Alpha Bank announces employee stock distribution and annual shareholder returns

On May 27, 2026, the board of Alpha Bank decided to distribute 4,209,501 common shares to 1,260 eligible employees and executives under the 2025 Combined Bonus Plan. These shares were acquired through a buyback program authorized by the extraordinary general meeting on June 12, 2025. Additionally, the bank's upcoming general meeting will address a broader financial package involving 21 million euros in staff rewards, where 19.9 million goes to bank employees and 1.1 million to other group entities. Total shareholder remuneration for 2025 is set at 518 million euros, representing 55% of annual profits, split between cash dividends and share buybacks. A final dividend of 0.065 euros per share is planned, with a cut-off date of July 1 and payment starting July 8, 2026. The board also proposed cancelling 59 million treasury shares worth 211 million euros and initiating a new buyback program for up to 205 million shares with a budget of 297.39 million euros. Of that new buyback budget, 38 million euros are allocated for future executive and staff incentive schemes.