The Romanian Competition Council has authorised the acquisition of Agrifirm Magyarország Zrt. by UBM Grain Zrt., part of the UBM Group.
Romania's commercial real estate market recorded investment deals worth €391 million during H1 2025, down 6.5% compared to H1 2024, with offices gaining a bigger share of the total volumes. This was the second best-performing first half in the last 12 years, surpassing the average for the period by 30%, according to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
The three-month ROBOR index, which is used to calculate the cost of consumer loans in lei with variable interest rates, increased to 7.25% per annum on Thursday, from 6.47% per annum in the previous session.
Morphosis Capital Fund II, a growth capital fund focused on developing high-growth SMEs, announces its first investment outside Romania.
The transaction represents a strategic step in AQUILA's regional expansion and was finalized following the fulfillment of all suspensive conditions stipulated in the contract.
The transaction is financed through the NextGenerationEU program, with the financial support of the Government of Romania and the Government of Bulgaria, through the PNRR.
Founded in 1992 as a family business with 100% Romanian capital, the Adrem Group today has 1,600 employees and an extensive network of more than 30 offices nationwide.
Imersia Multichannel Agency offers integrated distribution and trade marketing services to fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies.
During the EY-led process, the team provided full sell-side M&A assistance, structuring and coordinating the execution of the transaction.
The purchase price will be €0.3375 per share, inclusive of dividend, subject to possible adjustments.
The transaction, which is subject to necessary approvals is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
The transaction with Abris Capital Partners is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025.
The acquisition includes two manufacturing facilities located in the US and the Netherlands, as well as the lease of other manufacturing and R&D facilities in two US locations.
The transaction will be completed following the receipt of the necessary approvals from the Financial Supervisory Authority and the Romanian Competition Council.
Alpha Bank Romania will be merged into UniCredit Bank Romania, creating the third banking group by assets in the country.
The closing of the announced transaction is conditioned by a legal process, including the completion of due diligence and prior approvals.
In addition to SunLake Snagov, the developer is also working on SunLake Residence, SunLake Homes and SunLake Pipera projects.
With an installed capacity of approximately 710 MW, the photovoltaic parks acquired by OMV Petrom are among the most important projects of this type in South-Eastern Europe.
The former Eva retail property located in downtown Bucharest, on Magheru Boulevard, is occupied by Mega Image and has a leasable area of approximately 1,700 square meters.
The transaction was closed in October 2024, coinciding with the completion of the previously announced sale by Renovatio of 50% of the shares of Electrocentrale Borzești.
Romania's consolidated general budget recorded a deficit of RON 14.23 billion (€2.86 billion) - 0.70% of GDP, in the first two months of 2026, half the RON 30.24 billion deficit (€2.86 billion) - 1.58% of GDP from the same period in 2025.
Electrica's Board of Directors has approved new four-year mandates for its top executive leadership following a meeting on 27 March.
Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) announced on Friday the reconfirmation of Romania's country rating at BBB (foreign currency) and BBB+ (local currency) and improved the outlook from negative to stable.
State-owned power producer Hidroelectrica achieved total investments of RON 781 million (€157 million) in 2025, up 32% compared to 2024, representing the company's best investment volume in years.
Verne, Pony.ai and Uber Technologies have announced a partnership to launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service, beginning in Zagreb with initial deployment work already underway, including public-road validation.