Optima Bank S.A. — M&A Activity 2026

Mar 17, 2026

Optima bank

Announcement

Optima bank S.A. (the "Optima bank") informs the investing public that its Board of Directors, during today's meeting on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, approved the submission of a Non-Binding Offer for the potential acquisition of a majority stake in EUROXX Securities A.E.P.E.Y. ("EUROXX SECURITIES"), a company listed on the Alternative Market of the Athens Stock Exchange.

The Non-Binding Offer concerns the acquisition of a stake of up to 80.84%, and in any case no less than 67%, of the paid-in share capital of EUROXX SECURITIES from certain of its shareholders, with whom Optima bank is engaged in exclusive discussions.

This offer has been submitted within the context of Optima bank's strategy to further strengthen its presence in capital markets, as well as in investment, advisory and asset management services, with the aim of broadening both the scope and the quality of services provided to its clients.

The offer is non-binding and the completion of any transaction is subject to customary conditions, including in particular:

• the completion of legal, financial and tax due diligence;
• the continuation of negotiations between the parties;
• the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements; and
• obtaining of the required corporate and regulatory approvals.

Optima bank will inform the investing public of any material development regarding the above matter, in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework. This announcement is issued pursuant to Regulation (EU) 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 (Market Abuse Regulation – MAR).

Marousi, 17 March 2026

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