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Outcome of the statutory Tax Audit for the fiscal years 2002, 2003 and 2004

In the context of the Regulation of the Athens Stock Exchange (article 275, par. 9d), MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) S.A hereby announces the completion of the statutory tax audit for the fiscal years 2002, 2003 and 2004. According to the tax audit outcome the aggregate liability of the Company amounts to Euro 5,433,206 (of which an amount of Euro 3,396,943 concerns tax relating to accounting differences and an amount of Euro 2,036,263 concerns surcharges) and will be charged against the earnings of the fiscal year 2006.
 

MAROUSSI,  FEBRUARY 20th, 2007

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Reply on the decision of the Greek Competition Commission

With reference to the decision of the Greek Competition Commission according to which a fine for the amount of 1,591,219 Euros was imposed upon the Company for its alleged participation in 2003 in harmonized practices – as indicated by the Commission –  concerning the setting of the jet fuel selling prices, the Company hereby announces the following: 

1.The Company conducts its activities within the context of the law and of the free competition and has never been involved into harmonized practice procedures.

2.The decision of the Greek Competition Commission is in its totality incorrect and unsubstantiated.

3.The decision of the Greek Competition Commission does not take into consideration the fact that the jet fuel market is an international one and does not concern the domestic market.

4.In view of the above the Company will appeal to the relevant courts for the cancellation of the above mentioned decision of the Greek Competition Commission and will use all judicial means for the protection of its interests. 

 

MAROUSSI, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2007