Pursuant to the L. 3556 and following a notification from KAS DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY dated 20/05/09, the company GR. SARANTIS SA announces that KAS DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY proceeded on 13/05/09 to the purchase of shares in GR. SARANTIS SA, thus increasing its participation in the share capital and voting rights of GR. SARANTIS SA from 4.961% (i.e. 1,902,500 shares and voting rights) to 5.026% (i.e. 1,927,500 shares and voting rights).