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AstroBank’s Merger Ushers In Cyprus’ Third Largest Banking Powerhouse


Strategic Merger Redefines Cyprus’ Banking Landscape

AstroBank has executed a definitive agreement to transfer nearly its entire portfolio of banking assets and liabilities to Alpha Bank Cyprus, including the transition of its workforce. This decisive move lays the foundation for the emergence of Cyprus’ third largest bank, significantly reinforcing Alpha Bank’s strategic presence in the region.

Enhanced Financial Capabilities And Market Expansion

Once the process concludes in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to the required regulatory endorsements, Alpha Bank Cyprus will capitalize on increased financial robustness, an expanded service network, and advanced technical expertise. The integration positions the bank to offer innovative, competitive, and trustworthy services to both retail and corporate clients.

A New Horizon For Employees And Clients

The merger not only augments the bank’s market reach, but also opens up broader opportunities for AstroBank’s staff and customers. Leveraging Alpha Bank’s extensive international network—one of the most esteemed banking groups in Greece and Southeast Europe—this alliance promises enhanced value for all stakeholders.

Steadfast Growth And Economic Confidence

This transaction underscores the strong developmental trajectory of AstroBank over the past four years under the leadership of CEO Aristeidis Bourakis and his team, reinforcing confidence in Cyprus’ banking system and broader economy. Mr. Bourakis highlighted the significance of this milestone, noting that the enlarged bank will possess superior financing power, an enhanced network, and the operational rigor necessary to effectively support market demands and contribute to the nation’s economic progress.


Cyprus-Based ASBIS Hits Record $1.05bn In Monthly Revenue, Up 216% Year On Year

The technology distributor ASBIS Group, headquartered in Limassol, has exceeded $1 billion in monthly sales for the first time in its history, reporting preliminary consolidated revenue of $1.05 billion in September 2026, more than three times the amount recorded a year earlier.

The figure represents a 216% increase from $332 million in September 2025, making it the highest-revenue month in the company’s history.

ASBIS reported its strongest sales growth in servers and server components, while CEO Serhei Kostevitch pointed to growing demand for artificial intelligence solutions and computing infrastructure as an opportunity for the business.

For a company operating across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, September marked a new sales milestone following several months of substantial year-on-year growth.

Kostevitch attributed the record performance to the group’s existing operations, highlighting its broad product portfolio, international market presence and strong relationships with manufacturers and trading partners.

“Most importantly, this result is the outcome of our regular operating activities,” he said.

The CEO also highlighted the company’s portfolio of projects as a reason for confidence in continued AI-related development.

However, the group’s growth was not limited to AI-related technologies. Smartphones also performed strongly in September, with Kostevitch stressing that “we are growing beyond the AI segment as well.”

Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Ukraine accounted for the largest shares of ASBIS’s September revenue, followed by Slovakia and Poland.

Growth Follows Record First Half

September’s results follow a period of strong financial performance for ASBIS.

In July, the company reported preliminary consolidated revenue of $531 million, an increase of 89% compared with the same month in 2025. August brought a further rise to $604 million, up 91% year on year.

September’s $1.05 billion figure represents a substantial increase on both months, although the company has not provided a detailed breakdown explaining the acceleration.

The results also follow a record first half of 2026, when ASBIS generated approximately $2.97 billion in consolidated revenue, up 76% year on year.

Net profit after tax reached $80.6 million, compared with $19.4 million in the same period in 2025.

The second quarter was particularly strong, with revenue reaching $1.69 billion, an increase of 78.7%, while quarterly net profit more than tripled to $44.3 million.

ASBIS has emphasised that its September revenue figures are preliminary estimates and may differ from the final reported results.

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