Cyprus Industrial Sector Demonstrates Robust End-Of-Year Performance

Recent data from the Cyprus Statistical Service show that the Industrial Turnover Index reached 139.8 in December 2025, compared with a base value of 100 in 2021. The figure represents a 4.9% increase compared with December 2024.

Strong Momentum Across the Board

For the full year, the index increased by 5% compared with 2024. The figures indicate continued activity across several industrial sectors in Cyprus.

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Manufacturing And Mining Drive Growth

Manufacturing recorded the largest increase, with the index reaching 146.8 in December. This represents a 7.1% increase compared with the same month a year earlier. Mining and quarrying also recorded a higher turnover, with an increase of 6%.

Sectoral Disparities Highlight Strategic Challenges

Not all sectors recorded growth during the same period. The electricity supply sector reported a 3.8% decline, while the water supply and materials recovery sector decreased by 6.8% year-on-year.

Aligned With European Standards

The Industrial Turnover Index measures monthly changes in turnover across key industrial sectors, including mining, manufacturing, electricity supply, and water supply. Under the NACE Rev. 2 classification used across the European Union, the index covers sections B, C, D, and E. Activities such as sewerage, waste collection, and remediation are not included.

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Eurobank Approves €258.7M Dividend And €288M Share Buyback

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 29, 2026

Robust Dividend And Share Repurchase Initiatives

Eurobank S.A. shareholders approved a dividend distribution of €258.7 million at the annual general meeting held on April 28. The resolution was supported by approximately 77% of paid-up capital, representing more than 2.77 billion voting shares. The dividend will be paid from special reserves and remains subject to approval by the European Central Bank.

Strategic Share Buyback And Capital Optimization

In addition, shareholders approved a share buyback programme of up to €288 million over the next 12 months, pending regulatory clearance. The programme includes the cancellation of 28,097,019 own shares, which will reduce share capital by approximately €6.18 million. Following this adjustment, total share capital is set at €792,751,032.04, divided into around 3.6 billion ordinary voting shares with a nominal value of €0.22 each.

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Enhanced Executive And Employee Incentives

Alongside capital measures, the meeting addressed remuneration. Shareholders approved an allocation of €35.2 million from special reserves for employee compensation. A five-year programme was also introduced to distribute shares to eligible executives and employees of Eurobank and affiliated entities. In parallel, a revised variable remuneration framework allows selected senior executives to receive up to 200% of fixed pay.

Governance And Audit Oversight Reforms

Changes were also made at the board level. Alexandra Reich was appointed as an independent non-executive director, replacing Jawaid Mirza. Following this appointment, eight of the thirteen board members are classified as independent. Amendments to the articles of association introduce flexibility in board terms and allow partial renewals.

Strengthening Audit And Sustainability Commitments

On the audit side, KPMG Certified Auditors S.A. was appointed as the statutory auditor for 2026. The fee is set at €1.8 million for statutory audits of separate and consolidated financial statements, with an additional €0.3 million allocated for assurance of the sustainability statement. The meeting also approved the 2025 remuneration report and confirmed committee fee arrangements, alongside updates on audit committee activity and independent director reporting.

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