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REG - Alpha Bank A.E. - 3rd Quarter Results <Origin Href="QuoteRef">ACBr.AT</Origin> - Part 2

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impairments/sales of investments  (1,705)            6,826           (10)       22         
 From sale of loans                     19,257             20              8,381      29         
 Derivative financial instruments       (32,587)           53,346          (11,943)   10,512     
 Other financial instruments            (24,503)           22,980          2,566      (28,563)   
 Total                                  69,395             45,015          9,357      9,053      
 
 
Gains less losses on financial transactions of the nine month period were mainly affected by Visa Europe's acquisition
transaction from Visa Inc and the valuation of the Group's subsidiary "Ionian Hotel Enterprises A.E." due to its
classification as held for sale. In more detail: 
 
On June 21, 2016, Visa Inc. completed the acquisition of Visa Europe. According to the contract (as amended on 10.5.2016),
the date of completion of the transaction, Visa Inc. purchased from Visa Europe's members shares they held in their
capacity as members. The price for this acquisition consists of: 
 
i.  The payment of a total amount of E 12.25 billion upon completion of the transaction. 
 
ii. The distribution of preferred shares. 
 
iii. The payment of the amount of E 1 billion on the third anniversary of the closing of the transaction plus interest. 
 
The calculation of the transaction price was based on Visa Europe's net revenue contributed by each member for a specific
period of time. 
 
In this context, during the second quarter of the current period, the Group recognized as financial results from shares the
amount of E 55.6 million which consists of the cash received at the closing of the transaction and the recognition of the
present value of the receivable from collecting the additional amount on the third anniversary. 
 
In addition, the Group recognized during the year the preference shares of Visa Inc. acquired in connection with the
transaction. These shares, which were classified as available for sale portfolio, were recognized at a fair value of E 16.3
million by crediting gains less losses on financial transactions. 
 
"Other financial instruments" includes a loss from Ionian Hotel Enterprises A.E. valuation of  E 37.9 million (note 25). 
 
3. General administrative expenses 
 
                                                                                 From 1 January to  From 1 July to  
                                                                                 30.9.2016          30.9.2015       30.9.2016  30.9.2015  
 Operating Leases for buildings                                                  32,637             34,569          10,752     12,217     
 Rent and maintenance of EDP equipment                                           15,246             14,258          5,022      4,034      
 EDP expenses                                                                    23,084             34,136          7,484      14,097     
 Marketing and advertisement expenses                                            16,796             14,828          5,733      4,551      
 Telecommunications and postage                                                  17,546             17,831          5,565      7,410      
 Third party fees                                                                35,256             34,073          13,628     10,192     
 Financial information services by third parties                                 5,749              4,883           2,374      1,552      
 Contribution to the Deposit guarantee fund - Investment Fund and Solvency Fund  47,818             59,372          13,649     37,912     
 Insurance                                                                       8,795              7,769           2,052      2,627      
 Consumables                                                                     4,690              5,394           1,646      2,256      
 Electricity                                                                     9,244              11,364          3,610      4,320      
 Third party fees for customer acquisition                                       41                 96              15         40         
 Taxes (VAT, real estate etc)                                                    60,517             59,401          24,072     22,050     
 Services from collection agencies                                               22,829             12,766          9,562      3,348      
 Building and equipment maintenance                                              6,876              6,677           2,379      2,205      
 Security                                                                        9,501              9,594           3,199      3,150      
 Cleaning fees                                                                   4,321              4,289           1,573      1,484      
 Other                                                                           59,891             63,412          21,433     23,938     
 Total                                                                           380,837            394,712         133,748    157,383    
 
 
Specific cost categories are presented increased compared to the corresponding amounts of the comparative period which was
influenced by the bank holiday, with more significant impact identified in marketing and advertisement expenses and the
services' charges from collection agencies. However, the total amount of general administrative expenses is declining
mainly because the comparative period was burdened by extraordinary contribution on the reorganization of the Greek credit
institutions and merger costs related mainly to maintenance of computer applications. 
 
Regarding the regulatory framework governing the resolution of credit institutions, the following is noted: 
 
On 23.7.2015 under Law 4335/2015, the European Directive 2014/59 was incorporated into Greek Law to establish a framework
for the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment entities. In particular, the Resolution Scheme of
Hellenic Deposit and Investment Guarantee Fund (HDIGF) is defined as the National Resolution Fund which within ten years
(until 31 December 2024) should gradually, create a reserve equal to at least 1% of the deposits guaranteed by the HDIGF.
From 1.1.2016, the Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) is responsible for the resolution of credit institutions established
in country-member states of the Eurozone. It operates in cooperation with the Single Resolution Fund (SRF), which will
cover the resolution costs of non-sustainable credit institutions. 
 
With Law 4370/2016, the Directive 2014/49 / EU of the European Parliament and the Decision of the Council of 16 April 2014
was incorporated into Greek law which enacts the same rules for all Deposit Guarantee Schemes (DGS). 
 
The Single Resolution Board, determined that the 2016 contribution for credit institutions may provide irrevocable payment
commitments amounting up to 15% of their total obligation which for the Bank amounts to E21 million. These irrevocable
payment commitments have to be fully covered by cash collateral. On 20.5.2016, the Bank signed a contract with the Single
Resolution Board to provide irrevocable payment commitment and established the necessary cash collateral for the 2016
contribution. 
 
4. Impairment losses and provisions to cover credit risk 
 
                                                                                From 1 January to  From 1 July to  
                                                                                30.9.2016          30.9.2015       30.9.2016  30.9.2015  
 Impairment losses on loans and advances to customers (note 7)                  886,477            2,370,218       266,662    261,069    
 Provisions to cover credit risk relating to off balance sheet items (note 15)  149                2,427           (345)      (274)      
 Recoveries                                                                     (24,674)           (15,312)        (9,193)    (2,304)    
 Total                                                                          861,952            2,357,333       257,124    258,491    
 
 
In the nine month period, impairment losses on loans have been significantly burdened from the recognition of losses
associated with corporate loans restructuring and the increase in impairment losses in specific retail portfolios which
will contribute to the optimal management of non-performing loans. 
 
Respectively, the nine month period of 2015 was affected by significant impairment losses, after taking into consideration
the special ecomonic and microeconomic conditions that existed in the Greek from 30.6.2015 and onwards and affected the
values of the parameters taken into account in the impairment test and the expected cash flows of customers operating in
economy sectors that have been adversely affected. 
 
5. Income tax 
 
In accordance with Article 1 par 4 of Law 4334/2015 "Urgent prerequisites for the negotiation and conclusion of an
agreement with the European Stability Mechanism (ESM)" the corporate income tax rate for legal entities increased from 26%
to 29%. The increased rate will apply for profits arising in fiscal years commencing on or after 1 January 2015 without the
law explicitly defining regarding the retrospective application of income tax rate for profits of fiscal year 2014 and they
have been incorporated into the results of the nine month period of 2015, as shown in the tables below. 
 
For the Bank's subsidiaries and branches operating in other countries, the applicable nominal tax rates for accounting
periods 2015 and 2016 are as follows: 
 
Cyprus               12.5 
 
Bulgaria             10 
 
Serbia                15 
 
Romania            16 
 
FYROM             10 
 
Albania              15 
 
Jersey               10 
 
United Kingdom  20*  (from 1.4.2015) 
 
In accordance with article 65A of Law 4174/2013, from 2011, the statutory auditors and audit firms conducting statutory
audits to a Societe Anonyme (S.A.), are obliged to issue an Annual Tax Certificate on the compliance on tax issues. This
tax certificate is submitted to the entity being audited within the first ten days of the seventh month after the end of
the audited financial year, as well as, electronically to the Ministry of Finance, no later than the end of the seventh
month after the end of the audited financial year. For fiscal years 2011 up to 2015 the Bank and its local subsidiaries
have obtained the relevant tax certificate without any qualifications on the tax issues covered. In accordance with article
56 of Law 4410/3.8.2016 for the fiscal years from 1.1.2016 and onwards, the issuance of tax certificate is rendered
optional. 
 
The income tax in the income statement from continuing ope-rations is analysed in the table below, while the income tax
from discontinued operations is analysed in note 25: 
 
*    Until 31.3.2015 the tax rate was 21%. 
 
                                                               From 1 January to  From 1 July to  
                                                               30.9.2016          30.9.2015       30.9.2016  30.9.2015  
 Current                                                       8,753              14,519          1,944      4,971      
 Deferred                                                      23,809             (300,364)       6,171      18,542     
 Effect on deferred tax due to the changes in income tax rate                     (437,353)                  (437,353)  
 Total                                                         32,562             (723,198)       8,115      (413,840)  
 
 
Deferred tax recognized in the income statement is attributable to temporary differences, the effect of which is analyzed
in the table below: 
 
                                                                                                           From 1 January to  From 1 July to  
                                                                                                           30.9.2016          30.9.2015       30.9.2016  30.9.2015  
 Debit difference of Law 4046/2012                                                                         33,416             (91,030)        11,139     (111,003)  
 Write-offs, depreciation and impairment of fixed assets                                                   10,507             23,338          3,847      13,464     
 Valuation/impairment of loans                                                                             (66,432)           (611,137)       (5,983)    (221,988)  
 Valuation of loans due to hedging                                                                         (777)              (651)           (137)      (101)      
 Employee defined benefit obligations and insurance funds                                                  26,146             13,886          947        14,304     
 Valuation of derivatives                                                                                  (8,026)            19,081          (1,973)    5,069      
 Effective interest rate                                                                                   (44)               (1,099)         235        (267)      
 Fair value change of liabilities to credit institutions and other borrowed funds due to fair value hedge  3,937              (12,879)        466        (10,446)   
 Valuation/impairment of bonds and other securities                                                        (15,790)           22,060          (26,351)   (3,477)    
 Tax losses carried forward                                                                                32,007             (101,503)       8,055      (72,414)   
 Other temporary differences                                                                               8,865              2,217           15,926     (31,952)   
 Total                                                                                                     23,809             (737,717)       6,171      (418,811)  
 
 
A reconciliation between the nominal and effective tax rate is provided below: 
 
                                                                                  From 1 January to  
                                                                                  30.9.2016          30.9.2015  
                                                                                  %                             %                    
 Profit/(loss) before income tax                                                                     53,727             (1,471,096)  
 Income tax (weighted average nominal tax rate)                                   44.26              23,780     27.96   (411,284)    
 Increase/(decrease) due to:                                                                                                         
 Non taxable income                                                               (21.24)            (11,414)   0.25    (3,622)      
 Non deductible expenses                                                          13.42              7,210      (3.49)  51,384       
 Deferred tax recognition for temporary differences of previous years             (4.22)             (2,269)    0.04    (611)        
 Non-recognition of deferred tax for temporary differences of the current period  17.54              9,426      (2.69)  39,502       
 Other tax adjustments                                                            10.85              5,829      0.06    (859)        
 Income tax (effective tax rate)                                                  60.61              32,562     22.13   (325,490)    
 Adjustment tax rates on temporary differences 31.12.2014                                                               (397,708)    
 Income tax (effective tax rate)                                                                                        (723,198)    
 
 
                                                                                  From 1 July to  
                                                                                  30.9.2016       30.9.2015  
                                                                                  %                          %                    
 Profit/(loss) before income tax                                                                  49,831               1,137      
 Income tax (weighted average nominal tax rate)                                   40.31           20,089     27.88     317        
 Increase/(decrease) due to:                                                                                                      
 Non taxable income                                                               (0.33)          (162)      (106.86)  (1,215)    
 Non deductible expenses                                                          (9.03)          (4,498)    868.60    9,876      
 Deferred tax recognition for temporary differences of previous years             (3.48)          (1,734)                         
 Non-recognition of deferred tax for temporary differences of the current period  8.74            4,354      305.63    3,475      
 Other tax adjustments                                                            (19.94)         (9,934)    972.74    11,060     
 Income tax (effective tax rate)                                                  16.27           8,115      2,067.99  23,513     
 Adjustment tax rates on temporary differences 31.12.2014                                                              (437,353)  
 Income tax (effective tax rate)                                                                                       (413,840)  
 
 
According to article 5 of Law 4303/17.10.2014 "Ratification of the Legislative Act "Emergency legislation to replenish the
General Secretary of Revenue due to early termination of his service" (A 136) and other provisions", deferred tax assets of
legal entities supervised by the Bank of Greece, under article 26 paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 of Law 4172/2013 that have been or
will be recognized and are due to the debit difference arising from the PSI and the accumulated provisions and other
general losses due to credit risk, with respect to existing amounts up to 31 December 2014, are considered final and
settled claims against the State, if, the accounting result for the period, after taxes, is a loss based on the audited and
approved financial statements by the Ordinary Shareholders' General Meeting. 
 
The inclusion in the Law is implemented by the General Meeting of Shareholders related to tax assets from 2016 onwards and
refers to the fiscal year 2015 and onwards, whereas it is envisaged the end of inclusion in the Law with the same procedure
and after obtaining relevant approval from the Regulatory Authority. 
 
According to article 4 of Law 4340/1.11.2015 "Recapitalization of financial institutions and other provisions of the
Ministry of Finance" the above were amended regarding the time of the application which is postponed for a year. In
addition, the amount of the relevant deferred tax asset which is included to the same legislation is limited to the amount
related to the provisions for credit risk, which have been accounted until 30 June 2015. 
 
On 30 September 2016 the amount of deferred tax assets which is estimated to be within the scope of the aforementioned Law
amounts to E3,383,640 (31.12.2015: E3.417.055). 
 
Income tax of comprehensive income recognized directly in Equity 
 
                                                                                                         From 1 January to  
                                                                                                         30.9.2016          30.9.2015  
                                                                                                         Before income tax  Income     After        Before income tax  Income    After        
                                                                                                                            tax        income tax                      tax       income tax   
 Amounts that may be reclassified to the Income Statement                                                                                                                                     
 Net change in available for sale securities' reserve                                                    (40,551)           16,941     (23,610)     60,619             (21,981)  38,638       
 Net change in cash flow hedge reserve                                                                   (141,535)          41,103     (100,432)    39,758             (3,946)   35,812       
 Foreign exchange differences on translating and hedging the net investment in foreign operations        (3,608)            (1,276)    (4,884)      4,040              517       4,557        
 Change in the share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures                                                                 101                          101          
 Total                                                                                                   (185,694)          56,768     (128,926)    104,518            (25,410)  79,108       
 Amounts that may not be reclassified to the Income Statement                                                                                                                                 
 Effect due to change of the income tax rate in actuarial gains/(losses) of defined benefit obligations                                                                2.175     2.175        
 Total                                                                                                   (185,694)          56,768     (128,926)    104,518            (23,235)  81,283       
 
 
                                                                                                         From 1 July to     
                                                                                                         30.9.2016          30.9.2015  
                                                                                                         Before income tax  Income     After income tax  Before income tax  Income    After        
                                                                                                                            tax                                             tax       income tax   
 Amounts that may be reclassified to the Income Statement                                                                                                                                          
 Net change in available for sale securities' reserve                                                    (19,713)           13,398     (6,315)           388,738            (99,901)  288,837      
 Net change in cash flow hedge reserve                                                                   (13,840)           3,977      (9,863)           (23,987)           12,640    (11,347)     
 Foreign exchange differences on translating and hedging the net investment in foreign operations        (1,667)            758        (909)             3,405              (712)     2,693        
 Total                                                                                                   (35,220)           18,133     (17,087)          368,156            (87,973)  280,183      
 Amounts that may not be reclassified to the Income Statement                                                                                                                                      
 Effect due to change of the income tax rate in actuarial gains/(losses) of defined benefit obligations                                                                     2.175     2.175        
 Total                                                                                                   (35,220)           18,133     (17,087)          368,156            (85,798)  282,358      
 
 
During the nine month period of 2016, "Retained earnings" include a credit tax amount of E281 which derives from the share
capital increase expenses which were recognized in the same account and relates to the share capital increase which took
place during 2015. 
 
In addition, during the same period, "Retained earnings" include deferred tax asset amount of E24 which derives from
(Purchases)/(Redemptions)/ Sales of hybrid securities. The respective amount for the nine month period of 2015 was E296
(deferred tax asset). 
 
It should be noted that in the nine month period of 2015, in the account "Retained Earnings", a deferred tax liability
amounting to E6,261 was recognized, resulting from the change of income tax rate to the share capital increase expenses
recognized in the same account in previous years. 
 
6. Earnings/(losses) per share 
 
a. Basic 
 
Basic earnings/(losses) per share are calculated by dividing the profit/(losses) after income tax attributable to ordinary
equity owners of the Bank, by the weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares, after deducting the weighted
average number of treasury shares held by the Bank during the period. 
 
For the calculation of basic earnings/(losses) per share, profit or loss for the period is adjusted with the deduction of
the after-tax amount of dividends of those preference shares that have been classified in equity. The after-tax amount of
preference dividends that is deducted is: 
 
i.  The after-tax amount of any dividends of preference shares on non-cumulative dividend preference shares declared for
distribution during the year and 
 
ii. The after-tax amount of the dividends from preference shares for cumulative dividend preference shares required for the
period, regardless of whether the dividends have been approved. 
 
b. Diluted 
 
Diluted earnings/(losses) per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
to the presumed conversion amount of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Bank does not have any dilutive potential
ordinary shares and in addition, based on the issuance terms of the convertible bond loan with Credit Agricole S.A., basic
and dilutive earnings/(losses) per share should not differ. 
 
                                                            From 1 January to  From 1 July to  
                                                            30.9.2016          30.9.2015       30.9.2016      30.9.2015    
 Profit/(losses) attributable to equity owners of the Bank  22,022             (838,636)       41,065         413,614      
 Weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares     1,536,881,200      255,381,197     1,536,881,200  255,381,197  
 Basic and diluted earnings/(losses) per share (in E)       0.0143             (3.2839)        0.0267         1.6196       
 
 
                                                                                     From 1 January to  From 1 July to  
                                                                                     30.9.2016          30.9.2015       30.9.2016      30.9.2015    
 Profit/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to equity owners of the Bank  20,975             (748,150)       41,625         414,892      
 Weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares                              1,536,881,200      255,381,197     1,536,881,200  255,381,197  
 Basic and diluted earnings/(losses) per share from continuing operations (in E)     0.0136             (2.9295)        0.0271         1.6246       
 
 
                                                                                       From 1 January to  From 1 July to  
                                                                                       30.9.2016          30.9.2015       30.9.2016      30.9.2015    
 Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations attributable to equity owners of the Bank  1,047              (90,486)        (560)          (1,278)      
 Weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares                                1,536,881,200      255,381,197     1,536,881,200  255,381,197  
 Basic and diluted earnings/(losses) per share from discontinued operations (in E)     0.0007             (0.3543)        (0.0004)       (0.0050)     
 
 
The weighted average number of the ordinary shares as at 30.9.2015, has been retrospectively restated from the beginning of
the year, after the decrease of the total number of shares due to the merger in proportion of 50 voting common shares of
old nominal value to 1 voting common share of new nominal value which took place on November 2015. 
 
ASSETS 
 
7. Loans and advances to customers 
 
                                     30.9.2016     31.12.2015    
 Individuals                                                     
 Mortgages                           19,881,445    20,171,970    
 Consumer:                                                       
 - Non-securitized                   4,271,660     4,063,791     
 - Securitized                       1,158,516     1,299,934     
 Credit cards:                                                   
 - Non-securitized                   712,528       720,016       
 - Securitized                       537,494       565,583       
 Other                               1,337         2,601         
 Total                               26,562,980    26,823,895    
 Companies                                                       
 Corporate loans:                                                
 - Non-securitized                   27,246,034    27,547,074    
 - Securitized                       1,904,668     2,126,179     
 Finance leases (Leasing):                                       
 - Non-Securitized                   367,554       378,398       
 - Securitized                       320,180       315,201       
 Factoring                           554,652       599,387       
 Total                               30,393,088    30,966,239    
 Other receivables                   366,878       417,737       
                                     57,322,946    58,207,871    
 Less:                               (12,452,570)  (12,021,755)  
 Allowance for impairment losses *                               
 Total                               44,870,376    46,186,116    
 
 
The Bank and Alpha Leasing A.E. have proceeded in securitization of consumer loans, corporate loans, credit cards and
finance lease receivables through special purpose entities controlled by them. 
 
Based on the contractual terms and structure of the above transactions (e.g. allowance of guarantees or/and credit
enhancement or due to the Bank owing the bonds issued by the special purpose entities), the Bank and Alpha Leasing A.E.
retained in all cases the risks and rewards deriving from the securitized portfolios. 
 
The Bank proceeded on 8.7.2015 to the cancellation of an amount of E3.75 billion of covered bonds which had been issued and
secured with mortgage loans. As at 30.9.2016, the balance of the covered bonds amounts to E5 million (note 13). The book
value of mortgage loans provided as coverage for the above mentioned bonds amounted to E16.5 million. 
 
*    In addition to the allowance for impairment losses regarding loans and advances to customers, a provision of E4,862
(31.12.2015: E4,713) has been recorded to cover credit risk relating to off-balance sheet items. The total provision
recorded to cover credit risk amounts to E12,457,432 (31.12.2015: E12,026,468). 
 
Allowance for impairment losses 
 
 Balance 1.1.2015                                                               8,830,277   
 Impairment losses for the period from continuing operations (note 4)           2,370,218   
 Impairment losses for the period from discontinued operations                  534         
 Transfers of accumulated provisions to assets held for sale                    (110,200)   
 Change in present value of the impairment losses from continuing operations    402,334     
 Change in present value of the impairment losses from discontinued operations  1,435       
 Foreign exchange differences                                                   42,704      
 Loans written-off during the period                                            (237,434)   
 Balance 30.9.2015                                                              11,299,868  
 Changes for the period 1.10. - 31.12.2015                                                  
 Impairment losses for the period from continuing operations                    677,089     
 Transfers of accumulated provisions to assets held for sale                    (1,712)     
 Change in present value of the impairment losses from continuing operations    145,662     
 Loans written-off during the period                                            (111,229)   
 Foreign exchange differences                                                   12,077      
 Balance 31.12.2015                                                             12,021,755  
 Changes for the period 1.1. - 30.9.2016                                                    
 Impairment losses for the period (note 4)                                      886,477     
 Transfers of accumulated provisions to assets held for sale                    (99,975)    
 Change in present value of impairment losses                                   333,141     
 Sales of impaired loans                                                        (17,958)    
 Foreign exchange differences                                                   (6,987)     
 Loans written-off during the period                                            (663,883)   
 Balance 30.9.2016                                                              12,452,570  
 
 
The finance lease receivables by duration are as follows: 
 
                                   30.9.2016  31.12.2015  
 Up to 1 year                      392,692    396,490     
 From 1 year to 5 years            143,325    136,893     
 Over 5 years                      248,847    265,009     
                                   784,864    798,392     
 Non accrued finance lease income  (97,130)   (104,793)   
 Total                             687,734    693,599     
 
 
The net amount of finance lease receivables by duration is analyzed as follows: 
 
                         30.9.2016  31.12.2015  
 Up to 1 year            377,541    380,421     
 From 1 year to 5 years  102,828    91,614      
 Over 5 years            207,365    221,564     
 Total                   687,734    693,599     
 
 
8. Investment and held for trading securities 
 
i. Held for trading securities 
 
Securities held for trading amounted to E4 million on 30.9.2016 (31.12.2015: E2.8 million) out of which Greek Government
bonds E2.3 million (31.12.2015: E1.9 million). 
 
ii. Investment securities 
 
a. Available for sale 
 
The available for sale portfolio amounted to E5.5 billion as at 30.9.2016 (31.12.2015: E5.8 billion). These amounts include
securities issued by the Greek State that amount to E3.5 billion as at 30.9.2016 (31.12.2015: E3.9 billion) out of which
E1.7 billion (31.12.2015: E2.1 billion) relate to Greek Government Treasury bills. The Group during the nine month period
of 2016 has recognized impairment losses for shares amounting to E1,724 and for mutual funds amounting to E1,595 which are
included in "Gain less losses on financial transactions". 
 
b. Held to maturity 
 
The held to maturity portfolio amounted to E44.8 million as at 30.9.2016 (31.12.2015: E79.7 million). 
 
c. Loans and receivables 
 
Loans and receivables include bonds issued by the European Financial Stability Facility (E.F.S.F.) with a nominal value of
E3,960,544 received by the Bank as a result of the share capital increase which was completed on 6.6.2013 and a nominal
value of E284,628 which were transferred to the Bank from the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund for the undertaking of
customer deposits from the former Cooperative Banks of West Macedonia, Evia and Dodecanese in December 2013. 
 
These bonds under the original contract could only be used as collateral to obtain liquidity from the Eurosystem or from
interbank counterparties in repos. 
 
In April 2016 the subscription agreement between the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF), the Hellenic Financial
Stability Fund (HFSF) and the Bank was revised. The revision refers to the terms of use of the above bonds. The revision
states that the Bank may participate with the EFSF bonds in the purchase programme for the bonds issued by central
governments, special bodies-securities issuers and European supranational institutions of the Eurozone (Public Sector
Purchase Programme - PSPP) conducted by ECB. According to the ECB's decision, a total up to 50% of each EFSF issue can be
purchased until the completion of the program in March 2017. During the nine month period of 2016, the Bank conducted sale
transactions of EFSF securities at a nominal value of E905 million, in the context of the PSPP program. The total book
value of these bonds on 30.9.2016 was E3.4 billion (31.12.2015: E4.3 billion). 
 
9. Investment property 
 
                                                                                              Land -Buildings  
 Balance 1.1.2015                                                                                              
 Cost                                                                                         693,486          
 Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses                                               (126,274)        
 1.1.2015 - 30.9.2015                                                                                          
 Net book value 1.1.2015                                                                      567,212          
 Additions                                                                                    11,563           
 Additions from companies consolidated for the first time in the nine month period of 2015    43,844           
 Reclassifications to "Other Assets"                                                          (110)            
 Reclassification from "Property, plant and equipment"                                        4,241            
 Reclassification to "Assets held for sale"                                                   (939)            
 Reclassification of investment assets from discontinued operations to "Asset held for sale"  (1,277)          
 Foreign exchange differences                                                                 1,733            
 Disposals/Write-offs                                                                         (9,077)          
 Depreciation charge for the period from continuing operations                                (8,051)          
 Net book value 30.9.2015                                                                     609,139          
 Balance 30.9.2015                                                                                             
 Cost                                                                                         755,884          
 Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses                                               (146,745)        
 1.10.2015 - 31.12.2015                                                                                        
 Net book value 1.10.2015                                                                     609,139          
 Additions                                                                                    9,980            
 Additions from companies consolidated for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2015       47,097           
 Reclassifications from "Other Assets"                                                        2                
 Reclassification to "Property, plant and equipment"                                          (96)             
 Foreign exchange differences                                                                 (2,504)          
 Disposals/Write-offs                                                                         (4,759)          
 Depreciation charge for the period from continuing operations                                (2,913)          
 Impairment losses                                                                            (32,284)         
 Net book value 31.12.2015                                                                    623,662          
 Balance 31.12.2015                                                                                            
 Cost                                                                                         800,910          
 Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses                                               (177,248)        
 1.1.2016 - 30.9.2016                                                                                          
 Net book value 1.1.2016                                                                      623,662          
 Additions                                                                                    47,243           
 Additions from companies consolidated for the first time in the nine month period of 2016    12,135           
 Reclassification to "Assets held for sale"                                                   (40,233)         
 Reclassification from "Property, plant and equipment"                                        25,314           
 Foreign exchange differences                                                                 2,236            
 Disposals/Write-offs                                                                         (23,925)         
 Depreciation for the period from continuing operations                                       (9,671)          
 Net book value 30.9.2016                                                                     636,761          
 Balance 30.9.2016                                                                                             
 Cost                                                                                         813,495          
 Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses                                               (176,734)        
 
 
In the nine month period of 2016 transfers to "Assets held for sale" related mainly to fixed assets of APE Fixed Assets
A.E.. 
 
In 2015, an impairment loss amounting to E32.3 million was recognized, in order for the carrying amount of investment
property not to exceed their recoverable amount, as estimated on 31.12.2015 by certified valuators. 
 
The additions from companies consolidated for the first time in 2015 and in the nine month period of 2016 and the additions
of the current period relate to investment property which were obtained as collateral for loans and acquired by the Group
in the context of its credit risk methodology. 
 
10. Property, plant and equipment 
 
                                                                                            Land and Buildings  Leased equipment  Equipment  Total      
 Balance 1.1.2015                                                                                                                                       
 Cost                                                                                       1,417,632           4,302             518,133    1,940,067  
 Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses                                             (411,831)           (3,152)           (441,736)  (856,719)  
 1.1.2015 - 30.9.2015                                                                                                                                   
 Net book value 1.1.2015                                                                    1,005,801           1,150             76,397     1,083,348  
 Foreign exchange differences                                                               593                 6                 162        761        
 Additions                                                                                  5,650               60                13,675     19,385     
 Additions from discontinued operations                                                                                           8          8          
 Additions from companies consolidated for the first time in the nine month period of 2015                                        7          7          
 Disposals/Write-offs                                                                       (1,945)                               (55)       (2,000)    
 Reclassification to "Investment property"                                                  (4,241)                                          (4,241)    
 Reclassification of assets from discontinued operations to "Asset held for sale"           (3,962)                               (2,685)    (6,647)    
 Reclassification internally to property, plant and equipment                               49                  (18)              (31)                  
 Reclassification from/to "Other assets"                                                    (8,505)                               23         (8,482)    
 Depreciation charge for the year from discontinued operations                              (20,636)            (435)             (14,810)   (35,881)   
 Net book value 30.9.2015                                                                   972,804             763               72,691     1,046,258  
 Balance 30.9.2015                                                                                                                                      
 Cost                                                                                       1,391,353           4,181             518,168    1,913,702  
 Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses                                             (418,549)           (3,418)           (445,477)  (867,444)  
 1.10.2015 - 31.12.2015                                                                                                                                 
 Net book value 1.10.2015                                                                   972,804             763               72,691     1,046,258  
 Foreign exchange differences                                                               (612)               (7)               (24)       (643)      
 Additions                                                                                  2,009               42                3,777      5,828      
 Additions from companies consolidated for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2015                                           942        942        
 Disposals/Write-offs                                                                       (1,766)             (7)               (72)       (1,845)    
 Reclassification from "Investment property"                                                96                                               96         
 Reclassification of assets from discontinued operations to "Assets held for sale"          (1,383)                               (446)      (1,829)    
 Reclassification to "Assets held for sale"                                                 (164,166)                             (3,088)    (167,254)  
 Reclassification internally to property, plant and equipment                                                   633               (633)                 
 Reclassification from/to "Other assets"                                                    (5,597)             (18)              (563)      (6,178)    
 Depreciation charge for the year from continuing operations                                (6,829)             35                (5,427)    (12,221)   
 Impairment losses                                                                          (1,929)                               (324)      (2,253)    
 Net book value 31.12.2015                                                                  792,627             1,441             66,833     860,901    
 Balance 31.12.2015                                                                                                                                     
 Cost                                                                                       1,169,294           4,090             472,059    1,645,443  
 Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses                                             (376,667)           (2,649)           (405,226)  (784,542)  
 1.1.2016 - 30.9.2016                                                                                                                                   
 Net book value 1.1.2016                                                                    792,627             1,441             66,833     860,901    
 Foreign exchange differences                                                               (346)               11                64         (271)      
 Additions                                                                                  5,344               70                16,873     22,287     
 Additions from companies consolidated for the first time in the nine month period of 2016                                        243        243        
 Disposals/Write-offs                                                                       (1,936)             (3)               (64)       (2,003)    
 Reclassification to "Investment property"                                                  (25,314)                                         (25,314)   
 Reclassification internally from/to "Property, plant and equipment"                        (78)                (467)             545                   
 Reclassification to "Other assets"                                                         (4,035)                                          (4,035)    
 Depreciation charge from continuing operations                                             (16,425)            (249)             (14,485)   (31,159)   
 Net book value 30.9.2016                                                                   749,837             803               70,009     820,649    
 Balance 30.9.2016                                                                                                                                      
 Cost                                                                                       1,133,733           3,450             479,065    1,616,248  
 Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses                                             (383,896)           (2,647)           (409,056)  (795,599)  
 
 
During the current period there was no significant variation in property, plant and equipment. 
 
In 2015, an impairment loss of E2.3 million was recognized for property, plant and equipment and was recorded in "Other
Expenses". 
 
11. Goodwill and other intangible assets 
 
                                                                                            Goodwill  Software   Other     Total      
 Balance 1.1.2015                                                                                                                     
 Cost                                                                                                 488,347    155,103   643,450    
 Accumulated amortization and impairment losses                                                       (278,559)  (33,467)  (312,026)  
 1.1.2015 - 30.9.2015                                                                                                                 
 Net book value 1.1.2015                                                                              209,788    121,636   331,424    
 Additions                                                                                            37,435     72        37,507     
 Additions from discontinued operations                                                               38                   38         
 Additions from companies consolidated for the first time in the nine month period of 2015  2,900                          2,900      
 Reclassification of assets of discontinued operations to "Assets held for sale"                      (3,561)              (3,561)    
 Foreign exchange differences                                                                         23                   23         
 Amortization for the period from continuing operations                                               (16,838)   (17,129)  (33,967)   
 Net book value 30.9.2015                                                                   2,900     226,885    104,579   334,364    
 Balance 30.9.2015                                                                                                                    
 Cost                                                                                       2,900     519,423    153,113   675,436    
 Accumulated amortization and impairment losses                                                       (292,538)  (48,534)  (341,072)  
 1.10.2015 - 31.12.2015                                                                                                               
 Net book value 1.10.2015                                                                   2,900     226,885    104,579   334,364    
 Additions                                                                                            23,382               23,382     
 Reclassification of assets of discontinued operations to "Assets held for sale"                      (823)      (1)       (824)      
 Reclassification to "Other assets held for sale"                                                     22                   22         
 Foreign exchange differences                                                                         175                  175        
 Amortization for the period from continuing operations                                               (6,187)    (5,781)   (11,968)   
 Net book value 31.12.2015                                                                  2,900     243,454    98,797    345,151    
 Balance 31.12.2015                                                                                                                   
 Cost                                                                                       2,900     544,009    152,363   699,272    
 Accumulated amortization and impairment losses                                                       (300,555)  (53,566)  (354,121)  
 1.1.2016 - 30.9.2016                                                                                                                 
 Net book value 1.1.2016                                                                    2,900     243,454    98,797    345,151    
 Additions                                                                                            59,576               59,576     
 Foreign exchange differences                                                                         (27)                 (27)       
 Amortization for the period from continuing opearations                                              (19,749)   (13,719)  (33,468)   
 Net book value 30.9.2016                                                                   2,900     283,254    85,078    371,232    
 Balance 30.9.2016                                                                                                                    
 Cost                                                                                       2,900     603,103    152,201   758,204    
 Accumulated amortization and impairment losses                                                       (319,849)  (67,123)  (386,972)  
 
 
The additions of the nine month period of 2016 mainly concern acquisitions of user rights for computer applications. 
 
In 2015 the goodwill amounting to E2.9 million relates to the acquired company Asmita Gardens S.R.L. during the first half
of 2015 following the completion of valuation of its net assets (note 27). 
 
Liabilities 
 
12. Due to banks 
 
                                                 30.9.2016   31.12.2015  
 Deposits:                                                               
 - Current accounts                              38,248      112,482     
 - Term deposits                                                         
 Central Banks                                   20,815,626  24,404,828  
 Other credit institutions                       27,745      17,408      
 Cash collateral for derivative margin accounts  18,837      56,960      
 Sale of repurchase agreements (Repos)           652,062     269,292     
 Borrowing funds                                 250,122     252,123     
 Deposits redeemable at notice:                                          
 - Other credit institutions                     3,136       2,270       
 Total                                           21,805,776  25,115,363  
 
 
Eurosystem funding decreased by E3.6 billion during the nine month period of 2016 mainly due to the sale of EFSF bonds
through the PSPP programme (note 8), new repurchase agreements (Repos) and the changes in loan and deposit balances. In
June 2016, the European Central Bank carried out a new program of targeted long term refinancing operations (TLTRO-II) with
a four year duration. The Bank participates in this program with an amount of E1.5 billion. 
 
13. Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds 
 
i. Issues guaranteed by the Greek State
(Law3723/9.12.2008) 
 
According to Law3723/9.12.2008 and within the programme for the enhancement of the Greek's economy's liquidity, during the
nine month period of 2016, the Bank proceeded to the issuance of senior debt securities guaranteed by the Greek State
amounting to E5.15 billion while the maturities/redemptions for the same period amounted to E11.62 billion. 
 
The total balance of senior debt securities guaranteed by the Greek State as at 30.9.2016 amounts to E2.75 billion
(31.12.2015: E9.22 billion). 
 
These securities are not included in the "Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds", as they are held by the
Group. 
 
ii. Covered bonds* 
 
Covered bonds are not included in caption "Debt securities in issue and other borrowed funds" as these securities are held
by the Group. The total balance of covered bonds as at 30.9.2016 amounts to E5 million. 
 
iii. Senior debt securities 
 
 Balance 1.1.2016                        29,742   
 Changes for the period 1.1 - 30.9.2016           
 Maturities/Repayments                   (2,904)  
 Fair value change                       38       
 Accrued interest                        567      
 Foreign exchange differences            (81)     
 Balance 30.9.2016                       27,362   
 
 
On 23.5.2016 an early redemption of senior debt security of a nominal value of USD 3 million took place. 
 
*    Financial disclosures regarding covered bond issues, as determined by the 2620/28.8.2009 Act of the Bank of Greece
have been published on the Bank's website. 
 
iv. Liabilities from the securitization of shipping loans 
 
 Balance 1.1.2016                        340,272   
 Changes for the period 1.1 - 30.9.2016            
 

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