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20.12.2006 - Erste Bank acquires 100% of Bank Prestige , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (389 KB)
13.12.2006 - Erste Bank moves to optimise organisational structure - Supervisory Board gives green light to organisational changes for implementation by mid-2008 , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (80 KB)
12.12.2006 - Successful result of BCR employee share purchase offer , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (151 KB)
15.11.2006 - Cross guarantee system: Cartel court gives go ahead for closer cooperation and a business combination , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (21 KB)
31.10.2006 - Erste Bank submits share purchase offer to Banca Comercială Română’s employee shareholders , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (100 KB)
30.10.2006 - Erste Bank posts significant rise in 9-month earnings – net profit up by 28% , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (350 KB)
24.10.2006 - Erste Bank Management Board Change - Bernhard Spalt to be responsible for Risk Management , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (136 KB)
19.10.2006 - Erste Bank appoints new Board members for Banca Comercială Română , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (153 KB)
12.10.2006 - Erste Bank and s Versicherung deny report by Handelsblatt , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (127 KB)
12.10.2006 - Erste Bank finalises acquisition of Banca Comerciala Romana , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (141 KB)
09.10.2006 - Capital Markets Day - Erste Bank confirms growth targets – Court clears way for closing of BCR-transaction , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (151 KB)
20.09.2006 - Challenge of BCR Privatisation Law in the Romanian Constitutional Court delays Completion of Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) Transaction , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (126 KB)
30.08.2006 - Erste Bank to make offer for 8% of BCR’s share capital held by its employees , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (128 KB)
29.08.2006 - Vienna Insurance Group and Erste Bank will not participate in the bidding process for BAWAG , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (194 KB)
04.08.2006 - General shareholders meeting of BCR changes BCR’s Charter, decides on dividend policy and elects new members to the supervisory board , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (131 KB)
31.07.2006 - Erste Bank strongly boosts first-half earnings , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (392 KB)
28.07.2006 - Erste Bank enters the Ukrainian market through the acquisition of 50.5% of Bank Prestige , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (148 KB)
06.07.2006 - Anti-trust proceedings re cross-guarantee system: interim ruling is success for the savings banks , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (20 KB)
16.06.2006 - Austrian National Bank Press Release - Capital Injection for BAWAG P.S.K. , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (97 KB)
31.05.2006 - BCR-Closing Expected in Early Summer , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (54 KB)
24.05.2006 - New shares from the capital increase in January 2006 merged with old shares today , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (57 KB)
19.05.2006 - Annual General Meeting: Erste Bank increases dividend to EUR 0.55 per share , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (61 KB)
03.05.2006 - Erste Bank holds 99.99% equity stake in Erste Bank a.d. Novi Sad, Serbia , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (58 KB)
28.04.2006 - Erste Bank posts record net profit of EUR 240 million in the first quarter of 2006 , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (697 KB)
10.03.2006 - New CEO appointed at Erste Bank Serbia , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (70 KB)
28.02.2006 - Erste Bank posts record net profit of EUR 712 million in 2005 , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (192 KB)
01.02.2006 - Over-allotment option exercised in full , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (66 KB)
25.01.2006 - Highly successful capital increase by Erste Bank , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (64 KB)
25.01.2006 - Strong demand leads to early closing of Retail-book , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (51 KB)
09.01.2006 - Erste Bank launches At-market capital increase: Up to 58.95 million new shares to finance the acquisition of BCR and to strengthen its capital base , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (60 KB)

20.12.2005 - Erste Bank wins bid for Romanias BCR , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (28 KB)
06.12.2005 - Erste Bank financial statements - Amendment to IAS 32 and 39 , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (104 KB)
10.11.2005 - Erste Bank's tender offer for Novosadska banka's minority shares successfully concluded , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (9 KB)
31.10.2005 - Erste Bank posts strong rise in 9-month earnings - net income up 40% , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (83 KB)
27.10.2005 - Erste Bank short-listed for second stage of negotiations in Banca Comercială Romana (BCR) bid , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (54 KB)
17.10.2005 - Erste Bank submits tender offer for Novosadska banka minority shares , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (9 KB)
16.09.2005 - Erste Bank sets new growth targets for 2006-2008 , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (9 KB)
11.08.2005 - Erste Bank finalises acquisition of Novosadska banka , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (16 KB)
01.08.2005 - Erste Bank - First half results confirm successful strategy - profit growth tops 40% , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (84 KB)
15.07.2005 - Erste Bank acquires 83.3% stake in Serbian Novosadska banka for EUR 73m , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (23 KB)
04.07.2005 - Strong interest in employee share ownership plan , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (9 KB)
18.05.2005 - Erste Bank receives green light to buy Serbia´s Novosadska banka , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (16 KB)
06.05.2005 - Erste Bank off to a strong start with its first quarter 2005 results , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (75 KB)
03.05.2005 - Erste Bank - Introduction of revised IFRS standards 32 and 39 - Restatement of 2004 balance sheet and income statement , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (41 KB)
21.04.2005 - Elisabeth Gürtler and Wilhelm Rasinger voted as Supervisory Board Representatives by Erste Banks private shareholders , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (11 KB)
14.03.2005 - Erste Bank - Preliminary 2004 results are a success on all fronts , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (76 KB)
14.03.2005 - Erste Bank adopts new, forward-looking salary system , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (10 KB)
01.02.2005 - Erste Bank sells stake in Investkredit , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (8 KB)
10.01.2005 - Erste Bank becomes 100% owner of Slovenská sporitel'na , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (9 KB)

06.12.2004 - Breakthrough in Savings Banks' employment negotiations , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (10 KB)
12.11.2004 - Nine month results show continued profitability for Erste Bank , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (189 KB)
20.10.2004 - Postabank - EU concludes Interim State Aid investigation , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (50 KB)
24.09.2004 - Erste Bank sets its sights on targets for 2006 , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (62 KB)
20.09.2004 - Erste Bank sells stake in Sparkasse Bregenz to Dornbirner Sparkasse , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (68 KB)
01.09.2004 - Erste Bank and Postabank complete merger to form Hungary's second-largest retail bank , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (21 KB)
17.08.2004 - Half Year Results: Erste Bank demonstrates sustained earnings power , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (62 KB)
08.07.2004 - Erste Bank - 4:1 stock split effective 8 July 2004 , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (6 KB)
01.07.2004 - Erste Bank stock split effective on 8 July 2004 , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (7 KB)
25.06.2004 - Erste Bank - Changes to the Managing Board , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (50 KB)
10.05.2004 - Erste Bank starts 2004 with a very good quarter , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (61 KB)
30.04.2004 - Ceska sporitelna Board Member moves to Salzburger Sparkasse , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (81 KB)
27.04.2004 - Erste Bank and Wiener Städtische strengthen co-operation , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (17 KB)
15.04.2004 - Erste Bank finalizes acquisition of additional 10 % stake in Slovenska sporitelna , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (18 KB)
08.04.2004 - Erste Bank Management Board recommends stock split to AGM , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (9 KB)
17.03.2004 - Results 2003 - Erste Bank delivers another strong set of results , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (62 KB)
03.03.2004 - Erste Bank increases stake in Slovenska sporitel'na to 80.01% , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (9 KB)
27.01.2004 - Strategic alignment of shareholder structure at Erste Bank Croatia , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (11 KB)

16.12.2003 - Erste Bank finalises acquisition of Postabank , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (11 KB)
27.11.2003 - Ceska sporitelna sells non-life insurance business to Wiener Städtische , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (12 KB)
13.11.2003 - Quarterly results: Erste Bank lifts earnings by 58% , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (63 KB)
20.10.2003 - Erste Bank and Hungarian Privatization Agency sign the sale and purchase agreement for Postabank , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (10 KB)
25.09.2003 - Erste Bank receives green light to buy Hungary's Postabank , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (16 KB)
19.09.2003 - Erste Bank increases stake in Slovenska sporitelna to 70.01% , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (12 KB)
03.09.2003 - New Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Erste Bank: Heinz Kessler takes over from Herbert Schimetschek , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (12 KB)
20.08.2003 - Erste Bank half-year result rises by almost 50 percent , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (57 KB)
01.08.2003 - Erste Bank creates third-largest banking group in Croatia , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (10 KB)
16.05.2003 - Positive results continue at Erste Bank Erste Bank first quarter net profit rises 15% , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (57 KB)
13.05.2003 - Erste Bank maintains focus on selective expansion in Central Europe , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (11 KB)
04.04.2003 - Erste Bank increases stake in Ceska sporitelna to 97.9% , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (19 KB)
24.03.2003 - Erste Bank: continued success in turbulent times , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (120 KB)
18.03.2003 - Erste Bank expands its Employee Stock Ownership Programme , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (24 KB)

13.12.2002 - Erste Bank reorganizes its holdings in the insurers s Versicherung and Donau , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (10 KB)
14.11.2002 - Quarterly results: Erste Bank remains profitable in turbulent times , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (138 KB)
21.10.2002 - Erste Bank reiterates guidance - expects Full Year 2002 net profit to exceed 2001 figure , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (75 KB)
01.10.2002 - Erste Bank Shares Commence Trading on Prague Stock Exchange , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (106 KB)
05.09.2002 - Erste Bank Group extends Management Board , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (90 KB)
29.08.2002 - Erste Bank shares to start trading in Prague from October 1st , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (90 KB)
20.08.2002 - Erste Bank Group reports continued earnings strength , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (105 KB)
06.08.2002 - Erste Bank acquires Ceska sporitelna shares from AVS , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (22 KB)
31.07.2002 - Update on Croatian Developments , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (30 KB)
12.07.2002 - Placement of over-allotment option underlines success of Erste Bank capital increase , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (80 KB)
11.07.2002 - Erste Bank successfully completes capital increase , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (29 KB)
10.07.2002 - Erste Bank capital increase: positive result of rights offering , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (51 KB)
25.06.2002 - Erste Bank launches offer to fund growth , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (30 KB)
12.06.2002 - Erste Bank to strengthen capital base through capital increase , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (10 KB)
11.06.2002 - Erste Bank to appeal against EU decision , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (8 KB)
28.05.2002 - Erste Bank finalizes acquisition of Rijecka banka , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (78 KB)
24.05.2002 - Erste Bank corrects its Return on Equity Figure , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (61 KB)
21.05.2002- Quarterly results underscore success of Erste Bank strategy , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (112 KB)
07.05.2002 - Erste Bank considers capital increase to fund expansion , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (91 KB)
29.04.2002 - Erste Bank acquires 85% stake in Croatian Rijecka banka d.d. for EUR 55m plus capital increase , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (20 KB)
12.04.2002 - Erste Bank in exclusive negotiations for Croatian Rijecka banka d.d. , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (51 KB)
22.03.2002 - 2001 results - Erste Bank shows strong performance , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (68 KB)
01.02.2002 - Supervisory Board gives green light for employee stock ownership and option programmes , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (103 KB)

21.12.2001 - Erste Bank withdraws from bidding in the privatisation of Slovenia's Nova Ljubljanska Banka , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (96 KB)
20.12.2001 - National Property Fund concludes sale of 87.18% stake in Slovenska sporitelna to Erste Bank , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (94 KB)
07.12.2001 - Erste Bank acquires stake in Tyrolean Savings Bank , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (19 KB)
12.11.2001 - Successful strategy - Erste Bank reports further increase in earnings , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (74 KB)
22.10.2001 - Erste acquires 70.5% of Ceska sporitelna preference shares , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (109 KB)
27.09.2001 - Austrian Savings Banks create Cross-Guarantee System - Customer deposits guaranteed in full , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (212 KB)
08.08.2001 - Erste Bank achieves strong earnings growth through expansion in Central Europe , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (165 KB)
18.06.2001 - Erste agrees sale of stake in Slovenska Sporitelna to EBRD - Proceeds of sale to strengthen Erste´s capital ratios , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (121 KB)
11.05.2001 - Erste Bank starts the year with strong growth in income , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (151 KB)
05.04.2001 - Sale of Slovenská sporitel'na to Erste Bank enters its final stages , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (93 KB)
04.04.2001 - Erste Bank launches tender offer for CS preference shares Fulfils prior agreement with Czech Government , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (93 KB)
22.03.2001 - Erste Bank: Record full year preliminary results for the leading financial services company in Central Europe , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (141 KB)
19.02.200 - Erste Bank appoints CEO of Bank Austria-Creditanstalt Bratislava to Management Board of Slovenská sporitel'na Transformation in Slovenská sporitel'na on track , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (96 KB)
26.01.2001 - Erste Bank attains largest ATX weighting and enters MSCI Standard Index after Bank Austria concludes merger exchange offer and then leaves MSCI Standard Index , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (86 KB)

21.12.2000 - New Internet brokerage offers Austrians superior services , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (107 KB)
20.12.2000 - Erste joins top ten in European retail banking through acquisition in Slovak Republic , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (106 KB)
13.12.2000 - Commission recommends Erste's bid for largest Slovak bank , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (91 KB)
01.12.2000 - Erste pays second and final tranche in Ceska sporitelna acquisition , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (71 KB)
21.11.2000 - City of Salzburg sells remaining 25% stake in Salzburg savings bank to Erste Bank , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (94 KB)
09.11.2000 - Erste Bank achieves solid performance in first nine months , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (157 KB)
04.09.2000 - Erste Bank and Ceská sporitelna present pro forma combined financials , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (141 KB)
10.08.2000 - H1 2000: Erste Bank delivers further successes , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (150 KB)
03.08.2000 - Erste Bank und NPF close Ceska sporitelna transaction , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (46 KB)
25.07.2000 - Erste Bank on track to complete Ceska sporitelna closing- Erste to acquire CS without involvement of Capital Z , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (87 KB)
04.07.2000 - Erste and Styrian savings bank create top 10 Croatian bank , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (8 KB)
27.06.2000 - Closure of Ceská Sporitelna deal now expected to be end of July , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (53 KB)
13.06.2000 - National Property Fund concludes sale of 52% stake in Ceská sporitelna to Erste Bank , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (71 KB)
08.05.2000 - Erste Bank starts the year with record results , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (54 KB)
20.04.2000 - Erste Bank in 1999 - excellent results and new divisional numbers , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (107 KB)
23.03.2000 - Erste Bank is very satisfied with 1999 preliminary results , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (119 KB)
03.02.2000 - Erste Bank becomes leading Central European bank. Czech Government accepts Erste Bank´s bid for Ceská Sporitelna , PDF , Opens In New Window	PDF (88 KB)