Announcement – Acquisition of Own Shares 21.6.2006

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

a)       On 13 June 2006 the Bank purchased 100,412 shares, with average cost price € 21.82per share and total purchase price € 2,190,648.22

b)       On 14 June 2006 the Bank purchased 106,315 shares, with average cost price € 21.58 per share and total purchase price € 2,294,746.31

c)       On 19June 2006 the Bank purchased 35,024 shares, with average cost price € 22.45 per share and total purchase price € 786,184.25

d)       On 20 June 2006 the Bank purchased 89,313 shares, with average cost price € 22.21 per share and total purchase price € 1,983,262.81.