tbi bank has announced its strategic plans for the bond markets in 2025, including potential MREL-eligible bond issuances in Romania and Greece, alongside Bulgaria. The bank aims to raise a total of EUR 60 to 80 million to support its rapid business growth from a regulatory perspective.

Genesis Property announces the appointment of Ionel Purice as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, including the past five years at Genesis Property

ABB and Škoda Group have announced a partnership, the first of its kind between the two companies, that marks a milestone in railway electrification. 

Findings from the CMS Emerging Europe M&A 2024/25 report, published in cooperation with EMIS, demonstrate the resilience of the Emerging Europe deal market as activity rose to the highest levels since 2018. Market confidence has been bolstered by improving economic conditions and a greater sense of stability as inflation continues to subside, and central banks cautiously anticipate further interest rate cuts.

 RTPR has assisted the private equity fund MidEuropa and its (former) portfolio company, Profi Rom Food, on the closing of the sale of Profi to Ahold Delhaize in respect of Romanian law matters of the transaction.

SARMIS Capital has announced the acquisition of Total Technologies, a Honeywell-technology integrator for industrial automation. The acquisition is carried out through Smart ID Technology, a SARMIS Capital portfolio company.

Romanians are being more cautious with their Christmas spending this year, preparing fewer or lower-value gifts to place under the tree, amid end-of-year uncertainties. 

Two of the transactions were concluded with RNV Infrastructure, involving the acquisition of operating assets for “green” energy generation (wind and hydro projects) and the completion of a 50%/50% partnership with RNV in Electrocentrale Borzești SRL, which is developing several wind parks and has completed a solar park.