BAWAG Group stock: ECB clears key PTSB hurdle

Published on 11/09/2026 at 10:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

BAWAG Group stock now faces the Irish High Court after ECB approval for its Permanent TSB takeover. The deal remains valued at 1.6 billion euros.

PTSB approval clears major hurdle

The European Central Bank approved BAWAG's planned acquisition of Permanent TSB on November 6.
The 1.6 billion euro transaction still requires sanction by the Irish High Court.
Four shareholders have challenged the deal's valuation, while the Irish State plans to sell its 57 percent stake.

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BAWAG Group cleared a major regulatory hurdle for its planned acquisition of Permanent TSB on Friday, November 6, after receiving approval from the European Central Bank. The Irish public broadcaster RTÉ reported that BAWAG described the decision as an important milestone toward completing the transaction.

Court approval remains outstanding

The proposed takeover of Permanent TSB is valued at 1.6 billion euros. Shareholders approved the transaction in July, but the deal still requires sanction by the Irish High Court before it can close.

The court process has faced opposition from four shareholders, who have criticized the offer as derisory. Representatives of Ireland's Department of Finance argued that there was no evidence the State was selling its stake at a knock-down price. The Irish State holds a 57 percent stake in Permanent TSB.

The ECB decision reduces one important regulatory uncertainty, but it does not complete the transaction. For BAWAG investors, the next decisive step is the court process and its impact on the timetable for taking control of the Irish lender. The acquisition would expand BAWAG's presence in Ireland, while execution and integration remain central considerations.

BAWAG Group stock traded at 165.65 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 10:38 CET on Monday, November 9, 2026. The real-time quote of BAWAG Group stock is available here.