Ameriabank’s holding company Lion Finance Group (the “Group”) is set to join FTSE 100, as confirmed on 4 March 2026 by FTSE Russell. The Group will be included as a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index from the close of business on Friday, 20 March 2026, effective Monday, 23 March 2026. The FTSE 100 Index represents the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange by market capitalisation and is widely regarded as the leading benchmark for the UK equity market.

This makes Ameriabank part of the first group with major Armenian operations to enter the London Stock Exchange’s top-tier index. The Group’s inclusion in the FTSE 100 index takes place within two years after Ameriabank joined the Group. This testifies to the strategic importance of Ameriabank’s inclusion in the Group and to its significant contribution to the Group’s overall development.

Artak Hanesyan, Chief Executive Officer of Ameriabank, emphasized the importance of the event not only for the Bank and the Group, but also for the region and Armenia:

“This is an important milestone and a strong signal in terms of international investor confidence. Being included in the FTSE 100 index means that the international investor community has highly acknowledged both our strategy and the results delivered through its execution. Overall, inclusion in the FTSE 100 contributes to raising Armenia’s visibility and reputation. On this significant occasion, I would like to express special thanks to our team for their dedication and professionalism, as well as to our clients and partners for their trust and collaboration,” he said.

“Our inclusion in the FTSE 100 reflects the strength of Lion Finance Group’s strategy and our innovative, technology-driven and customer-centric approach across both the Georgian and Armenian markets, which are among the fastest-growing and most prudently managed economies in the wider region. Since our initial listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2006, we have achieved a more than 50-fold increase in assets, building a highly profitable regional banking platform. This milestone has been made possible by the professionalism, dedication and collective efforts of every member of our team.” - stated Archil Gachechiladze, CEO of Lion Finance Group

About Ameriabank

Ameriabank is a leading financial institution in Armenia and a major contributor to the Armenian economy with assets exceeding AMD 2 trillion. The Bank has adopted a customer-focused approach to ensure service quality and a modern banking experience in an evolving digital environment. With a vision of improving quality of life, Ameriabank continuously improves its products, services, and innovative platforms and develops new comprehensive solutions.
 

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