In particular, the Prospectus foresees the realization of the public offer between September 27-29, with the disposal of 21,000,000 new shares, which constitutes 28.5% of its total shares.
With the new funds expected to approach 150 million euros, Optima bank will gain further momentum, strengthening its own funds that will be used to expand its loan portfolio.
The goal of Optima bank is to continue to contribute to the strengthening of the Greek economy, supporting entrepreneurship through the granting of loans for sustainable investment projects, which respect the environment, promote corporate social responsibility, and contribute to the economic development of the country.
Recently, the bank announced its financial results for the first half of 2023, showing a profit of 44.1 million euros at the group level, an amount that exceeds the profit of the whole of last year. These profits, annualized, correspond to a 29.6% return on equity.
Its total assets amounted to 3.2 billion euros, increased by 601 million euros compared to 31.12.2022, while its deposits in the first half of the year exceed 2.8 billion euros. As for loans, they exceeded 2 billion euros, increased by 351 million euros compared to the end of 2022.
The President of Optima bank, Mr. Georgios Taniskidis, noted: "In the four years that have passed since the opening of Optima bank, we have achieved a lot. We work methodically, with faith in our strengths and we are sure that with the listing of our bank on the Athens Stock Exchange, the market and investors will recognize the value created by Optima bank. Our aim is to continue our seamless development, maintaining our competitive advantages, which make us a reference bank in the Greek market.”
The CEO of Optima bank, Mr. Dimitris Kyparissis, said: "In a few days, with the completion of the share capital increase and our entry into the Athens Stock Exchange, we are achieving another goal of the strategy we have drawn up since the beginning of our operation. This great moment for our bank finds us in an excellent financial position and indeed with prospects for significant further growth. Optima bank has already left its mark on the banking and business market and looks to the future with even more optimism."
