Optima Bank S.A. — M&A Activity 2026

Mar 18, 2026

Optima bank

Announcement

Optima bank S.A. (the "Optima bank") informs the investing as follows:

Further to a relevant inquiry from the Hellenic Capital Market Commission and following yesterday's announcement by Optima bank on the Athens Exchange regarding a potential transaction for the acquisition of a majority shareholding in "EUROXX Securities Société Anonyme for the Provision of Investment Services" ("EUROXX SECURITIES"), the following clarifications are provided:

Optima bank has submitted a non-binding offer (Non-Binding Offer) to certain shareholders of EUROXX SECURITIES for the acquisition of up to 80.84% of its share capital, in the context of preliminary discussions and subject to the completion of the evaluation process of the potential transaction. It is expressly clarified that Optima bank has not submitted any binding or definitive offer with respect to a specific consideration for the acquisition of participation in EUROXX SECURITIES, nor has any specific consideration been agreed with its shareholders.

In the context of preliminary and non-binding exploratory contacts, an indicative reference has been made to a maximum aggregate amount of up to €65.5 million, which relates exclusively to the potential acquisition of the maximum stake of up to 80.84% of the paid-up share capital of EUROXX SECURITIES. Such reference does not constitute a proposed or agreed consideration, nor a valuation of EUROXX SECURITIES, but reflects an upper limit of Optima bank's financial capacity under specific conditions that have not been finalized and remains subject to material conditions and assumptions. In particular, the determination of the final consideration cannot be finalized at this stage, as it depends on factors that have not yet been determined or agreed upon, including, in particular:

• the progress and completion of negotiations between the parties,
• the specific terms and conditions of any agreements that may be entered into with the selling shareholders,
• the conduct of a thorough due diligence review and evaluation of EUROXX SECURITIES, the results of which cannot be anticipated at this stage,
• the final participation percentage to be acquired, which in any event is subject to the condition of acquiring at least 67% of the paid-up share capital of EUROXX SECURITIES

Maroussi, 18 March 2026

Optima bank S.A.
- Registration Number of Hellenic Business Registry: 003664201000 • Tax Registration No: 099369013 • Athens Tax Office for Sociétés Anonymes • 32 Aigialeias & Paradissou Str. 15125 Maroussi Greece
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