Raiffeisen Bank International close to acquiring Addiko Bank

Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has reached 51.28% of the voting shares in Addiko Bank, surpassing the lowered success threshold of 55% that the bank set after reducing it from 75%. With less than four percentage points still needed, RBI is poised to complete the takeover, which would restore its presence in the Slovenian market and expand its operations in the EU, including Slovenia and Croatia.

Nova Ljubljanska Banka (NLB) has also reduced its minimum acquisition threshold to just over 50% and announced an extension of its offer, aiming to enter the Croatian banking sector. The acceptance deadline for the offers is set for 22 July, with a possible regulator‑approved extension. The Alta Group, owned by Serbian entrepreneur Davor Macura, holds about 9.6% of Addiko and plans to transfer its regional operations in Serbia, Bosnia‑Herzegovina and Montenegro to the new owner. Both bidders emphasize that the lowered thresholds increase the likelihood of a successful acquisition.