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ALPHA BANK
Denies discussions to acquire Bank of Cyprus
Alpha Bank has refuted any talks to buy a portion of the Bank of Cyprus.
Offers from 130 investors for the bond - 76% from abroad
Alpha Bank's €500 million Tier II bond attracted bids from over 130 investors; bids totaling more than €1.5 billion, and the yield increased to 6.125% due to strong investor demand.
Bids of over €1.5 billion for the bond
Alpha Bank's recent market exit with a €500 million Tier 2 bond was met with strong demand that more than tripled the issue.
Finances investments of "Orloff Resort"
With the involvement of the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RDF), Alpha Bank moved forward with the signing of a €4.2 million loan agreement for the investment vehicle Orloff Resort to buy and renovate a modest vacation home in Spetses.
Issues Tier 2 bond and repurchases bond maturing in 2030.
Alpha Bank plans to repurchase a bond with a 2030 maturity and issue a €500 million Tier 2 bond.
Ready to finance the energy transition
Alpha Bank has increased its overall green loan targets for the three-year period 2024–2026 from €3 billion to €4.4 billion, indicating that it is prepared to finance the energy sector and support sustainability.
Profit of €211 million in the quarter - Increase of 89.9%
For the first quarter of the year, Alpha Bank reported a net profit after tax of €211.1 million, up 75% from the previous quarter and 89.9% from the previous year.
Window for expansion and acquisitions in Romania
UniCredit and Alpha Bank Chiefs Eye Romania Growth After Tie-Up.
Greek economy was resilient in 2023
Alpha Bank notes that a healthier banking system has been instrumental in strengthening the financial stability.
Upgrades Greek banks with a positive outlook
As S&P explains, Greek banks are ready to capitalize on the country's stable growth prospects.
Revises Piraeus, Eurobank, NBG, Alpha Outlook to Positive
Fitch states that the outlook upgrade reflects the assessment that the upgrade of Greece's credit rating to investment grade will benefit the operational environment of the banks.