Eurobank is the preferred bidder for New Proton Bank

Today, Friday July 12th 2013, the Hellenic Financial Stability (HFSF) concluded the
competitive tender process for the sale of New Proton Bank, and decided to proceed with the sale of the New Proton Bank to Eurobank.

HFSF and Eurobank will work together towards signing the final agreement on
Monday July 15th 2013.

Participants in the competitive process, apart from Eurobank, were financial
investors; however, Eurobank was the only party that filed a compliant binding offer.

For this transaction Rothschild is acting as the financial advisor of HFSF.

Press Release