As highlighted by the bank, this development follows the announcement dated March 31, 2025, concerning the preliminary agreement on the key commercial and legal terms of the Transaction. The execution of the definitive agreement represents a significant milestone in Alpha Bank’s strategic vision to establish the premier Investment Banking and Capital Markets platform in Greece and Cyprus.
Upon completion of the Transaction, AXIA will be consolidated with Alpha Finance and Alpha Bank’s Investment Banking division, forming the most comprehensive and dynamic investment platform in Greece and Cyprus (the “Consolidated Entity”). This newly integrated structure will provide high-caliber, specialized, and holistic investment banking services, including Capital Markets (ECM/DCM), M&A Advisory, and Brokerage activities.
The senior management team of AXIA has committed to taking on long-term leadership roles within the Consolidated Entity, ensuring continuity and enhancing the strategic alignment between the two organizations.
This Transaction reinforces Alpha Bank’s strategy to accelerate growth in high value-added activities, with a focus on fee-based revenues, diversification of income streams, and the systematic enhancement of its product and service offerings to corporate clients.
The Transaction is expected to boost Earnings Per Share (EPS) by approximately 1.4%, delivering a Return on Invested Capital (RoIC) exceeding 20%, while the impact on the Group’s CET1 ratio is projected to be modest, estimated below 20 basis points.
Completion of the Transaction is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary conditions. Alpha Bank will continue to keep the investment community informed of any material developments, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
