Message to Shareholders
Dear Shareholders,
In 2017, the Greek economy came out of the eight-year recession, with growth rising to + 1.4% of GDP, compared with -0.2% in 2016. The implementation of structural reforms provided a strong base for the recovery of the country's growth dynamics and helped to re-attract investment, which during 2017 increased by 15%. Through the structural changes that are currently underway, Greece is heading for a gradual normalization of its access to the international capital markets, while the potential of the economy is promising, especially if combined with the expected debt relief decisions and of a more investment friendly tax policy.