Financial Services category powered by

Eurobank S.A. completes takeover bid for Hellenic Bank

Eurobank S.A., a subsidiary of Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A., announced the successful completion of its mandatory takeover bid for Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited for the acquisition of up to 100% of its issued share capital. This follows the bid submission on 4 June 2024.

The final review of the acceptance and transfer forms revealed that the takeover bid was accepted by shareholders holding a total of 1,984,781 shares of the target company, representing a 0.481% acceptance rate. Prior to the bid's expiry on 30 July 2024, Eurobank S.A. already held 229,030,025 shares, accounting for 55.481% of Hellenic Bank's issued share capital.

The acceptance of the takeover bid increased Eurobank S.A.'s total shareholding to 231,014,806 shares, or 55.962% of Hellenic Bank's issued share capital.

Payments to shareholders who accepted the bid were executed via bank transfers and cheques on 6 August 2024. The offeror also completed the off-exchange transfer of securities through The Cyprus Investment and Securities Corporation Limited (“CISCO”).

CISCO and Axia Ventures Group served as advisors to Eurobank S.A. throughout the takeover bid process.

(Source: CNA)

Read More

EIB President in Cyprus for inauguration of Bank’s Nicosia office
CBN Young Dragon Awards: Meet the candidates in the Services category
Cyprus supports strengthening of transatlantic ties through positive trade agenda
RoC can become a reliable EU energy arm in East Med, says Energy Minister
Finance Minister and Dutch Ambassador discuss bilateral ties and economy
Cyprus a net recipient of EU funds in '23 says European Court of Auditors member
CySEC chief stresses the need for a Capital Markets Union
Hungarian flavours and new business opportunities for Cypriot market
International study places Cyprus among countries most vulnerable to AI disruption
The Macallan Whisky Pairing Dinner featuring signature plates by La Petite Maison (LPM) Limassol