Paris 9 August 2006: Crédit Agricole S.A. today announced that its public cash offer to the shareholders in Emporiki Bank of Greece S.A. (“Emporiki”) to tender shares in Emporiki to Crédit Agricole S.A. has been successful. Upon settlement of the transfers, Crédit Agricole S.A.'s total ownership will reach 71.97% of Emporiki's share capital.

More information about the offer on the dedicated website