Greece raised EUR 4bn through the issuance of a 10-year bond
Greece successfully raised yesterday EUR 4bn through the issuance of a new 10-year bond at mid-swap +80bps, or 3.478% final yield. Total bids offered exceeded EUR 35bn, implying a 9x coverage ratio.
Net credit expansion in 2024 similar to 2023-Press
Press reports indicate that net credit expansion will remain in 2024 at the same level with 2023 (EUR >4.5bn) for the four systemic banks. The same reports suggest that Piraeus targets net credit expansion to reach EUR 1.7bn and National Bank EUR 1.3-1.4bn in 2024, broadly in line with pour estimates. We reiterate our Buy ratings on Greek banks.
FinMin mulls to suspend tax on Pay TV-Press
The Ministry of Finance is mulling the suspension of the 10% tax on Pay TV, as the specific measure is generating tax revenues of just EUR 20m per annum. If this is the case, then the news is positive on OTE, as it might have a positive effect on demand.
Titan announced new investment in Turkey
Titan Cement announced the acquisition of the concession rights in Vezirhan Pozzolana Quarry, in East Marmara, Turkey. This acquisition, which follows the participation in Aegean Perlites, which operates perlite and pozzolan quarries on the Greek island of Yali, not only bolsters TITAN’s efforts to secure long-term pozzolana reserves for its own use and for trading, but also reinforces the company’s 2026 growth strategy, which focuses on doubling the volume of green cements and expediting the market launch of new green products and cementitious solutions.
Trade Estates invests in a logistics center for IKEA
Trade Estates announced that it will develop an international logistics center in Aspropyrgos, which will support the distribution of IKEA products to central and Eastern Europe. The investment is estimated at EUR 70m, will commence development in 2Q24 and will be completed in 3Q25.
ORILINA Properties gains the building permit for its residential housing project in Hellinikon
ORILINA Properties announced the issuance of the building permit related to its residential investment project in Hellinikon. According to the announcement, the development of the 20 residential properties is expected to commence by 2024 end.
Market Comment // Greek stocks gained momentum yesterday, reversing an early drop, with the benchmark closing near its intraday high at 1,355.12 points (+0.31%). Trading activity also picked up to €100m, a bit below the 100-d moving average of €114m, with banks representing c43% of the total value. Among blue chips, Piraeus bank stood out (+4.53%), followed by Lamda (+3.24%) and Aegean (+2.61%), while IDEAL also gained >2%. On the flipside, Dimand shed 1.9%, Trade Estates lost 1.7%, while HelleniQ Energy, Fourlis, GEK Terna and Thrace Plastics retreated >1%. EU futures point to a cautious opening today as investors assess big tech companies’ earnings and poor Chinese data while awaiting comments at the Fed conference later in the day.
Economy // Greece’s 10-year bond sale yesterday attracted record orders worth >€35bn, with the Public Debt Management Agency eventually raising €4bn at 3.478% yield. With this move, Greece has now covered 40% of its planned financing envelope for the full year.
Titan Cement // Titan announced the acquisition of rights for the exploitation of a pozzolan mine in Eastern Marmara, Turkey. This is Titan’s second deal in cementitious materials, following the acquisition of Perlites Aegean last year, which will both contributed towards the goals of a 35% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and an increase in the contribution of ‘green’ products in its portfolio to >50%.
Trade Estates // Company has announced a partnership with InterIKEA as part of which it will undertake a €70m investment for the establishment of a 50K sqm distribution center. The new logistics facility will serve as hub for InterIKEA’s mediterranean markets and is likely to be operational by mid-2025.
GEK Terna // The Group signed an agreement with “The Grid” (JV of Noval Property and Brooklane) for the construction of a new office complex in Maroussi. The project has a total budget of €96.5mn and is expected to be completed by Spring of 2026.
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