Erste Group planned 75% stake and set PLN 713 offer for Santander Bank Polska stock

Published on 10/09/2026 at 13:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Market value reached EUR 18.5 billion on October 7, 2026. Santander Bank Polska stock costs EUR 178.30 on October 9, 2026 after EUR 177.90.

Key points in brief

Erste Group planned to raise its stake in Santander Bank Polska to as much as 75.00 percent through a PLN 713.00-per-share offer.
The offer requires regulatory approval and could settle in December 2026.
Santander Bank Polska stock was EUR 178.30 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, plus 0.22 percent from the prior close.
The bank's market capitalization was EUR 18.5 billion on October 7, 2026.

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Erste Group planned to increase its stake in Santander Bank Polska to as much as 75.00 percent and indicated a PLN 713.00 offer price on September 25, 2026, according to Bankier.pl. Santander Bank Polska stock was EUR 178.30 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, plus 0.22 percent versus the prior close of EUR 177.90.

Three ownership milestones

On January 9, 2026, Erste Group acquired a 49.00 percent stake in Santander Bank Polska for about USD 17.0 billion in total transaction value, according to Multiples VC.

On September 25, 2026, Erste Group announced the planned offer for up to 26.00 percent of the bank, which would take its ownership from 49.00 percent to a maximum of 75.00 percent, according to Bankier.pl.

On October 5, 2026, Erste Bank Polska reported that the Financial Stability Committee had supported a 1.00 percent systemic buffer for the bank, according to Erste.

What does 75 percent ownership mean

The proposed transaction would give Erste Group more than 50.00 percent of the voting rights if the minimum acceptance condition is met, while at least 25.00 percent of the shares would remain in free float. The offer also depends on approval from Poland's Financial Supervision Authority, making the regulatory condition a key step before completion.

Upcoming dates and reporting

The next quarterly report is scheduled for October 30, 2026, according to Finanzen.net. The planned offer is expected in November 2026, with signing and settlement targeted for December 2026, according to Bankier.pl.

Stock price and market value

Santander Bank Polska stock was trading at EUR 178.30 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026 at 1:43 p.m. CEST, up 0.22 percent versus the Lang & Schwarz prior close of EUR 177.90 on October 8, 2026. The market capitalization stood at EUR 18.5 billion on October 7, 2026, according to Finanzen.at.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Santander Bank Polska stock.