Successful Privatization and Investor Confidence
Piraeus returned to full privatization with a successful offering of 27% of share capital held by HFSF, amounting to EUR 1.35 billion with demand at approximately EUR 11 billion.
Strong Financial Performance
Normalized earnings of EUR 0.21 per share, return on average tangible book of 16.5%, and a 10% recurring net revenue growth year-on-year.
Record Low Operating Costs
Operating expenses reduced by 5% year-on-year with a cost to core income ratio at 29%, and Q1 recorded the lowest ever operating cost at EUR 193 million.
Improved Asset Quality
Cost of risk dropped to historic low levels of 17 basis points and NPE ratio maintained at 3.5% with NPE coverage at 60%.
Organic Capital Growth
Generated organic capital of circa 80 basis points, reaching CET1 ratio of 13.7% and total capital of 18.5%.
Dividend Announcement
2024 expected to be the first year in 16 years to pay a cash dividend of about EUR 80 million for 2023 results, with a 25% distribution planned for 2024 profits.
Recognition as Climate Leader
Included for the fourth consecutive year in Financial Times' list of Europe's Climate Leaders due to a 74% reduction in carbon emissions over five years.