Recent share buybacks and corporate acquisitions by Eurobank and Alpha Bank
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Recent share buybacks and corporate acquisitions by Eurobank and Alpha Bank

Between August 14 and August 21, 2026, Greek lenders Eurobank and Alpha Bank conducted significant share buyback programmes on Euronext Athens. Eurobank repurchased 1,312,998 shares for a total of €5,882,204.05, following an authorisation from its April 2026 general meeting. Meanwhile, Alpha Bank acquired 1,010,005 shares for €4,672,857.51 between August 14 and August 21, adhering to its own share buyback framework launched after a June 2026 approval.

In a separate development, Alpha Bank successfully finalized its total acquisition of Alpha Trust Holdings on August 24, 2026. By executing a squeeze-out procedure under Article 27 of Greek Law 3461/2006, the bank acquired the remaining 69,324 shares at a price of €20.20 per share. This transaction, valued at approximately €1.40 million, brought Alpha Bank’s total ownership and voting rights in the company to 100 per cent. The process was completed in accordance with resolutions from the Hellenic Capital Market Commission.

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