In accordance with article 4.1.3.1 of the Athens Exchange Rulebook, HELEX announces to investors that the tax audit for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 was completed.

The tax books were deemed to have been sufficient and accurate, and no irregularities or omissions were uncovered.

During the tax audit, additional taxes and penalties amounting to €171,383 were assessed, which were paid to the Greek state. The abovementioned amount will not burden the results of the current fiscal year (2009), since appropriate provisions have been made.