The bank subscribed EUR16.4 million in newly issued shares, representing a 5% stake in the company.
EAI’s IPO raised a total of EUR114.7 million and offered 35% of the company’s share capital to the market. This marks one of the most significant Romanian listings in recent years, with EAI’s stock anticipated to enter the flagship BET index, the EBRD said in a statement.
The proceeds of the offering will support EAI’s next phase of growth, including capital expenditure and acquisition opportunities aimed at expanding its technological capabilities and operational scale. The investment also advances the company’s research and development agenda, with EUR10 million earmarked specifically for research and development activities.
“Our equity investment in Electro‑Alfa reflects the EBRD’s strong commitment to deepening Romania’s capital markets and supporting high‑quality local champions,” said Frederic Lucenet, EBRD Global Head of Manufacturing and Services.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)