Provision for the distribution of a dividend of EUR 147 million in the second quarter, raising the total amount for the year to date (1.8.25) to EUR 259 million, the Alpha Bank Following the strong profitability of the first half. According to analysts at the presentation of the results, Alpha Bank CEO Vasilis Psaltis corresponds to approximately 60% of the annual target set for 2025 and provides for 50% distribution of published profit of the bank. As Mr Psaltis said, the bank intends to distribute a € 111m -euro proposal from current use in the fourth quarter of the year, equal to the forecast of the first quarter. That is, based on the bank’s (1.8.25) performance to date, the estimated dividend distribution is EUR 259 million for the first half, of which 147 million is the dividend that emerged from the second quarter. Of these 259 million euros, 111 million will be given as a number in the coming months.
It is recalled that the profit distribution rate for 2024 amounted to 43% (EUR 281 million), of which 25% or 70.25 million (EUR 0.03 per share) through cash and 75% (EUR 211 million) through the buyback. The 211 million repurchase program has already been approved by the May 2025 General Assembly and will be activated shortly after today’s announcement of the second quarter results, until August 2026. The re -established shares are projected to cancel. It is noted that the launch of the same equity repurchase program had been waiting for the merger of Alpha Services and Holdings with Alpha Bank SA, which was completed at the end of June.
Alpha Bank presented € 517m for the first half. With strong fundamental sizes, discipline in implementation and appropriate strategic partnerships, we are able to lead the new banking sector in Greece, “V. Psaltis said, announcing upgrading the profits per share (€ 0.34 in 2025). “With a projected annual increase in profits per share of 9% by 2027 (+15% in the period 2024 – 2027 if the reproductive stocks are calculated), the goal remains clear: to create long -term, sustainable value for customers, shareholders and society.”
He added that Alpha Bank maintains a strong commercial momentum, achieving a net credit expansion of 0.9 billion euros, also increased deposits by 0.9 billion and increasing input in funds of € 0.5 billion. The bank’s capital position remains strong, with the CET1 capital adequacy index at 15.7%, ensuring that it is ease in support of its further development and implementing strategic initiatives.
Referring to Alpha Bank’s collaboration with Unicredit, Mr Psaltis said he gave tangible and substantive results to critical areas, such as Wholesale Banking and Asset Management. The OneMarkets Fund investment program recorded significant momentum, as distributions exceeded 600m euros, five private placements were made and two new series of life insurance products were issued with a total of 78m euros. At the same time, the two banks have jointly issued credit and guarantees of more than € 200m, and international consortium loans have been approved since the start of co -operation, confirming Alpha Bank’s international role as a reliable financial partner. “Our collaboration with Unicredit offers us a competitive advantage that differentiates us from other competitors, which we intend to fully use to enhance the value we create to our customers and shareholders,” CEO Vassilis Psaltis said. He added that the other second quarter strategic landmark was Alpha Bank’s collaboration with the Hellenic Post Office (ELTA), which will substantially enhance the financial inclusion of individuals and businesses, as specialized Alpha Bank products will be available through the nationwide network of ELTA.