Alpha Bank to acquire 100% of Axia Ventures

Alpha Bank and its subsidiary Alpha Finance have signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Axia Ventures Group, a Cyprus-based investment banking firm. The deal is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

After the acquisition, Axia will be merged with Alpha Finance and Alpha Bank’s existing investment banking operations. The combined unit will offer a full range of services, including equity and debt capital markets, M&A advisory, and brokerage, targeting both corporate and private clients across the region.

The transaction is expected to increase Alpha Bank’s earnings per share by 1.4%, deliver a return on invested capital (RoIC) of 20%.

Alpha Bank is one of the largest banks in Greece, known for offering a full range of retail, corporate, and investment banking services. Alpha Bank holds total assets of approximately € 70 billion, with a loan portfolio exceeding € 30 billion. In recent years, Alpha Bank has focused on strategical expansion in Cyprus through acquisitions such as AstroBank and Axia Ventures Group.

Axia Ventures Group is a leading regional privately-owned investment banking group providing financial advisory and capital market-related services to corporates, governments and institutional clients.

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Alpha Bank to acquire 100% of Axia Ventures   05 August 2025

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