Investing in Erste Group

Last update: 26.02.2026

Peter Bosek © Erste Group / Pavel Becker

 

“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

Stefan Dörfler © Erste Group / Pavel Becker

Founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank, Erste Group went public in 1997 with a strategy to expand its retail business into Central and Eastern Europe. Since then Erste Group has grown through numerous acquisitions and organically to become one of the largest financial services providers in the Eastern part of the EU in terms of clients and total assets.