Finance

Electro-Alfa IPO attracts EBRD and NN Pensii as shareholders

Electro-Alfa International has raised approximately 580 million RON (€115 million) for around 66 million newly issued shares, equivalent to a 35% free-float, following its initial public offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).

Economy

Romania passes key OECD tax evaluation milestone

Romania's Ministry of Finance has announced the adoption of a Formal Opinion by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Committee on Fiscal Affairs, following the country's evaluation as part of its accession process to the OECD.

Agriculture

Norofert launches capital raise for strategic growth

Norofert, the Romanian producer of organic agricultural inputs and biotechnology provider, has started a share capital increase to raise up to RON 9 million (€1.8 million) following approval from the Financial Supervisory Authority.

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Energy

Foraj Sonde inks large contract with EDF group firm

Romanian drilling company Foraj Sonde Videle has secured a framework contract worth approximately €132 million from Dalkia France, part of the EDF Group, for geothermal drilling services over three years.

Pavăl Holding enters exclusive talks to acquire Carrefour Romania

Pavăl Holding, the investment vehicle of the Pavăl family and majority shareholder of Dedeman, has signed an exclusive negotiation agreement with Carrefour Group to acquire its Romanian operations. This step marks the group's expansion into a new strategic segment: food retail.

Bucharest flex office deliveries triple in 2025

Bucharest's flexible office market has reached 74,000 sqm across 48 locations, representing over 2% of the city's modern office stock. The sector grew 8.1% year-on-year in 2025, supported by 5,600 sqm of new deliveries - a 327% increase compared to the previous year, according to an analysis by iO Partners.

Real estate

Bucharest office developers resume construction activity

Office development activity in Bucharest accelerated over the past year, with the volume of projects currently under construction exceeding 200,000 sqm of gross leasable area, the highest level since 2021. At least eight new office buildings are expected to be delivered by the end of 2028, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

RBL joins EBRD Civil Society Committee for 2026-2027
Finance

RBL joins EBRD Civil Society Committee for 2026-2027

The Romanian Business Leaders Foundation (RBL) has been accepted as a member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's Civil Society Steering Committee for a two-year mandate from 2026 to 2027.

Selfpay secures loans for network expansion
Finance

Selfpay secures loans for network expansion

Romanian payment solutions company Selfpay has signed a €1 million investment credit facility with BT to accelerate its development plans through the acquisition of new payment terminals that will be operated directly by the company.

Romania raises €367 million through Fidelis bond sale
Finance

Romania raises €367 million through Fidelis bond sale

Romania's Ministry of Finance attracted RON 1.86 billion (€367.3 million) through seven government bond issues for retail investors in January, marking the first Fidelis offering of 2025. The bonds began trading on Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on Thursday.

EBRD investment in Romania hits record in 2025
Finance

EBRD investment in Romania hits record in 2025

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested a record €955 million in 37 projects in Romania in 2025, up from €707 million for 44 projects the previous year.

CEE property investment surges 31% in 2025
Real estate

CEE property investment surges 31% in 2025

CEE property investment reached a turning point in 2025, with transaction volumes across the region's six main markets totalling €11.6 billion, representing 31% annual growth according to Colliers' latest analysis.