Ameriabank CJSC placed inaugural USD 50m AT1 notes

Lion Finance Group PLC

12 February 2026

 

London, 12 February 2026

Lion Finance Group PLC announces that Ameriabank CJSC placed inaugural USD 50,000,000 8.5% perpetual Additional Tier 1 capital notes

Lion Finance Group PLC (the "Company" or the "Group") today announces that its Armenian banking subsidiary, Ameriabank CJSC (the "Bank"), has successfully completed the placement of USD 50,000,000 8.5% perpetual subordinated callable Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital notes (the "Notes").

The placement was conducted in the domestic market in accordance with local regulations. Although the subscription period was initially scheduled from 2 February 2026 to 29 May 2026, the offering has already been fully subscribed, demonstrating exceptionally strong investor demand.

Key details of the Notes are as follows:

·      Denomination: USD, with a face value of USD 10,000 per Note.

·      Minimum Investment: A minimum purchase quantity of five (5) Notes.

·      Term: The Notes are perpetual, with an option for the Bank to call them for early repayment after the fifth year.

·      Coupon: An 8.5% coupon rate, payable semi-annually.

Ameriabank CJSC acted as the arranger for the placement. The Notes are expected to be listed on the Armenia Securities Exchange.

Hovhannes Toroyan, Ameriabank's CFO, commented: "The strong demand for our AT1 notes is a clear testament to the market's trust in our credit story and disciplined balance sheet management. By enhancing our capital adequacy ratios, this transaction provides additional headroom to pursue our growth ambitions and reinforce our role as the largest lender to the Armenian economy."

Archil Gachechiladze, Group CEO, commented: "We are pleased to announce the successful placement of Ameriabank's inaugural AT1 notes on the local market. The swift subscription underscores investor trust and is a testament to the strength of the Bank's wealth management franchise and distribution capabilities. This issuance enables Ameriabank to create capital buffers, reinforcing its flexibility to pursue further growth and deliver on its strategic objectives."

Name of authorised official of issuer responsible for making notification: Nini Arshakuni, Head of Investor Relations

About Lion Finance Group PLC

Lion Finance Group PLC (LSE: BGEO LN) is a FTSE 250 holding company whose main subsidiaries provide banking and financial services focused in the high-growth Georgian and Armenian markets through leading, customer-centric, universal banks - Bank of Georgia in Georgia and Ameriabank in Armenia. By building on our competitive strengths, we are committed to driving business growth, sustaining high profitability, and generating strong returns, while creating opportunities for our stakeholders and making a positive contribution in the communities where we operate.

Legal Entity Identifier: 213800XKDG12NQG8VC53

For further information, please visit www.lionfinancegroup.uk or contact:

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Adviser to the CEO	Head of Investor Relations
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This news report is presented for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities

 

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