Eurocaja Rural reports record profits and national expansion

Eurocaja Rural Director General Víctor Manuel Martín López highlighted the continued relevance of the cooperative credit model during a seminar organized by the UCLM Foundation. He emphasized the model's role in driving economic and social development, addressing financial exclusion, and managing technological transformation.

Since its founding in 1965, the entity has expanded from its roots in Castilla-La Mancha to a national presence across 11 autonomous communities and 29 provinces. The institution currently operates 526 offices, employs over 1,500 professionals, and serves more than 545,000 clients and 120,000 members.

Financially, the entity reported a balance of 11,690 million euros and a record after-tax profit of 122 million euros in its last fiscal year. As of August, credit investment stock reached 7,499 million euros, with over 50% meeting social and environmental criteria. The organization maintains a strong focus on retail banking, with 88% of its credit investment directed toward families, SMEs, and the self-employed.