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achieve its strategic goals in an operating environment which remains demanding, but presents
opportunities, as the Greek economy gradually recovers. We are positioned to realize these opportunities
to the benefit of our shareholders, clients and employees.
Piraeus Bank intends to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance. Our reinvigorated Board
of Directors combines extensive international banking expertise with in-depth knowledge of the domestic
environment. We believe that both of these key competencies are necessary to continue the Bank’s return
to a sustainable path to growth and enable us to build on our leading position in the Greek banking sector.
As we have shown today, our performance over the first nine months of 2016 is consistently improving. On
behalf of the Board of Directors, I express my confidence regarding Piraeus Bank’s prospects and its
positioning for future success.”
George Handjinicolaou, Chairman of the Board of Directors
“Piraeus Bank’s Q3.2016 performance once again demonstrates our commitment to and fulfillment of
stated financial and strategic targets. For a second consecutive quarter, Piraeus Bank Group posted a profit
that amounted to €31mn, and resilient recurring pre provision income of €290mn.
Our Q3 deposits rose by €0.9bn, representing an increase of 2%. This is largely attributed to the easing of
capital controls and our targeted client campaigns.
Active management of non-performing loans continues to yield significant positive results, with a further
reduction of loans in arrears above 90 days by €0.6bn on a quarterly basis. On an annual basis, loans in
arrears have declined by €2.2bn or 8%. In parallel, Non Performing Exposures (NPEs) were lower by €0.2bn
qoq and €1.1bn yoy at the end of September 2016.
The Group’s CET
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