Erste Raises 2026 Targets and Plans Tender

Erste Group raised its 2026 loan volume and interest income targets following strong customer growth. The Austrian bank also announced plans to launch a tender offer for its Polish unit.

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The logo of Erste Group Bank outside one of its branch offices in Vienna, Austria, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Erste Group Bank raised its 2026 loan volume and net interest income targets on Friday, launching a tender to lift its stake in its Polish subsidiary above 50%. The move follows a strong performance in Austria and across Central and Eastern Europe. The expansion gives Erste deeper access to Poland's lucrative banking sector following its acquisition from Santander Bank Polska.