April 18, 2008 Marfin Popular Bank Public Co Ltd announces in accordance to Greek Law 3556/2007, Decision 1/434/3.7.2007, Circular 33 of the Hellenic Capital Markets Commission and the Cyprus Law 190(Ι)/2007, that on 18/04/2008 Mr Demetrios Spanodemos, Director - Group Strategic Development, proceeded with the purchase of 40.000 shares of Marfin Popular Bank of total value euro 208.000,00.