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Greek Alpha Bank agrees to buy Cypriot Astrobank

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Posted on February 27, 2025

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ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek Alpha Bank Services and Holdings said on Thursday it has reached a binding agreement to buy small Cypriot bank AstroBank for about 200 million euros. The transaction will take

Alpha Bank Finalizes Agreement to Acquire AstroBank in Cyprus

ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek Alpha Bank Services and Holdings said on Thursday it has reached a binding agreement to buy small Cypriot bank AstroBank for about 200 million euros.

The transaction will take place through Alpha Bank Cyprus, which is Alpha Bank's unit in Cyprus, and is expected to be concluded in the last quarter of 2025.

The small Cypriot bank has 15 branches, 2.2 billion euros of deposits and 800 million euros of loans, Alpha Bank said.

(Reporting by Lefteris Papadimas;Editing by Elaine Hardcastle)

Key Takeaways

  • Alpha Bank is acquiring AstroBank for €200 million.
  • The acquisition will be completed by the end of 2025.
  • AstroBank has 15 branches in Cyprus.
  • The deal involves Alpha Bank's Cypriot unit.
  • AstroBank holds €2.2 billion in deposits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the value of the acquisition deal?
Alpha Bank has agreed to buy AstroBank for approximately 200 million euros.
When is the transaction expected to conclude?
The acquisition is expected to be finalized in the last quarter of 2025.
How many branches does AstroBank have?
AstroBank operates 15 branches across Cyprus.
What are the total deposits and loans of AstroBank?
AstroBank has 2.2 billion euros in deposits and 800 million euros in loans.
Which unit of Alpha Bank will handle the acquisition?
The transaction will be conducted through Alpha Bank Cyprus, which is the bank's unit in Cyprus.

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