BFF BANKING GROUP S.P.A.

BFF Bank is considering a capital increase of around €300 million, in which Cerberus could subscribe to a minority stake below 30%. At the same time, the bank is reviewing the sale of its payments and custodial bank business after a preliminary offer from BPER and expressions of interest in the factoring business from AMCO and the Sella Group. The measures are intended to strengthen the capital base and business structure following a regulatory revaluation of the loan book by the Bank of Italy, which sees a potential capital shortfall for 2028 if no countermeasures are taken. » Mere på de.investing.com

BFF Banking Group reports an adjusted net profit increase of 8% and revenue growth of 9% for the first half of 2026. Return on equity is near 30% and the cost-income ratio improved to 46%. Management highlights strong receivables collections of over €2bn (around €300m CET1) and a shift toward payments and securities services, while simultaneously reviewing strategic options for the factoring business, including securitisations. No capital increases are planned, but regulatory calendar-based risk provisions and potential capital requirements in 2028 remain key risks. » Mere på de.investing.com

BFF Bank reports an adjusted net profit increase of 33% year-on-year for Q3 2025 and a 14% rise in adjusted nine-month profit. The loan book grew 8% to €5.8bn, and the cost-income ratio improved to 46%. The bank plans expansion into France and Luxembourg and has recently raised its EPS forecasts; the stock rose 1.29% to €11.02 after the results. » Mere på de.investing.com