Romania's M&A market recorded its best quarter in two years, with a cumulative value of €2.9 billion, three times higher than the first three months of last year.
Raiffeisen Bank has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Garanti BBVA Group Romania, including Garanti Bank and leasing unit Motoractive IFN, from subsidiaries of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria.
Raiffeisen Bank Romania ended 2025 with strong results, recording 22% growth in new clients compared to 2024.
Raiffeisen Bank has placed its first benchmark eurobond issuance with a total nominal value of €500 million, in a reference transaction for CEE capital markets.
Raiffeisen Bank has officially rejoined the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) as a trading participant, marking its return to the Romanian capital market after relaunching brokerage services in December 2025.
Carmistin The Food Company has secured financing of approximately €500 million to continue investments in agriculture and the food industry through a partnership with a bank syndicate.
Romanians are preparing for a holiday season with higher budgets compared to last year. According to a study by Raiffeisen Bank in partnership with Appinio, 65% of respondents expect higher Christmas spending in 2025, while approximately one in four Romanians (26%) estimate similar costs to 2024.
Iulius has secured a €305 million syndicated loan facility to strengthen its development strategy. This represents the first unitary refinancing in Romania for a portfolio of multiple buildings with different functions within a mixed-use project - Palas Iași.
Romanian mobility solutions provider Autonom Services has signed a €300 million credit facilities agreement.
The Supervisory Board of Raiffeisen Bank has approved a new four-year mandate for Cristian Sporiş, who serves as Vice-President of the Board Management.
Rompetrol Rafinare has announced the signing of an amendment to a syndicated loan agreement, with a value of up to $600 million.
Romanian Agroland Group, specialising in retail, agribusiness, and food production, is set to receive a €15 million loan to expand its food division.
Power company Electrica has successfully priced its inaugural €500 million green bonds, with a five-year maturity, at a competitive 4.566% yield.
Banca Transilvania (BT) has successfully completed its inaugural issuance of sustainable bonds in Romanian Lei, attracting RON 1.5 billion (€301.7 million).
Vladimir Kalinov, Vice President of Retail at Raiffeisen Bank Romania, is concluding his mandate to pursue other professional opportunities.
The study reveals that 83% of Romanians have a plan for their upcoming vacation season. Only 6% do not intend to go on holiday, while 12% have yet to finalize their arrangements.
Moov Leasing, a Romanian company specializing in 100% digital operational leasing for individuals, microenterprises, and SMEs.
Electrica has signed a syndicated loan agreement worth RON 3.1 billion (€620 million), in a deal coordinated by BT and BCR, with Raiffeisen Bank acting as Sustainability Agent.
A recent study by Raiffeisen Bank, in collaboration with global market research company Appinio, reveals that three out of four respondents are planning home renovations in 2025.
Romanians are preparing to spend an average of RON 800 (€160) on food and preparations for Easter, reveals a recent study by Raiffeisen Bank, in collaboration with Appinio.
Romania's Q1 of 2026 marks a shift in economic pressure from small businesses to larger companies with significant economic impact.
Premier Restaurants Romania, the operator of McDonald's restaurants in Romania, has launched a national recruitment campaign as part of its expansion plans. The company aims to create over 500 new jobs in 2026, with more than 1,400 positions planned over the next three years.
Sphera Franchise Group, Romania's largest food service group, reported consolidated sales of €75.6 million in Q1 2026, up 4.2% compared to the same period last year. Growth was driven by the return to positive performance of KFC Romania and the strong evolution of Taco Bell.
Romanian travellers are turning the 1 June long weekend into an early-summer getaway moment, according to Kiwi.com booking data.
Hidroelectrica has signed a contract for the turnkey development of the Tudor Vladimirescu Photovoltaic Power Plant in Brăila County, marking a step in the company's strategy to diversify its renewable energy generation portfolio.