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Alpha Astika Akinhta S.A.

Annual / Quarterly Financial Statement Sep 28, 2015

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Annual / Quarterly Financial Statement

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GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 31.12.2005

(In accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards – IFRS)

Table of Contents

Page
Auditor's report 1
Financial statements
Consolidated income statement 3
Consolidated balance sheet 4
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 5
Consolidated Cash flow statement 7

General information 8

Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Note Page
1.1 Basis of presentation 11
1.2 Basis of consolidation 12
1.3 Segment reporting 12
1.4 Foreign currency transactions 13
1.5 Cash and cash equivalents 14
1.6 Classification and measurement of financial assets 14
1.7 Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting 15
1.8 Property, plant and equipment 16
Accounting principles applied 1.9 Investment property 17
1.10 Goodwill and other intangible assets 17
1.11 Leases 18
1.12 Insurance activities 19
1.13 Impairment losses on loans and advances 20
1.14 Deferred taxation 22
1.15 Non-current assets held for sale 22
1.16 Financial liabilities 22
1.17 Employee benefits 23
1.18 Share options granted to employees 23
1.19 Provisions 24
1.20 Sale and repurchase agreements 24
1.21 Equity 24
1.22 Interest income and expense 25
1.23 Fee and commission income 25
1.24 Comparatives 25
Note Page
2 Net interest income 26
3 Net fee and commission income 26
ment 4 Dividend income 26
5 Gains less losses on financial transactions 27
me state 6 Other income 27
7 Staff costs 28
nco 8 General administrative expenses 28
I 9 Impairment losses on loans and advances 28
10 Income tax 28
11 Earnings per share 29
12 Cash and balances with Central Banks 31
13 Due from banks 31
14 Securities held for trading 31
15 Derivatives 32
16 Loans and advances to customers 33
17 Investment securities 34
Assets 18 Investments in associates 34
19 Investment property 36
20 Property, plant and equipment 37
21 Goodwill and other intangible assets 39
22 Deferred tax assets and liabilities 40
23 Other assets 42
24 Non-current assets held for sale 42
25 Due to banks 43
26 Due to customers 43
27 Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds 43
28 Liabilities for current income tax and other taxes 45
Liabilities 29 Employee defined benefit obligations 45
30 Other liabilities 49
31 Provisions 49
Note Page
32 Share capital 50
y 33 Share premium 50
quit 34 Reserves 50
E 35 Retained Earnings 51
36 Treasury shares 51
37 Hybrid securities 51
38 Contingent liabilities and commitments 53
39 Group consolidated companies 54
40 Segment reporting 55
n 41 Financial risk management 58
41.1 Market risk 58
matio 41.2 Credit risk 62
nfor 41.3 Liquidity risk 62
42 Capital adequacy 65
nal I 43 Related-party transactions 65
Additio 44 Share options granted to employees 66
45 Business combinations 67
46 Events after the balance sheet date 69
47 Restatement of prior periods financial statements 69
48 Effects on the consolidated financial statements from transition
to IFRS
70
48.1 Consolidated transition balance sheet to I.F.R.S. (1.1.2004) 72
48.2 Consolidated balance sheet and income statement as at
31.12.2004
79
48.3 Consolidated cash flow statement as at 31.12.2004 90

Auditor's Report (Translated from the original in Greek)

To the Shareholders of ALPHA BANK

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of ALPHA BANK (the "Bank") which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2005, and the consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated cash flow statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Bank's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with Greek Auditing Standards, which are based on the International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, evaluating the overall financial statement presentation as well as assessing the consistency of the Board of Directors' Report with the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view, of the financial position of ALPHA BANK Group as of 31 December 2005, and of the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, that have been adopted by the European Union and the Board of Directors' Report is consistent with the accompanying financial statements.

Without qualifying our opinion we draw attention to note 38 (b) to the financial statements, that explains that the tax obligations of the Bank and its subsidiaries for certain years have not yet been audited by the tax authorities and accordingly their tax obligations for those years are not considered final. The outcome of the tax audits can not presently be determined.

Athens, 21 February 2006

KPMG Kyriacou Certified Auditors AE

Marios T. Kyriacou Nick Vouniseas

Certified Auditor Accountant Certified Auditor Accountant

AM SOEL 11121 AM SOEL 18701

Consolidated income statement

(Thousands of Euro)
Note
Interest and similar income 2 1,829,435 1,541,920
Interest expense and similar charges 2 (604,490) (486,891)
Net interest income 1,224,945 1,055,029
Fee and commission income 3 380,380 354,687
Commission expense 3 (26,093) (22,144)
Net fee and commission income 354,287 332,543
Dividend income 4 2,640 5,601
Gains less losses on financial transactions 5 30,170 78,616
Other income 6 111,661 105,370
144,471 189,587
Staff costs 7 (446,124) (419,260)
General administrative expenses 8 (309,755) (332,824)
Depreciation and amortization expenses 19,20,21 (62,488) (56,837)
Other expenses 31 (5,108) (1,259)
Impairment losses on loans and advances 9 (256,845) (229,228)
Share of profit (loss) of associates 18 (1,165) 37,458
Income tax expense 10 (136,348) (163,409)
Attributable to equity holders of the Bank 502,174 408,228
Attributable to minority interests 3,696 3,572
11
Basic earnings per share (€) 1.76 1.44
Diluted earnings per share (€) 1.75 1.44

The attached notes (pages 11 to 90) form an integral part of these financial statements.

Consolidated balance sheet

(Thousands of Euro)

Note
Cash and balances with Central Banks 12 2,202,382 1,755,349
Due from banks 13 4,775,229 5,222,824
Securities held for trading 14 122,638 162,102
Derivative financial assets 15 138,997 171,633
Loans and advances to customers 16 27,356,543 22,377,785
Investment securities
-Available for sale 17 7,745,062 1,973,594
Investments in associates 18 11,389 107,363
Investment property 19 29,550 27,359
Property, plant and equipment 20 937,973 916,767
Goodwill and other intangible assets 21 107,436 30,861
Deferred tax assets 22 202,519 200,158
Other assets 23 285,258 291,013
43,914,976 33,236,808
Non-current assets held for sale 24 92,070 -
Due to banks 25 8,128,599 1,544,315
Derivative financial liabilities 15 140,236 228,945
Due to customers 26 21,644,804 20,696,624
Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds 27 9,192,626 6,727,078
Liabilities for current income tax and other taxes 28 128,202 175,550
Deferred tax liabilities 22 23,857 3,883
Employee defined benefit obligations 29 561,748 557,269
Other liabilities 30 743,372 666,605
Provisions 31 317,871 289,093
40,881,315 30,889,362
Liabilities related to non-current-assets held for sale 24 3.047 -
Share Capital 32 1,456,018 1,274,272
Share premium 33 125,685 -
Reserves 34 324,297 365,095
Retained earnings 35 506,985 366,091
Treasury shares 36 (188,316) (18,873)
37

The attached notes (pages 11 to 90) form an integral part of these financial statements.

Consolidated statement of changes in equity (thousands of Euro)

Note 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
34 - -
809
- - - 809 - - 809
Effect of translation of
foreign subsidiaries
Other
34
35
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,890
-
-
2,250
-
-
4,890
2,250
-
-
-
-
4,890
2,250
Taxes recognized
directly in equity
35 - -
-
- (2.309) - (2.309) - - (2.309)
Net income recognized
directly in equity
Net income for the
- -
809
4,890 (59) - 5,640 - - 5,640
period - -
-
- 408,228 - 408,228 3,572 - 411,800
Total 35 - -
809
4,890 408,169 - 413,868 3,572 - 417,440
Share capital increase
Ex-Ionian Bank
32, 35 319,996 -
-
- (319,996) - - - - -
goodwill net-off
Dividends paid to
equity holders of the
Bank and minority
33, 35 - (244,914) - - 244,914 - - - - -
interests 35 - -
-
- (117,502) - (117,502) (1,320) - (118,822)
Change of participating
interests in subsidiaries
Purchase of treasury
shares and hybrid
35 - -
-
- (8,733) - (8,733) (80,216) - (88,949)
securities
Amortization of initial
share options valuation
36, 37 - -
-
- - (17,825) (17,825) - 71,919 54,094
granted to employees 34 - -
833
- - - 833 - - 833
Share options exercise
Dividends paid to
hybrid securities
32 555 -
-
- - - 555 - - 555
holders 35 - -
-
- (14,042) - (14,042) - - (14,042)
Reserves appropriation 34, 35 - -
61,733
- (61,733) - - - - -

Consolidated statement of changes in equity (thousands of Euro)

Note Share
capital
Share
premium
Fair value
reserve and
other
reserves
Translation
reserve
Retained
earnings
Treasury
shares
Total Minority
interests
Hybrid
securities
Total equity
Available-for-sale
securities valuation
34 - -
(38,562)
- - - (38,562) - - (38,562)
Transfer to income
statement due to sales
34 - -
(3,982)
- - - (3,982) - - (3,982)
Effect of translation of
foreign subsidiaries
Other
34
35
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,949)
-
-
(853)
-
-
(1,949)
(853)
-
-
- (1,949)
(853)
Net income recognized
directly in equity
Net income for the period
-
-
-
(42,544)
-
-
(1,949)
-
(853)
502,174
-
-
(45,346)
502,174
-
3,696
-
-
(45,346)
505,870
Total 35 - -
(42,544)
(1,949) 501,321 - 456,828 3,696 - 460,524
Issue of hybrid securities 37 - -
-
- - - - - 588,000 588,000
Merger of Delta Singular
A.E.
Capitalization of reserve
to round the share price
32,33,
35
23,449 125,685 - - - - 149,134 - - 149,134
to € 5,35
Increase of share capital
from capitalization of
reserve and change of
nominal value of share to
32,35 562 -
-
- (562) - - - - -
€ 5
Acquisition of subsidiary
and change of
participating interests in
32,35 157,735 -
-
- (157,735) - - - - -
subsidiaries
Purchase of treasury
shares and sale of hybrid
35 - -
-
- (12,801) - (12,801) (12,651) - (25,452)
securities
Amortization of initial
share options valuation
36,37 - -
-
- - (169,443) (169,443) - (40,407) (209,850)
granted to employees
Dividends paid to equity
holders of the Bank and
34 - -
2,245
- - - 2,245 - - 2,245
minority interests
Dividends paid to hybrid
35 - -
-
- (174,064) - (174,064) (1,484) - (175,548)
securities holders 35 - -
-
- (13,815) - (13,815) - - (13,815)
Reserves appropriation 34,35 - -
1,450
- (1,450) - - - - -

The attached notes (pages 11 to 90) form an integral part of these financial statements.

Consolidated Cash flow statement

(Thousands of Euro)
Note
Profit before taxes 642,218 575,209
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 19,20 45,160 43,113
Amortization of intangible assets 21 17,328 13,724
Impairment losses and provisions 289,483 245,348
Gains (losses) from investing activities (23,788) (49,162)
Gains (losses) from financing activities 35,548 19,100
Share of (profit) loss of associates 18 1,165 (37,458)
1,007,114 809,874
Net (increase) decrease in assets relating to operating activities:
Due from banks 108,777 (805,038)
Securities held for trading and derivative financial assets 72,100 255,321
Loans and advances to customers (5,083,257) (2,577,862)
Other assets (47,888) (28,057)
Net increase (decrease) in liabilities relating to operating activities
Due to banks 6,578,688 (904,988)
Derivative financial liabilities (88,709) (161,731)
Due to customers 3,400,158 2,562,443
Other liabilities 44,175 16,572
Net cash from operating activities before taxes 5,991,158 (833,466)
Income taxes paid (163,743) (140,863)
Acquisitions of subsidiaries and associates (220,176) (91,063)
Proceeds from sale of investments (subsidiaries and associates) 6,749 -
Dividends received 4 2,640 5,601
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 19,20,21 (59,489) (60,431)
Disposal of property, plant and equipment 10,240 18,004
Net (increase) decrease in investment securities (5,760,637) (282,943)
Dividends paid (171,887) (118,780)
Purchase of treasury shares (169,490) (18,638)
Proceeds from the issue of loans 121,969 6,985
Repayment of loans (21,733) (5,058)
Proceeds from the issue of Hybrid securities 547,593 71,919
Dividends paid to Hybrid securities holders (13,815) (14,042)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents (1,949) 4,890
12
12

The attached notes (pages 11 to 90) form an integral part of these 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

Mr. Costopoulos was born in Athens. He received his B.Sc. in Naval Architecture at King's College, Durham University, England. His career started at the Bank in 1963. He was Managing Director and General Manager of the Bank from 1973, Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Manager from 1984, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director from 1996. On 23 February 2005 he was appointed Executive Chairman.

VICE CHAIRMAN (Non Executive Member)

Andreas L. Canellopoulos

Mr. Canellopoulos is Chairman of Titan Cement Company S.A. He was elected to the Bank's Board of Directors in 1989 and from 1995 was appointed Non-Executive Vice President. From 1994 up to 2000 he was Chairman of the Confederation of Greek Industries.

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Demetrios P. Mantzounis

Mr. Mantzounis was born in Athens. He studied Political Sciences at the Aix-Marseille University. He joined the Bank in 1973 and was appointed General Manager in 2002. On 23 February 2005 he was elected Managing Director.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND GENERAL MANAGERS

Marinos S. Yannopoulos (CFO)

Mr. Yannopoulos was born in Athens and holds degrees in Economics (MA in Industrial Economics) from Sussex University and Business Administration (MBA) from Manchester Business School. He worked abroad for 15 years for Chase and Exxon, in London, New York, Frankfurt, Milan, Rome and 2 years as General Manager of Ionian Bank. He works for the Bank since 1994, in the beginning as Executive General Manager and from 23 February 2005 as General Manager.

Spyros N. Filaretos

Mr. Filaretos was born in Athens. He studied Economics at the University of Manchester and Sussex. He joined the Bank in 1985 and in 1997 was appointed Executive General Manager. On 23 February 2005 he was appointed General Manager.

Artemis Ch. Theodoridis

Mr. Theodoridis was born in Athens. He studied Economics and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago. He is Chairman and Managing Director of Alpha Finance AXEPEY and was appointed Executive General Manager of the Bank in 2002. On 23 February 2005 he was appointed General Manager. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Athens Stock Exchange (1996- 1999) and of the Central Securities Depository (2000-2002).

NON-EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

George E. Agouridis *

Mr. Agouridis is a lawyer and Chairman of the Greek Advisory Committee of the "Stavros S. Niarchos" Foundation. He is a member of the Bank's Board of Directors from 2000.

Sophia G. Eleftheroudaki

Ms Eleftheroudaki is Managing Director of the bookstore and publishing company G.C. ELEFTHEROUDAKIS S.A. since 1983. She was elected to the Bank's Board of Directors in 2005.

Paul G. Karakostas*

Mr. Karakostas is Chairman and Managing Director of GENKA Investment S.A. He was elected to the Bank's Board of Directors in 2000. He was Chairman of the British Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and of the Greek Wine Association.

Ioannis K. Lyras **

Mr. Lyras is President of PARALOS MARITIME CORPORATION S.A. He is a member of the Bank's Board of Directors since 2005. He was Chairman of the Union of Greek Shipowners from 1997 to 2003. He also represents the Union of Greek Shipowners to the Board of Directors of the Union of European Shipowners.

Nicholaos I. Manessis **

Mr. Manessis is Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of HALYVOURGIA THESSALIA S.A. and a member of the Board of Directors of ELLINIKI HALYVOURGIA S.A. He is also a member of the Bank's Board of Directors since 2005.

Minas G. Tanes *

Mr. Tanes is Chairman of Athenian Brewery S.A. He is a member of the Bank's Board of Directors since 2003.

NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS

Pavlos A. Apostolides **

Mr. Apostolides graduated from the Athens Law School. He is a member of the Bank's Board of Directors since 2004. He is member of the Diplomatic Service since 1965 and he was, among other things, Ambassador of Greece to Cyprus and Permanent Representative of Greece to the European Union in Brussels. In 1998 he was appointed General Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the following year was appointed Director of the National Intelligence Agency, until his retirement in November 2004.

Thanos M. Veremis

Professor of Political Sciences at the University of Athens since 1987. He is a member of the Bank's Board of Directors since 2000. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) since 1988 and was the president of the Union from 1995 to 2000.

SECRETARY

Hector P. Verykios

Senior manager, Alpha Bank

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

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

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

of KPMG Kyriacou Certified Auditors S.A.

The Bank's shares are listed on the Athens Stock Exchange since 1925. As at 30 December2005 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 December 2005 has issued 291,203,608 shares. The Group's growth and consistent dividend policy has attracted local and foreign investors. This has increased the shares' liquidity which for the year 2005 amounted to an average of 720,000 shares per day.

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

The Board of Directors approved the financial statements on 21 February 2006.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

1. Accounting principles applied

1.1 Basis of presentation

These financial statements relate to the fiscal year 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005 and they are the Group's first financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union with Regulation 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on 19 July 2002.

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 their fair value:

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

The Group has prepared these financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. In particular the Group applied IFRS 1 "First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards", and all the standards and interpretations adopted by the European Union which are mandatory for the preparation of financial statements for periods that begin after 1 January 2005. The accounting principles applied for the preparation of financial statements as at 31 December 2005 are described below.

Set out below are the standards and interpretations that are included in the following regulations of the European Council, which were published until 31 December 2005, 1725/2003, 707/2004, 2086/2004, 2236/2004, 2237/2004, 2238/2004, 1751/2005, 211/2005, 1864/2005, 1910/2005 and 2106/2005:

  • International Accounting Standards 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16-21, 23, 24, 26, 27- 34, 36-41.
  • Interpretations of International Accounting Standards 7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 32.
  • International Financial Reporting Standards 1-6.
  • Interpretation of International Financial Reporting Standard 1, 4 and 5.

The adoption of the above standards and interpretations is mandatory for the fiscal year and covers all the periods presented in the financial statements except for IFRS 5 which has been adopted from 1 January 2005 in accordance with the exception set out in IFRS 1.

An explanation of the impact of the transition to IFRS on the financial position and the comparative figures, previously reported in accordance with Greek generally accepted accounting principles (Greek GAAP), is included in note 48. This note provides reconciliations between Greek GAAP and IFRS of the balance sheet, equity, income statement and cash flows.

The estimates of the Bank which are applied in the decisions which are taken into account during the preparation of the financial statements are based on historical information and assumptions which at present are considered logical.

The estimates and assumptions are re-assessed to take into account current conditions and the effect of any changes are recognized in the financial statements in the period that they occur.

1.2 Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the parent company Alpha Bank, its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures.

a. Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are entities controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Bank. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from that date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group. When the cost of acquisition exceeds the fair value of the Group's share of the identifiable net assets acquired the excess is recorded as goodwill, which is tested for impairment annually. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized directly in the income statement.

Special purpose entities are consolidated in the group's financial statements when the substance of the relationship between the Bank and the entity indicates that the entity is controlled by the Bank.

Inter company transactions are eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of impairment of the asset transferred and it is recognized in the consolidated balance sheet.

Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

b. Associates

Associates are entities over which the Group has significant influence but not control, generally accompanying a shareholding, directly or indirectly, of between 20% and 50% of the voting rights.

Investments in associates are accounted for by the equity method of accounting.

The Group's share of the associates post-acquisition profits or losses is recognized in the income statement.

Accounting policies of associates have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

c. Joint ventures

According to IAS 31, joint ventures are those entities over whose activities, the Group has joint control, established by contractual agreement whereby two or more parties undertake an economic activity.

The consolidated financial statements include the Group's share of the joint venture under the proportionate consolidation method.

Details of the entities and the Group's ownership interest of subsidiaries and joint ventures is provided in note 39, and for associates in note 18.

1.3 Segment reporting

The Group after taking into account the present management and reporting structure, and that the majority of its income arises from activities in Greece decided that:

  • a. the primary reporting format are the following business segments:
  • Retail
  • Corporate
  • Asset Management and Insurance

  • Investment Banking and Treasury

  • South Eastern Europe
  • Other

b. the geographical segments are the secondary reporting format:

• Greece • Other Countries

Detailed information relating to business and geographical segments are presented in note 40.

1.4 Foreign currency transactions

The consolidated financial statements are presented in Euro, which is the currency of the country of incorporation of the Bank (functional currency). Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group's companies are measured using the currency of the country of incorporation or the currency of the primary economic environment in which the company operates or the currency used for the majority of transactions held.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to Euro at the closing exchange rates at the date of the transaction.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated to Euro at the closing exchange rate at that date. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognized in the income statement.

Non-monetary assets and liabilities are recognized at the exchange rate ruling at initial recognition, except for those non-monetary items denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value. The exchange differences relating to these items are part of the change in fair value and they are recognized in the income statement or recorded directly in shareholders' equity depending on the classification of the non-monetary item.

The results and financial position of all the group entities that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

  • (a) Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated to Euro at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet. The comparative figures presented are translated to Euro at the closing rates at the respective dates of the comparative balance sheet.
  • (b) Income and expenses for each income statement are translated to Euro at average exchange rates applicable for each period presented.

The resulting exchange differences from the above translation and those arising from other monetary items designated as a part of the net investment in the entity are recorded in equity. When a foreign subsidiary is sold, such exchange differences are recognized in the income statement as part of the gain or loss on sale.

1.5 Cash and cash equivalents

For the purposes of the consolidated cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents consists of:

  • a. Cash on hand.
  • b. Non-restricted placements with Central banks.
  • c. Short-term balances due from banks.

Short-term balances due from banks are amounts that mature within three months after the date of the consolidated financial statements.

1.6 Classification and measurement of financial assets

The Group classifies its financial assets in the following categories:

  • Loans and receivables.
  • Held–to-maturity investments.
  • Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.
  • Available-for-sale financial assets.

For each of the above classifications the following is applicable:

a) Loans and receivables

Included in this category are:

  • i. Direct loans to customers
  • ii. Amounts paid for a portion or total acquisition of bonds issued by customers
  • iii. All receivables from customers, Banks etc.

Loans and receivables are carried at amortized cost.

b) Held–to-maturity

Held–to-maturity investments are financial assets that the Group has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity.

This category is carried at amortized cost. The Group has not included any financial assets in this category.

c) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial assets included in this category are those:

  • i. That are acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term and in order to exploit short term market fluctuations (trading portfolio). The Group has included in this category fixed rate Government bonds, except from particular issues that other decision has been taken, treasury bills and a limited number of shares.
  • ii. The Group, at initial recognition, carries this category at fair value and recognize changes in fair value in the income statement. The Group has not included items in this category.

d) Available for sale

Available for sale financial assets are investments that have not been classified in any of the previous categories.

The Group has included in this category:

  • i. Variable interest rate bonds
  • ii. Some issues of Greek State fixed rate bonds, which are decided to be classified in available for sale category and fixed rate bonds of other issues.
  • iii. Shares
  • iv. Mutual fund units.

This category is carried at fair value. Changes in fair value are recognized directly in equity until the financial asset is derecognized or impaired at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in equity is transferred in profit or loss.

The measurement principles noted above are not applicable when a particular financial asset is a hedged item, in which case the principles set out in note 1.7 are followed.

1.7 Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting

Derivatives are financial instruments that upon inception have a small or zero value and subsequently change in accordance with a particular underlying instrument (foreign exchange, interest rates, index or other variable).

All derivatives are recognized as assets when their fair value is positive and as liabilities when their fair value is negative.

Derivatives are entered into for either hedging or trading purposes and they are measured at fair value irrespective of the purpose for which they have been entered into.

The Group's activities involve the use of derivatives as a means of exercising assetliability management within the guidelines established by the Asset-Liability Committee (ALCO).

When the Group uses derivatives for hedging purposes it ensures that appropriate documentation exists on inception of the transaction, and that the effectiveness of the hedge is monitored on an ongoing basis and the above are repeated at each balance sheet date.

In addition the Group uses derivatives for trading purposes to exploit short-term market fluctuations, within the Group risk level set by the Asset-Liability Committee (ALCO). Valuation differences arising from these derivatives are recognized in gains less losses on financial transactions

We emphasize the following:

a. Synthetic Swaps

The parent company (ALPHA BANK), in order to increase the return on deposits to selected customers uses synthetic swaps. This involves the conversion of a Euro deposit to JPY with a simultaneous forward purchase of JPY to cover the foreign exchange exposure.

The result arising from the forward foreign exchange is recognized as interest expense, foreign exchange differences and other gains less losses on financial transactions.

b. FX Swaps

These types of Swaps are entered into primarily to hedge the exposures arising from customer loans and deposits. As there is no documentation to support hedge accounting they are accounted for as trading instruments. The result arising from these derivatives is recognized as interest expense, foreign exchange differences, in order to match with the interest element resulting from the deposits and loans, and other gains less losses on financial transactions.

Hedge accounting relates to the valuation rules to offset the effects on the gain or loss from changes in the fair value of a hedging instrument and a hedged item which would not be achieved if the normal re measurement principles were followed.

Documentation of the hedge relationship upon inception and of the effectiveness of the hedge on a on-going basis are the basic requirements for the adoption of hedge accounting.

The hedge relationship is documented upon inception and the hedge effectiveness test is carried out upon inception and it is repeated each reporting date.

A fair value hedge of a financial instrument offsets the change in the fair value of the hedged item in respect of the risks being hedged.

Changes in the fair value of both the hedging instrument and the hedged item in respect of the risk being hedged are recognized in the income statement.

The Group uses interest rate swaps (IRS's) to hedge risks relating to borrowings, bonds, loans and fixed rate term deposits.

A cash flow hedge changes the cash flows of a financial instrument from a variable rate to a fixed rate.

The effective part of any gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognized directly in equity, whereas the ineffective part is recognized in the income statement. The accounting treatment of the hedged item does not change.

There were no instances that would require cash flow hedge accounting.

It is applied to hedge the foreign exchange risk, arising from investments in foreign operations.

1.8 Property, plant and equipment

This caption includes: land, buildings (owned and leased) for use by the branches or for administrative purposes, additions and improvements of leased fixed assets and equipment. Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The historical cost includes costs relating to the acquisition of property and equipment.

Subsequent expenditure is capitalized or recognized as a separate asset only when it increases the future economic benefits. Expenditure on repairs and maintenance is recognized in the income statement as an expense as incurred.

Depreciation is charged on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment taking into account residual values.

The estimated useful lives are as follows:

  • Additions to leased fixed assets and improvements: duration of the lease.

  • Buildings: 20 to 33 years.

  • Equipment and vehicles: 4 to 20 years.

Land is not depreciated, however, it is reviewed periodically for impairment. The residual value of property and equipment and their useful lives are periodically reviewed and adjusted if necessary at each reporting date.

Property and equipment which is considered impaired is carried at its recoverable amount. Gains and losses from the sale of property and equipment are recognized in the income statement.

1.9 Investment property

The Group includes in this category buildings or a portion of buildings together with the respective portion of the land that is held to earn rental income.

Investment property is initially recognized at cost, which includes all related acquisition costs. Subsequent to initial recognition investment property is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

All costs for repairs and maintenance are recognized in the income statement as incurred.

The estimated useful lives over which depreciation is charged are the same as own-used property.

1.10 Goodwill and other intangible assets

  • Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group's share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired entity at the date of acquisition.

Goodwill arising from acquisitions after 1/1/2004 is recorded to "Goodwill and other intangible assets". Goodwill on acquisitions of associates is included in "Investment in associates".

At the end of each year recognized goodwill is tested for impairment.

Negative goodwill is recognized in the income statement.

  • Other intangible assets

The Group has included in this caption:

  • a) Intangible assets (deposit base, relationships with customers and brand name) which were recognized from the acquisition of the Serbian Bank Jubanka a.d. Beograd according to IFRS 3. These intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. The amortization is charged over the estimated useful life of each type of asset and it is defined as follows:
  • For deposit base and customer relationships to 6 years
  • For brand name to 2 years
  • b) Software is carried at cost less amortization. Amortization is charged over the estimated useful life, which the Group has defined from three to four years. Expenditure incurred to maintain the software programs is recognized in the income statement.

For intangible assets no residual value is estimated.

1.11 Leases

The Group enters into leases either as a lessee or as a lessor.

When the risks and rewards incident to ownership of an asset are transferred to the lessee they are classified as finance leases. All other lease agreements are classified as operating leases.

The accounting treatment followed depends on the classification of the lease, which is as follows:

  • a) When the Group is the lessor
  • i. Finance leases:

For finance leases where the Group is the lessor the aggregate amount of lease payments is recognized as loans and advances.

The difference between the present value (net investment) of lease payments, and the aggregate amount of lease payments, is recognized as unearned finance income and is deducted from loans and advances.

The lease rentals received decrease the aggregate amount of lease payments and finance income is recognized on an accrual basis.

The finance lease loans are subject to the same impairment testing as applied to customer loans and advances as described in note 1.13.

ii. Operating leases:

When the Group is a lessor of assets under operating leases, the leased asset is recognized and depreciation is charged over its estimated useful life. Income arising from the leased asset is recognized as other income on an accrual basis.

  • b) When the Group is the lessee
  • i. Finance leases:

For finance leases, where the Group is the lessee, the leased asset is recognized as own-used property, plant and equipment and a respective liability is recognized in other liabilities. At the commencement of the lease the leased asset and liability are recognized at amounts equal to the fair value of leased property or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments.

The discount rate used in calculating the present value of the minimum lease payments is the interest rate implicit in the lease or if this is not available the Group's borrowing rate for similar financing.

Subsequent to initial recognition the leased assets are depreciated over their useful lives unless the duration of the lease is less than the useful life and the Group is not expected to obtain ownership by the end of the lease, in which case the asset is depreciated over the term of the lease.

The lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction of the outstanding liability.

ii. Operating leases:

For operating leases, the Group as a lessee does not recognize the leased asset but charges in general administrative expenses, the lease payments on an accrual basis.

1.12 Insurance activities

a. Insurance reserves

The insurance reserves are the current estimates of future cash flows arising from insurance life and non-life contracts.

The reserves consist of:

i. Mathematical reserves

The insurance reserves for the term life contracts (e.g. term, comprehension, investment) are calculated on actuarial principles using the present value of future liabilities less the present value of premiums to be received. The calculations are based on technical assumptions (mortality tables, interest rates) in accordance with the respective supervisory authorities on the date the contract was signed.

If the carrying amount of the insurance reserves is inadequate, the entire deficiency is provided for.

ii. Unearned premiums reserves

Represent part of net premiums earned which cover proportionally the period from the balance sheet date to the termination of the period the net premium covers.

iii. Outstanding claims reserves

Concern liabilities on claims occurred and reported but not yet paid at the balance sheet date. These claims are determined on a case-by-case basis based on existing information (loss adjustors' reports, doctors reports, court decisions etc) at the balance sheet date. Provisions are also determined for claims incurred but not reported at the balance sheet date (IBNR), the calculation of these provisions is based on the estimated average cost of claim.

iv. Reserves for investments held on behalf and at risk of life insurance policy holders

These reserves are accounted for as assets and liabilities at the current value of the associated investments.

b. Revenue recognition

Revenues from life and non-life insurance contracts are recognized when they become payable.

c. Reinsurance

The reinsurance premiums ceded and the respective ceded portion of the insurance reserves follow the terms of the relevant reinsurance agreements.

d. Distinction of insurance products

In accordance with IFRS 4 contracts that do not transfer significant insurance risk are characterized as investment and/or service contracts, and their accounting treatment is covered by IAS 32 and IAS 39 for financial instruments and IAS 18 for revenue.

Based on the above the following were separated from insurance services:

  • a) The individual unit linked contracts with zero insured capital.
  • b) Group pension fund contracts under unit-linked management.
  • c) Group contract services provided for which the Company acts as intermediate (motor assistance and accident care).

e. Liability adequacy test

In accordance with IFRS 4 an insurer shall assess at each reporting date whether its recognized insurance reserves are adequate (less deferred acquisition costs and related intangible assets) to cover the risk arising from the insurance contracts. If that assessment shows that the carrying amount of its insurance reserves is inadequate the entire deficiency is recognized in profit or loss.

The methodology applied for life insurance was based on current estimates of all future cash flows, from insurance contracts and of related handling costs. These estimates were based on assumptions representing current market conditions and regarding mortality, cancellations, future changes and allocation of administrative expenses, medical inflation relating to medical changes and the discount rate. The guaranteed return included in certain insurance contracts has also been taken into account in estimating cash flows.

For the liability adequacy test of claims reserves, the triangulation method (chainladder/link ratio) was used which is based on the assumption that the proportional relation occurred in past years between the amounts of cumulative claims (paid and outstanding) will be repeated in the future. Data of the last five years were used for the calculation of the relevant test.

1.13 Impairment losses on loans and advances

The Group has assessed as at 31.12.2003, and at each balance sheet date, whether there is evidence of impairment in accordance with the general principles and methodology set out in IAS 39 and the relevant implementation guidance.

Specifically the steps performed were the following:

a. Establishment of events that provide objective evidence that a loan is impaired (trigger events).

The loans and advances with payment of interest or principal overdue by more than 90 days represents the majority of the loans which were tested for impairment.

In addition an impairment test may be performed for accounts with delays less than 90 days, or accounts with no delay when:

  • i. procedures for forced recovery have initiated
  • ii. the Group has information that indicates that the financial position of the borrower is deteriorating (reduced sales, gross margins, profit etc.) or other events (bankruptcy filing, extra-ordinary events such as floods, fire, etc at the installations of the borrower) which occurred after the date of initial recognition and which are considered to affect the ability of the borrower to adhere to the agreed repayment schedule.

Finally, an impairment test is performed on loans and advances granted to sectors of the economy or geographical regions which are experiencing problems that arose after the date of initial recognition of the loans.

b. The criteria for assessment on an individual or collective basis.

The outstanding balance is the basic factor in determining whether the assessment of impairment will be performed on an individual basis or on a collective basis.

In determining the amount for each entity of the Group numerous factors were considered such as the composition of the loan portfolio the specific circumstances of the market and experience obtained from the management of the portfolio.

More specifically for the Group's parent company Alpha Bank the separation point is the amount of € 1 million.

c. Establishment of groups of assets with similar risk characteristics

In those instances which based on the amount outstanding the assessment of impairment was performed on a collective basis of assets with similar risk characteristics, with respect to credit risk, the collective groups were determined as follows:

i. the borrowers' industry (construction, tourism etc.) for commercial loans.

ιι. the type of loan (consumer, credit cards, mortgage etc.) for retail loans.

Based on detailed internal data the above groups are either expanded or combined in the event that this is justified from the historical data.

d. Methodology in determining future cash flows from impaired loans

The Group has accumulated a significant amount of historical data of the last five years, which includes the loss given default for loans after the completion of forced recovery, or other measures, of loans, including the realization of all collaterals held.

On the basis of this data the amount of the impairment is determined on both an individual and collective basis taking into account the time value of money.

The cash flows are discounted at the loans' original effective interest rate.

e. Interest income recognition

Interest income on impaired loans is recognized based on the carrying value of the loan after the impairment at the original effective interest rate.

f. Impairment recognition

The Group write-offs impaired loans, with exceptions to a small number of accounts with large outstandings were an allowance account is established.

g. Recoveries

If in a subsequent period events occur after the impairment which result in a decrease in the impairment or the collection of amounts from loans and advances previously written-off, the recoveries are recognized in the income statement.

1.14 Deferred taxation

Deferred taxation is the tax that will be paid or for which relief will be obtained in the future resulting from the different period that certain items are recognized for financial reporting and tax purposes.

Deferred tax is provided for temporary differences arising between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are provided based on the expected manner of realization or settlement using tax rates (and laws) enacted at the balance sheet date.

A deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized, taking into consideration the enacted tax rates at balance sheet date.

Current and deferred tax is recognized in the income statement except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly to equity in which case it is recognized in equity.

1.15 Non-current assets held for sale

Consists of property and machinery that the Group obtained from foreclosures, which are held for sale.

Certain items of property are at present leased to third parties, but these lease agreements were entered into before the Group obtained possession of the property.

Assets held for sale are valued at the lower between the carrying amount and the fair value less cost to sell.

Property in this category are not depreciated, however, they are reviewed for impairment at each reporting date.

Gains or losses from the sale of these assets are recognized in the income statement.

1.16 Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities may be classified as held for trading:

  • i. when the financial liability is acquired or repurchased in the short term to take advantage of short-term market fluctuations.
  • ii. they are derivatives which are not used for hedging purposes.

Financial liabilities are initially recognized and re measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in the income statement.

The Group has included in this category derivatives which are not used for hedging purposes.

The liabilities from derivatives which are used for hedging purposes are measured at fair value. Changes in fair value are accounted for as set out in note 1.7.

The liabilities which are not classified in the above category are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Liabilities to credit institutions and customers, debt issued and other loan liabilities are classified in this category.

1.17 Employee benefits

The Group has both defined benefit and defined contribution plans. A defined benefit plan is a pension plan that defines an amount of pension benefit that an employee will receive on retirement which is dependent, among others, on years of service and salary on date of retirement and it is guaranteed by the Bank.

A defined contribution plan is where the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. The Group has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions if the fund does not have sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in current or prior years.

The liability recognized in the consolidated balance sheet in respect of defined benefit pension plans is the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the balance sheet date less the fair value of plan assets together with adjustments for unrecognized actuarial gains or losses and past service costs.

The defined benefit obligation is calculated annually based on actuarial valuation performed by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method.

The present value of the defined benefit is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows using interest rates of high-quality corporate bonds that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid, and that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related pension liability.

Cumulative actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes, and actuarial assumption variations to the extent that they exceed 10 per cent of the greater of the accrued obligations and the fair value of plan assets are amortized in a period equal to the average remaining working lives of the employees. Past-service costs are recognized immediately in income, unless the changes to the pension plan are conditional on the employees remaining in service for a specified period of time (the vesting period). In the second case, the past service costs are amortized on a straight line basis over the vesting period.

For defined contribution plans, the Group pays contributions to publicly or privately administered pension insurance plans, to insurance companies and other funds on a mandatory or voluntary basis. The Group has no further payment obligations once the contributions have been paid. The contributions are recognized as employee benefit expense on an accrual basis. Prepaid contributions are recognized as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is available.

1.18 Share options granted to employees

The Group rewards the performance of its executives and managers by granting share options. The share options are exercised after the expiration of three years from the grant date.

The fair value calculated at grant date, is recognized over the period from the grant date and exercise date and recorded as an expense in payroll and related costs with an increase of a reserve in equity respectively. The amount paid by the beneficiaries of share options upon the exercise date increases the share capital of the Group.

1.19 Provisions

A provision is recognized when the Group has a constructive or legal obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are measured by discounting the expected future cash flows at a rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money. Cash payments are recorded to provisions to the extent that they relate to the specific provision. At each reporting period provisions are re-assessed.

Provisions are not recognized for future operating losses. However, future events that may affect the amount required to settle the obligation, for which a provision has been recognized, are taken into account when sufficient objective evidence exists that they will occur. Reimbursements from third parties relating to a portion of or all of the estimated cash outflow are recognized as assets, only when it is virtually certain that they will be received. The expense recognized in the income statement relating to the provision may be presented net of the amount of the reimbursement.

1.20 Sale and repurchase agreements

The Group enters into purchases of securities under agreements to resell at a certain date in the future at a fixed price. Securities purchased subject to commitments to resell them at future dates are not recognized.

The amounts paid are recognized in loans and advances to either banks or customers. The difference between the purchase price and the resale price is recognized as interest on an accrual basis.

Securities that are sold under agreements to repurchase continue to be recognized in the consolidated balance sheet and are measured in accordance with accounting policy of the category that they have been classified and are presented as investments. The proceeds from the sale of the securities are reported as liabilities to either banks or customers. The difference between the sales price and the repurchase price is recognized on an accrual basis as interest.

Securities borrowed under securities borrowing agreements are not recognized except when they have been sold to third parties whereby the gain on the sale is recognized in the income statement and the liability to deliver the security is recognized at fair value.

1.21 Equity

Incremental costs of share capital increase

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

Share premium

The issuance of shares as consideration for the acquisition of a business are shown at their market value. The difference between the nominal value of the shares issued and their market value is recorded as share premium.

Employee share options

The fair value of share options granted to the Group's management is recorded to equity and to the income statement, respectively. Upon the exercising of the share options the amount received from the beneficiaries is recorded as share capital.

Treasury shares

The cost of acquiring treasury shares is recognized as a reduction of equity. Subsequent gains or losses from the sale of treasury shares, after deducting all direct costs and taxes, is recognized directly in retained earnings.

Retained earnings

When the Group's ownership interest in a subsidiary increases as a result of an acquisition, the difference between the consideration paid and the share of net assets acquired is recognized directly to retained earnings.

Sales of ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in a loss of control for the Group, is considered as a transaction between related Group equity parties and the gain or loss arising from the sale is recognized directly to retained earnings.

Dividends are deducted from retained earnings and recorded as a liability in the period that the dividend is approved by the General Meeting of the shareholders.

1.22 Interest income and expense

Interest income and expense are recognized in the income statement for all instruments measured at amortized cost.

The recognition of interest income and expense is performed on the accrual basis using the effective interest rate method.

The effective interest rate method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial asset or a financial liability and of allocating the interest income or interest expense over the relevant period.

The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or the next repricing date, in order the present value of the future cash flows to be equal to the carrying amount of the financial instrument including fees or transaction costs.

Interest on financial assets that are impaired is determined on the balance after the impairment provision using the effective interest rate.

Interest income and expense is also calculated for interest bearing financial instruments that are measured at fair value.

1.23 Fee and commission income

Fee and commission income are recognized on a accrual basis when the relevant service has been provided.

Transaction revenues relating to the recognition of a financial instrument which measured at amortized cost, such as loans and advances, are capitalized and recognized in the income statement using the effective interest method.

1.24 Comparatives

To the extent considered necessary the comparatives have been adjusted to facilitate changes in presentation of the current year amounts.

Income statement

2. Net interest income

Banks 126,744 134,794
Securities 126,311 78,856
Loans and advances to customers 1,538,827 1,304,681
Other 37,553 23,589
Banks (85,568) (50,988)
Customers (253,825) (209,230)
Debt securities in issue and other
borrowed funds (195,332) (121,598)
Other (69,765) (105,075)

3. Net fee and commission income

Loans 53,250 51,522
Letters of guarantee 35,518 36,738
Imports-Exports 19,957 21,686
Credit Cards 58,597 55,256
Fund transfers 82,864 79,507
Mutual Funds 56,856 44,487
Management and advisory fees 12,964 9,839
Other 60,374 55,652
Credit Cards (18,852) (15,335)
Loans (971) (828)
Other (6,270) (5,981)

4. Dividend income

Available-for-sale shares 2,640 5,601

5. Gains less losses on financial transactions

Foreign exchange differences 25,450 22,930
Securities held for trading (6,667) (459)
Available-for-sale securities 9,657 43,561
Other financial instruments 2,093 12,536
Other (363) 48

6. Other income

Insurance activities 27,568 28,387
Hotel activities 41,747 48,266
Operating lease income 4,176 2,560
Sale of property, plant and equipment 7,214 3,685
Tax discount 1,901 2,791
Goodwill from merger with Delta Singular A.E. (note 45) 7,695 -
Other 21,360 19,681

Income from insurance activities is analyzed as follows:

Premiums and other related income 95,950 91,451
Less:
Reinsurance premiums ceded 37,760 43,418
Commissions 4,563 4,042
Claims from policyholders 37,449 35,438
Re insurers' participation 13,974 14,373
Premiums and other related income 60,599 59,443
Less:
Reinsurance premiums ceded 2,493 2,352
Commissions 10,856 9,508
Claims from policyholders 51,259 44,198
Re insurers' participation 1,425 2,076

7. Staff costs

Wages and Salaries 297,942 278,993
Social Security contributions 74,699 72,367
Expenses of defined benefit plans (note 29) 52,905 48,451
Other 20,578 19,449

8. General administrative expenses

Rent of buildings 25,840 23,594
Rent and maintenance of EDP equipment 18,469 18,533
EDP expenses 32,172 28,545
Marketing and advertisement expenses 28,870 32,849
Telecommunications and postage 23,221 22,808
Third party fees 30,427 26,195
Consultants fees 8,309 6,046
Contribution to Savings Guarantee Fund 11,445 9,643
Insurance 8,483 8,872
Consumables 6,210 6,445
Electricity 7,041 6,575
Donations 1,857 957
Olympic Games sponsorship - 42,116
Consumables 5,624 5,856
Repairs on buildings and equipment 4,081 4,235
Cleaning fees 3,439 3,189
Security 4,387 4,076
Transportation 3,595 3,631
Agency fees 5,565 3,415
Other general administrative expenses 48,409 45,674
Other taxes 32,311 29,570

9. Impairment losses on loans and advances

Customer loans and advances 259,558 225,298
Insurance activities 2,139 5,841
Recoveries (4,852) (1,911)

10. Income tax

Current tax 120,973 163,596
Deferred tax 15,375 (187)
Amortization and write-offs of intangibles 10,371 (1,464)
Loans and advances to customers 1,316 (9,137)
Employee defined benefit obligations 572 4,149
Valuation of derivatives (4,949) 1,812
Valuation of loans hedged 1,660 (1,491)
Valuation of debt security in issue (hedged) 4,508 477
Carry forward tax losses (495) 1,731
Other temporary differences 2,392 3,736

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

642,218 575,209
Income tax (tax rate 22% for 2005 and
30% for 2004)
21.37% 137,224 29.00% 166,993
Non taxable income (0.46%) (2,942) (3.11%) (17,864)
Non taxable income /Non deductible
expenses
0.67% 4,299 1.78% 10,253
Part of profit relating to non taxable
income (1.37%) (8,773) (1.37%) (7,870)
Additional tax 0.06% 396 0.06% 318
In tax rate 0.27% 1,707 0.77% 4,427
Usage of tax losses (0.21%) (1,342) (0.01%) 74
Other temporary differences 0.90% 5,779 1.23% 7,078

Note:

Based on Art. 141 of L. 2190/1920 leasing transactions are accounted for in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and are not adjusted for income tax purposes.

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) 502,174 408,228
Weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares 285,768,514 283,218,650
Basic earnings per share (in € per share) 1.76 1.44

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) 502,174 408,228
Weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares 285,768,514 283,218,650
Adjustment for share options 402,740 416,166
Weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares for
diluted earnings per share
286,171,254 283,634,816
Diluted earnings per share
(in € per share)
1.75 1.44

Assets

12. Cash and balances with Central Banks

Cash
Cheques receivable
Balances with Central Banks
305,144
53,727
1,843,511
260,646
50,044
1,444,659
Of which mandatory deposits with Central banks 1,202,541 868,694

The bank is required to maintain current account to country's Central Bank (Bank of Greece) in order to facilitate interbank transactions with a Central Bank and other financial institutions through the Trans European – Automated Real Time Gross Settlement Express Transfer System (Target).

Bank of Greece requires also that all financial institutions established in Greece, to maintain deposits with the Central Bank equal to 2% of total customer deposits.

These deposits bare interest at the refinancing rate as set by the European Central Bank (31.12.2005: 2.25%).

Balances with Central Banks 999,841 886,655
Sale and repurchase agreements (Reverse Repos) 2,148,476 4,354,406
Sort term placements with the Banks 2,517,497 327,323
13. Due from banks
Placements with other banks 2,635,460 868,418
Sale and repurchase agreements (Reverse Repos) 2,148,476 4,354,406
Less: Provisions for impairment losses (8,707) -
14. Securities held for trading
Government bonds 90,912 104,774
Other debt securities 25,952 56,004
- Listed 25,952 53,067
- Non-listed - 2,937
Shares: 5,774 1,324
- Listed 5,774 1,324

15. Derivatives

Currency forwards 557,502 2,394 3,218
Currency swaps 928,696 5,231 4,944
Cross currency swaps 614,987 57,825 53,789
Currency options 296,363 1,910 1,946
Currency options embedded in retail products 24,191 57 -
Interest rate swaps 3,376,098 67,120 44,435
Interest rate options 27,801 149 166
Options 153,477 35 161
Futures 4,624 18 115
Options 34,036 178 -
Cross currency swaps 219,730 - 15,138
Interest rate swaps 1,263,522 4,080 16,324
Currency forwards 1,372,389 9,956 17,827
Currency swaps 1,792,663 24,804 66,883
Cross currency swaps 609,317 100,000 100,418
Currency options 979,369 5,133 5,606
Currency options embedded in retail products 17,277 34 22
Interest rate swaps 1,993,613 30,179 35,816
Interest rate options 26,886 38 38
Futures 74,416 - 42
Options embedded in retail products 341 - 64
Futures 1,953 - 1
Cross currency swaps 1,933 - 605
Interest rate swaps 229,674 1,489 1,623
16. Loans and advances to customers
Individuals:
Mortgages 6,937,685 4,934,764
Consumer 2,029,704 1,475,120
Credit cards 883,605 795,935
Other loans 193,181 206,182
Other receivables 189,918 15,071
Companies:
Overdrafts 6,144,729 5,627,764
Term loans 10,519,258 8,854,089
Leasing 843,011 645,163
Factoring 386,600 427,139
Other loans 64,579 25,187
Other receivables 112,306 27,102
Receivables from insurance and re-insurance activities 92,327 102,220
28,396,903 23,135,736
Less: Allowance for impairment losses (1,040,360) (757,951)

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

Up to 1 year 299,764 214,772
From 1 year up to 5 years 411,707 353,802
More than 5 years 331,601 222,407
1,043,072 790,981
Unearned finance income (200,061) (145,818)

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

Up to 1 year 260,462 181,533
From 1 year up to 5 years 320,666 284,593
More than 5 years 261,883 179,037
Exchange differences 15,570
Provision for loan impairment (note 9) 231,139
Loans written-off during the period (16,121)
Provision from Jubanka acquisition 59,654
Provision from merger with Delta Singular A.E. 7,566
Exchange differences 2,151
Provision for loan impairment (note 9) 261,697
Loans written-off during the period (48,659)

17. Investment securities

Government bonds 6,666,391 1,000,800
Other debt securities: 872,466 805,414
- Listed 869,643 791,741
- Non-listed 2,823 13,673
Shares: 86,057 75,996
- Listed 73,675 60,409
- Non-listed 12,382 15,587
Other variable yield securities 120,148 91,384

18. Investments in associates

Opening balance 107,363 69,828
Purchases 837 204
Dividends received (163) (127)
Merger with Delta Singular A.E. (96,524) -
Impairment (105) -
Share of profit/ (loss) (19) 37,458

During the year the carrying amount of the Group's investment in GAIOGNOMON A.E. was written down by an amount of € 105 as the recoverable amount was determined to be less than the carrying amount. According to company's General Assembly decision, is under liquidation procedures since 1 July 2005.

The Group's investments in associates is as follows:

1. Lesvos Tourist Company A.E. Greece 24.99 24.99
2. Evisak A.E. Greece 27.00 27.00
3. Icap A.E. Greece 26.96 26.96
4. Delta Singular Α.Ε.* Greece - 38.76
5. Gaiognomon A.E. Greece 20.00 20.00
6. Propindex A.E.** Greece 13.82 15.56
7. AEDEP Thessalias & Stereas
Ellados *** Greece 50.00 50.00
8. A.L.C. Novelle Investments Ltd Cyprus 33.33 33.33
9. Geosynthesis A.E.**** Greece 20.00 -
10. Micrel A.E. * Greece - 21.03

* The Company was merged with the Bank at 8 April 2005 (note 45).

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

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

**** Geosynthesis A.E. was acquired by the bank from the merger with Delta Singular A.E.

***** The company was not accounted for under the equity method due to decrease in participation.

The Group's share of the profit/(loss) of each associate is as follows (the amounts are expressed in thousands of Euro):

1. Lesvos Tourist
Company A.E. 2,630 (104) 2,526 (26) - (26)
2. Evisak A.E. 2,607 120 2,727 32 - 32
3. Icap A.E. 17,717 1,091 18,808 294 - 294
4. Gaiognomon A.E. 1,842 (619) 1,223 (124) (105) (229)
5. Propindex A.E. 73 (12) 61 (1) - (1)
6. AEDEP Thessallias &
Stereas Ellados 147 - 147 - - -
7. A.L.C. Novelle
Investments Ltd 16,867 (583) 16,284 (194) - (194)
8. Geosynthesis A.E. 84 (37) 47 - - -
Total
9. Delta Singular Α.Ε. - - - (1,041) - (1,041)

As at 31.12.2003 the carrying amounts of EVISAK A.E. and MICREL A.E, were written off by € 1,589 to recognize an impairment as the recoverable amount was determined to be less than the carrying amount. The recoverable amount of the above companies is € 1.

Geosynthesis A.E. is carried at recoverable amount which is € 1.

19. Investment property

Cost 33,589
Accumulated depreciation (2,795)
Net Book Value 1.1.2004 30,794
Net Book Value 1.1.2004 30,794
Additions 83
Disposals (3,858)
a) Cost (4,159)
b) Accumulated depreciation 301
Reclassification from property, plant and equipment 9,787
Reclassification to property, plant and equipment (8,206)
Depreciation charge for the period (1,241)
Net Book Value 31.12.2004 27,359
Cost 30,309
Accumulated depreciation (2,950)
Net Book Value 1.1.2005 27,359
Foreign exchange differences (439)
Additions 80
Additions from merger with Delta Singular A.E. 36,546
Accumulated depreciation from merger with Delta
Singular A.E. (2,940)
Additions from companies consolidated for first time
in the fiscal year of 2005 (net book value)
443
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 to "property, plant and equipment" 2,519
a) Cost 3,168
b) Accumulated depreciation (649)
Depreciation charge for the period (549)
Net Book Value 31.12.2005 29,550
Cost 33,061
Accumulated depreciation (3,511)

20. Property, plant and equipment

Cost 1,039,429 10,002 288,357 1,337,788
Accumulated Depreciation (182,229) (8,312) (219,841) (410,382)
Net Book Value at 1.1.2004 857,200 1,690 68,516 927,406
Net Book Value 1.1.2004 857,200 1,690 68,516 927,406
Additions 26,748 226 18,400 45,374
Foreign exchange differences 1,261 (135) 460 1,586
Disposals (12,864) - (1,282) (14,146)
a) Cost (19,429) - (5,937) (25,366)
b) Accumulated depreciation 6,565 - 4,655 11,220
Reclassification to investment
property (9,787) - - (9,787)
Transfer from "land and
buildings" to "other (128) - 128 -
equipment"
Transfer from "investment
property" 8,206 - - 8,206
Depreciation charge for the
period (18,294) (261) (23,317) (41,872)
Net Book Value 31.12.2004 852,342 1,520 62,905 916,767
Cost 1,050,081 10,219 301,509 1,361,809
Accumulated depreciation (197,739) (8,699) (238,604) (445,042)
Net book value 1.1.2005 852,342 1,520 62,905 916,767
Additions 12,406 344 25,058 37,808
Foreign exchange differences 2,188 94 675 2,957
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)
Additions from companies consolidated
for first time in 2005 (net book value) 26,350 - 7,897 34,247
Disposals (7,948) - (1,124) (9,072)
a) Cost (11,690) (130) (10,845) (22,665)
b) Accumulated depreciations 3,742 130 9,721 13,593
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" to
"other 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 (20,141) (581) (23,889) (44,611)
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)

21. Goodwill and other intangible assets

Cost 94,280 94,280
Accumulated Amortization (64,810) (64,810)
Net Book Value 1.1.2004 29,470 29,470
Net Book Value 1.1.2004 - 29,470 29,470
Foreign exchange differences - 141 141
Additions - 14,974 14,974
Disposals - -
a) Cost (585) (585)
b) Accumulated depreciation 585 585
Amortization charge for the period - (13,724) (13,724)
Net Book Value 31.12.2004 - 30,861 30,861
Cost - 108,799 108,799
Accumulated Amortization - (77,938) (77,938)
Net Book Value 1.1.2005 30,861 30,861
Foreign exchange differences (295) (295)
Additions 21,601 21,601
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 the fiscal year of 2005 54,022 17,473 918 72,413
a) Cost
b) Foreign exchange differences
57,670
(3,648)
18,572
(1,099)
918
-
77,160
(4,747)
Disposals (13) (13)
a) Cost (1,300) (1,300)
b) Accumulated amortization 1,287 1,287
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 (3,095) (14,233) (17,328)
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)

Goodwill of € 57,4 million arised from the acquisition of 88.64% of the Serbian Bank Jubanka a.d. Beograd and the goodwill of € 0.3 million arised from the acquisition of Evremethea A.E. Foreign exchange differences arise from the financial statements of Jubanka a.d. Beograd. Other intangible assets refer to deposit base, relationships with customers and brand name of the acquired Serbian Bank Jubanka a.d. Beograd (note 45).

22. Deferred tax assets and liabilities

Derivative financial assets 2,284 (1,855) 429
Loans and advances to customers
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Non-current assets held for sale
8,151
26,753
937
10,782
9,137
1,550
272
(1,265)
4
3,313
17,288
28,307
1,209
12,830
Other assets
Due to customers
Other liabilities
1,638
(107)
4,816
226
(84)
(1,768)
8 1,872
(191)
3,048
Employee defined benefit obligations
Retained earnings
132,958
8,246
(4,107)
(1,731)
128,851
6,515
Derivative financial assets 43 (43) -
Loans and advances to customers 1,509 (1,491) 18
Goodwill and other intangible assets (81) 86 5
Property, plant and equipment 409 1,202 47 1,658
Debt securities in issue and other
borrowed funds 477 477
Employee defined benefit obligations (42) 42 -
Other liabilities 1,681 (149) (40) 1,492
Other temporary differences 169 64 233
Derivative financial assets 429 5,412 5,841
Loans and advances to
customers
17,288 2,063 (1,316) (4,374) 13,661
Goodwill and other
intangible assets
Property, plant and
28,307 388 (1,105) 27,590
equipment 1,209 (71) (12) 1,126
Non-current assets held-for
sale
12,830 12,830
Other assets
Due to customers
1,872
(191)
71 (1,222)
191
503 1,224
-
Other liabilities 3,048 (9) 600 3,639
Employee defined benefit
obligations 128,851 7 (572) 7 128,293
Retained earnings 6,515 2,256 495 (951) 8,315
Derivative financial liabilities
Loans and advances to
463 463
customers 18 1,660 1,678
Goodwill and other intangible
assets
Property, plant and equipment
1,658 766 9,266
623
1,906
39
11,172
3,086
Debt securities in issue and 477 4,508 4,985
other borrowed funds
Other liabilities
1,492 (752) 72 812
Other temporary differences 238 13 1,410 1,661

23. Other assets

Investments on behalf of life insurance
policyholders 63,440 59,271
Prepaid expenses 13,795 17,015
Accrued income 4,698 1,326
Tax advances 108,624 88,280
Brokerage fees receivables 26,482 24,113
Foreclosed assets(1) - 32,701
Other 68,219 68,307

(1) They were reclassified to non-current assets held for sale.

24. Non-current assets held for sale

Cost 32,084 617 32,701
Cost 1.1.2005 32,084 617 32,701
Additions 9,008 20 9,028
Additions from merger with Delta
Singular A.E. 21,175 - 21,175
Additions from companies
consolidated for first time in 2005 11 - 11
Disposals (6,034) (52) (6.086)
Reclassification to "property, plant
and equipment" (1,703) - (1,703)
Reclassification from "investment
property" 33,463 - 33,463
88,004 585 88,589

The Bank and its subsidiaries signed a (final) sales agreement with National Insurance for the sale of Alpha Insurance Romania S.A. The company's assets of € 3,481 are included in "Non-current assets held for sale" while company's liabilities of € 3,047 are included in "liabilities related to non-current assets held for sale". The transaction was completed on 16 February 2006.

Liabilities

25. Due to banks

Current accounts 100,829 64,712
Term deposits 1,194,780 485,160
Sale and repurchase agreements (Repos) 6,832,990 994,443

26. Due to customers

- Current accounts 5,628,485 5,069,676
- Saving accounts 9,731,063 9,096,320
- Term deposits 5,387,767 4,552,362
- Sale and repurchase agreements (Repos) 712,617 1,852,460
Cheques payable 184,872 125,806

27. 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 2005 - 3,222,401
Euro due 2006 2,519,937 1,503,017
Euro due 2007 with 1st call option in 2005 - 10,107
Euro due 2007 with 1st call option in 2006 7,126 -
Euro due 2007 901,444 900,868
HKD 100 million due 2007 11,027 9,437
Euro due 2008 507,260 -
Euro due 2008 with 1st call option in 2005 - 10,875
US \$ due 2008 with 1st call option in 2006 8,052 -
Euro due 2009 710,405 710,202
Euro due 2009 with 1st call option in 2004 - 41,379
Euro due 2009 with 1st call option in 2005 - 10,132
CZK 1.500 million due 2009 51,511 48,971
US \$ 11 million due 2009 with 1st call option in 2006 8,960 8,042
US \$ 5 million due 2009 with 1st call option in 2006 4,027 3,652
HKD 50 million due 2009 5,497 -
Euro due 2010 924,947 -
Euro due 2010 with 1st call option in 2006 56,600 -
Euro due 2010 with 1st call option in 2007 2,502,060 -
US \$ 7 million due 2010 with 1st call option in 2006 5,366 -
US \$ 50 million due 2010 with 1st call option in 2007 42,521 -
Euro due 2011 with 1st call option in 2005 - 60,639
Euro due 2011 with 1st call option in 2006 22,843 -
Euro due 2011 15,439 15,514
Euro due 2012 316,104 -
Euro due 2012 with 1st call option in 2006 9,353 -
Euro due 2013 19,341 -
Euro due 2015 12,360 -
Securities held by the Group (485,309) (721,944)

The majority of senior debt securities bare a floating EURIBOR rate with a margin between -10 and +35 basis points which is connected with bonds start date and maturity date.

Euro due 2010 with 1st call option in 2005 - 100,229
Euro due 2012 with 1st call option in 2007 325,817 325,757
Euro due 2013 with 1st call option in 2008 351,570 351,492
Euro due 2014 with 1st call option in 2009 201,115 201,082
JPY 30 billion with 1st call option in 2015 203,706 -
Securities held by the Group (66,453) (84,774)

Subordinated debt securities rate, 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 rate, 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 200 basis points.

Subordinated debt securities rate, 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%.

28. Liabilities for current income tax and other taxes

Current income tax
Other taxes
104,647
23,555
151,093
24,457

29. Employee defined benefit obligations

The amounts recognized in the financial statements for employee defined benefit obligations are presented in the table below:

TAP 518,749 43,693 522,352 39,411
TAPILT (4,952) 471 (5,423) 1,835
Alpha Insurance A.E. 15,773 1,053 15,320 1,128
Alpha Bank Cyprus 26,611 7,010 19,615 5,250
Subsidiaries in Greece
(Law 2112/1920
compensation) 5,567 678 5,405 827

Balance sheet and income statements amounts are as follows:

a. Bank

i. The supplementary pension fund of the former Alpha Credit Bank (TAP) is responsible for the main pension and benefits of retired employees of former Alpha Credit Bank.

The Fund received extra contributions from the Bank as its plan assets were not sufficient to meet employee benefits, which were determined by an actuarial study.

It is noted that the negotiations of finding a solution of the pension fund problem for Banking employees Union may change the amount of TAP liability which is determined by on actuarial study.

Present value of defined benefit
obligations 717,448 698,796
Fair value of plan assets (149,392) (131,438)
Unrecognized actuarial losses (49,307) (45,006)

The liability arises as follows:

Accrued expense recognized 39,411
Contributions paid (16,910)
Accrued expense recognized 43,693
Contributions paid (47,296)
Current service cost 13,100 12,510
Interest cost 37,425 34,607
Expected return on plan assets (6,832) (7,706)

The principal actuarial assumptions used are the following:

Discount rate 5.5% 5.5%
Expected return on plan assets 5.5% 5.5%
Future salary increases 3.5% 3.5%
Future pension increases 2.5% 2.5%

ii. Ionian and Popular Bank Insurance Fund (TAPILT) is responsible for the benefits of retired employees from ex-Ionian Bank.

The Bank has guaranteed all benefits to be paid to the Fund until the last employee is retired in accordance with the conditions set out in the Fund's charter.

Present value of defined benefit
obligations 59,743 56,618
Fair value of plan assets (58,068) (55,641)
Unrecognized actuarial losses (6,627) (6,400)

The liability arises as follows:

Accrued expense recognized 1,835
Contributions paid (39,763)
Accrued expense recognized 471
Contributions paid -
Current service cost
430
116
Interest cost
2,641
2,496
Expected return on plan assets
(2,654)
(777)
Actuarial losses recognized during the
period
54
-

The principal actuarial assumptions used are the following:

Discount rate 5% 5%
Expected return on plan assets 5% 5%
Future salary increases 3.5% 3.5%

b. Group

i. Alpha Insurance A.E.

The Company maintains a special account for specific employees who are close to retirement. In addition, there is an insurance contract for the former Emporiki General Insurance A.E. based on which a lump sum is granted at retirement.

Present value of defined benefit
obligations
15,142 14,659
Unrecognized actuarial gains 631 661
The liability arises as follows:
Accrued expense recognized 1,128
Contributions paid 16
Benefits paid (610)
Accrued expense recognized 1,053
Contributions paid 17
Benefits paid (617)
Current service cost 320 315
Interest cost 733 813
The principal actuarial assumptions used are the following:
5% 5%
3.5% 3.5%
2.5% 2.5%

ii. Alpha Bank Cyprus

Personnel receive a lump sum benefit on retirement which is calculated based on the years of service and salary.

Present value of defined benefit
obligations
Unrecognized actuarial gains
33,459
(6,848)
26,016
(6,401)
The liability arises as follows:
Accrued expense recognized
Benefits paid
Exchange differences
5,250
(337)
186
Accrued expense recognized
Benefits paid
Exchange differences
7,010
(259)
245
Current service cost 2,917 2,978
Interest cost 1,435 1,365
Net actuarial losses recognized in fiscal
year
170 907
Past service cost recognized in fiscal year 2,488 -

The principal actuarial assumptions used are the following:

Discount rate 5.0% 5.5%
Future salary increases 6.1% 6.5%

iii. Other companies in Greece

The employees of the Greek subsidiaries with indefinite employment contracts receive a lump sum payment on retirement, which is defined by Law 2112/1920. The amounts recognized in the balance sheet are analyzed as follows:

Liability 5,567 5,405
Payroll and related costs 678 827

30. Other liabilities

Dividends payable 3,790 -
Withholdings in favour of third parties 183,254 144,953
Insurance activities 20,773 29,155
Reinsurance activities 1,418 2,780
Brokerage services 76,972 24,300
Finance leases 117 506
Deferred income 52,899 68,590
Other accrued expenses 35,313 22,832
Liabilities from credit cards 210,984 213,456
Other 157,852 160,033

31. Provisions

Insurance reserves 306,832 286,617
Other provisions 11,039 2,476

Provisions are analyzed as follows:

a. Insurance provisions

Unearned premiums 42,469 41,497
Outstanding claim reserves 58,443 57,566
Mathematical reserves 134,744 121,945
Outstanding claim reserves 7,736 6,338

b. Other provisions

Exchange differences (1)
Provisions charged to income statement 1.259
Provisions used during the period (14.847)
Jubanka acquisition 10.509
Exchange differences (687)
Provisions charged to income statement 5.108
Provisions used during the period (6.367)

The provision charge for the period is included in "Other expenses" in the consolidated income statement.

Equity

32. Share capital

Balance 1 January 2004 195,835,935 953,721
Capitalization of fixed assets revaluation surplus 39,167,187 319,996
Share options exercise 102,445 555
Merger with Delta Singular A.E. 7,564,106 23,449
Capitalization of reserve to round the share
nominal value to € 5.35 562
Capitalization of reserve and change of nominal
value of share to € 5 48,533,935 157,735
33. Share premium
Balance 1 January 2004 244,914
Ex-Ionian Bank goodwill net-off (244,914)
-
Merger with Delta Singular A.E. 125,685
34. Reserves
Reserves are analyzed as follows:
Statutory reserve 349,024 347,575
Special reserve (from share options valuation) 3,108 863
Available for sale reserve (30,776) 11,767
Translation differences reserve 2,941 4,890

35. Retained Earnings

Balance 1 January 2004 235,014
Profit for the period 408,169
Change of participating interest in subsidiaries (8,733)
Dividends paid to equity holders of the Bank (117,502)
Dividends paid to hybrid securities holders (14,042)
Ex-Ionian Bank goodwill net-off 244,914
Capitalization from fixed assets revaluation (319,996)
Reserves appropriation (61,733)
Profit for the period 501,321
Change of participating interest in subsidiaries (12,801)
Dividends paid to equity holders of the Bank (174,064)
Dividends paid to hybrid securities holders (13,815)
Capitalization of reserves (157,735)
Reserves appropriation (1,450)
Merger with Delta Singular A.E. (562)

For the fiscal year ended 31 December 2005 Bank's Board of Directors will propose to shareholders General Assembly the distribution of total dividend amounted to € 237,556 that is € 0,84 per share.

36. Treasury shares

The treasury shares held by Alpha Bank and subsidiaries are as follows:

Alpha Bank A.E. 8,398,426 188,128 913,860 18,638
Alpha Finance A.X.E.P.E.Y. - - 1,804 47
Alpha Insurance Agents A.E. 7,200 188 6,000 188

37. 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 3-month Euribor plus a margin of 265b.p. If redemption option is not exercised by the issuer the margin is increased by 132.5b.p. reaching 397.5b.p 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 -
Securities held from Group companies (43,054) (2,647)

Additional Information

38. 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 25,396 24,552
Between one and five years 73,101 78,422
More than five years 46,567 60,381
The minimum future lease revenues are as follows:
Less than one year 4,149 2,679
Between one and five years 15,613 13,295
More than five years 12,864 12,885
Letters of credit 234,470 97,077
Letters of guarantee 3,749,766 3,656,395
Approved loan agreements and credit limits 12,232,183 10,516,615
Securities linked to reverse repos 420,000 5,000
Trading securities - 80,000

From the reverse repos portfolio €20,000 are pledged as collateral for capital withdrawal, the remaining € 400,000 together with €100,000 of investment securities portfolio 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). From the remaining of investment securities portfolio € 5,000 are pledged as collateral to clearing house of derivative transactions 'ETESEP' A.E. as margin account insurance and the rest €60,000 have being pledged as collateral for capital withdrawal.

Investment securities 165,000 100,000

39. 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 96.40
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 -
1. Alpha Leasing A.E. Greece 99.61 99.52
2. Alpha Leasing Romania S.A. Romania 99.92 99.20
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 -
1. Alpha Finance A.X.E.P.E.Y. Greece 100.00 100.00
2. Alpha Finance US Corporation U.S.A. 100.00 100.00
3. Alpha Finance Romania S.A. Romania 99.98 99.11
4. Alpha Advisory Romania SRL Romania 99.98 99.11
5. Alpha Finance Ltd Cyprus - 100.00
6. Alpha Ventures A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
7. Alpha Equity Fund A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
8. 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 A.E.P.E.Y. 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 99.56 99.56
2. Alpha Insurance Romania S.A. Romania 99.92 99.21
3. Alpha Insurance Agents A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
4. Alpha Insurance Brokers A.E. Greece - 94.58
5. Alpha Insurance LTD Cyprus Cyprus 99.92 99.92
1. Alpha Astika Akinita A.E. Greece 61.21 52.87
2. Alpha Group Jersey Ltd Jersey 100.00 100.00
3. Ionian Hotel Enterprises A.E. Greece 90.28 88.03
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. Luxemburg 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 -

1

1. Cardlink A.E. Greece 50.00 50.00
2. Ape Fixed Assets Greece 60.10 -
3. APE Commercial Property Greece 60.10 -

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

Jubanka a.d. Beograd, Alpha Asset Finance C.I. and Evremethea A.E. were consolidated for first time in fiscal year 2005 and Alpha Insurance Brokerage sold in the same period. Also in fiscal year 2005 were consolidated under the proportional method the companies APE Fixed Assets and APE Commercial Property. In the above fiscal year the subsidiaries Alpha Finance Cyprus and Alpha Bank Ltd were merged.

40. Segment reporting

a. Analysis by sector

(Millions of Euro)
Net interest income 1,224.9 753.3 266.1 21.7 45.6 137.5 0.7
Commission 354.3 119.2 87.3 76.9 33.8 43.6 (6.5)
Other income 144.5 10.5 2.8 37.1 (2.5) 33.0 63.6
Expenses (823.5) (451.8) (94.1) (76.3) (33.0) (134.8) (33.5)
Impairment (256.8) (139.1) (97.7) 1.5 (0.3) (21.1) (0.1)
Profit (loss) from
associates (1.2) - - - - - (1.2)
Assets 44,007.0 14,026.5 12,461.8 731.3 12,913.9 3,497.6 375.9
Liabilities 40,884.4 21,833.9 1,846.3 947.6 12,013.1 2,996.8 1,246.7
Capital expenditures
(notes 19, 20, 21) 131.8 36.6 7.0 5.0 1.6 80.3 1.3
Depreciation and
Amortization 62.5 28.8 6.0 4.5 0.9 14.1 8.2
Net interest income 1,055.1 632.4 257.7 22.4 46.8 98.9 (3.1)
Commission 332.5 122.8 96.4 60.0 29.3 29.8 (5.8)
Other income 189.6 18.7 7.5 40.4 57.9 17.3 47.8
Expenses (810.2) (480.8) (98.6) (75.9) (31.9) (89.5) (33.5)
Impairment (229.3) (94.3) (104.0) (10.0) - (21.0) -
Profit (loss) from
associates 37.5 - - - - - 37.5
33,236.8 11,235.3 11,207.6 536.3 7,616.4 2,243.5 397.7
30,889.4 21,877.4 1,096.8 1,067.0 3,273.5 1,924.9 1,649.8
60.4 31.6 6.1 3.6 1.0 8.8 9.3
Depreciation and
Amortization 56.8 28.7 5.5 5.7 1.4 7.5 8.0

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.

b. Analysis by geographical sector

(Millions of Euro)
Net interest income 1,224.9 1,086.3 138.6
Commission 354.3 304.5 49.8
Other income 144.5 111.5 33.0
Expenses (823.5) (686.6) (136.9)
Impairment (256.8) (235.7) (21.1)
Profit (loss) from
associates (1.2) (1.2) -
44,007.0 37,368.0 6,639.0
Net interest income 1,055.1 955.3 99.8
Commission 332.5 299.7 32.8
Other income 189.6 172.2 17.4
Expenses (810.2) (720.1) (90.1)
Impairment (229.3) (208.3) (21.0)
Profit (loss) from
associates 37.5 37.5 -
33,236.8 29,339.5 3,897.3

41. Financial risk management

41.1 Market risk

Market risk is the risk of losses arising from unfavourable developments in interest rates, exchange rates, equity prices and commodities. Losses may also occur from trading portfolio and the management of assets and liabilities.

The market risk is measured by the Value at Risk – VAR. The method applied for calculating Value at Risk is historical simulation. The Bank applies a holding period of 1 and 10 days, depending on the time required to liquidate the portfolio.

For the fiscal year of 2005 it applied a 99% confidence level and a two year observation period.

During the fiscal year of 2005 the average Value at Risk for the Bank's trading portfolio for a ten day holding period was € 18,2 million. The maximum and minimum values were € 51,7 million (18.11.2005) and € 3 million (23.6.2005) respectively.

For 31 December 2004 the respective items are as follows:

  • Average Value at Risk for 10 days, € 17.9 million.
  • Maximum and minimum values € 54.9 million (3.2.2004) and € 3 million (7.12.2004).
  • Value at Risk for 10 days in total for the Bank including investments € 13.1 million.

Positions held by the Group are minimal.

The Value at Risk methodology is complemented with stress tests based on both historical and hypothetical extreme movements of market parameters, in order to estimate the potential size of losses that could arise in extreme conditions.

Within the scope of policy-making for financial risk management by the Assets and Liabilities Management Committee (ALCO), exposure limits and maximum loss (stop loss) for various products of the trading portfolio have been set. In particular the following limits have been set for the following risks:

  • Foreign currency risk for spot and forward positions.
  • Interest rate risk for positions on bonds, Interest Rate Swaps, Interest Futures, Interest Options.
  • Price risk for position in shares, index futures and options.
  • Credit risk for interbank transactions, corporate bonds and Government bonds of emerging markets.

Positions held in these products are monitored during the day and are examined as to the corresponding limit percentage cover and limit excess.

Market risk may also arise, apart from the trading portfolio, from the analysis of assets and liabilities loan portfolio and deposits.

The method applied for calculating interest rate and foreign exchange risk is the same for the Bank and companies of the Group.

The Group takes on exposures to effects of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The management of the Bank sets limits on the level of exposure by currency and in total for both overnight and intra-day positions. The total position arises from the net on balance sheet position and derivatives forward position.

(Thousands of Euro)
Cash and balances with Central
Banks 59,870 1,854 297 28 319,099 1,821,234 2,202,382
Due from banks 639,435 12,472 71,334 2,144 98,274 3,951,570 4,775,229
Securities held for trading 2 - - - 5,251 117,385 122,638
Derivative financial assets - - - - - 138.997 138.997
Loans and advances to customers 1,474,426 334,442 331,422 62,823 1,203,268 23,950,162 27,356,543
Investment Securities
-Available-for-sale 413,467 1,295 - - 373,725 6,956,575 7,745,062
Investments in associates - - - - - 11,389 11,389
Investment property - - - - 432 29,118 29,550
Property, plant and equipment 31 3,723 - - 85,349 848,870 937,973
Goodwill and other intangible
assets - 35 - - 71,879 35,522 107,436
Deferred tax assets - 170 - - 3,003 199,346 202,519
Other assets 9,673 2,962 57 2,347 26,032 244,187 285,258
Non-current assets held for sale - - - - 3,576 88,494 92,070
Due to banks and customers 2,553,424 419,863 17,457 368,549 1,647,205 24,766,905 29,773,403
Derivative financial liabilities - - - - - 140,236 140,236
Debt securities in issue and other
borrowed funds 62,643 - - 203,622 68,035 8,858,326 9,192,626
Liabilities for current income tax
and other taxes (16) 3,393 - - 1,932 122,893 128,202
Deferred tax liabilities - - - - 3,315 20,542 23,857
Employee defined benefit
obligations - - - - 26,611 535,137 561,748
Other liabilities 11,221 2,138 215 724 27,400 701,674 743,372
Provisions - - - - 40,030 277,841 317,871
Liabilities related to assets held
for-sale - - - - 3,047 - 3,047
Net on-balance sheet position (30,368) (68,441) 385,438 (505,553) 372,313 2,969,295 3,122,684
Derivatives forward foreign
exchange position (357) 164,163 (380,900) 519,579 184,679 (483,534) 3,630
Credit commitments 25,681 52,240 - - 183,994 11,970,268 12,232,183

(Thousands of Euro)

1,924,865 374,528 248,768 131,542 1,598,788 28,958,317 33,236,808
2,044,624 441,550 21,408 1,116,285 1,558,774 25,706,721 30,889,362
(119,759) (67,022) 227,360 (984,743) 40,014 3,251,596 2,347,446
153,980 121,776 (223,534) 984,197 163,453 (1,248,495) (48,623)
1,568 - - - 23,263 10,491,784 10,516,615

Furthermore, the assets and liabilities, are analyzed with respect to interest rate risk (gap analysis). The assets and liabilities are categorized into time periods, reprising by either contracted in the case of variable interest rate instruments, or by maturity date which is set out below.

(Thousands of Euro)
Cash and balances with Central
Banks 1,898,821 - - - - - 303,561 2,202,382
Due from banks 4,644,484 105,419 25,326 - - - - 4,775,229
Securities held for trading 52,094 1,906 8,461 22,393 36,574 1,210 - 122,638
Derivative financial assets 138,997 - - - - - - 138,997
Loans and advances to customers
Investment Securities
18,010,955 2,856,059 2,247,377 1,877,724 1,840,915 261,063 262,450 27,356,543
- Available-for-sale 708 187,363 1,549,692 594,560 5,105,533 216,449 90,757 7,745,062
Investments in associates - - - - - - 11,389 11,389
Investment property - - - - - - 29,550 29,550
Property, plant and equipment - - - - - - 937,973 937,973
Goodwill and other intangible
assets - - - - - - 107,436 107,436
Deferred tax assets - - - - - - 202,519 202,519
Other assets - - - - - 285,258 285,258
Non-current assets held-for-sale - - - - - - 92,070 92,070
Due to banks 6,796,300 1,306,308 25,991 - - - - 8,128,599
Derivative financial liabilities 140,236 - - - - - - 140,236
Due to customers 20,655,313 613,867 163,442 196,561 15,621 - - 21,644,804
Debt securities in issue and other
borrowed funds 5,491,614 3,583,928 100,466 16,618 - - - 9,192,626
Liabilities for current income tax
and other taxes - - - - - - 128,202 128,202
Deferred tax liabilities - - - - - - 23,857 23,857
Employee defined benefit
obligations - - - - - - 561,748 561,748
Other liabilities - - 743,372 743,372
Provisions - - - - - - 317,871 317,871
Liabilities related to assets held
for-sale - - - - - - 3,047 3,047
Share capital - - - - - - 1,456,018 1,456,018
Share premium - - - - - - 125,685 125,685
Reserves - - - - - - 324,297 324,297
Retained earnings - - - - - - 506,985 506,985
Treasury shares - - - - - - (188,316) (188,316)
- - - - - - 53,069 53,069
- 844,946 - - - - - 844,946
(Thousands of Euro)
Cash and balances with Central
Banks 1,423,873 14,183 - - - - 317,293 1,755,349
Due from banks 4,697,990 399,806 44,806 56,805 23,417 - - 5,222,824
Securities held for trading 5,540 805 18,029 68,677 47,885 21,166 - 162,102
Derivative financial assets 171,633 - - - - - - 171,633
Loans and advances to customers 13,937,428 2,769,001 2,067,419 1,305,130 1,656,084 257,897 384,826 22,377,785
Investment Securities
- Available for sale 86,961 57,684 1,185,496 257,295 164,376 143,925 77,857 1,973,594
Investments in associates - - - - - - 107,363 107,363
Investment property - - - - - - 27,359 27,359
Property, plant and equipment
Goodwill and other intangible
- - - - - - 916,767 916,767
assets - - - - - - 30,861 30,861
Deferred tax assets - - - - - - 200,158 200,158
Other assets - - - - - - 291,013 291,013
Non-current assets held-for-sale - - - - - - - -
Due to banks 1,072,147 337,722 125,929 8,517 - - - 1,544,315
Derivative financial liabilities 228,945 - - - - - - 228,945
Due to customers 18,659,979 1,688,658 121,754 216,632 9,601 - - 20,696,624
Debt securities in issue and other
borrowed funds 4,252,185 2,406,949 67,944 - - - - 6,727,078
Liabilities for current income tax
and other taxes - - - - - - 175,550 175,550
Deferred tax liabilities - - - - - - 3,883 3,883
Employee defined benefit
obligations - - - - - - 557,269 557,269
Other liabilities - - - - - - 666,605 666,605
Provisions - - - - - - 289,093 289,093
Liabilities related to assets held
for-sale - - - - - - - -
Share capital - - - - - - 1,274,272 1,274,272
Share premium - - - - - - - -
Reserves - - - - - - 365,095 365,095
Retained earnings - - - - - - 366,091 366,091
Treasury shares - - - - - - (18,873) (18,873)
- - - - - - 63,508 63,508
- 297,353 - - - - - 297,353

GAP Analysis allows an immediate calculation of changes in net interest income and the value of assets and liabilities upon application of alternative scenarios, such as changes in market interest rates or changes in the Bank's and Group's base interest rates.

41.2 Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty (borrower) will be unable to pay amount in full when due. Impairment provisions are provided for losses that have been incurred at the balance sheet date.

Moreover, significant changes in the economy, or state of a particular industry could result in risks that are different from those provided for at the balance sheet date. To manage these risks management has established limits in relation to individual borrowers or groups of borrowers.

The limits established are constantly monitored and are subject to a regular review by the responsible (based on the amount of the limit) approval body. Limits relating to specific credit products, industries and countries are examined and approved by the ALCO and Executive Committee.

The exposure to credit risk is managed by an analysis of the ability of the borrowers to their obligations using internal credit rating systems and methodologies.

In the instances of borrowers who have obtained facilities from other Group companies, the total exposure on a Group basis is taken into account in determining the credit risk. In addition Group companies use procedures and credit rating systems adopted to their products.

As a result the credit limits are adjusted if considered necessary. In addition the above analysis takes into account the interest rate spread and collaterals held.

41.3 Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk relates to the Group's ability to maintain sufficient funds to cover its obligations. To that end, a liquidity GAP analysis is performed.

Cash flows arising from all assets and liabilities are estimated and classified into relevant time periods, depending on when they occur. The liquidity Gap analysis is set to the table below:

(Thousands of Euro)
Cash and balances with
Central Banks 2,202,382 - - - - 2,202,382
Due from Banks 4,030,210 49,877 94,885 293,394 306,863 4,775,229
Securities held for trading 116,506 - - - 6,132 122,638
Derivative financial assets 138,997 - - - - 138,997
Loans and advances to
customers 1,021,972 2,076,790 2,523,522 3,591,084 18,143,175 27,356,543
Investment Securities 7,352,375 - - - 392,687 7,745,062
Investments in associates - - - - 11,389 11,389
Investment property - - - - 29,550 29,550
Property, plant and
equipment - - - - 937,973 937,973
Goodwill and other
intangible assets - - - - 107,436 107,436
Deferred tax assets - - - - 202,519 202,519
Non-current assets held
for-sale - - - - 92,070 92,070
Other assets 16,955 - 107,945 - 160,358 285,258
Due to banks 6,842,072 1,208,593 26,925 - 51,009 8,128,599
Derivative financial liabilities 140,236 - - - - 140,236
Due to customers 4,540,743 1,356,089 780,238 1,367,743 13,599,991 21,644,804
Debt securities in issue and
other borrowed funds 10,288 511,075 1,005,758 1,010,112 6,655,393 9,192,626
Liabilities for current tax
and other taxes
Deferred tax liabilities
128,202
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
23,857
128,202
23,857
Employee defined benefit
obligations 3,641 7,282 10,923 21,846 518,056 561,748
Other liabilities 546,151 103,630 23,650 - 69,941 743,372
Provisions - - - - 317,871 317,871
Liabilities related to assets
held-for-sale 3,047 - - - - 3,047
- - - -

(Thousands of Euro)

Cash and balances with
Central Banks
Due from Banks
1,755,349
4,680,663
-
283,067
-
98,900
-
5,621
-
154,573
1,755,349
5,222,824
Securities held for trading 153,997 - - - 8,105 162,102
Derivative financial assets 171,633 - - - - 171,633
Loans and advances to
customers 1,069,337 1,283,915 1,193,201 2,460,547 16,370,785 22,377,785
Investment securities 1,870,321 - - - 103,273 1,973,594
Investments in associates - - - - 107,363 107,363
Investment property
Property, plant and
- - - - 27,359 27,359
equipment - - - - 916,767 916,767
Goodwill and other
intangible assets - - - - 30,861 30,861
Deferred tax assets - - - - 200,158 200,158
Non-current assets held-for
sale - - - - - -
Other assets 12,844 81,482 23,838 16,339 156,510 291,013
Due to banks 1,314,348 159,401 18,522 303 51,741 1,544,315
Derivative financial liabilities 228,945 - - - - 228,945
Due to customers 4,531,857 1,806,100 617,893 1,162,631 12,578,143 20,696,624
Debt securities in issue and
other borrowed funds 476,057 618,746 489,764 1,598,561 3,543,950 6,727,078
Liabilities for current tax
and other taxes - - 175,550 - - 175,550
Deferred tax liabilities - - - - 3,883 3,883
Employee defined benefit
obligations
3,641 7,282 10,923 21,847 513,576 557,269
Other liabilities 146,080 70,935 65,154 6,840 377,596 666,605
Provisions - - - - 289,093 289,093

A substantial portion of the Group's assets is funded with customer deposits and bonds issued by the Group. This type of funding can be divided into two categories:

a) Customer deposits for working capital purposes

Deposits for working capital purposes consist of savings accounts and sight deposits. Although these deposits may be withdrawn on demand number of accounts and type of depositors helps to ensure against unexpected fluctuations. So, such deposits constitute mostly a stable deposit base. Principles of economic analysis (GARCH) are applied in order to estimate the maximum daily outflows at a confidence level of 99%. For example, the maximum daily savings accounts outflow was estimated to 1% of the total balance and on the sight deposits accounts the respective outflow was 6.3% of the total balance.

b) Customer deposits and bonds issued for investment purposes Customer deposits and bonds issued for investment purposes concern customer time deposits,

customer repurchase agreements (repos) and sale of bonds issued by the Group. In order to measure the risk of these types of deposits daily outflows are estimated with statistical analysis of the daily renewal rate of such deposits.

42. 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 25,586 23,416
Risk-weighted assets from market risk 812 718
Total risk-weighted assets 26,398 24,134
Upper Tier I capital 2,211 1,960
Tier I capital 2,947 2,227
Total Tier I + Tier II capital 3,820 2,964
Upper Tier I ratio 7.8% 8.1%
Tier I ratio 10.4% 9.2%

43. Related-party transactions

a. The outstanding balances with members of the Board of Directors are as follows:

Loans 5,628 3,804
Deposits 14,854 20,140
Letters of guarantee 145 10

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

Loans and advances to customers 1,390 1,862
Amounts due to customers
Other liabilities
639
-
181,083
123
1,353 216,561
Interest and similar income 113 770
General administrative revenue 23 204
Interest and similar charges 6 821
General administrative expenses 1,184 16,098

c. The Group companies Board of Directors fees for the fiscal year 2005 amount to € 5,458 (31.12.2004: € 4,169). The increase attributed to the fact that modifications have been made in Bank's Board of Directors as at 23 February 2005.

44. Share options granted to employees

a) On 11 April 2000 the Shareholders' in general meeting approved a share option plan to be granted to the executive managers of the Bank and Group, which would be granted based on their performance. The total number of shares to be issued under the share option plan was set at 0.5% of the total shares in issue and the exercise price was set at the nominal value. If subsequent to the grant date, there is a change in either the nominal value of the shares or the number of shares in issue, the number of issued options is adjusted so that their fair value is not altered.

The exercise of the share options is three years after the grant date, and the Bank is not obliged to settle the options in cash.

The movement of the outstanding share options and their weighted average exercise price, after the adjustment following the share capital increase of 30 March 2004 and 19 April 2005 with the approval of the annual ordinary General Assemblies is as follows:

5.00 557,431 5.00 447,924
Granted - - 5.00 284,540
Cancelled 5.00 (18,857) 5.27 (16,399)
Exercised - - 5.42 (102,445)
Adjusted 5.00 (15,352) 5.00 (56,189)

The number of the outstanding share options at 31 December 2005 resulted in 523,222 (31 December 2004 : 557,431) with the remaining average weighted duration of 17 months (31 December 2004 : 29 months) and exercise price € 5 (31 December 2004 : € 5).

The average weighted fair value per option, determined using the Black & Scholes valuation model. The significant inputs into the model are the share price, exercise price, dividend yield, discount rate and volatility. Volatility, that is the standard deviation of expected share price variations is measured based on statistical analysis of daily share prices over the last 12 months.

b) On 24 May 2005 the shareholders' in general meeting approved a share options plan to be granted to the executive managers of the Bank and the Group. The duration of this plan is 5 years maturing in December 2009. The total number of shares to be issued under the share plan was set up to 1% of the total shares in issue and the exercise price will range from the nominal value up to 80% of the market price of the share.

45. Business combinations

a) Acquisition of Jubanka a.d. Beogard

On 3 February 2005 Alpha Bank acquired 88.64% of the share capital of Jubanka a.d. Beograd ("Jubanka") a bank established in Serbia. The acquisition of Jubanka will enhance the Bank's presence in Serbia and strengthen its operations with an additional 90 branches, 286,000 retail and 30,000 business customers. Serbia is a key market for the Bank in terms of growth prospects in the retail, corporate and public sectors.

The acquired company's profit contribution for the period from 3 February 2005 to 31 December 2005 was € 11,5 million.

The book value of Jubanka a.d. Beograd at the date of acquisition is presented in the "Book Value" column of the following table.

The allocation of the cost of acquisition , in accordance with IFRS 3, was completed at 30 September 2005 and, resulted in the recognition of intangible assets of € 19.2 million and of liabilities of € 1.9 million which are presented in "Fair Value" column of the following table. These intangible assets concern Jubanka's deposit base, relationships with customers, brand name and software royalties. The annual depreciation charge of these intangible assets depend on the nature and the estimated useful life of each type of asset. The depreciation charge for the period from 3 February 2005 to 31 December 2005 was € 3,3 million.

(Millions of Euro)
Fixed Assets 35,0 35,0
Intangible Assets - 19,2
Financial Investments 8,4 8,4
Loans and advances to customers 106,5 106,5
Other assets 55,9 55,9
Amounts due to customers 94,5 94,5
Deferred tax liabilities - 1,9
Other liabilities 18,8 18,8
Equity 92,5 109,8
Purchase price of shares: 152,0
Directly attributable costs relating to the
acquisition: 2,8
Total cost of acquisition: 154,8
Goodwill 57,4

The Bank in accordance with the provisions of the relevant purchase agreement made an offer on 11 July 2005 for the purchase of the remaining shares of Jubanka (minority shares). In August 2005 the Bank successfully completed the purchase of the minority shares of Jubanka. As a result, the Bank's participation in Jubanka amounts to 99.999% of the total share capital.

The total cost of shares purchase, including the minority shares, amounts to € 174.3 million.

b) Merger by absorption of Delta Singular A.E. by Alpha Bank

In June 2004 Alpha Bank announced the merger by absorption of Delta Singular A.E., a company listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, which Alpha Bank had an ownership interest of 38.76%. The legal procedure of the merger became effective on 8 April 2005, when the relevant decision of the Greek Ministry of Development was published in the Government Gazette. The absorbing entity (Alpha Bank) issued 7,564,106 new shares in exchange for the remaining 61.24% of the share capital of Delta Singular A.E.

The share exchange ratio was certified as to its fairness, by independent auditors based on financial data deriving from the balance sheets of the merged entities which were prepared on 31 July 2004 (reporting date). The above data were included on the merger agreement plan in August 2004 by the decisions of the Board of Directors of merged entities.

In accordance with the Greek corporate Law, after the completion of the merger the absorbed company ceases to exist as a legal entity and all its assets and liabilities become assets and liabilities of the absorbing entity (principal of Universal succession). Up to 8 April 2005 Delta Singular A.E. was included in the consolidated financial statements of Alpha Bank as an associate and was accounted under the equity method. The Group's share of loss of associates for the period 1.1.2005-8.4.2005 was charged with € 1 million.

Delta Singular A.E. had undergone a significant corporate reorganization throughout 2004, by disposing its main business units, i.e. outsourcing services, software development and systems integration, to international and Greek investors. As a result, as at 8 April 2005 date of legal completion merger, its net assets (€ 256.1 million) were the following:

(Millions of Euro)
Assets
Cash 178,3
Fixed Assets 55,1
Available for sale securities 8,2
Investments in subsidiaries and associates 0,6
Other assets 14,6
Delta Singular A.E. net assets acquired by Alpha Bank
(€ 256.1 million x 61.24%): € 156.8 million
Cost of acquisition for 61.24% (value of 7,564,106 new issued
shares of Alpha Bank with price € 19.72 per share):
Negative goodwill:
€ 149.1 million.

7.7 million

The above negative goodwill increased the results for the period 1.1.2005-31.12.2005 and is included in other income.

c) During the year, the Bank acquired 60.10% of the share capital of APE Commercial Property A.E. and APE Fixed Assets A.E. The cost of the acquisition for both companies amounted to € 72.2 thousand.

d) On 21.11.2005 Alpha Insurance A.E., a group entity, sold the shares it held of its subsidiary Alpha Insurance Brokers A.E. which amounted to 95% of the share capital of the company for € 2,45 million. Until 21.11.2005 Alpha Insurance Brokers A.E. was consolidated as a subsidiary of Alpha Bank with an ownership interest of 94.58%. The profit after tax of Alpha Insurance Brokers A.E. for the period from 1.1.2005 to 21.11.2005, which have been included in the consolidated 2005 income statement amounts to € 0,27 million. The equity of the company amounts to € 0,37 million.

From the sale of the shares of the company a loss of € 0,20 million or the difference between the sales proceeds and the net assets plus goodwill. In addition sales tax of € 0,12 million was paid.

  • e) On 29 November 2005 the merger by absorption of Alpha Finance Ltd (Cyprus) by Alpha Bank Ltd (Cyprus) was completed. Up to that date Alpha Finance Ltd (Cyprus), as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank, was consolidated.
  • f) 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 wholly owned subsidiaries by the Bank. The merger is expected to be completed during 2006.
  • g) On 30 December 2005 the Board of Directors of Alpha Mutual Funds AEDAK and Alpha Asset Management decided to start the process merging the two companies, by absorption of the second the first, with a balance sheet date of 31 December 2005. Both companies are wholly owned subsidiaries by the Bank. The merger is expected to be completed during 2006.
  • h) During the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, except for the matter discussed in paragraph in d) above regarding the legal transfer of shares, the Group did not sell directly or indirectly its participation in any principal subsidiary or associate.

46. Events after the balance sheet date

  • a) On 16 February 2006 was completed the legal transfer to third parties, from the Bank and its subsidiaries, of the sale of Alpha Insurance Romania S.A. shares. The agreed sale price amounts to € 2,7 million. For the above transfer an agreement has been signed as at 11 October 2005 (note 24).
  • b) According to Board of Directors meeting held on 17 February 2006 of subsidiary Ionian Hotel Enterprises A.E. decided to explore the possibility of selling the Rhodes Hilton Hotel owned by the company.

47. Restatement of prior periods financial statements

In comparison with the published financial statements as at 30.9.2005, the following income statement captions were restated as follows:

Other income (9.335) (5,195) (1,762)
Staff costs (3.225) (2,543) (1,762)
General administrative expenses (6.110) (2,652) -

The above restatements had not modified the fiscal's year 2004 result.

48. Effects on the consolidated financial statements from transition to IFRS

In accordance with the European Union Directive 1606/2002 and Codified Law 2190/1920 the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is applicable for financial statements that relate to periods after 1.1.2005.

Due to the requirement to present 2004 comparatives on a consistent basis, the transition date to IFRS is 1.1.2004. On this date the transition balance sheet is prepared in accordance with IFRS 1.

Specifically, IFRS 1 requires the retrospective application of the new accounting standards, except for the exemptions discussed below, which are either mandatory exemptions or exemptions that the Group has the option to apply.

a. De recognition of financial instruments

Financial instruments derecognized before 1 January 2004 are not re-recognized under IFRS, even in the event that the financial instruments derecognized do not meet the de recognition criteria of IAS 39.

The Group did not choose to apply the de recognition criteria to an earlier date before 1.1.2004 according to IFRS 1.

b. Hedge Accounting

The requirements relating to hedge accounting have been considered for transactions arising after 1.1.2004. Transactions outstanding as at 1.1.2004 were examined as to adherence to hedge accounting criteria during the preparation of the IFRS transition balance sheet date and thereafter.

c. Estimates

An entity's estimates at the date of transition to IFRS, and comparative period (year 2004) should be consistent with estimates made for the same date under Greek GAAP, unless there is objective evidence that these estimates were in error.

There is no evidence to suggest that a revision of the estimates used by the Group in preparing the comparatives and the IFRS transition balance sheet is necessary.

d. Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations

IFRS 5, which address the measurement and presentation of non-current assets held for sale, was applied from 1.1.2005 in accordance with the transition provisions of the Standard.

In the periods covered by these financial statements the Group does not have operations that will be discontinued.

a. Business combinations

The Group elected not to restate business combinations that occurred prior to the 1.1.2004 transition date to IFRS, retaining the accounting treatment followed under Greek GAAP.

The consolidation differences and goodwill resulting from the above transactions which were recorded as at 31.12.2003 directly to equity were transferred to retained earnings. b. Fair value used as deemed cost

In Group's financial statements as at 31.12.2003 prepared in accordance with Greek GAAP land and buildings were valued to fair value based on the requirements of Law 3229/2004. The fair value of the above assets, has been used as deemed cost at the date of transition to IFRS and the depreciation is charged over their useful lives. The revaluation surplus that had been recorded directly to a reserve in equity under Greek GAAP has been transferred to retained earnings.

c. Employee benefits

The employee defined benefit obligations recognized as at 1.1.2004 include the cumulative actuarial losses, which would not have been recognized if the Group had applied IAS 19 retrospectively.

Subsequent actuarial gains or losses to the extent that they exceed either 10% of the accrued obligation or the fair value of plan assets will be amortized in a period equal to the average remaining working lives of the employees.

d. Compound financial instruments

Compound financial instruments issued by an entity which contain both a liability and equity component should be classified separately on initial recognition.

Exemption from the retrospective application of the above accounting treatment applies when the instruments do not exist at the transition date.

This exemption is not applicable for the Group.

e. Adoption of IFRS 4, IAS 32 and 39 and classification of financial instruments

The Group did not use the exemption given by IFRS 1 concerning the comparative financial information for financial instruments and insurance contracts and adopted IAS 32, 39 and IFRS 4 from 1.1.2004.

The classification of financial instruments as available-for-sale securities and financial assets held for trading was performed at 1.1.2004.

f. Share-based payment transactions

The Group has elected to apply the share-based payment exemption, and applied IFRS 2 from 1.1.2004 to share options granted after 7.11.2002 but that have not vested by 1.1.2005.

g. Foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of foreign currency financial statements

The Group adheres to the IFRS principle relating to the translation difference arising from the consolidation of financial statements prepared in a foreign currency from 1.1.2004.

h. Financial statements of subsidiaries and associates

Subsidiaries and associates that have adopted IFRS prior to 1.1.2005 are included in the consolidated financial statements with no further adjustments, except for adjustments relating to the consolidation.

The financial statements of the remaining subsidiaries and associates are adjusted to conform with IFRS to be included in the consolidated financial statements.

Furthermore, the Group decided to adopt IFRS from 1.1.2005 for subsidiaries that were preparing their financial statements according to their local accounting standards.

48.1 Consolidated transition balance sheet to I.F.R.S. (1.1.2004)

Consolidation of
entities
Note Greek GAAP Reclassificati
ons
Adjustments excluded under
Greek GAAP
IFRS
Cash and balances with Central Banks a 1,150,358 (1,878) - 682 1,149,162
Government and other securities eligible for
refinancing from Central Banks b 417,095 (417,095) - - -
Due from banks c 6,440,647 14,880 - 26,243 6,481,770
Securities held for trading d - 234,452 1,832 3,821 240,105
Derivative financial assets e - 19,459 329,492 - 348,951
Loans and advances to customers f 19,845,388 310,926 18,631 (143,899) 20,031,046
Securities g 1,300,393 (1,300,393) - - -
Investment securities
-Available-for-sale h - 1,520,120 (16,544) 158,234 1,661,810
Investments in associates i - 67,869 1,959 - 69,828
Investments j 262,383 (94,432) - (167,951) -
Investment property k - 27,660 - 3,134 30,794
Property, plant and equipment l 717,524 (61,344) 7,882 263,344 927,406
Goodwill and other intangible assets m 86,647 20,130 (82,087) 4,780 29,470
Deferred tax asset n - - 177,752 18,707 196,459
Other assets o 454,251 (339,861) (43,067) 193,996 265,319
Prepaid expenses and accrued income p 128,201 (128,201) - - -
Due to banks q 2,447,326 1,977 - - 2,449,303
Derivative financial liabilities r - 51,642 339,034 - 390,676
Due to customers s 21,807,168 19,882 (1,920) (13,484) 21,811,646
Debt securities in issue and other
borrowed funds t 3,254,458 8,538 (225,166) - 3,037,830
Dividends payable
Liabilities for current income tax and other
u 117,502 - (117,502) - -
taxes v 150,936 (6,810) - 9,074 153,200
Deferred tax liabilities w - - 3,687 - 3,687
Employee defined benefit obligations x 22,522 - 525,881 18,102 566,505
Other liabilities y 494,112 35,032 51,114 60,548 640,806
Deferred income and accrued expenses z 237,969 (237,969) - - -
Provisions aa 16,608 - (647) 266,169 282,130
Share Capital 953,721 - - - 953,721
Share premium 244,914 - - - 244,914
Reserves ab 1,229,148 (953,013) 20,695 - 296,830
Retained earnings ac 214,338 451,929 (424,514) (6,739) 235,014
Goodwill from merger to net-off ad (273,021) 273,021 - - -
Consolidation differences ae (228,063) 228,063 - - -
Treasury shares af - - - (1,048) (1,048)
ag
ah

Reconciliation of equity 1.1.2004

Valuation difference of trading securities 1,832 d
Valuation difference of derivatives (9,542) e, r
Valuation difference of available-for-sale securities (16,544) h
Valuation effect on hedged loans and deposits 1,532 f, s
Adoption of effective interest rate method for loans valuation (32,606) f
Additional provision for loans impairment (7,446) f
Intangible assets written-off (82,087) m
Recognition of property, plant and equipment under finance leases
and related liabilities (1,046) l,y
Impairment of foreclosed property (43,128) o
Recognition of hybrid securities as equity 225,434 ah
Valuation difference of employee defined benefit obligations (525,881) x
Recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities 174,065 n,w
Reclassification of dividends payable to retained earnings 117,502 u
Adjustment on property, plant and equipment 9,317 l
Adjustment on loans and advances 8,209 f
Subsidiaries excluded under Greek GAAP 20,682 ac,af,ag
Valuation difference from investment in associates under equity
method 1,959 i
Other adjustments (201)
Total adjustments (157,949)

a. Cash and balances with Central Banks

Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 1,150,358
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated
under Greek GAAP
682
Reclassification to loans and advances to customers (1,878)
Total 1,149,162

b. Government and other securities eligible for refinancing from Central Banks

The total amount of € 417,095 which consists of debt securities (Bonds – treasury bills, etc.) was reclassified to financial assets held for trading and available-for-sale securities.

c. Due from banks

Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of accrued interest relating to interbank placements from
6,440,647
other assets 10,740
Reclassification of receivables from accrued income 4,240
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated
under Greek GAAP 26,143
Total 6,481,770
d. Securities held for trading
Cost of securities reclassified from other categories 227,935
Difference arising from the valuation of securities to fair value 1,832
Reclassification of accrued interest from accrued income 6,517
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated
under Greek GAAP 3,821
Total 240,105
e. Derivative financial assets
Reclassification from accrued income 17,930
Valuation to fair value 329,492
Reclassification of options from other assets 1,529
Total 348,951
f. Loans and advances to customers
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 19,845,388
Reclassification of receivables from securities and other assets 282,985
Reclassification of insurance activities receivable from other assets 110,451
Recognition of receivables relating to discounted interest free installments 48,328
Adoption of effective interest rate method for valuation (32,606)
Valuation effect difference on hedged loans
Impairment loss
1,061
(7,446)
Reclassification of accrued interest from accrued income 46,932
Reclassification from deferred income and accrued expense of unearned
income from finance leases and provision for non-interest bearing loans (113,479)
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated
under Greek GAAP (143,899)
Reclassification to other assets (10,424)
Other adjustments and reclassifications 3,755
Total 20,031,046

g. Securities

The amount of € 1,300,393 which consists of debt securities (bonds, treasury bills etc.), shares and mutual funds, was reclassified to financial assets held for trading, available-for-sale securities, and investment in associates.

h. Investment securities available-for-sale

Reclassification of carrying amount from securities, investments and other
securities eligible for refinancing
Valuation difference
Reclassification of accrued interest from accrued income
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated under
Greek GAAP
Total
1,495,067
(16,544)
25,053
158,234
1,661,810
i. Investments in associates
Reclassification from investments
Valuation difference arising from the equity method
Total
67,869
1,959
69,828
j. Investments
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification to investments in associates
Reclassification to available-for-sale securities
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated under
Greek GAAP
Reclassification to loans and advances and other assets
Balance
262,383
(67,869)
(20,622)
(167,952)
(5,940)
-
k. Investment property
Reclassification from property, plant and equipment
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated under
Greek GAAP
Total
27,660
3,134
30,794
l. Property, plant and equipment
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of software to intangible assets
Reclassification to other assets
Recognition of property, plant and equipment under finance lease
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated under
Greek GAAP
Reclassification to investment property
Other adjustments
Total
717,524
(20,130)
(13,509)
322
263,344
(27,660)
7,515
927,406
m. Goodwill and other intangible assets
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of software from tangible assets
Intangibles written-off as they are not recognized in accordance with IFRS
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated under
Greek GAAP
86,647
20,130
(82,087)
4,780
Total 29,470

n. Deferred tax assets

Recognition of deferred tax assets
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated under
177,752
Greek GAAP 18,707
Total 196,459
o. Other assets
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of receivables to loans and advances to customers and due to
454,251
banks
Reclassification of insurance activities receivables to loans and advances to
(276,364)
customers
Reclassification of arts from property, plant and equipment
(110,451)
9,871
Reclassification of advances from property, plant and equipment 3,637
Impairment of foreclosed property, plant and equipment (43,128)
Reclassification of prepaid expenses and accrued income 13,588
Valuation of bonds on trade date 308
Reclassification from securities 16,605
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated under
Greek GAAP 193,995
Reclassification from loans and advances to customers 10,424
Other adjustments (7,417)
Total 265,319
p. Prepaid expenses and accrued income
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 128,201
Reclassification of accrued interest to related asset accounts (89,966)
Reclassification to derivative assets (19,459)
Reclassification to other assets (18,776)
Total -
q. Due to banks
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 2,447,326
Reclassification of accrued interest from accrued expenses 3,296
Other adjustments (1,319)
Total 2,449,303
r. Derivative financial liabilities
Reclassification from deferred income and accrued expenses 51,642
Re-measurement to fair value 339,034
Total 390,676
s. Due to customers
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 21,807,168
Valuation effect difference on hedged deposits (471)
Reclassification of accrued interest from accrued expenses 18,563
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated under
Greek GAAP (13,484)
Other adjustments (130)
Total 21,811,646
t. Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of hybrid securities to equity
Reclassification of accrued interest from accrued expenses
Other adjustments
Total
3,254,458
(226,249)
8,538
1,083
3,037,830
u. Dividends payable
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of dividends payable to retained earnings
Total
117,502
(117,502)
-
v. Liabilities for current income tax and other taxes
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Amount netted-off with other assets
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated under
Greek GAAP
Total
150,936
(6,810)
9,074
153,200
w. Deferred tax liabilities
Recognition of deferred tax liabilities 3,687
x. Employee defined benefit obligations
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Recognition of liabilities to the pension plan in accordance with IFRS
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated
under Greek GAAP
Total
22,522
525,881
18,102
566,505
y. Other liabilities
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of deferred income and accrued expenses
Recognition of liabilities on credit cards balances of no interest bearing
instruments
Recognition of finance leases liabilities
Valuation of bonds on trade date
Other adjustments
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated
under Greek GAAP
494,112
42,419
48,328
1,368
606
(6,574)
60,547
Total 640,806
z. Deferred income and accrued expenses
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification to derivatives
Reclassification of accrued interest payable to related categories
Reclassification of non-accrued interest from finance leases to loans
Reclassification to other liabilities
Total
237,969
(51,642)
(40,384)
(103,524)
(42,419)
-

aa. Provisions

Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 16,608
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated
under Greek GAAP
266,169
Other adjustments (647)
Total 282,130
ab. Reserves
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 1,229,148
Reclassification of reserves, except for statutory reserve, to retained earnings (953,013)
Reserve from the valuation of available-for-sale securities (16,544)
Reclassification of impairment loss on available-for-sale securities to retained
earnings 37,239
Total 296,830
ac. Retained earnings
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 214,338
Reclassification of all reserves, except for statutory reserve, to retained earnings 953,013
Reclassification of goodwill from merger to net-off (273,021)
Reclassification of consolidation differences (228,063)
Reclassification of impairment loss on available-for-sale securities to retained
earnings
IFRS transition adjustments
(37,239)
(387,275)
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated
under Greek GAAP (6,739)
Total 235,014
ad. Goodwill from merger to net-off
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP (273,021)
Transfer to retained earnings 273,021
Total -
ae. Consolidation differences
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP (228,063)
Transfer to retained earnings
Total
228,063
-
af. Treasury shares
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP -
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated
under Greek GAAP (1,048)
Total (1,048)
ag. Minority interest
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 113,249
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated
under Greek GAAP 28,469
Other adjustments (246)
Total 141,472
ah. Hybrid securities
Recognition of hybrid securities as equity 225,434
Total 225,434

48.2 Consolidated balance sheet and income statement as at 31.12.2004

Adjustment Consolidation of
entities excluded
under Greek
Note Greek GAAP Reclassifications s GAAP IFRS
Cash and balance with Central Banks
Government and other securities
eligible for refinancing from Central
a 1,755,718 (730) - 361 1,755,349
Banks b 1,536,758 (1,536,758) - - -
Due from banks c 5,152,449 73,852 - (3,477) 5,222,824
Securities held for trading d - 158,524 (1,336) 4,914 162,102
Derivative financial assets e - 31,309 140,324 - 171,633
Loans and advances to customers f 22,219,782 287,802 3,150 (132,949) 22,377,785
Securities g 415,696 (415,696) - - -
Investment securities
-Available-for-sale h - 1,817,801 (18,747) 174,540 1,973,594
Investments in associates i - 109,275 (1,912) - 107,363
Investments j 320,270 (133,801) - (186,469) -
Investment property k - 23,896 - 3,463 27,359
Property, plant and equipment l 705,863 (57,230) 6,905 261,229 916,767
Goodwill and other intangible assets m 103,552 22,621 (98,724) 3,412 30,861
Deferred tax assets n - - 186,413 13,745 200,158
Other assets o 568,442 (412,499) (44,139) 179,209 291,013
Prepaid expenses and accrued income p 138,125 (137,101) (1,024) - -
Due to banks q 1,542,362 1,953 - - 1,544,315
Derivative financial liabilities r - 86,465 142,480 - 228,945
Due to customers
Debt securities in issue and other
s 20,717,486 18,963 (670) (39,155) 20,696,624
borrowed funds t 7,020,449 14,583 (300,553) (7,401) 6,727,078
Dividends payable u 174,064 - (174,064) - -
Liabilities for current income tax and
other taxes v 167,643 (7,659) - 15,566 175,550
Deferred tax liabilities w - - 3,883 - 3,883
Employee defined benefit obligations x 8,319 19,657 510,341 18,952 557,269
Other liabilities y 496,627 70,104 57,404 42,470 666,605
Deferred income and accrued expenses z 374,264 (372,811) (1,453) - -
Provisions aa 2,363 10 - 286,720 289,093
Share Capital 1,274,272 - - - 1,274,272
Share premium - - - - -
Reserves ab 930,164 (584,614) 19,545 - 365,095
Retained earnings ac 412,240 348,728 (383,456) (11,421) 366,091
Consolidation differences ad (235,886) 235,886 - - -
Treasury shares ae (18,638) - - (235) (18,873)
af

Income statement 1.1-31.12.2004

Note Greek GAAP Reclassifications Adjustments Consolidation of
entities excluded
under Greek
GAAP
IFRS
Interest and similar income
Interest expense and similar charges
ah
ai
1,542,075
499,491
-
-
(457)
(14,875)
302
(2,275)
1,541,920
(486,891)
Net interest income
Fee and commission income
Commission expense
aj
ak
384,997
(32,865)
-
-
(31,926)
10,691
1,616
30
354,687
(22,144)
Net fee and commission income
Dividend income al 5,886 - (1,140) 855 5,601
Gains less losses on financial transactions
Other income
am
an
70,343
10,816
-
17,737
2,972
(1,832)
5,301
78,649
78,616
105,370
Total operating income
Staff costs
General administrative expenses
ao
ap
(393,817)
(255,705)
-
(1,694)
1,547
(51,580)
(26,990)
(23,845)
(419,260)
(332,824)
Depreciation and amortization expenses aq (93,799) - 48,284 (11,322) (56,837)
Impairment losses on loans and advances ar (224,455) 1,911 (635) (6,049) (229,228)
Other expenses as (1,978) - 3,320 (2,601) (1,259)
Total operating expenses
Share of profit (loss) of associates at 45,307 - (1,912) (5,937) 37,458
Extraordinary income 20,290 (20,290) - - -
Extraordinary expenses (2,167) 2,167 - - -
Extraordinary results (169) 169 - - -
Profit before tax
Income tax au (159,481) - 6,782 (10,710) (163,409)
Net profit before minority interest
Minority interest av (4,072) 4,072 - - -

Reconciliation of equity 31.12.2004

Valuation difference of trading securities (1,336) d
Valuation difference of derivatives (2,156) e,r
Valuation difference of available-for-sale securities (18,747) h
Valuation effect on hedged loans and deposits 2,650 f,s,t
Adoption of effective interest rate method for loans valuation (50,896) f
Additional provision for loans impairment (6,932) f
Intangible assets written-off (98,724) m
Recognition of property, plant and equipment under finance lease and
related liabilities (151) l,y
Reversal of revaluation surplus of foreclosed property (45,558) o
Recognition of hybrid securities as equity 297,353 ag
Valuation difference of employee defined benefit obligations (523,834) x
Recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities 196,275 n,w
Reclassification of dividends payable to retained earnings 174,064 u
Adjustment on property, plant and equipment 8,105 l
Adjustment on loans 3,572 f
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP 826 ac,ae,af
Valuation difference from investment in associates under equity
method (1,912) i
Other adjustments 1,769
Total adjustments (65,632)

a. Cash and balances with Central Banks

Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 1,755,718
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP 361
Reclassification to loans and advances to customers (730)
Total 1,755,349

b. Government and other securities eligible for refinancing from Central Banks

The total amount of € 1,536,758, which consists of debt securities (bonds, treasury bills etc.), was reclassified to financial assets held for trading and available-for-sale securities.

c. Due from banks

Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of accrued interest relating to inter bank placements
5,152,449
from other assets 15,584
Reclassification from other assets 58,268
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP (3,477)
Total 5,222,824
d. Securities held for trading
Cost of securities reclassified from other categories 155,585
Difference from valuation of securities at fair value (1,336)
Reclassification of accrued interest from accrued income 2,939
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP 4,914
Total 162,102
e. Derivative financial assets
Reclassification from accrued income 29,758
Valuation difference to fair value 140,324
Reclassification of options from other assets 1,551
Total 171,633
f. Loans and advances to customers
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 22,219,782
Reclassification of receivables from securities and other assets 317,659
Reclassification of insurance activities receivable from other assets 97,540
Recognition of receivables relating to discounted interest free
installments 57,377
Adoption of effective interest rate method for valuation (50,896)
Valuation difference on hedged loans 73
Impairment loss (6,932)
Reclassification from accrued income of accrued interest 56,547
Reclassification from accrued income and expenses of unearned
income of finance leases and of provisions for non interest bearing
losses (164,754)
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP (132,949)
Reclassification to other assets (15,023)
Other adjustments and reclassifications (639)
Total 22,377,785

g. Securities

The total amount of € 415,696 which consists of debt securities (bonds, treasury bills etc.) shares and mutual funds have been reclassified to assets held for trading, available-for-sale securities and investments to associates.

h. Investment securities available-for-sale

Reclassification of carrying amount from securities, investments and
government and other securities eligible for refinancing
Valuation difference at fair value
Reclassification of accrued interest from accrued income
1,799,356
(18,747)
18,445
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Total
174,540
1,973,594
i. Investments in associates
Reclassification from investment
Valuation difference from equity method accounting
109,275
(1,912)
Total 107,363
j. Investments
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 320,270
Reclassification to investments in associates
Reclassification to available-for-sale
(109,275)
(19,526)
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Reclassification to loans and advances to customers
(186,469)
(5,000)
Total -
k. Investment property
Reclassification from property, plant and equipment
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
23,896
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Total
3,463
27,359
l. Property, plant and equipment
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 705,863
Reclassification of software to intangibles
Reclassification to other assets
(23,109)
(10,224)
Recognition of property and equipment under finance leases
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
114
consolidated under Greek GAAP 261,229
Reclassification to investment property (23,896)
Adjustments in depreciation based on assets useful lives 4,512
Other adjustments
Total
2,278
916,767
m. Goodwill and other intangible assets
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 103,552
Reclassification of software from tangible assets
Write-off of intangibles not recognized in accordance with IFRS
23,109
(98,724)
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP 3,412
Reclassification of property and equipment subsequent expenditure (488)
Total 30,861

n. Deferred tax assets

Recognition of deferred tax assets 186,413
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP 13,745
Total 200,158

o. Other assets

Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of receivables to loans and advances to customers
Reclassification of insurance activities receivables to loans and
568,442
(363,765)
advances to customers
Reclassification of arts from own-used property, plant and equipment
(97,540)
9,946
Reclassification of advances from property, plant and equipment 863
Impairment of foreclosed property, plant and equipment
Reclassification of prepaid expenses and accrued income
(45,558)
11,819
Valuation of bonds on trade date 1,396
Reclassification from securities 16,376
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP 178,623
Reclassification from loans and advances to customers
Other adjustments and reclassifications
15,023
(4,612)
Total 291,013
p. Prepaid expenses and accrued income
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 138,125
Reclassification of accrued interest to related accounts of assets (93,515)
Reclassification to derivatives (31,309)
Reclassification to other assets
Other adjustments and reclassifications
(11,819)
(1,482)
Total -
q. Due to banks
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 1,542,362
Reclassification of accrued interest from accrued expenses 1,953
Total 1,544,315
r. Derivative financial liabilities
Reclassification from accrued income and expenses 86,465
Valuation difference at fair value 142,480
Total 228,945
s. Due to customers
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 20,717,486
Valuation difference on hedged deposits (670)
Reclassification of accrued interest from accrued expenses
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
18,963
consolidated under Greek GAAP (39,155)
Total 20,696,624
t. Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of hybrid securities to equity
Reclassification of accrued interests from accrued expenses
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Valuation effect difference on debt issued that are off-set
Total
7,020,449
(298,646)
14,583
(7,401)
(1,907)
6,727,078
u. Dividends payable
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of dividends payable to retained earnings
Total
174,064
(174,064)
-
v. Liabilities for current income tax and other taxes
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Off-set with other assets
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Total
167,643
(7,072)
14,979
175,550
w. Deferred tax liabilities
Recognition of deferred tax liabilities 3,883
x. Employee defined benefit obligations
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification from other liabilities and other reclassifications
Recognition of liabilities to the pension plan in accordance with IFRS
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Total
8,319
19,657
510,341
18,952
557,269
y. Other liabilities
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification from accrued income and accrued expenses
Recognition of liabilities on credit cards balances at no interest
bearing installments
Recognition of finance lease liabilities
Valuation of bonds on trade date
Reclassification of employee defined benefit obligations
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Other adjustments and reclassifications
Total
496,627
89,816
57,377
265
1,290
(19,657)
42,470
(1,583)
666,605
z. Deferred income and accrued expenses
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification to derivatives
Reclassification to other categories of accrued interest
Reclassification of non accrued interest from finance leases to loans
Reclassification of balance to other liabilities
Total
374,264
(86,465)
(57,754)
(140,229)
(89,816)
-

aa. Provisions

Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Other reclassifications
Total
2,363
286,720
10
289,093
ab. Reserves
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of reserves except for statutory reserve to retained
earnings
930,164
(584,614)
Available-for-sale securities valuation reserve
Reclassification of impairment losses on available-for-sale securities
to retained earnings
(18,747)
38,292
Total 365,095
ac. Retained earnings
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of reserves except for statutory reserve to retained
412,240
earnings
Reclassification of consolidation differences
Reclassification of impairment losses on available-for-sale securities
584,614
(235,886)
to retained earnings
Adjustments due to transition to IFRS
(38,292)
(345,164)
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Total
(11,421)
366,091
ad. Consolidation differences
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification of consolidation differences to retained earnings
Total
(235,886)
235,886
-
ae. Treasury shares
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
(18,638)
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Total
(235)
(18,873)
af. Minority interest
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
50,926
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Other adjustments
Total
12,482
100
63,508
ag. Hybrid securities
Recognition of hybrid securities as equity 297,353
Total 297,353

ah. Interest and similar income

Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Use of effective interest rate on loans and advances
Reclassification of interest from financial assets held for trading to
gains less losses on financial transactions
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
1,542,075
3,180
(1,519)
consolidated under Greek GAAP 302
Other adjustments
Total
(2,118)
1,541,920
ai. Interest expense and similar charges
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 499,491
Reversal of interest expense from hybrid securities that were
recognized as equity
(14,265)
Recognition of interests from finance leases 36
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
2,275
Other adjustments (646)
Total 486,891
aj. Fee and commission income
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Recognition of transaction fee income at the date loans and advances
384,997
are recorded (31,926)
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
1,616
Total 354,687
ak. Commission expense
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 32,865
Recognition of transaction cost at the date loans and advances are
recorded
Recognition of transaction cost at the date liabilities are recorded
(7,435)
(3,256)
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Total
(30)
22,144
al. Dividend income
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 5,886
Reversal of income not recognized
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
(1,140)
consolidated under Greek GAAP 855
Total 5,601
am. Gains less losses on financial transactions
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP 70,343
Valuation of securities held for trading (537)
Valuation of derivatives
Valuation of financial instruments that are off-set
7,117
(527)
Adjustment of result relating to disposition available-for-sale
securities (1,302)
Impairment loss on available-for-sale securities (2,034)
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
5,301
Other adjustments 255
Total 78,616

an. Other income

Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification from extraordinary gain/loss
Transfer from reserves of grants
Reclassification to impairment losses on loans
Reclassification to general administrative expenses of result from
fixed assets sale
Adjustment of result on sale of property due to adjusted cost
Adjustment for income not recognized
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Other adjustments
Total
10,816
17,737
120
(1,911)
(1,376)
5,062
(5,841)
78,649
2,114
105,370
ao. Staff costs
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Recognition of expenses recorded as intangible assets
Reversal of contributions to defined benefit funds
Recognition of expense relating to shares options granted to
393,817
5,997
(2,871)
employees 834
Recognition of Board of Directors fees
Accrued expense on employee defined benefit obligations
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
5,478
(11,155)
consolidated under Greek GAAP 26,990
Other adjustments 170
Total 419,260
ap. General administrative expenses
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reclassification from extraordinary gain/loss
Taxes recognized directly to equity
Intangibles write-off
Recognition of transaction cost at the date loans and receivables are
recognized
255,705
1,694
582
54,260
(1,194)
Reversal of expenses relating to finance lease rent
Reclassification of results from sale of property to income
(1,139)
(1,376)
Reversal of depreciation and recognition of the expense referring to
loans
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
(256)
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Other adjustments
23,845
703
Total 332,824
aq. Depreciation and amortization expenses
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reversal of depreciation relating to intangible assets written-off
Adjustment for depreciation on property, plant and equipment based
93,799
(43,840)
on their useful lives
Recognition of depreciation on finance leased property
Reversal of depreciation on other assets recognized at cost less
(4,512)
207
impairment
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
(139)
consolidated under Greek GAAP 11,322
Total 56,837
ar. Impairment losses on loans and advances
--------------------------------------------- --
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Additional provisions
Write-off of loan loss which was amortized in five years
Reclassifications of recovery on receivables previously written-off
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Total
224,455
(645)
1,280
(1,911)
6,049
229,228
as. Other expenses
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reversal of contributions expenses to defined benefit funds due to
1,978
actuarial valuation
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
(1,676)
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Other adjustments
2,601
(1,644)
Total 1,259
at. Share of profit (loss) of associates
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
45,307
consolidated under Greek GAAP and had been valued with equity method
Adjustments to associates' net assets
(5,937)
(1,912)
Total 37,458
au. Income tax
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Deferred tax
159,481
(5,154)
Recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not
consolidated under Greek GAAP
Other adjustments
10,710
(1,628)
Total 163,409
av. Minority Interest
Balance in accordance with Greek GAAP
Reversal of minority interest share of profits which under IFRS are
4,072
not considered as expenses for the period
Balance
(4,072)
-

48.3 Consolidated cash flow statement as at 31.12.2004

Cash flow from operating activities (4.248.406) 3.274.077 (974.329)
Cash flow from investing activities (158.983) (251.849) (410.832)
Cash flow from financing activities 3.624.325 (3.701.939) (77.614)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash
equivalents 4.890 4.890

The major adjustments are due to:

a) the definition of cash and cash equivalents.

According to IFRS, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, non-restricted placements with Central Banks and short-term balances due from banks maturing within three months after the date of the financial statements. According to Greek GAAP, cash and cash equivalents include cash and balances with Central Banks and all short-term balances due from banks. Additionally, cash and cash equivalents, reported under IFRS, include the recognition of balances relating to subsidiaries that were not consolidated under Greek GAAP.

  • b) the net increase or decrease in cash and cash equivalents of subsidiaries that were not consolidated under Greek GAAP.
  • c) reclassifications.

Athens, 21 February 2006

The Chairman of the Board of Directors

The Managing Director

The Executive Director

Chief Group Financial Reporting

Yannis S. Costopoulos I.D. Χ 661480

Demetrios P. Mantzounis I.D. Ι 166670

Marinos S. Yannopoulos I.D. Ν 308546

George N. Kontos I.D. Ξ 347245

The above consolidated financial statements, which consist of 90 pages, are the financial statements that we refer to in our auditor's report dated 21 February 2006.

Athens, 21 February 2006

KPMG Kyriacou Certified Auditors ΑΕ

Marios T. Kyriacou Certified Auditor Accountant ΑΜ SOEL 11121

Nikolaos E. Vouniseas Certified Auditor Accountant ΑΜ SOEL 18701

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