Morgan Stanley “views” the disinvestment of the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund – HFSF from Greek banks in a positive way. The company estimates, in its report, that there will be a strengthening of the sector’s liquidity in the medium term, although in the short term there will be pressure on their share prices.
The HFSF announced the 2023-2025 strategy plan for the divestment of the shares it holds in Greek banks, following approval by the Ministry of Finance. The plan defines the framework that the HFSF will follow and will use in order to sell its holdings in the four Greek systemic banks (Alpha Bank, Eurobank, Piraeus and National Bank), with the HFSF currently holding corresponding percentages of 9%, 1, 4%, 27% and 40%.
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It is worth noting that Morgan Stanley notes that the approval of the divestment strategy indicates progress, but there is no further clarity on the timing, given the time frame that puts the end of 2025 for the completion of the divestments. Signs of progress towards the divestment of the HFSF share by the Greek banks may create an oversupply of banking shares in the market in the short term, as the ratings agency emphasizes. However, it believes that divestment will ultimately be positive for the sector, as it will help to strengthen liquidity in Greek banks.
The divestment models
Morgan Stanley also refers to the possible divestment models that the Fund will follow, such as the sale on the market and private sale, noting that the divestment will bring benefits to the Greek economy. This, in turn, will also help the efficiency of the Greek Stock Exchange, through more foreign direct investment opportunities in the banking sector.
The divestment process is due to be completed before the end of 2025. According to the HFSF, the decision to divest from the banks comes in the context of the progress the entities have made in “addressing weaknesses” and achieving sustainable profitability. In addition, divestment will provide benefits to the Greek economy by increasing the percentage of Greek banks’ free float, which will further strengthen the domestic capital market, liquidity and efficiency, through more opportunities for foreign direct investment in the banking sector. sector but also the demonstration of progress towards the restoration of the banking sector under fully private ownership.
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