NLB Group entered a share purchase agreement to acquire more than 55% of Deželna banka Slovenije (DBS).

The transaction builds on a deal signed one week ago with Skupina PRVA d.d. and related parties for an initial 25.66% stake.

This strategic move consolidates the Slovenian banking sector and expands NLB’s domestic market footprint.

Completion remains subject to regulatory approvals.

The deal follows NLB Group’s active M&A strategy, including a recent unsuccessful takeover bid for Addiko Bank.