 -
-
- 494 - - 494
holders - - - -
(3,649)
- (3,649) - - (3,649)
Reserves appropriation - - 657 -
(657)
- - - - -
Share
capital
Share
premium
Fair value
reserve and
other
reserves
Translation
reserve
Retained
earnings
Treasury
shares
Total Minority
interests
Hybrid
securities
Total
equity
Movement in the
available for sale
securities reserve
Transfer to income
statement due to sales of
available for sale
- - (28,058) - - - (28,058) - - (28,058)
securities - - (3,982) - - - (3,982) - - (3,982)
Effect of translation of
foreign subsidiaries
Other
-
-
-
-
-
-
(7,644)
-
-
199
-
-
(7,644)
199
-
-
-
-
(7,644)
199
Net income recognized
directly in equity
Net income for the period
- - (32,040) (7,644) 199
401,477
- (39,485)
401,477
-
2,809
- (39,485)
404,286
Total - - (32,040) (7,644) 401,676 - 361,992 2,809 364,801
Merger of Delta Singular
A.E.
Capitalization of reserve
23,449 125,685 - - - - 149,134 - - 149,134
to round the share price
to € 5.35
Increase of share capital
from capitalization of
reserve and change of
nominal value of share to
562 - - - (562) - - - - -
€ 5
Acquisition of subsidiary
and change of
participating interests in
157,735 - - - (157,735) - - - - -
subsidiaries
(Purchases)/Disposals of
treasury shares and
- - - - (12,725) - (12,725) (22,135) - (34,860)
hybrid securities
Amortization of initial
share options valuation
- - - - - (169,487) (169,487) - 24,056 (145,431)
granted to employees
Dividends paid to equity
holders of the Bank and
- - 1,751 - - - 1,751 - - 1,751
minority interests - - - - (174,064) - (174,064) (1,484) - (175,548)
Dividends paid to hybrid
securities holders
- - - - (10,166) - (10,166) - - (10,166)
Reserves appropriation - - 793 - (793) - - - - -
Share
capital
Share
premium
Fair value
reserve and
other reserves
Translation
reserve
Retained
earnings
Treasury
shares
Total Minority
interests
Hybrid
securities
Total equity
Movement in the
available for sale
securities reserve
Transfer to income
statement due to sales
of available for sale
securities
-
-
-
-
(53,605)
3,851
-
-
-
-
-
-
(53,605)
3,851
-
-
-
-
(53,605)
3,851
Effect of translation of
foreign subsidiaries - - - 3,185 - - 3,185 - - 3,185
Other - - - - (4,080) - (4,080) - - (4,080)
Net income recognized
directly in equity
Net income for the
- - (49,754) 3,185 (4,080) - (50,649) - - (50,649)
period - - - - 150,666 - 150,666 477 - 151,143
Total - - (49,754) 3,185 146,586 - 100,017 477 - 100,494
Change of participating
interests in subsidiaries
(Purchases)/Disposals
of treasury shares and
- - - - (176) - (176) (708) - (884)
hybrid securities
Amortization of initial
share options valuation
- - - - - - - - 24,587 24,587
granted to employees
Dividends paid to
equity holders of the
Bank and minority
- - 1,181 - - - 1,181 - - 1,181
interests
Dividends paid to
hybrid securities
- - - - - - - (1,389) - (1,389)
holders - - - - (39,927) - (39,927) - - (39,927)
Reserves appropriation - - 37,642 - (37,642) - - - - -

The attached notes (pages 9 to 32) form an integral part of these interim financial statements.

Interim consolidated Cash flow statement

(Thousands of Euro)
Note
Profit before taxes 199,138 131,306
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 15,16 11,288 11,121
Amortization of intangible assets 17 4,779 4,286
Impairment losses and provisions 68,540 66,489
Gains / (losses) from investing activities (13,518) (4,383)
Gains / (losses) from financing activities 44,215 5,592
Share of (profit) loss of associates 14 252 1,249
314,694 215,660
Net (increase) / decrease in assets relating to operating activities:
Due from banks (931,944) 591,907
Securities held for trading and derivative financial assets (338,365) (1,005,145)
Loans and advances to customers (777,089) (875,859)
Other assets (23,959) (16,829)
Net increase /(decrease) in liabilities relating to operating activities
Due to banks (350,992) 391,760
Derivative financial liabilities 47,081 (23,916)
Due to customers 1,472,464 31,256
Other liabilities 56,826 127,499
Net cash from operating activities before taxes (531,284) (563,667)
Income and other taxes paid (26,187) (7,727)
Acquisitions of subsidiaries and associates (992) (117,093)
Proceeds from sale of investments (subsidiaries and associates) 2,523 -
Dividends received 4 186 131
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 15,16,17 (11,929) (11,605)
Disposal of property, plant and equipment 809 320
Net (increase) / decrease in investment securities (71,178) 220,205
Dividends paid (1,563) -
Proceeds from the issue of loans 14,367 173,070
Repayment of loans (6,856) (5,591)
Proceeds from the issue of Hybrid securities 24,587 519,496
Dividends paid to Hybrid securities holders (37,359) (3,435)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 3,185 5,517
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The attached notes (pages 9 to 32) form an integral part of these interim financial statements.

General information

The Alpha Bank Group includes companies in Greece and abroad which offer services as:

  • Banking
  • Corporate and retail banking
  • Financial services
  • Investment banking and brokerage services
  • Insurance services
  • Real estate management
  • Hotel activities

The parent company of the Group is ALPHA BANK S.A. which operates under the brand name of ALPHA BANK S.A. and with the sign of ALPHA BANK. Its registered office is at 40 Stadiou Street, Athens and it is listed as a societe anonyme, with number 6066/06/B/86/05.

The Bank's duration is until 2100 which can be extended by a decision of the shareholders in a general meeting. In accordance with article 4 of the articles of association, the Bank's purpose is to provide general banking services in Greece and abroad.

The term of the Board of Directors, which were elected by the shareholders' in a general meeting of April 19, 2005 ends in 2010. The members of the Board of Directors consist of:

CHAIRMAN (Executive Member)

Yannis S. Costopoulos

VICE CHAIRMAN (Non Executive Member)

Andreas L. Canellopoulos

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Demetrios P. Mantzounis

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND GENERAL MANAGERS

Marinos S. Yannopoulos (CFO)

Spyros N. Filaretos

Artemis Ch. Theodoridis

NON-EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

George E. Agouridis *

Sophia G. Eleftheroudaki

Paul G. Karakostas*

Ioannis K. Lyras **(Since 18 April 2006 independent non executive member)

Nicholaos I. Manessis **

Minas G. Tanes *

NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS

Pavlos A. Apostolides **

Thanos M. Veremis

SECRETARY

Hector P. Verykios

* Member of the Audit Committee ** Member of the Remuneration Committee

The certified auditors of the Bank are: Principal Auditors: Marios T. Kyriacou

Nikolaos E. Vouniseas Substitute Auditors: Garyfallia B. Spyriouni Nikolaos Ch. Tsiboukas

of KPMG Kyriacou Certified Auditors S.A.

The Bank's shares are listed on the Athens Stock Exchange since 1925. As at 31 March 2006 Alpha Bank was ranked 5th among all listed companies, in terms of market capitalization. Since February 2004 the Bank has been included in the FTSE Eurofirst 300 Index, which consists of the 300 largest European companies.

Apart from the Greek market, the shares of the Bank are listed in London Stock Exchange in the form of international certificates (GDR's) and are traded over the counter in New York (ADR's). The Bank as at 31 March 2006 has issued 291,203,608 shares.

The Bank's growth and consistent dividend policy has attracted local and foreign investors. This has increased the shares' liquidity which for the first quarter of 2006 amounted to an average of 1,000,000 shares per day.

The credit rating of the Bank remains at a high level (Standard & Poor's: BBB+, Moody's: A3, Fitch Ratings: A-) and reflects the dynamics of its operations and the positive share price prospect.

The Board of Directors approved the financial statements on 16 May 2006.

Notes to the interim consolidated financial statements

Accounting principles applied

1. Basis of presentation

The Group has prepared the condensed interim financial statements as at 31 March, 2006 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard (IAS) 34, Interim Financial Reporting.

The accounting policies and methods of computation followed in these condensed interim financial statements are the same as those in the published annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2005.

The financial statements are presented in Euro, rounded to the nearest thousand unless otherwise indicated.

The financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following assets and liabilities, which were measured at fair value:

  • Securities held for trading
  • Derivative financial instruments
  • Available for sale securities

The adoption by the European Union, by 31 December 2006, of new standards or interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and their mandatory or voluntary adoption after 1 January 2006, may retrospectively affect the period that these interim financial statements present.

Income statement

2. Net interest income

Due from Banks 26,060 39,169
Securities 61,044 20,501
Loans and advances to customers 445,556 351,495
Due to Banks (37,520) (14,041)
Customers (75,236) (60,580)
Debt securities in issue and other
borrowed funds (68,722) (41,512)
Other (8,540) (14,663)

3. Net fee and commission income

Loans 12,201 11,350
Letters of guarantee 9,376 8,471
Imports-Exports 5,072 4,725
Credit Cards 8,658 8,326
Fund transfers 20,361 18,331
Mutual Funds 17,355 11,843
Management and advisory fees 2,269 2,736
Other 19,335 13,462

4. Dividend income

Available-for-sale shares 186 131

5. Gains less losses on financial transactions

Foreign exchange differences 12,584 3,558
Securities held for trading (519) 321
Available-for-sale securities 12,850 4,252
Other financial instruments 49 6,736

6. Other income

Insurance activities 6,670 9,116
Hotel activities 8,896 7,804
Operating lease income 1,105 671
Sale of property, plant and equipment 150 398
Other 2,040 2,867

Income from insurance activities is analyzed as follows:

Premiums and other related income
23,161
24,894
Less:
Reinsurance premiums ceded
(8,889)
(10,144)
Commissions
(1,377)
(1,638)
Claims from policyholders
(9,578)
(9,505)
Reinsurers' participation
3,319
3,643
Premiums and other related income
15,773
18,605
Less:
Reinsurance premiums ceded
(1,052)
(1,153)
Commissions
(2,603)
(2,749)
Claims from policyholders
(12,445)
(12,902)
Reinsurers' participation
361
65

7. Staff costs

Wages and Salaries 77,529 72,464
Social Security contributions 22,813 21,436
Expenses of defined benefit plans 13,227 11,472
Other 5,965 6,691

8. General administrative expenses

Rent of buildings 6,873 6,037
Rent and maintenance of EDP equipment 4,972 4,887
EDP expenses 8,693 7,254
Marketing and advertisement expenses 6,932 4,423
Telecommunications and postage 5,725 5,236
Third party fees 6,419 5,335
Consultants fees 1,758 1,793
Contribution to Savings Guarantee Fund 2,883 2,632
Consumables 1,726 1,204
Electricity 1,806 1,519
Agency fees 2,544 692
Other general administrative expenses 22,086 21,058
Other taxes 8,754 7,751

9. Impairment losses and provisions to cover credit risk

Impairment on loans and advances 50,699 66,320
Provisions to cover credit risk relating to off balance sheet items 14,946 -
Recoveries (745) (989)

10. Income tax

Current tax 44,591
26,272
Deferred tax 3,404
3,450

Deferred tax recognized in the income statement is attributable to the following temporary differences:

Depreciation 2,374 2,741
Loans and advances (8,270) (1,363)
Employee defined benefit obligations 184 796
Valuation of derivative financial instruments 7,673 (8,143)
Appropriation of income and expense on derivatives
Valuation of liabilities to credit institutions and other borrowed
30 688
funds due to fair value hedge 2,421 8,648
Carry forward tax losses (436) (236)
Other temporary differences (572) 319

11. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit after tax for the period attributable to the equity holders of the Bank by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, after deducting treasury shares held, during the period.

Profit attributable to shareholders of the Bank (in € thousands) 150,666 100,697
Weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares 282,797,938 282,718,398
Basic earnings per share (in € per share) 0.53 0.36

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Bank has a single category of dilutive potential ordinary shares resulting from a share options program. For the share options, a calculation is performed to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value (determined as the average annual market share price of the Bank's shares) based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share options. The weighted average number of shares calculated as above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the share options.

Profit attributable to shareholders of the Bank (in € thousands) 150,666 100,697
Weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares 282,797,938 282,718,398
Adjustment for share options 676,041 307,744
Weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares for
diluted earnings per share 283,473,979 283,026,142
Diluted earnings per share (in € per share) 0.53 0.36

Basic and diluted earnings per share, for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 March 2005 have been restated in order to be comparative, due to free distribution of shares resulted from the capitalization of reserve on 9 May 2005, in accordance to a decision on a General Shareholders' Meeting held on 19 April 2005.

Assets

12. Cash and balances with Central Banks

Cash 207,030 305,144
Cheques receivable 45,485 53,727
Balances with Central Banks 1,699,728 1,843,511
Of which mandatory deposits with Central Banks: 886,621 1,202,541
Cash and balances with Central Banks 1,065,622 999,841
Sale and repurchase agreements (Reverse Repos) 1,634,001 2,148,476
Short-term placements with other banks 2,324,500 2,517,497

Cash and cash equivalents, as presented in the cash flow statement for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 March 2005 has been restated in order to be comparative with these of the current period 1 January 2006 to 31 March 2006.

The restatement concerns mandatory deposits with Central Banks not been included in the calculation of cash and cash equivalents.

13. Loans and advances to customers

Individuals:
Mortgages 7,319,720 6,937,685
Consumer 2,197,047 2,029,704
Credit cards 898,579 883,605
Other loans 193,704 193,181
Other receivables 36,708 189,918
Companies:
Overdrafts 17,025,294 16,728,566
Leasing 855,516 843,011
Factoring 287,923 386,600
Other receivables 267,000 112,306
Receivables from insurance and reinsurance activities 92,501 92,327
29,173,992 28,396,903
Allowance account (1,105,414)* (1,040,360)

* In addition to the allowance account, a provision of € 14,946 has been made to cover credit risk relating to off balance sheet items. The total amount recorded to cover credit risk is € 1,120,360.

The loans and advances to customers includes receivables from finance lease:

Up to 1 year 310,354 299,764
From 1 year up to 5 years 422,825 411,707
More than 5 years 330,906 331,601
1,064,085 1,043,072
Unearned finance income (208,569) (200,061)

The net amount from receivables of finance leases is analyzed as follows:

Up to 1 year 268,561 260,462
From 1 year up to 5 years 327,387 320,666
More than 5 years 259,568 261,883
Provision from Jubanka acquisition 59,654
Exchange differences (2,096)
Impairment losses for the period (note 9) 66,320
Loans written-off during the period (6,355)
Exchange differences 4,246
Impairment losses for the period 195,378
Loans written-off during the period (42,304)
Provision from merger with Delta Singular A.E. 7,566
Unwind of discount of allowance 16,370
Exchange differences (667)
Impairment losses for the period (note 9) 50,699
Loans written-off during the period (1,348)

14. Investments in associates

Opening balance 11,389 107,363
Purchases 104 837
Dividends received (163)
Sale of Lesvos Tourist Company A.E. (631) -
Merger with Delta Singular A.E. - (96,524)
Impairment (32) (105)
Share of profit/ (loss) (220) (19)

During the first quarter of 2006 the carrying amount of the Group's investment in Evisak A.E. was reduced by an amount of € 32, as the recoverable amount was determined to be less than the carrying amount.

The Group's investments in associates is as follows:

a. Lesvos Tourist Company A.E.* Greece - 24.99
b. Evisak A.E. Greece 27.00 27.00
c. Icap A.E. Greece 26.96 26.96
d. Gaiognomon A.E. Greece 20.00 20.00
e. Propindex A.E.** Greece 13.83 13.82
f. AEDEP Thessalias & Stereas
Ellados *** Greece 50.00 50.00
g. A.L.C. Novelle Investments Ltd Cyprus 33.33 33.33
h. Geosynthesis A.E. Greece 20.00 20.00

* The sale of Lesvos Tourist Company A.E. was completed during the first quarter of 2006

** Alpha Astika Akinita A.E., a subsidiary, holds ownership interest 22.58%.

*** The entity is a non-profit organization.

The Group's share of the profit/(loss) of each associate is as follows:

a. Evisak A.E. 2,727 - 2,727 - (32) (32)
b. Icap A.E. 18,802 426 19,228 113 - 113
c. Gaiognomon A.E. 1,224 - 1,224 - - -
d. Propindex A.E. 61 (1) 60 - - -
e. AEDEP Thessallias &
Stereas Ellados 147 - 147 - - -
f. A.L.C. Novelle
Investments Ltd 15,783 (186) 15,597 (333) - (333)
g. Geosynthesis A.E. 85 - 85 - - -

15. Investment property

Cost 30,309
Accumulated depreciation (2,950)
Net Book Value 1.1.2005 27,359
Net Book Value 1.1.2005 27,359
Additions from Jubanka a.d. Beograd acquisition 467
Additions 1
Depreciation charge for the period (80)
Net Book Value 31.3.2005 27,747
Cost 30,869
Accumulated depreciation (3,122)
Net Book Value 1.4.2005 27,747
Foreign exchange differences (463)
Additions 79
Additions from merger with Delta Singular A.E. 36,546
Accumulated depreciation from merger with Delta
Singular A.E. (2,940)
Disposals (6)
a) Cost (6)
b) Accumulated depreciation -
Transfer to "assets held-for-sale" (33,463)
a) Cost (36,591)
b) Accumulated depreciation 3,128
Transfer from "property, plant and equipment" 2,519
a) Cost 3,168
b) Accumulated depreciation (649)
Depreciation charge for the period (469)
Net Book Value 31.12.2005 29,550
Cost 33,061
Accumulated depreciation (3,511)
Net Book Value 1.1.2006 29,550
Foreign exchange differences (8)
Transfer from "property, plant and equipment" 75
a) Cost 75
b) Accumulated depreciation -
Depreciation charge for the period (89)
Net Book Value 31.3.2006 29,528
Cost 33,126
Accumulated depreciation (3,598)

16. Property, plant and equipment

Cost 1,050,081 10,219 301,509 1,361,809
Accumulated Depreciation (197,739) (8,699) (238,604) (445,042)
Net Book Value at 1.1.2005 852,342 1,520 62,905 916,767
Net Book Value 1.1.2005 852,342 1,520 62,905 916,767
Additions from companies consolidated
for first time – acquisition Jubanka a.d.
Beograd 26,384 - 6,348 32,732
Foreign exchange differences 270 3 46 319
Additions 2,011 177 7,440 9,628
Disposals (132) - (184) (316)
a) Cost (458) - (2,822) (3,280)
b) Accumulated depreciation 326 - 2,638 2,964
Depreciation charge for the period (5,027) (71) (5,943) (11,041)
Net Book Value 31.3.2005 875,848 1,629 70,612 948,089
Cost 1,082,821 10,418 320,331 1,413,570
Accumulated depreciation (206,973) (8,789) (249,719) (465,481)
Net book value 1.1.2005 875,848 1,629 70,612 948,089
Additions
Foreign exchange differences
10,395
1,884
167
91
19,167
629
29,729
2,604
Additions from merger with Delta
Singular A.E. - 800 2,093 2,893
Accumulated depreciation from merger
with Delta Singular A.E. - (270) (1,902) (2,172)
Disposals (7,816) - (940) (8,756)
a) Cost (11,232) (130) (8,023) (19,385)
b) Accumulated depreciations 3,416 130 7,083 10,629
Transfer from "assets held-for-sale" 1,703 - - 1,703
a) Cost 1,928 - - 1,928
b) Accumulated depreciation (225) - - (225)
Transfer from "land and buildings" and
"leased equipment" to "equipment"
(5) - 5 -
a) Cost (319) (7,996) 8,315 -
b) Accumulated depreciation 314 7,996 (8,310) -
Transfer to "assets held-for-sales (Alpha
Insurance Romania S.A.)" - - (28) (28)
a) Cost - - (146) (146)
b) Accumulated depreciation - - 118 118
Transfer to "Investment property" (2,519) - - (2,519)
a) Cost (3,168) - - (3,168)
b) Accumulated depreciation 649 - - 649
Depreciation charge for the period (15,114) (510) (17,946) (33,570)
Net book value 31.12.2005 864,376 1,907 71,690 937,973
Cost 1,076,377 3,347 342,984 1,422,708
Accumulated depreciation (212,001) (1,440) (271,294) (484,735)
Net book value 1.1.2006 864,376 1,907 71,690 937,973
Additions 4,024 204 5,289 9,517
Foreign exchange differences (30) 70 90 130
Disposals (425) - (234) (659)
a) Cost (547) - (1,282) (1,829)
b) Accumulated depreciation 122 - 1,048 1,170
Transfer from "land and buildings" to
"investment property" (75) - - (75)
a) Cost (75) - - (75)
b) Accumulated depreciation - - - -
Transfer from "leased equipment" to
"other equipment" - - - -
a) Cost - (68) 68 -
b) Accumulated depreciation - 68 (68) -
Transfer from "other equipment" to
"software" - - (32) (32)
a) Cost - - (283) (283)
b) Accumulated depreciation - - 251 251
Depreciation charge for the period (4,954) (132) (6,113) (11,199)
Net book value 31.3.2006 862,916 2,049 70,690 935,655
Cost 1,079,685 3,571 346,662 1,429,918
Accumulated depreciation (216,769) (1,522) (275,972) (494,263)

17. Goodwill and other intangible assets

Cost - - 108,799 108,799
Accumulated Amortization - - (77,938) (77,938)
Net Book Value 1.1.2005 - - 30,861 30,861
Net Book Value 1.1.2005 - - 30,861 30,861
Foreign exchange differences - 434 106 540
Additions - - 1,316 1,316
Additions from companies consolidated for
first time in current fiscal year 57,420 18,572 660 76,652
Cost 57,420 18,572 660 76,652
Disposals - - (3) (3)
a) Cost - - (6) (6)
b) Accumulated amortization - - 3 3
Amortization charge for the period - (615) (3,671) (4,286)
Net Book Value 31.3.2005 57,420 18,391 29,269 105,080
Cost 57,420 19,006 110,986 187,412
Accumulated Amortization - (615) (81,717) (82,332)
Net Book Value 1.4.2005 57,420 18,391 29,269 105,080
Foreign exchange differences (3,648) (1,533) (401) (5,582)
Additions - - 20,285 20,285
Additions from merger with Delta Singular
A.E.
- - 620 620
Accumulated depreciation from merger
with Delta Singular A.E. - - (381) (381)
Additions from companies consolidated for
first time in current fiscal year 250 - 258 508
a) Cost 250 - 258 508
b) Foreign exchange differences - - - -
Disposals - - (10) (10)
a) Cost - - (1,294) (1,294)
b) Accumulated amortization - - 1,284 1,284
Transfer to "assets held for sales" (Alpha
Insurance Romania S.A.) - - (42) (42)
a) Cost - - (168) (168)
b) Accumulated amortization - - 126 126
Amortization charge for the period - (2,480) (10,562) (13,042)
Net book value 31.12.2005 54,022 14,378 39,036 107,436
Cost 54,022 17,392 130,227 201,641
Accumulated Amortization - (3,014) (91,191) (94,205)
Net Book Value 1.1.2006 54,022 14,378 39,036 107,436
Foreign exchange differences (1,054) (278) (48) (1,380)
Additions - - 2,412 2,412
Transfer from "other equipment" - - 32 32
a) Cost - - 283 283
b) Foreign exchange differences - - (251) (251)
Disposals - - - -
a) Cost - - (39) (39)
b) Accumulated amortization - - 39 39
Amortization charge for the period - (810) (3,969) (4,779)
Net Book Value 31.3.2006 52,968 13,290 37,463 103,721
Cost 52,968 17,053 132,882 202,903
Accumulated Amortization - (3,763) (95,419) (99,182)

18. Deferred tax assets and liabilities

Deferred tax assets 229,451 202,519
Deferred tax liabilities (54,304) (23,857)
Depreciation
Loans and advances
40,530
4,592
(2,598)
403
64
1,532
(2,805)
(169)
4
-
-
-
35,195
6,358
Valuation of derivative
financial instruments
429 - 8,165 (22) - - 8,572
Retained earnings 6,515 2,256 236 - - - 9,007
Other provisions 3,516 71 173 (492) 20 (91) 3,197
Appropriation of income
and expense on
derivatives
Employee defined
12,267 - - (688) - - 11,579
benefit obligations 128,851 - 32 (828) - (5) 128,050
Valuation of liabilities to
credit institutions and
other borrowed funds
due to fair value hedge
(425) - - (8,648) - - (9,073)
Depreciation
Loans and advances
35,195
6,358
408
1,640
-
9,324
(10,390)
(5,704)
-
-
(114)
(4,374)
25,099
7,244
Valuation of derivative
financial instruments
8,572 - - (3,646) - - 4,926
Retained earnings 9,007 - - (6,729) - (950) 1,328
Other provisions 3,197 (20) 4,128 (4) 1,101 - 8,402
Appropriation of income
and expense on
derivatives
11,579 - 166 (7,151) - - 4,594
Employee defined
benefit obligations
128,050 7 4,137 (389) 8 (4) 131,809
Valuation of liabilities to
credit institutions and
other borrowed funds
due to fair value hedge
(9,073) - 4,333 - - - (4,740)
Depreciation
Loans and advances
25,099
7,244
-
-
-
15,022
(2,410)
(6,955)
59
-
-
-
22,748
15,311
Valuation of derivative
financial instruments
4,926 - - (7,673) - - (2,747)
Retained earnings 1,328 - 432 - - (183) 1,577
Other provisions 8,402 - 813 - - (153) 9,062
Appropriation of income
and expense on
derivatives
4,594 - - (95) - - 4,499
Employee defined
benefit obligations
131,809 - - (117) 166 - 131,858
Valuation of liabilities to
credit institutions and
other borrowed funds
due to fair value hedge
(4,740) - - (2,421) - - (7,161)

19. Non-current assets held for sale

Cost 32,084 617 32,701
Cost 1.1.2005 32,084 617 32,701
Additions
Disposals
324
(724)
324
(724)
Cost 31.3.2005 31,684 617 32,301
Cost 31,684 617 32,301
Cost 1.4.2005 31,684 617 32,301
Additions
Additions from merger with Delta
8,684 20 8,704
Singular A.E. 21,175 21,175
Additions from companies
consolidated for first time in
current fiscal year 11 11
Disposals
Reclassification to "property, plant
(5,310) (52) (5,362)
and equipment" (1,703) (1,703)
Reclassification from "investment
property" 33,463 33,463
Cost 31.12.2005 88,004 585 88,589
Cost 88,004 585 88,589
Cost 1.1.2006 88,004 585 88,589
Additions 1,449 4 1,453
Disposals (268) (268)
Cost 31.3.2006 89,185 589 89,774
3,481
Balance 1.1.2006 3,481
Disposals (3,481)

Disposal of € 3,481 concerns the sale of assets of Alpha Insurance Romania S.A. (note 28, paragraph b).

Liabilities

20. Due to customers

- Current accounts 5,456,199 5,628,485
- Saving accounts 9,523,483 9,731,063
- Term deposits 5,839,838 5,387,767
- Sale and repurchase agreements (Repos) 630,537 712,617
Cheques payable 154,574 184,872

21. Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds

The Group to effectively fund its activities has significantly broaden its funding sources and so as to ensure:

  • i) cheaper funding
  • ii) long-term funding
  • iii) strengthening of the capital adequacy ratio

As a result the Group has issued:

  • i) Senior debt securities
  • ii) Subordinated debt securities These securities are subordinated, because the holders in case of a compulsory payment are satisfied after the owners of common debt securities. Their maturity is 10 years, with the right of first redemption after 5 years. These bonds are considered own funds for regulatory purposes.
Euro due 2006 2,020,245 2,519,937
Euro due 2007 with 1st call option in 2005 6,956 7,126
Euro due 2007 901,698 901,444
HKD 100 million due 2007 10,745 11,027
Euro due 2008 507,005 507,260
Euro due 2008 with 1st call option in 2005 7,864 8,052
Euro due 2009 1,110,901 710,405
Euro due 2009 with 1st call option in 2007 40,014 -
CZK 1.500 million due 2009 52,463 51,511
US \$ 11 million due 2009 with 1st call option in 2006 8,758 8,960
US \$ 5 million due 2009 with 1st call option in 2006 3,870 4,027
HKD 50 million due 2009 5,368 5,497
Euro due 2010 1,125,490 924,947
Euro due 2010 with 1st call option in 2006 36,319 56,600
Euro due 2010 with 1st call option in 2007 2,502,390 2,502,060
US \$ 7 million due 2010 with 1st call option in 2006 4,898 5,366
US \$ 50 million due 2010 with 1st call option in 2007 41,448 42,521
Euro due 2011 24,615 15,439
CZK 700 million due 2011 24,491 -
Euro due 2011 with 1st call option in 2006 22,383 22,843
Euro due 2011 with 1st call option in 2008 1,000,700 -
Euro due 2012 315,856 316,104
Euro due 2012 with 1st call option in 2006 37,050 9,353
Euro due 2013 318,932 19,341
Euro due 2015 12,212 12,360
Euro due 2021 82,878 -
Securities held by the Group (536,041) (485,309)

The majority of senior debt securities bear a Euribor floating rate with a margin between -10 and +35 basis points which is connected with bond's start date and maturity date.

Euro due 2012 with 1st call option in 2007 325,542 325,817
Euro due 2013 with 1st call option in 2008 351,463 351,570
Euro due 2014 with 1st call option in 2009 201,223 201,115
JPY 30 billion with 1st call option in 2015 194,466 203,706
Securities held by the Group (42,572) (66,453)
Grand Total 10,719,630 9,192,626

Subordinated debt securities, due in 2012, carry interest at three-month Euribor plus 90 basis points spread, until they are redeemed. If they are not redeemed the spread increases to 220 basis points.

Subordinated debt securities, due in 2013, carry interest at three-month Euribor plus a margin between 65 and 90 basis points, until they are redeemed. If they are not redeemed the spread increases to 195 up to 220 basis points.

Subordinated debt securities, due in 2014, carry interest at three-month Euribor plus 60 basis points spread, until they are redeemed. If they are not redeemed the spread increases to 190 basis points.

The subordinated debt securities in JPY, with the first option to redeem in 2015, carrying a fixed rate of 2.94%.

Equity

22. Hybrid securities

Alpha Group Jersey a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank issued hybrid securities (Noncumulative guaranteed Non-voting preferred securities) as follows:

  • On 5 December 2002 amount of € 200 million preferred securities with interest step up clause, which represent Lower Tier 1 capital for the Group. They are perpetual securities and may be redeemed after the expiration of 10 years. Preferred securities give the issuer the right of no preferred dividend payment if the Bank does not pay any dividend to common shareholders. They carry interest at the three month Euribor plus a margin of 265 basis points. If redemption option is not exercised by the issuer the margin is increased by 132.5 basis points reaching 397.5 basis points in total. The preferred securities are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
  • On 5 December 2003 amount of € 100 million preferred securities with the same characteristics as those issued on 5 December 2002.
  • On 18 February 2005 amount of € 600 million preferred securities without an interest step up clause, which also represent Lower Tier 1 capital for the Group since they fulfill the requirements of securities with interest step up clause as described above. The expenses of the issue mentioned above is amounted to €12 million. Non-cumulative dividend of preferred securities carry fixed interest at 6% for the first 5 years and thereafter interest is determined based on the formula 4x(CMS10-CMS2) with a ceiling and floor rate of 10% and 3.25% respectively. CMS10 and CMS2 represent the Euribor of interest rate swaps of 10 and 2 years, respectively.
Euro perpetual with 1st call option in 2012 300,000 300,000
Euro perpetual with 1st call option in 2015 588,000 588,000
Securities held from Group companies (18,467) (43,054)

Additional Information

23. Contingent liabilities and commitments

The Bank in the ordinary course of business is a dependent in claims from customers and other legal actions. No provision has been recorded because after calculation with legal council, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on the financial position or operations of the Bank.

There are no pending legal cases or issues in progress which may have a material impact on the financial statements of the other companies of the Group.

The Bank's books and records have been audited by the tax authorities up to the year 2002 and for the other companies of the group up to the year 2000. Additional tax and penalties may be imposed for the unaudited years.

The Group's minimum future lease payments are as follows:

Less than one year
Between one and five years
More than five years
25,945
75,797
55,426
25,396
73,101
46,567
The minimum future lease revenues are as follows:
Less than one year 4,132 4,149
Between one and five years 17,140 15,613
More than five years 12,529 12,864
Letters of credit 205,307 234,470
Letters of guarantee 3,958,735 3,749,766
Approved loan agreements and credit limits 12,491,302 12,232,183
Securities linked to reverse repos - 420,000
Investment securities 585,000 165,000

From the investment securities portfolio € 80,000 are pledged for capital withdrawal and € 5,000 are pledged as collateral to clearing house of derivative transactions "ETESEP" A.E. as margin account insurance. The remaining are pledged as collateral with the Bank of Greece for the participation in the Inter-Europe clearing of payments system on an ongoing time (TARGET).

24. Group consolidated companies

The Group's subsidiaries and joint ventures that were consolidated are:

1. Alpha Bank London Ltd United Kingdom 100.00 100.00
2. Alpha Bank Ltd Cyprus 100.00 100.00
3. Alpha Bank Romania S.A. Romania 99.91 99.91
4. Alpha Bank AD Skopje Fyrom 100.00 100.00
5. Alpha Bank Jersey Ltd Jersey 100.00 100.00
6. Jubanka a.d. Beograd Serbia
Montenegro 99.99 99.99
1. Alpha Leasing A.E. Greece 99.63 99.61
2. Alpha Leasing Romania S.A. Romania 99.92 99.92
3. ABC Factors A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
4. Alpha Asset Finance Ltd Cyprus 100.00 100.00
5. Alpha Asset Finance C.I. Jersey 100.00 100.00
1. Alpha Finance A.X.E.P.E.Y. Greece 100.00 100.00
2. Alpha Finance US Corporation USA 100.00 100.00
3. Alpha Finance Romania S.A. Romania 99.98 99.98
4. Alpha Advisory Romania SRL Romania 99.98 99.98
5. Alpha Ventures Greece 100.00 100.00
6. Alpha Equity Fund Greece 100.00 100.00
7. Αlpha AEF European Capital Investments Holland 100.00 100.00
1. Alpha Mutual Fund Management A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
2. Alpha Asset Management Greece 100.00 100.00
3. Alpha Private Investment Services A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
4. ABL Independent Financial Advisers Ltd United Kingdom 100.00 100.00
1. Alpha Insurance A.E. Greece 99.57 99.56
2. Alpha Insurance Romania S.A. Romania - 99.92
3. Alpha Insurance Agents A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
4. Alpha Insurance LTD Cyprus Cyprus 99.92 99.92
1. Alpha Astika Akinita A.E. Greece 61.24 61.21
2. Alpha Group Jersey Ltd Jersey 100.00 100.00
3. Ionian Hotel Enterprises A.E. Greece 90.90 90.28
4. Ionian Holdings A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
5. Oceanos Α.Τ.Ο.Ε.Ε. Greece 100.00 100.00
6. Alpha Credit Group Plc United Kingdom 100.00 100.00
7. Αlpha Bank London Nominees Ltd United Kingdom 100.00 100.00
8. Alpha Trustees Ltd Cyprus 100.00 100.00
9. Messana Holdings S.A. Luxembourg 100.00 100.00
10. Flagbright Ltd United Kingdom 100.00 100.00
11. Kafe Mazi A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
12. Evremathea A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
50.00
60.10
Greece 60.10 60.10
1. Cardlink A.E.
2. Ape Fixed Assets
3. APE Commercial Property
Greece
Greece
50.00
60.10

The subsidiaries were fully consolidated and the joint ventures were consolidated under the proportional method.

The sale of Alpha Insurance Romania S.A. was completed during the first quarter of 2006.

25. Segment reporting

Analysis by sector

(Millions of Euro)
Net interest income 342.6 205.9 66.5 5.3 24.9 40.1 (0.1)
Commission 94.6 27.4 20.8 22.9 13.5 11.7 (1.7)
Other income 43.8 2.2 0.5 8.8 5.0 7.7 19.6
Expenses (217.0) (114.6) (24.7) (20.7) (10.0) (35.2) (11.8)
Impairment (64.9) (33.6) (24.6) - - (6.6) (0.1)
Net interest income 280.4 171.4 63.2 5.6 9.6 30.3 0.3
Commission 79.2 24.9 22.0 17.4 6.7 8.9 (0.7)
Other income 34.6 2.0 0.5 8.0 8.9 6.5 8.7
Expenses (197.6) (111.1) (23.2) (18.6) (7.6) (27.5) (9.6)
Impairment (65.3) (31.0) (26.9) (0.3) - (7.1) -

i. Retail banking includes all individuals (retail banking customers) of the Group, professionals, small and very small companies.

The Group offers through its extended branch network, all types of deposit products (deposits/ savings accounts, working capital/ current accounts, investment facilities/ term deposits, Repos, Swaps), loan facilities (mortgages, consumer, corporate loans, letter of guarantees) and debit and credit cards to the above customers.

ii. Corporate banking

Includes all medium-sized and large companies, corporations with international activities, corporations managed by the Corporate Banking Division (Corporate) and shipping corporations.

The Group offers working capital facilities, corporate loans, and letters of guarantees.

In this sector are also included the leasing products which are offered through the subsidiary company Alpha Leasing and factoring services to third parties through the subsidiary company ABC Factors.

iii. Asset management / Insurance

Consists of a wide range of asset management services through Group's private banking, the subsidiary company Alpha Asset Management and also the mutual fund company Alpha AEDAK.

Also is offered a wide range of insurance products to individuals and companies through the subsidiary company Alpha Insurance.

iv. Investment Banking/ Treasury

Includes stock exchange, advisory and brokerage services relating to capital markets, and also investment banking facilities, offered either by the Bank or specialized subsidiaries with activities on the above products (Alpha Finance, Alpha Venture capital). Includes also the activities of the Dealing Room in the interbank market (FX Swaps, Bonds, Futures, IRS, Interbank placements – Loans etc.).

v. South Eastern Europe

Consists of the Bank's branches and subsidiaries operating in South Eastern Europe.

vi. Other

This segment consist of the non-financial subsidiaries and other foreign subsidiaries excluding those in South Eastern Europe and Bank's administration section.

26. Capital adequacy

The ratios measure capital adequacy by comparing the Group's regulatory own funds with the risks that it undertakes (risk weighted assets). Own funds include Tier I capital (share capital, reserves, minority interest), additional Tier I capital (hybrid debt) and Tier II capital (subordinated debt and fixed asset revaluation reserves). The risk-weighted assets arise from the credit risk of the investment portfolio and the market risk of the trading portfolio.

The Group uses all modern methods to manage capital adequacy. It has issued hybrid and subordinated debts which are included on the calculation of regulatory funds. The cost of these debts is lower than share capital and adds value to the shareholders.

The current capital ratios (Tier I ratio and capital adequacy ratio) are much higher than the regulatory limits set by the Bank of Greece directive (4% and 8%, respectively) and the capital base is capable to support the business growth of the Group in all areas for the next years.

(Millions of Euro)
Risk-weighted assets from credit risk 28,471 27,447
Risk-weighted assets from market risk 850 792
Total risk-weighted assets 29,321 28,239
Upper Tier I capital 2,246 2,210
Tier I capital 3,014 2,950
Total Tier I + Tier II capital 3,925 3,821
Upper Tier I ratio 7.7% 7.8%
Tier I ratio 10.3% 10.4%

27. Related-party transactions

a. The outstanding balances with members of the Board of Directors and their close family members are as follows:

Loans 3,502 5,628
Deposits 11,864 14,854
Letters of guarantee 146 145

b. The outstanding balances with associates and the related results of these transactions are as follows:

Loans and advances to customers 1,233 1,390
Amounts due to customers 924 639
1,772 1,353
Interest and similar income 26 28
General administrative revenue 7 21
Interest and similar charges 2 448
General administrative expenses 125 220

c. The Group companies Board of Directors fees for the fiscal year 2006 amount to € 1,735 (31.3.2005: € 650). The increase attributed to the fact that modifications have been made in Bank's Board of Directors as at 23 February 2005.

28. Disposals of subsidiaries and associates

  • a) On 1 February 2006 the Bank transferred 2,178,000 shares of Alpha Private EPEY representing 99% of the company's share capital to another subsidiary Alpha Bank London Ltd at an amount of €3.4 million. This transfer did not have any affect on the Group's results.
  • b) The legal transfer of Alpha Insurance Romania S.A. shares to third parties was completed on 16 February 2006 at an amount of € 2.6 million. The sales agreement was signed on 11 October 2005. Group's ownership interest in the company amounted to € 2.2 million. The result from the sale of Alpha Insurance Romania S.A. shares amounted to € 0.4 million.
  • c) On 24 February 2006 the total shares of Lesvos Tourist Company A.E. or 24.99% of the company's total share capital was sold to third parties for € 2 million, resulting to € 1.4 million gain. The Company was consolidated under the equity method.

29. Events after the balance sheet date

  • a) The General Shareholders meeting held on 18 April 2006 approved the following:
  • the distribution of total dividend for the year 2005 of € 237,556 or € 0.84 per share.
  • the decrease of the nominal value of each share from € 5.00 to € 3.90, the capital increase due to the capitalization of prior years profits which have been already taxed of amount € 133,954, with the issue of 116,481,444 new shares with nominal value of € 3.90, which will be distributed to shareholders for free at a ratio of 4 new shares for 10.

After the above increase, which was approved by the Ministry's of Development decision No K2 – 6543/3.5.2006, the share capital of the Bank amounts to € 1,589,972 divided into 407,685,052 shares.

  • plan to acquire treasury shares of the Bank for the period from April 2006 up to April 2007 of a total amount up to 3% of the issued share capital.
  • b) According to the Board of Directors Meeting held on 17 February 2006 of subsidiary Ionian Hotel Enterprises A.E. it was decided to explore the possibility of selling the Rhodes Hilton Hotel owned by the Company.
  • c) On 30 August 2005 the Board of Directors of Alpha Ventures and Alpha Equity Fund decided to start the process of merging the two companies, by absorption of the second by the first, with a balance sheet date of 31 August 2005. Both companies are wholly owned subsidiaries by the Bank. The merger is expected to be completed during 2006.
  • d) On 30 December 2005 the Board of Directors of Alpha Mutual Funds AEDAK and Alpha Asset Management decided to start the process of merging the two companies, by absorption of the second by the first, with a balance sheet date of 31 December 2005. Both companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Bank. The merger is expected to be completed during 2006.

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