The Optima Bank is making a move that reshapes the brokerage market landscape, with the acquisition of Euroxx Securities, signing a preliminary agreement that marks the next phase of consolidation in the sector. The main shareholders of the brokerage firm are Tziano Giuseppe (36.12%), George Politis (27.15%), Dimitra Katsipi-Giannis and Themistoklis Vranas (16.09%), and Alexander Billis (12.45%).
Why Optima Bank acquired Euroxx
The agreement doesn’t come by chance. Euroxx shows impressive financial performance for fiscal 2025, with pre-tax profitability recording a leap to €17.4 million, from €5.27 million a year earlier.
At the same time, turnover reached €46.2 million, driving the profit margin to an explosive rise of 37.6%, compared to 16.4% in 2024.
A decisive role in this strengthening was played by activity in equity and derivatives markets, where related revenues soared to €9.4 million, from just €0.45 million the previous year.
Meanwhile, commissions from brokerage transactions were significantly strengthened, reaching €20 million, from €12.6 million, while the contribution of consulting services was also strong, with revenues touching €22 million, compared to €15.5 million in 2024.
In this environment, Optima’s move acquires clear strategic targeting: strengthening its position in a sector that is accelerating its consolidation, leveraging players with proven dynamics and high profitability.
Optima’s announcement
Optima Bank S.A. (the “Optima Bank”) informs the investment community that its Board of Directors, during today’s meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, approved the submission of a non-binding offer for the potential acquisition of a majority stake in EUROXX SECURITIES S.A. (“EUROXX SECURITIES”), which is listed on the Alternative Market of the Athens Stock Exchange. The Non-Binding Offer concerns the acquisition of up to 80.84% and in any case not less than 67% of the paid-up share capital of EUROXX SECURITIES, from specific shareholders with whom Optima Bank is in exclusive discussions.
This proposal was submitted within the framework of Optima Bank’s strategy to further strengthen its presence in capital markets, as well as in investment, advisory and capital management services, aiming to expand the range and quality of services it offers to its clients.
The proposal is non-binding in nature and the completion of any transaction is subject to customary conditions, including in particular:
- completion of legal, financial and tax due diligence procedures,
- continuation of negotiations between the parties,
- negotiation and signing of definitive agreements, as well as
- obtaining the required corporate and regulatory approvals.
Optima Bank will inform the investment community of any significant developments regarding the above matter, in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework. This announcement is issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 16, 2014 (MAR Regulation).
