Optima bank, one year after its highly successful listing on the Athens Stock Exchange, receives yet another international distinction, as “Best IPO” at the East Capital Awards 2024. This distinction recognizes the bank’s IPO as the most profitable investment in IPO for the past year after yielding according to East Capital, a return of 79%.

East Capital operates in the asset management market and serves a wide range of international investors, including leading institutions, companies and individuals. For more than two decades, East Capital has honored those companies in its investment portfolio that make a difference, highlighting those organizations that stand out for their growth, governance and pioneering achievements.

This new award for Optima bank confirms its dynamic growth in the Greek market. Within just one year of its introduction to the Athens Stock Exchange, the increase in its sizes proves the trust of both the customers who choose it, and the investment public who believed in its perspective. The bank, in its recent 9-month results, presented an increase in its loan portfolio by 48% compared to the corresponding 9-month 2023, a 32% increase in deposits and profits at €108.2 million, increased by 50%, already more than the total profits of 2023 (€103 million).

The CEO of Optima bank, Mr. Dimitris Kyparissis, said about the award: “The award from East Capital fills us with pride and optimism for the future. The success of the public registration a year ago was the result of a collective effort that proves the strength of our strategy and the trust that our customers and investors show us.At the same time, it is a recognition of our path, but also a commitment to continue with the same dedication and boldness to achieve new goals. We sincerely thank our people, who believed in Optima bank’s vision and contributed to its success.”