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Alpha Bank to sell bad loan portfolio to Fortress and Davidson Kempner

Published by Uma Rajagopal

Posted on May 5, 2023

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· Last updated: February 1, 2026

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Alpha Bank to sell bad loan portfolio to Fortress and Davidson Kempner ATHENS (Reuters) – Alpha Bank ACBr.AT, one of Greece’s four largest lenders, said on Friday it signed a binding agreement to sell a 650 million euro ($717.34 million) portfolio of corporate bad loans to Fortress and Davidson Kempner. The transaction, named project Hermes, […]

Alpha Bank to sell bad loan portfolio to Fortress and Davidson Kempner

ATHENS (Reuters) – Alpha Bank ACBr.AT, one of Greece’s four largest lenders, said on Friday it signed a binding agreement to sell a 650 million euro ($717.34 million) portfolio of corporate bad loans to Fortress and Davidson Kempner.

The transaction, named project Hermes, is expected to reduce Alpha Bank’s non-performing exposures (NPE) ratio by 10 basis points, it said.

The deal is expected to be completed within May.

($1 = 0.9061 euros)

(Reporting by Lefteris Papadimas)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a bad loan?
A bad loan is a loan that is unlikely to be repaid, often due to the borrower's financial difficulties or bankruptcy.
What is a loan portfolio?
A loan portfolio is a collection of loans held by a financial institution, which can include various types of loans such as personal, corporate, or mortgage loans.
What are non-performing exposures (NPE)?
Non-performing exposures (NPE) refer to loans or financial assets that are in default or close to being in default, indicating a higher risk of loss for the lender.
What is a corporate bond?
A corporate bond is a debt security issued by a corporation to raise capital, where the issuer promises to pay back the principal along with interest.

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