Annual Report 2025
Editorial deadline: 25 February 2026, unless stated otherwise
At a glance
Message from the board
“Our results for 2025 demonstrate the strength of our region. Against this backdrop, we are pleased about the successful closing of the acquisition in Poland, which elevates our market position in the region to a new level. This acquisition marks a milestone for our group and was only made possible by the strong performance across all our markets. At the same time, we are aware that integrating a bank of this size requires attention and resources, which is why we are approaching this process with the necessary focus.”
Peter Bosek, CEO Erste Group
“We have consistently strengthened our capital base and will continue to have a strong CET1 ratio even after accounting for our acquisition in Poland. At the same time, we have significantly expanded our customer business and continue to place a strong emphasis on growth. We will present consolidated figures including Poland when reporting our results for the first quarter of 2026.”
Stefan Dörfler, CFO Erste Group
Our Highlights
Sustainable Profitability
Market entry
into Poland
Development in the core markets
Outstanding
share performance
in 2025
Our Strategy
Strategy in detail
Core markets in the eastern part of the European Union
Long-term growth trends in Central and Eastern Europe
Focus on sustainability and profitability
Strategic objectives