Investor Relations

Following the receipt of regulatory approvals as announced on 9th of January, BAWAG Group today announces the successful acquisition of the Hamburg-based Barclays Consumer Bank Europe from Barclays Bank Ireland PLC.

The Supervisory Board of BAWAG Group has decided to extend the mandates of all six Management Board members through the end of December 2029. This reflects the long-term commitment of both the Supervisory Board and Management Board members to the long-term profitable growth and success of the Group.

BAWAG Group today announces that it has received all regulatory approvals for the acquisition of the Hamburg-based Barclays Consumer Bank Europe from Barclays Bank Ireland PLC. The deal is expected to close within the coming weeks.

The Banker, an international industry magazine for banks published by the Financial Times, has awarded BAWAG Group as “Bank of the Year 2024” in Austria during its traditional ceremony in London on 4 December 2024. This is a recognition of BAWAG’s ongoing commitment to growth and innovation, following the bank’s strategic acquisitions of the Dutch digital bank Knab and Barclays Consumer Bank Europe this year.

BAWAG Group today announces the successful completion of the acquisition of Knab, a bank based in the Netherlands. BAWAG Group will work with the Knab leadership team to continue growing the Retail and SME business in the Netherlands, while also providing the operational support and financial strength of a broader banking group. 

BAWAG Group released its results for the third quarter 2024, reporting a net profit of € 178 million, earnings per share of € 2.25, and a RoTCE of 24.0%. The operating performance of our business was strong with pre-provision profits of € 265 million and a cost-income ratio of 32.3%. This resulted in a net profit of € 520 million, € 6.58 earnings per share and a RoTCE of 23.9% for the first nine months 2024.  

BAWAG Group is pleased to announce that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for the acquisition of Knab, a bank based in the Netherlands. The deal is expected to close within days.  

BAWAG Group today announces the signing of a transaction to acquire Hamburg based Barclays Consumer Bank Europe from Barclays Bank Ireland PLC.

BAWAG Group released its results for the first quarter 2024, reporting a net profit of € 167 million, € 2.11 earnings per share, and a RoTCE of 23.7%.

BAWAG Group’s shareholders approved the proposal from the Management Board as well as the Supervisory Board for a dividend of € 5.00 per share for the 2023 financial year. The dividend will be paid out on April 15, 2024, ex dividend day will be April 10, 2024.

BAWAG Group today announces the signing of a transaction to acquire 100% of the shares in Knab, from ASR Nederland N.V. (a.s.r.), for a consideration of € 510 million payable at closing.

BAWAG Group publishes the preliminary financial results for the full year 2023, reporting a net profit of € 683 million, earnings per share € 8.31, and an RoTCE of 25.0%. The operating performance of our business was strong with pre-provision profits of € 1,040 million and a cost-income ratio of 31.8%. For the fourth quarter 2023, BAWAG Group reported a net profit of € 177 million, earnings per share of € 2.15, an RoTCE of 25.7%, and a CIR of 32.0%. 

BAWAG Group today announces the sale of start:bausparkasse AG in Germany (formerly Deutscher Ring Bausparkasse) to Wüstenrot Bausparkasse AG in Germany.

BAWAG Group today announces the sale of start:bausparkasse AG in Germany (formerly Deutscher Ring Bausparkasse) to Wüstenrot Bausparkasse AG in Germany.

Dexia and BAWAG Group today announce that they have signed a sale and purchase agreement allowing BAWAG Group to buy Dexia Crédit Local’s five non-regulated leasing entities: DCL Evolution, Alsatram, Dexiarail, as well as Dexia Flobail and Dexia CLF Régions Bail, both renamed Dexia FB France and Dexia RB France, following the withdrawal of their finance company authorisations, which was approved by the French Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) on 27 October 2023 and took effect on the same date. 

Today, BAWAG Group announces the successful completion of the acquisition of Peak Bancorp, the holding company for Idaho First Bank. Peak Bancorp, with its subsidiary Idaho First Bank, will become a 100% subsidiary of BAWAG Group. BAWAG Group will work with the current leadership team of Idaho First Bank to continue growing its community-focused Retail and SME business in Idaho and adjacent markets, while also providing the operational support and financial strength of a broader banking group