Greek Eurobank further increases its stake in Hellenic Bank

Greek lender Eurobank Ergasias announced a new acquisition of shares in Hellenic Bank, further increasing its stake in Cyprus’ second largest lender.

Eurobank S.A., a subsidiary of “Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A.” (“Eurobank Holdings”), announced the acquisition of a 3.2% holding (13,230,000 shares) in Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited (“Hellenic Bank”) from funds managed by Senvest Management LLC, for a consideration of €16.74 m.

Eurobank, now holds 15.8% in Hellenic Bank, the Greek bank said, recalling that on December 1st, 2022, the conclusion of a share purchase agreement (“SPA”) with Wargaming Group Limited was announced, according to which Eurobank has agreed to acquire an additional 13.41% holding in Hellenic Bank, subject to regulatory approvals.

“Therefore, upon completion of the transaction under the SPA, Eurobank’s total holding in Hellenic Bank will amount to 29.2%, the Greek bank noted.

Source: Cyprus News Agency

February presidential elections candidacies to be submitted on January 5, Interior Ministry announces

The Ministry of Interior announced on Friday the time, date and site where presidential elections candidacy will be submitted.

An official press release said that on the 5th January, between 0800 and 1200, candidacies for the February 2023 presidential elections can be formally submitted at the Philoxenia Conference Centre in Nicosia.

If more than one candidacy is submitted, then elections will take place on 5th February 2023 and if necessary a runoff will be held on 12 February.

Source: Cyprus News Agency