The Bank of Greece has issued a press release to announce that VDV LEBEN INTERNATIONAL S.A. has had its operating licence withdrawn with effect from 10 January 2011. The insurance undertaking is currently in liquidation. According to the statement of the Greek supervisory authority, it has initiated all legally available procedures in order to protect the interests of policyholders. Further information for policyholders can be obtained from the liquidator, Mr Haliotis, who can be reached by telephoning +30 210 61 09 287 between 10am and 2pm, Monday to Friday.