Citibank presents the investment opportunities in uranium.

Athens, February 28, 2008.

Investors who follow the energy sector developments worldwide can now benefit from uranium’s increased demand and its growth course. The new 3year Merrill Lynch Uranium Equity Index Notes, which is offered by Citibank until March 31st, combine 100% capital protection at maturity by the issuer with return linked to the ML Uranium Equity Index that consists of stocks of companies with more than 15% of operating profits coming from uranium sector.

These companies belong in Industrial Metals, Mining, Electricity and Financial Services and work in:

• Mines of uranium
• Purchase or process of uranium
• Design or building of nuclear power plants

Otherwise involved in the production of nuclear power

Uranium, which is the basis for nuclear production, belongs to commodities that continue to grow. Due to the greenhouse effect and the need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, nuclear power is expected to increase in demand. More specifically, the greatest growth in nuclear generation is expected in China, Russia, Japan, South Korea and India.

The Merrill Lynch Uranium Equity Index Notes return works as follows:
A) 100% participation in growth of Index at maturity provided that it does not reach 145% or more during investment term.
Β) Fixed Return of 14% in EUR and 12% in USD if Index reaches 145% or more during investment term, regardless of the Index closing price.

If the Index has depreciated at maturity, the Notes offer 100% capital protection at maturity, guaranteed by the issuer, Merrill Lynch & Co.

The minimum investment sum is 50.000€ ή 76.000 USD.