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Alpha Astika Akinhta S.A.

Quarterly Report Oct 5, 2015

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ALPHA BANK

GROUP INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 30.6.2007

(In accordance with International Accounting Standard 34)

ATHENS, 31 JULY 2007

Auditors' review report 1
Interim financial statements as at 30.6.2007
Interim consolidated income statement 3
Interim consolidated balance sheet 4
Interim consolidated statement of changes in equity 5
Interim consolidated cash flow statement 8
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
General Information 9
Accounting policies applied
1. Basis of presentation 11
Income statement
2. Impairment losses and provisions to cover credit risk13
3. Income tax 13
4. Profit after income tax from discontinued operations 14
5. Earnings per share 15
Assets
6. Loans and advances to customers17
7. Investment securities 18
8. Investment property 18
9. Property, plant and equipment19
10. Goodwill and other intangible assets21
11. Non-current assets held for sale and related liabilities22
Liabilities
12. Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds23
13. Employee defined benefit obligations23
14. Provisions 24
Equity
15. Retained earnings and treasury shares 25
Additional information
16. Contingent liabilities and commitments 26
17. Group consolidated companies 27
Segment reporting 28
18.
19.
Capital adequacy 29
20. Related-party transactions30
21. Acquisitions, disposals of subsidiaries and other corporate events 30
22. Restatement of comparatives31
23. Events after the balance sheet date32

KPMG Kyriacou Certified Auditors AE 3 Stratigou Tombra Street Aghia Paraskevi GR – 153 42 Athens Greece Στρατηγού Τόμπρα 3 153 42 Αγία Παρασκευή Ελλάς ΑΡΜΑΕ29527/01AT/B/93/162/96

Telephone Τηλ: +30 210 60 62 100 Fax Φαξ: +30 210 60 62 111 Internet www.kpmg.gr e-mail [email protected]

Report on Review of Interim Financial Information (Translated from the original in Greek)

To the Shareholders of ALPHA BANK A.E.

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of ALPHA BANK A.E ("the Bank") as of June 30, 2007 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended and the selected explanatory notes (the interim financial information). Bank's management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim financial information in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards adopted by the European Union applicable to interim financial information (IAS 34). Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim financial information based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" as provided by Greek Auditing Standards. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Greek Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim financial information as of June 30,2007 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards adopted by the European Union applicable to interim financial information (IAS 34)

Athens, 31 July 2007

KPMG Kyriacou Certified Auditors AE

Certified Auditor Accountant Certified Auditor Accountant

Marios T. Kyriacou Garyfallia Spyriouni AM SOEL 11121 AM SOEL 16931

KPMG Kyriacou Certified Auditors AE, a Greek Societe Anonyme and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative.

INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 30.6.2007

Interim consolidated income statement

(Thousands of Euro)
Note
Interest and similar income 1,583,807 1,228,869 818,716 636,126
Interest expense and similar charges (831,341) (534,282) (428,389) (282,765)
Net interest income 752,466 694,587 390,327 353,361
Fee and commission income 239,779 204,702 123,511 105,021
Commission expense (18,067) (11,542) (9,267) (6,108)
Net fee and commission income 221,712 193,160 114,244 98,913
Dividend income 2,210 2,671 1,827 2,485
Gains less losses on financial transactions 40,598 29,542 10,670 5,383
Other income 38,323 29,898 18,534 17,623
81,131 62,111 31,031 25,491
Staff costs (258,683) (233,719) (131,378) (117,842)
General administrative expenses (189,698) (166,414) (101,046) (90,474)
Depreciation and amortization expenses 8,9,10 (35,108) (30,664) (18,241) (15,092)
Other expenses (1,734) (907) (1,069) (689)
Impairment losses and provisions to cover credit risk 2 (102,601) (129,910) (40,218) (65,010)
Share of profit/(loss) of associates 1,254 (137) 1,298 115
Income tax 3 (94,635) (84,016) (45,426) (37,115)
Profit after income tax from discontinued operations 4 80,388 2,903 (1,409) 4,193
Minority interests 526 1,129 287 652
5
From continuing and discontinued operations
Basic earnings (€ per share) 1.12 0.77 0.49 0.39
Diluted earnings (€ per share) 1.11 0.77 0.49 0.39
From continuing operations
Basic earnings (€ per share) 0.92 0.77 0.49 0.38
Diluted earnings (€ per share) 0.92 0.76 0.49 0.38

Note: The income statement of 1.1.-30.6.2006 has been restated due to the adoption of IFRS 5 for the presentation of discontinued operations (note 22)

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

Interim consolidated balance sheet

(Thousands of Euro)
Note
Cash and balances with Central Banks 2,471,795 2,675,702
Due from banks 7,293,616 4,636,712
Securities held for trading 282,800 305,991
Derivative financial assets 378,696 245,676
Loans and advances to customers 6 36,590,101 32,223,034
Investment securities 0 0
-Available-for-sale 7 3,078,906 7,552,602
Investment in associates 5,334 4,091
Investment property 8 47,940 31,518
Property, plant and equipment 9 974,082 935,996
Goodwill and other intangible assets 10 120,254 117,138
Deferred tax assets 177,284 276,973
Other assets 701,622 309,840
52,122,430 49,315,273
Non-current assets held for sale 11 88,845 484,387
Due to banks 4,596,913 6,686,526
Derivative financial liabilities 408,191 224,576
Due to customers 25,162,263 23,573,908
Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds 12 16,130,182 13,789,253
Liabilities for current income tax and other taxes 122,038 129,077
Deferred tax liabilities 67,869 140,208
Employee defined benefit obligations 13 550,558 548,584
Other liabilities 1,287,440 675,003
Provisions 14 52,295 65,263
48,377,749 45,832,398
Liabilities related to non-current assets held for sale 11 3,307 353,595
Share capital 1,591,286 1,591,286
Share premium 127,961 127,961
Reserves 479,242 351,697
Amounts recognized directly in equity relating to non-current
assets held for sale
- (2,576)
Retained earnings 15 758,417 686,018
Treasury shares 15 (43,747) (14,653)

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

Interim consolidated statement of changes in equity

Fair value
reserve
(Thousands of Euro)
Share
capital
Share
premium
and other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Treasury
shares
Total Minority
interests
Hybrid
securities
Total
equity
Net change in fair value of
available-for-sale securities
(83,365) (83,365) (83,365)
Net change in fair value of
available-for-sale securities
transferred to profit or loss
(16,821) (16,821) (16,821)
from sales
Exchange differences on
translating foreign operations 5,900 5,900 5,900
Other 538 538 538
Net income recognized directly
in equity
(94,286) 538 (93,748) (93,748)
Profit for the period, after
income tax
305,865 305,865 1,129 306,994
Total (94,286) 306,403 212,117 1,129 213,246
Share capital increase from
capitalization of reserve and
change of par value of each
share to € 3.90
133,954 (133,954)
Change of ownership interests
in subsidiaries
(406) (406) (6,510) (6,916)
(Purchases)/sales of treasury
shares and hybrid securities
679 (89,484) (88,805) (4,236) (93,041)
Recognition of share options
granted to employees
2,582 2,582 2,582
Dividends to equity holders
and minority interests
(237,556) (237,556) (1,389) (238,945)
Dividends to hybrid securities
holders
(41,722) (41,722) (41,722)
Appropriation to reserves 44,361 (44,361) -
Share
capital
Share
premium
Fair value
reserve
and other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Treasury
shares
Total Minority
interests
Hybrid
securities
Total
equity
Net change in fair value of
available-for-sale securities
34,589 34,589 34,589
Net change in fair value of
available-for-sale securities
transferred to profit or loss
from sales 10,156 10,156 10,156
Exchange differences on
translating foreign operations
26,009 26,009 26,009
Other (1,587) (1,587) (1,587)
Net income recognized directly
in equity
70,754 (1,587) 69,167 69,167
Profit for the period, after
income tax
246,122 246,122 999 247,121
Total 70,754 244,535 315,289 999 316,288
Change of ownership interests
in subsidiaries
(107) (107) (2,982) (3,089)
(Purchases)/sales of treasury
shares and hybrid securities
95,919 263,147 359,066 (11,056) 348,010
Issue of new shares due to
share options exercise
1,314 1,314 1,314
Share premium from exercised
share options
2,276 (2,276)
Recognition of share options
granted to employees
2,576 2,576 2,576
Dividends to equity holders
and minority interests
(36) (36)
Dividends to hybrid securities
holders
(9,284) (9,284) (9,284)
Appropriation to reserves 1,113 (1,113)
Share
capital
Share
premium
Fair value
reserve
and other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Treasury
shares
Total Minority
interests
Hybrid
securities
Total equity
Net change in fair value of
available-for-sale securities
(24,476) (24,476) (24,476)
Net change in fair value of
available-for-sale securities
transferred to profit or loss
from sales 134,710 134,710 134,710
Exchange differences on
translating foreign operations
(2,365) (2,365) (2,365)
Other (1,760) (1,760) (1,760)
Net income recognized directly
in equity
107,869 (1,760) 106,109 106,109
Profit for the period, after
income tax
453,966 453,966 526 454,492
Total 107,869 452,206 560,075 526 560,601
Change of ownership interests
in subsidiaries
27 27 (14,353) (14,326)
(Purchases)/sales of treasury
shares and hybrid securities
(15,151) (29,094) (44,245) 58,030 13,785
Recognition of share options
granted to employees
4,247 4,247 4,247
Dividends to equity holders
and minority interests
(304,421) (304,421) (1,077) (305,498)
Dividends to hybrid securities
holders
(42,257) (42,257) (42,257)
Appropriation to reserves 18,005 (18,005)

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

Interim consolidated cash flow statement

(Thousands of Euro)
Note
Profit before income tax 468,739 388,107
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 24,289 21,536
Amortization of intangible assets 10,819 9,128
Impairment losses from loans and provisions 102,837 132,759
Other adjustments 4,247 2,582
(Gains)/losses from investing activities 26,294 (42,821)
(Gains)/losses from financing activities 27,286 50,498
Share of (profit)/loss of associates (1,254) 137
Net (increase)/decrease in assets relating to operating activities: 663,257 561,926
Due from banks (599,243) (1,521,752)
Securities held for trading and derivative financial assets (109,829) (117,755)
Loans and advances to customers (4,483,061) (2,593,618)
Other assets (389,356) (70,013)
Net increase/(decrease) in liabilities relating to operating activities
Due to banks (2,089,613) (188,518)
Derivative financial liabilities 183,615 90,382
Due to customers 3,658,908 2,442,332
Other liabilities 592,651 212,636
Net cash flows from operating activities before taxes (2,572,671) (1,184,380)
Income taxes paid and other taxes (75,385) (106,446)
Acquisitions of subsidiaries and associates (14,314) (7,102)
Proceeds from sale of investments (subsidiaries and associates) - 2,523
Dividends received 2,210 2,671
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 8,9,10,11 (61,268) (34,546)
Disposal of property, plant and equipment 14,741 2,876
Net (increase)/decrease in investment securities 4,549,533 (599,054)
Dividends paid (302,627) (235,086)
(Purchases)/sales of treasury shares 15 (29,094) (86,025)
Proceeds from the issue of loans 12 547,979 -
Repayment of loans (367,765) (30,014)
Proceeds from the issue of hybrid securities 42,879 -
Proceeds from the purchase of hybrid securities - (4,236)
Dividends paid to hybrid securities holders (42,257) (41,722)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents (2,365) 5,900
Net cash flows from discontinued operating activities - 8,411
Net cash flows from discontinued investing activities 160,700 3,971
Net cash flows from discontinued financing activities - -

Note: The 1.1.-30.6.2006 cash flow has been restated due to the adoption of IFRS 5 for the presentation of discontinued operations (note 22)

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

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

General Information

The Alpha Bank Group, which includes companies in Greece and abroad, offers services such 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 A.E. which operates under the brand name 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, who was elected by the Shareholders' General Meeting on April 19, 2005, ends in 2010. The Board of Directors, after the changes approved by the Board meeting held on 27 February 2007 (resignation of the non-executive member Mr. Takis Athanasopoulos, who was replaced by Mr. Evangelos Calousis) as at 30 June 2007 consists of:

CHAIRMAN (Executive Member) Yannis S. Costopoulos

VICE CHAIRMAN (Non Executive Member) Minas G. Tanes ***

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS MANAGING DIRECTOR Demetrios P. Mantzounis

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND GENERAL MANAGERS Marinos S. Yannopoulos (CFO)*** Spyros N. Filaretos Artemis Ch. Theodoridis

NON-EXECUTIVE MEMBERS George E. Agouridis * Sophia G. Eleftheroudaki Paul G. Karakostas * Nicholaos I. Manessis**

NON EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS

Pavlos A. Apostolides ** Thanos M. Veremis Evangelos J. Calousis */*** (As at 3 April 2007 he was elected from non-executive member to a non-executive independent member by the Shareholders' Meeting)

Ioannis K. Lyras **

SECRETARY

Hector P. Verykios

* Member of the Audit Committee

  • ** Member of the Remuneration Committee
  • *** Member of the Risk Management Committee

The certified auditors of the semi and annual financial statements of the Bank are:

Principal Auditors: Marios T. Kyriacou
Garyfallia B. Spyriouni
Substitute Auditors: Charalambos G. Sirounis
Nikolaos Ch. Tsiboukas

of KPMG Kyriacou Certified Auditors A.E.

The Bank's shares are listed on the Athens Stock Exchange since 1925. As at 29 June 2007, Alpha Bank was ranked 4th 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 listing, the shares of the Bank are listed on the London Stock Exchange in the form of international certificates (GDRs) and are traded over the counter in New York (ADRs).

As at 29 June 2007, the Bank has issued 408,022,002 shares.

The Bank's continuous growth and consistent dividend policy has attracted local and foreign investors. This has increased the shares' liquidity which for the first semester of 2007 amounted to an average of 1,386,861 shares per day.

The credit rating of the Bank remains at a high level (Standard & Poor's: BBB+, Moody's: A1, Fitch Ratings: A-) and reflects the dynamics of its operations and the positive outlook with respect to its share price.

These financial statements have been approved by the Board of Directors on 31 July 2007.

Accounting policies applied

1. Basis of presentation

The Group has prepared the condensed interim financial statements as at 30 June 2007 in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34, Interim Financial Reporting.

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

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

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

The accounting policies applied by the Group in the condensed interim financial statements as at 30 June 2007, are consistent with those stated in the published financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2006, after taking into account new standards and interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), adopted by the European Union and they are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1.1.2007:

  • International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 7 «Financial Instruments: Disclosures»
  • Amendment to IAS 1 «Presentation of Financial Statements Capital Disclosure» (Regulation 108/2006)

The IFRS 7 and the amendment to IAS 1 resulted in changes relating to the disclosure requirements of financial instruments which will be presented in the annual financial statements of the year 2007.

• Interpretation 7 «Applying the restatement Approach Under IAS 29 Financial Reporting in Hyper Inflationary Economies (Regulation 708/2006)

The adoption of this interpretation had no effect on Group's financial statements as the Group has no operations in hyper inflationary economies.

• Interpretations 8 and 9 «Scope of IFRS 2» and «Reassessment of embedded derivatives» (Regulation 1329/2006)

The adoption of these interpretations had no impact on the Group's financial statements.

• Interpretation 10 «Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment» (Regulation 610/2007)

With the adoption of this interpretation an entity can not reverse an impairment loss recognized in an interim period in respect of goodwill or an investment in either an equity instrument or a financial asset carried at cost.

The adoption of this interpretation did not have an impact on Group's accounting policies.

Apart from the above standards and interpretations, the European Union on 1 June 2007, adopted through regulation 611/2007, Interpretation 11 «IFRS 2 – Group and Treasury Shares Transactions», which is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1.3.2007. The adoption of this interpretation is not expected to have a substantial impact on the Group financial statements.

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued the following standards and interpretations which have not yet been adopted by the European Union.

• International Financial Reporting Standard 8 «Operating segments» Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1.1.2009.

This standard replaces IAS 14 «Segment reporting». Its adoption by the European Union and by the Group is expected to affect the way that the Group's disclosures relating to operating segments are presented.

• Amendment of International Accounting Standard 23 «Borrowing costs » Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1.1.2009

On 29 March 2007, the Board issued the revised IAS 23, which removed the option of immediately recognizing as an expense all borrowing costs that relate to assets that have a substantial period of time to get ready for use or sale. Such borrowing costs are capitalized as part of the cost of the asset.

The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a substantial impact on the Group's financial statements.

  • Interpretation 12 «Service concession arrangements» Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1.1.2008
  • Interpretation 13 «Customer loyalty programmes» Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1.7.2008
  • Interpretation 14 «IAS 19 The limit on a defined benefit asset, minimum funding requirements and their interaction» Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1.1.2008

The Group is examining whether there will be an impact from the adoption of the above Interpretations in the financial statements.

The adoption by the European Union, by 31 December 2007, of new standards and interpretations or amendments possibly issued during the current year by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and their mandatory or optional adoption will be effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2007, may retrospectively affect the period that these interim financial statements present.

Income statement

2. Impairment losses and provisions to cover credit risk

Impairment losses on loans and advances to
customers
121,378 116,528 40,643 65,829
Decrease of impairment losses relating to due
from banks
(14) - - -
Provisions to cover credit risk relating to off
balance sheet items
(14,946) 14,946 - -
Recoveries (3,817) (1,564) (425) (819)

3. Income tax

In accordance with Greek tax law the profits of entities in Greece are taxed at a rate of 29% for 2006 and 25% for 2007 and thereafter.

In addition, in accordance with article 9 of Law 2992/2002, as amended by Law 3259/2004, the tax rate for entities that have concluded mergers by 31.12.2005 is reduced by 10% and 5%. This reduced rate is applicable on the profits declared for the first and second fiscal year after the completion of the merger respectively, on the condition that the entities were not related from 1.1.1997 up to 20.3.2002. For entities that were related up to 31.12.1996 the reduction of the tax rate amounts to 5% for each year.

Based on the above, the 2006 profit of the Bank was taxed at the rate of 24% due to the merger with Delta Singular A.E.P., a listed company completed on 8.4.2005. The Bank was not related with Delta Singular A.E.P. before 1.1.1997.

It should be noted that, as all profits have been taxed, the distribution of dividends to shareholders are free of tax.

The income tax expense is analyzed as follows:

Current tax 68,347 73,773 31,612 30,283
Deferred tax 26,288 10,243 13,814 6,832

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

Depreciation and write-offs of fixed assets 4,761 5,208 1,753 2,844
Loans and advances to customers 10,579 (8,807) 6,043 (537)
Employee defined benefit obligations 253 256 119 55
Valuation of derivatives (2,538) 6,560 (3,103) (1,113)
Financial instruments effective interest rate 736 766 368 736
Valuation of liabilities to credit institutions and
other borrowed funds due to fair value hedge 10,551 7,084 7,334 4,663
Carry forward of unused tax losses (77) (11) 246 425
Other temporary differences 2,023 (813) 1,054 (241)

Reconciliation of effective and current tax rate is presented below:

Income tax 23.52 110,247 21.62 83,912 25.94 63,531 19.65 37,091
Additional tax on rental income from
fixed assets
0.02 92 0.05 182 (0.17) (415) 0.05 92
Non taxable income (4.69) (21,962) (4.61) (17,907) (6.24) (15,292) (5.89) (11,115)
Non deductible expenses 0.43 2,008 0.35 1,377 (0.01) (36) 0.55 1,036
Part of profit relating to non taxable
income
(0.09) (438) (0.77) (2,986) (0.16) (386) (1.09) (2,056)
Part of profit relating to distributable
income
0.07 326 0.55 2,127 0.11 267 0.94 1,773
Effect of tax rates used for the
calculation of current and deferred tax
- - 0.09 335 - - 0.15 286
Other temporary differences 0.89 4,178 4.43 17,206 (0.99) (2,427) 5.35 10,109
Usage of tax losses 0.04 184 (0.06) (230) 0.08 184 (0.05) (95)

The effective current income tax rate is 21.62% for the period 1.1-30.6.2006 and 23.52% for the period 1.1-30.6.2007, and it represents the weighted average of nominal tax rate based on the nominal income tax rate and the profit before tax of each Group entity.

4. Profit after income tax from discontinued operations

On 23 March 2007, the sale of 99.57% shares of its subsidiary Alpha Insurance A.E. to AXA, an insurance company which is the worldwide leader in financial protection was completed. Alpha Bank and AXA have also signed a long-term exclusive bancassurance agreement for the

distribution of AXA insurance products through Alpha Bank's extensive branch network.

The results of Alpha Insurance A.E. which has been classified as a discontinued operation for the period 1.1.2007 until 23.3.2007 and the profit from the sale are included in caption "profit after income tax from discontinued operations" and are analyzed as follows:

Net interest income 860 2,644 - 1,228
Net fee and commission income 409 1,020 - 640
Gains less losses on financial transactions - 931 - 126
Other income (premiums etc.) 3,573 16,250 - 9,664
Staff costs (2,338) (7,976) - (4,319)
General administrative expenses (1,583) (6,073) - (842)
Depreciation and amortization expenses (239) (947) - (452)
Impairment losses and provisions to cover credit risk - (600) - (600)
Income tax (421) (2,346) - (1,252)

5. 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 the weighted average number of treasury shares held, during the period.

Profit attributable to equity holders of the Bank
from continuing and discontinued operations
453,966 305,865 197,826 155,199
Weighted average number of outstanding
ordinary shares
406,353,824 395,233,223 405,884,184 394,556,787
Basic earnings per share from continuing and
discontinued operations (in €)
1.12 0.77 0.49 0.39
Profit attributable to equity holders of the Bank
from continuing operations (note 22)
373,578 302,986 199,235 151,019
Weighted average number of outstanding
ordinary shares
406,353,824 395,233,223 405,884,184 394,556,787
Basic earnings per share from continuing
operations (in €)
0.92 0.77 0.49 0.38

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 for the period) 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 equity holders of the Bank
from continuing and discontinued operations
453,966 305,865 197,826 155,199
Weighted average number of outstanding
ordinary shares
406,353,824 395,233,223 405,884,184 394,556,787
Adjustment for share options 935,315 974,168 1,120,334 1,017,119
Weighted average number of outstanding
ordinary shares for diluted earnings per share
407,289,139 396,207,391 407,004,518 395,573,906
Diluted earnings per share from continuing and
discontinued operations (in €)
1.11 0.77 0.49 0.39
Profit attributable to equity holders of the Bank from
continuing operations (note 22)
373,578 302,986 199,235 151,019
Weighted average number of outstanding ordinary
shares 406,353,824 395,233,223 405,884,184 394,556,787
Adjustment for share options 935,315 974,168 1,120,334 1,017,119
Weighted average number of outstanding ordinary
shares for diluted earnings per share
407,289,139 396,207,391 407,004,518 395,573,906
Diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations (in €)
0.92 0.76 0.49 0.38

Assets

6. Loans and advances to customers

Individuals:
Mortgages 9,879,856 8,812,267
Consumer 2,860,654 2,445,129
Credit cards 972,195 942,025
Other loans 305,506 217,035
Total 14,018,211 12,416,456
Companies:
Corporate 21,565,682 18,992,719
Leasing 1,208,872 1,086,745
Factoring 482,503 495,692
Total 23,257,057 20,575,156
Receivables from insurance and re-insurance activities 8,686 12,179
Other receivables 203,186 196,492
37,487,140 33,200,283
Less:
Allowance for impairment losses
(897,039) (977,249)
The financial lease receivables are analyzed as follows:
Up to 1 year 350,900 318,043
From 1 year up to 5 years 620,579 553,620
More than 5 years 675,255 588,952
1,646,734 1,460,615
Unearned finance income (437,862) (373,870)
The net amount of finance leases is analyzed as follows:
Up to 1 year 281,291 257,139
From 1 year up to 5 years 437,969 395,356
More than 5 years 489,612 434,250
Allowance for impairment losses
Allowance relating to discontinued operations (4,806)
Unwinding of the discount 33,831
Foreign exchange differences (430)
Impairment losses for the period (note 2) 116,528
Loans written-off during the period (32,520)
Allowance relating to discontinued operations (41)
Unwinding of the discount 37,819
Foreign exchange differences (2,212)
Impairment losses for the period 128,103
Loans written-off during the period (339,383)
Unwinding of the discount 28,811
Foreign exchange differences (3,558)
Impairment losses for the period (note 2) 121,378
Loans written-off during the period (226,841)

7. Investment securities

Government bonds
Other debt securities:
1,933,890
983,420
6,253,815
1,170,994
Listed 933,103 1,142,097
Non-listed 50,317 28,897
Shares: 93,656 65,691
Listed 79,355 52,317
Non-listed 14,301 13,374
Other variable yield securities 67,940 62,102

8. Investment property

Cost 33,061
Accumulated depreciation (3,511)
Net book value 1.1.2006 29,550
Net book value 1.1.2006 29,550
Additions 3
Reclassification to «property, plant and equipment» (1,605)
Reclassification from «property, plant and equipment» 730
Depreciation charge for the period (187)
Net book value 30.6.2006 28,491
Cost 32,368
Accumulated depreciation (3,877)
Net book value 1.7.2006 28,491
Foreign exchange differences 32
Additions 11
Additions from companies consolidated for first time in 2006 5,342
Disposals (86)
Reclassification to «property, plant and equipment» (75)
Reclassification from «property, plant and equipment» (567)
Reclassification to «non-current assets held for sale» (1,470)
Depreciation charge for the period (160)
Net book value 31.12.2006 31,518
Cost 34,948
Accumulated depreciation (3,430)
Net book value 1.1.2007 31,518
Foreign exchange differences (145)
Additions 1,308
Disposals (1,315)
Reclassification from «property, plant and equipment»* 16,940
Depreciation charge for the period (366)
Net book value 30.6.2007 47,940
Cost 52,497
Accumulated depreciation (4,557)

* Transfers from «Property, plant and equipment» relate to a building owned by the subsidiary Oceanos A.T.O.E.E. leased by Alpha Insurance A.E. which was also a subsidiary until 23.3.2007.

9. Property, plant and equipment

Cost 1,076,377 3,347 342,984 1,422,708
Accumulated depreciation (212,001) (1,440) (271,294) (484,735)
Net book value 1.1.2006 864,376 1,907 71,690 937,973
Net book value 1.1.2006 864,376 1,907 71,690 937,973
Foreign exchange differences (437) 48 811 422
Additions 11,327 151 14,300 25,778
Disposals (1,406) -0 (576) (1,982)
a) Cost (1,829) - (2,827) (4,656)
b) Accumulated depreciation 423 - 2,251 2,674
Reclassification to «Land and buildings» from
«Investment Property» 1,605 - - 1,605
Reclassification from «Land and buildings» to
«Investment Property» (730) - (730)
Depreciation charge for the period (9,938) (268) (11,615) (21,821)
Net book value 30.6.2006 864,797 1,838 74,610 941,245
Cost 1,086,255 3,489 355,164 1,444,908
Accumulated depreciation (221,458) (1,651) (280,554) (503,663)
Net book value 1.7.2006
Foreign exchange differences
864,797
3,769
1,838
71
74,610
(43)
941,245
3,797
Additions 25,053 457 25,074 50,584
Disposals (1,036) - 68 (968)
a) Cost (1,787) - (1,579) (3,366)
b) Accumulated depreciation 751 - 1,647 2,398
Reclassification to «Land and buildings» from
«Investment Property» 75 - - 75
Reclassification from «Land and buildings» to
«Investment Property» 567 - - 567
Other transfers - - (485) (485)
Reclassification to «non-current assets held for
sale» (34,861) - (2,583) (37,444)
Depreciation charge for the period (9,893) (274) (11,208) (21,375)
Net book value 31.12.2006 848,471 2,092 85,433 935,996
Cost 1,058,044 4,055 361,639 1,423,738
Accumulated depreciation (209,573) (1,963) (276,206) (487,742)
Net book value 1.1.2007 848,471 2,092 85,433 935,996
Foreign exchange differences 258 136 864 1,258
Additions 22,537 914 16,901 40,352
Disposals (1,099) - (4,097) (5,196)
Reclassification from «Land and buildings» to
«Investment Property» (16,940) - - (16,940)
Reclassification from «non-current assets held for
sale» 42,405 - - 42,405
Other transfers to «non-current assets held for
sale» - - (3) (3)
Depreciation charge for the period (10,404) (329) (13,057) (23,790)
Net book value 30.6.2007 885,228 2,813 86,041 974,082
Cost 1,103,785 4,963 374,136 1,482,884
Accumulated depreciation (218,557) (2,150) (288,095) (508,802)

Property, plant and equipment amounting to € 42.4 million was reclassified from «Non-current assets held for sale» due to Bank's decision for own use. The depreciation for the respective period that the specific property, plant and equipment was classified as «Non-current asset held for sale» amounts to € 2.2 million.

10. Goodwill and other intangible assets

Cost 54,022 17,392 130,227 201,641
Accumulated amortization - (3,014) (91,191) (94,205)
Net book value 1.1.2006 54,022 14,378 39,036 107,436
Net book value 1.1.2006 54,022 14,378 39,036 107,436
Foreign exchange differences 215 25 282 522
Additions - - 8,834 8,834
Amortization charge for the period - (1,619) (7,984) (9,603)
Net book value 30.6.2006 54,237 12,784 40,168 107,189
Cost 54,237 17,463 140,165 211,865
Accumulated amortization - (4,679) (99,997) (104,676)
Net book value 1.7.2006 54,237 12,784 40,168 107,189
Foreign exchange differences 4,107 912 (816) 4,203
Additions - 428 19,056 19,484
Disposals - - (2,702) (2,702)
a) Cost - - (2,686) (2,686)
b) Accumulated amortization - - (16) (16)
Other transfers - - 485 485
Reclassification to «non-current assets held for
sale» - - (2,019) (2,019)
Amortization charge for the period - (1,715) (7,787) (9,502)
Net book value 31.12.2006 58,344 12,409 46,385 117,138
Cost 58,344 18,293 144,745 221,382
Accumulated amortization - (5,884) (98,360) (104,244)
Net book value 1.1.2007 58,344 12,409 46,385 117,138
Foreign exchange differences (1,439) (75) (113) (1,627)
Additions - - 16,143 16,143
Disposals - - (448) (448)
Amortization charge for the period - (1,745) (9,207) (10,952)
Net book value 30.6.2007 56,905 10,589 52,760 120,254
Cost 56,905 18,752 160,564 236,221
Accumulated amortization - (8,163) (107,804) (115,967)

11. Non-current assets held for sale and related liabilities

a. Fixed assets

Balance 1.1.2006 88,004 585 88,589
Additions 3,673 240 3,913
Disposals (1,378) (236) (1,614)
Balance 1.7.2006 90,299 589 90,888
Additions 4,819 341 5,160
Disposals (2,675) (315) (2,990)
Balance 1.1.2007 92,443 615 93,058
Additions 3,126 340 3,466
Disposals (1,220) (340) (1,560)
Reclassification to «property, plant and equipment» (42,405) - (42,405)
Foreign exchange differences (5) - (5)

Non-current assets held for sale amounting to € 42.4 million have been reclassified to property, plant and equipment due to Bank's decision to use these fixed assets for administrative purposes.

b. Other

On 13 March 2007, the process of separating the Rhodes Hotel sector from Ionian Hotel Enterprises A.E. was completed with the transfer of the sector to Tourist Resorts A.E. a group entity. The assets and liabilities of the specific sector have been classified as held for sale, and as at 30.6.2007 consist of the following:

Non-current assets held for sale
-- ---------------------------------- -- --
Cash and balances with Central Banks 62
Due from banks 7
Loans and advances to customers 1,620
Property, plant and equipment 30,709
Goodwill and other intangible assets 32
Deferred tax assets 3,393
Other assets 468
Liabilities for current income tax and other taxes 67
Deferred tax liabilities 431
Employee defined benefit obligations 275
Other liabilities 2,534

Liabilities

12. Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds

Senior debt securities
New issues (1) 5,619,244
(Purchases)/sales by Group companies (1,516,176)
Maturities/Redemptions (1,953,021)
Fair value change due to hedging (40,241)
Change in accrued interest 28,245
Foreign exchange differences 7,454
Subordinated debt
New issues (2) 547,979
(Purchases)/sales by Group companies (18,537)
Maturities/Redemptions (3) (325,000)
Fair value change due to hedging (1,918)
Change in accrued interest 4,035
Foreign exchange differences (11,135)
  • (1) The majority of the new senior debt securities (€ 4,904 million) pay Euribor floating rate, with a spread between -10 and +25 basis points, depending on the duration of issue.
  • (2) On 1 February 2007, a loan of € 350 million which pays three month Euribor plus 40 basis points for the first 5 years was issued. If the Bank does not redeem the loan, the spread for the next 5 years increases to 170 basis points.

On 8 March 2007, a loan of € 200 million, which pays three month Euribor plus 35 basis points for the first 5 years was issued. If the Bank does not redeem the loan, the spread for the next five years increases to 165 basis points.

(3) On 8 March 2007, the Bank redeemed 10 year subordinated debt of € 300 million after 5 years.

On 8 May 2007 a 10 year subordinated debt of € 25 million was redeemed after 5 years from its issue.

13. Employee defined benefit obligations

The management of the Bank on 21.11.2006 in accordance with Law 3371/2005, submitted an application for its employees to join the common bank employee pension fund (ETAT).

Following the provision of the above law a special economic valuation has been completed, and the cost of the accession is within the limits of the recognized provision.

The procedure of the accession is in progress.

14. Provisions

Insurance reserves 40,783 38,885
Other provisions charged to income statement 11,512 26,378
a. Insurance provisions
Unearned premiums 4,687 4,942
Outstanding claim reserves 6,123 5,882
Mathematical reserves 6,853 6,792
Outstanding claim reserves 1,216 1,128
b. Other provisions
Allowance relating to discontinued operations (48)
Provisions to cover credit risk relating to off-balance sheet items
(note 2)
14,946
Provision expense 754
Provisions used during the period (88)
Foreign exchange differences (951)
Decrease of provision for contingent liabilities (1,042)
Provisions used during the period (54)
Foreign exchange differences 1,822
Reversal of provision to cover credit risk relating to off-balance
sheet items (note 2) (14,946)
Provision expense 1,630
Provisions used during the period (13)
Foreign exchange differences (1,537)

The provision expense is included in «Other expenses» caption of the consolidated income statement.

Equity

15. Retained earnings and treasury shares

On 17 April 2007 dividends of total amount of € 304,421 thousand were distributed, or € 0.75 per share relating to 2006.

The Group purchased during the period from 1.1 to 30.6.2007 1,326,019 treasury shares at a cost of € 29,094 thousand (€ 21.94 per share).

As at 30.6.2007 total treasury shares held are 2,137,818 with a cost of € 43,747 thousand.

The Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting held on 3 April 2007 approved a treasury share purchase program for the period from April 2007 to April 2008, of 3% of the total paid-in share capital at a minimum price of € 3.90, i.e. the nominal value of the share and a maximum price of € 32.

Additional Information

16. Contingent liabilities and commitments

The Bank in the ordinary course of business is a defendant in claims from customers and other legal proceedings. No provision has been recorded because after consultation with legal department, 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 and the companies, Alpha Astika Akinita A.E., Alpha Leasing A.E., Messana Holdings S.A., Ionian Hotel Enterprises A.E. and ABC Factors A.E. have been audited by the tax authorities for the years up to and including 2005. Tax audit is in progress at Alpha Finance A.X.E.P.E.Y. for fiscal years from 2003 up to and including 2005. The remaining companies of the Group have been audited by the tax authorities for the years up to and including the year ended 31 December 2002.

Additional taxes and penalties may be imposed for the unaudited tax years.

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

50,804
32,792
- less than one year
94,974
91,419
- between one and five years
- more than five years
71,712
72,612
The minimum future lease revenues are as follows:
5,325
8,377
- less than one year
22,966
32,720
- between one and five years
- more than five years
8,371
16,077
Letters of credit
179,797
260,170
Letters of guarantee
4,719,847
4,580,796
Approved loan agreements and credit limits
15,519,250
14,408,504
150,000
-
Securities linked to reverse repos
Investment securities
405,000
585,000

From the investment securities portfolio € 80,000 is pledged as collateral for capital withdrawal and € 5,000 is pledged as collateral to clearing house of derivative transactions "ETESEP" A.E. as a margin account insurance.

The remaining securities portfolio including those securities linked to reverse repos is pledged as collateral with the Bank of Greece for the participation in the Inter-Europe clearing of payments system on an ongoing time (TARGET).

17. Group consolidated companies

The consolidated financial statements apart from the parent company Alpha Bank include the following entities:

1. Alpha Bank London Ltd United Kingdom 100.00 100.00
2. Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd (ex Alpha Bank Ltd) Cyprus 100.00 100.00
3. Alpha Bank Romania S.A. Romania 99.91 99.91
4. Alpha Bank AD Skopje FYROM 100.00 100.00
5. Alpha Bank Jersey Ltd Jersey 100.00 100.00
6. Alpha Bank Srbija A.D. Serbia 99.99 99.99
1. Alpha Leasing A.E. Greece 100.00 99.67
2. Alpha Leasing Romania S.A. Romania 99.99 99.93
3. ABC Factors A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
4. Alpha Asset Finance C.I. Ltd Jersey 100.00 100.00
1. Alpha Finance A.Χ.Ε.P.E.Υ. Greece 100.00 100.00
2. Alpha Finance US Corporation U.S.Α. 100.00 100.00
3. Alpha Finance Romania S.A. 99.98
Romania 99.98
4. Alpha Ventures A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
5. AEF European Capital Investments B.V. Holland 100.00 100.00
6. Ionian Investments Α.Ε. Greece 100.00 -
1. Alpha Asset Management Α.Ε.D.Α.Κ. Greece 100.00 100.00
2. Alpha Private Investment Services A.E.P.E.Y. Greece 100.00 100.00
3. ABL Independent Financial Advisers Ltd United Kingdom 100.00 100.00
1. Alpha Insurance A.E. Greece - 99.57
2. Alpha Insurance Agents A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
3. Alpha Insurance Ltd Cyprus Cyprus 100.00 100.00
4. Alpha Insurance Brokers S.R.L. Romania 99.91 99.91
1. Alpha Astika Akinita A.E. Greece 79.34 67.30
2. Ionian Hotel Enterprises A.E. Greece 93.52 93.25
3. Oceanos Α.Τ.Ο.Ε.Ε. Greece 100.00 100.00
4. Alpha Real Estate D.O.O. Beograd Serbia 79.34 67.30
5. Alpha Astika Akinita D.O.O.E.L Skopje FYROM 79.34 67.30
6. Tourist Resort A.E. Greece 93.52 93.25
7. Alpha Immovables Bulgaria E.O.O.D. Bulgaria 79.34 -
1. Alpha Credit Group Plc United Kingdom 100.00 100.00
2. Alpha Group Jersey Ltd Jersey 100.00 100.00
3. Alpha Group Investments Ltd Cyprus 100.00 100.00
4. Ionian Holdings A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
5. Messana Holdings S.A. Luxemburg 100.00 100.00
6. Ionian Equity Participations Ltd Cyprus 100.00 -
1. Alpha Bank London Nominees Ltd United Kingdom 100.00 100.00
2. Alpha Trustees Ltd Cyprus 100.00 100.00
3. Flagbright Ltd United Kingdom 100.00 100.00
4. Alpha Advisory Romania S.R.L. Romania 99.98 99.98
5. Evremathea A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
6. Kafe Alpha A.E. Greece 100.00 100.00
7. Ionian Supporting Services Α.Ε. Greece 100.00 -
1. Cardlink Α.Ε. Greece 50.00 50.00
2. APE Fixed Assets A.E. Greece 60.10 60.10
3. APE Commercial Property A.E. Greece 60.10 60.10
4. Anadolu Alpha Gayrimenkul Ticaret Anonim Sirketi Turkey 50.00 -

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

The Group hedges the foreign exchange risk arising from the net investment in Alpha Bank London Ltd, Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd and Alpha Bank Romania S.A. through the use of the FX swaps and interbank loans in the functional currency of the above subsidiaries.

18. Segment reporting

(Millions of Euro)
Business segments
Interest 752.5 470.8 144.9 8.4 21.0 100.6 6.8
Commission 221.7 79.3 45.1 43.3 22.4 33.1 (1.5)
Other income 82.4 11.1 3.1 5.4 12.2 17.6 33.0
Impairment (102.6) (48.9) (41.2) - - (12.4) (0.1)
Income tax (94.6)
Profit from discontinued
operations 80.3

(Millions of Euro)

Business segments
Interest 694.6 439.4 135.3 6.8 29.3 81.9 1.9
Commission 193.2 63.1 41.7 42.1 24.8 24.1 (2.6)
Other income 61.9 4.5 1.0 1.8 5.8 13.4 35.4
Impairment (129.9) (77.3) (40.8) - - (11.8) -
Income tax (84.0)
Profit from discontinued
operations 2.9

i. Retail Banking

Includes all individuals (retail banking customers) of the Group, professionals, small companies.

The Group, through its extensive branch network, offers 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 (Corporate) and Shipping divisions. The Group offers working capital facilities, corporate loans, and letters of guarantees.

This sector also includes leasing and factoring products which are offered by Alpha Leasing A.E. and ABC Factors A.E., respectively.

iii. Asset Management / Insurance

Consists of a wide range of asset management services through Group's private banking units and through its subsidiary Alpha Asset Management A.E.D.A.K. In addition, it includes the commissions of Alpha Insurance Agents A.E. from a wide range of insurance products, offered to individuals and companies.

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 through specialized subsidiaries (Alpha Finance A.X.E.P.E.Y., Alpha Ventures A.E.). 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 consists of the non-financial subsidiaries and other foreign subsidiaries excluding those in South Eastern Europe and Bank's administration section.

19. Capital adequacy

The capital adequacy ratio is determined by comparing the Group's regulatory own funds with the risks that the Group undertakes (risk weighted assets). Own funds include Tier I capital (share capital, reserves, minority interests), additional Tier I capital (hybrid dept) and Tier II capital (subordinated debt and fixed asset revaluation reserves). The riskweighted 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 debt which are included on the calculation as regulatory own-funds. The cost of these securities 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 35,170 32,603
Risk-weighted assets from market risk 737 865
Total Risk-weighted assets 35,907 33,468
Upper Tier I capital 2,871 2,701
Tier I capital 3,632 3,413
Total Tier I + Tier II capital 4,743 4,315
Upper Tier I ratio 8.0% 8.1%
Tier I ratio 10.1% 10.2%

20. Related-party transactions

The Bank and the Group companies enter into a number of transactions with related parties in the normal course of business. These transactions are performed at arms length terms and are approved by the Group's relevant committees.

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

Loans
Deposits
Debt securities in issue
Letters of guarantee
4,330
37,039
19,248
61
3,100
31,067
15,688
165
Interest income 83 -
Interest expense 892 -

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

Loans and advances to customers 294 611
Amounts due to customers 5 5
Interest and similar income 20 51
Fee and commission income - 17
Other income - 223
Interest and similar charges - 3
General administrative expenses - 320
Other expenses 1,573 -

c. The Board of Directors and Executive General Managers fees recorded in the income statement for the six month period ended 30 June 2007 amounted to € 6,264 (2006: € 3,814). The increase in 2007 compared to the respective period in 2006 is due to the appointment in the Bank of two new Executive General Managers on 16 May 2006.

21. Acquisitions, disposals of subsidiaries and other corporate events

a. On 5 March 2007 the Bank filed a tender offer for the acquisition of the remaining shares of its subsidiary Alpha Leasing A.E., which the Capital Market Committee approved on 8.3.2007. During April 2007, the Bank acquired 95,773 shares representing 0.24% of the paid in share capital and voting rights of the Company. Consequently, the number of Alpha Leasing A.E. shares and voting rights held by Alpha Bank amounts to 39,585,000, or 100%. At the same time, the Capital Market Committee approved on 17.5.2007 the delisting of Alpha Leasing A.E. shares from Athens Stock Exchange following the Company's application.

  • b. On 13.3.2007, the process of the separation and transfer of the Rhodes Hotel sector, from Bank's subsidiary Ionian Hotel Enterprises A.E. to Tourist Resorts A.E. was completed.
  • c. On 21.3.2007, the restaurant buffet sector of Tourist Resorts A.E. was transferred to subsidiary Kafe Alpha A.E.
  • d. On 23.3.2007, the transaction for the sale of Alpha Insurance A.E., a subsidiary, of Alpha Group Investment Ltd to AXA, an insurance company which is the worldwide leader in financial protection, was completed for € 255 million. At the same time, Alpha Bank and AXA have signed a long-term exclusive bancassurance agreement for the distribution of AXA insurance products through Alpha Bank's extensive branch network.
  • e. On 29.3.2007, Alpha Immovables Bulgaria E.O.O.D was founded in Sofia with initial capital € 306 thousand by the Bank's subsidiary Alpha Astika Akinita A.E. The Company's main purpose is to provide real estate services.
  • f. On 30 April 2007 the Bank acquired 50% of Anadolu Alpha Gayrimenkul Ticaret Anonim Sirketi, a new founded company in Istanbul , participating together with Anadolu Group. The Company will operate as a vehicle for investments in Turkey.
  • g. On 14 June 2007, Ionian Supporting Services A.E. and Ionian Investments A.E. were established in Athens, of which the Group has 100% interest in both entities. The primary activity of Ionian Supporting Services A.E. is to provide support services to the Bank and the group entities, whereas Ionian Investments A.E. is involved in the acquisition and sale of securities. The share capital of each company amounts to € 60 thousand.
  • h. On 19 June 2007 the Bank acquired 100% of the shares of the Cypriot company Ionian Equity Participations Ltd. The Company is at present dormant and its share capital amounts to CYP 1,000.
  • i. On 29 June 2007 the transfer of 100% shares of Alpha Private Investment Services A.E.P.E.Y. from the subsidiary Alpha Bank London Ltd to the Bank was completed.

22. Restatement of comparatives

Presented below is the restatement of the interim consolidated income statement and the interim consolidated cash flow of 30.6.2006 due to the adoption of IFRS 5 and the presentation of discontinued operation arising from the sale agreement of Alpha Insurance A.E. on 23.11.2006. The sale was completed on 23.3.2007.

Consolidated income statement

Interest and similar income 1,231,513 2,644 1,228,869
Interest expense and similar charges (534,282) - (534,282)
Net interest income 697,231 2,644 694,587
Fee and commission income 205,722 1,020 204,702
Commission expense (11,542) - (11,542)
Net fee and commission income 194,180 1,020 193,160
Dividend income 2,671 - 2,671
Gains less losses on financial transactions 30,473 931 29,542
Other income 46,148 16,250 29,898
79,292 17,181 62,111
Staff costs (241,695) (7,976) (233,719)
General administrative expenses (172,487) (6,073) (166,414)
Depreciation and amortization expenses (31,611) (947) (30,664)
Other expenses (907) - (907)
Impairment losses and provisions to cover credit risk (130,510) (600) (129,910)
Share of profit (loss) of associates (137) - (137)
Income tax (86,362) (2,346) (84,016)
Net profit/(losses) attributable to minority interest 1,129 24 1,105
Basic (€ per share) 0.77 0.77
Diluted (€ per share) 0.77 0.76
Consolidated cash flow statement
Net cash flows from operating activities (1,282,415) 8,411 (1,290,826)
Net cash flows from investing activities (628,661) 3,971 (632,632)
Net cash flows from financing activities (397,083) - (397,083)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2,308,159) 12,382 (2,320,541)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash
equivalents
5,900 - 5,900

23. Events after the balance sheet date

  • During July 2007 the Bank sold its participation in Unisystems A.E. (ownership interest 9.67%).
  • From 11 July 2007 a tax audit of Tourist Resorts A.E. is in progress for the years 2003 up to and including 2005.
Athens, 31 July 2007
The Chairman of the Board of
Directors
The Managing Director The Executive Director Group Financial Reporting Officer

Yannis S. Costopoulos I.D. No. Χ 661480

Demetrios P. Mantzounis I.D. No. Ι 166670

Marinos S. Yannopoulos I.D. No. Ν 308546

George N. Kontos I.D. No. AB 522299

The above interim financial statements (pages 3-32) are the financial statements that we refer to in our report on review of interim financial information dated 31 July 2007.

Athens, 31 July 2007

KPMG Kyriacou Certified Auditors Α.Ε.

Marios T. Kyriacou Certified Auditor Accountant ΑΜ SOEL 11121

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