Eurobank has reported that the Capital Group Companies, Inc. has crossed the threshold of 5 per cent in voting rights. This significant disclosure follows a notification received from Capital Group regarding its indirect holdings in the bank.
Details of the Capital Group’s Holdings
As of the announcement, Capital Group holds 5.12 per cent of Eurobank’s total voting rights, amounting to 185,981,494 voting rights attached to Eurobank’s ordinary shares. These voting rights are held indirectly through the Capital Group and its subsidiary, Capital Research and Management Company.
About Capital Group Companies
Capital Group Companies, Inc. is a prominent investment management firm based in the United States. It operates through several divisions, including Capital Research Global Investors, Capital International Investors, and Capital World Investors, overseeing substantial equity assets.
Capital Research and Management Company, as the parent company, serves a variety of clients, including individual and institutional investors. Additionally, it manages the American Funds family of mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles.
Clarification of Share Ownership
Eurobank clarified that neither Capital Group nor any of its affiliates own shares in the bank for their own account. Instead, the shares reported in the notification are owned by accounts that are under the discretionary investment management of the various investment management companies within the Capital Group.
Ongoing Share Buyback Programme
In a separate announcement, Eurobank confirmed the continuation of its share buyback programme, which is being executed from January 19, 2026, to January 23, 2026. This programme, approved during an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on October 22, 2025, is part of a broader strategy to enhance shareholder value.
During this five-day buyback period, Eurobank repurchased a total of 1,847,931 of its own shares on the Athens Stock Exchange. The average purchase price was €3.9925, leading to a total acquisition cost of approximately €7.38 million.
Daily Breakdown of Share Repurchases
- January 19, 2026: 368,590 shares at an average price of €4.0025 (range: €3.9010 – €4.0410)
- January 20, 2026: 372,687 shares at an average price of €3.9594 (range: €3.9000 – €4.0040)
- January 21, 2026: 374,960 shares at an average price of €3.9350 (range: €3.8840 – €3.9800)
- January 22, 2026: 366,121 shares at an average price of €4.0324 (range: €3.9900 – €4.1000)
- January 23, 2026: 365,573 shares at an average price of €4.0353 (range: €4.0000 – €4.0800)
Current Status of Eurobank’s Shares
Following the completion of the recent buyback transactions, Eurobank now holds a total of 8,921,407 of its own shares. This buyback strategy is aimed at leveraging the bank’s financial position and providing returns to shareholders.
Regulatory Compliance and Future Outlook
The disclosures made by Eurobank are in compliance with Article 14 of Law 3556/2007, ensuring that shareholders are informed of significant changes in ownership structures. As Eurobank continues its buyback programme, it remains committed to maintaining transparency and adhering to regulatory requirements.
The capital markets await further developments as Eurobank navigates this significant shift in its shareholder structure and continues to implement its strategic initiatives.
