Ex-dividend describes a stock trading without the right to receive the next scheduled dividend payment; if you buy the share on or after the ex-dividend date, the upcoming payout goes to the seller instead of you. It matters to investors because the stock price typically adjusts to reflect that lost payout, so understanding the ex-dividend date helps decide whether a trade will capture the dividend and can affect short-term price moves and tax or income strategies.
record datefinancial
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
payment datefinancial
The payment date is the day when you actually receive money from a financial transaction, like getting your paycheck or the interest from a savings account. It matters because it tells you when the funds will be available to spend or use. Think of it as the day your paycheck hits your bank account, so you know when you can access the money.
capital returnfinancial
Capital return is when a company gives cash or assets back to its owners, usually through dividends, share buybacks, or special distributions, rather than reinvesting that money in the business. It matters to investors because it converts a company’s excess value into direct payment or increased ownership stake, like a business handing extra profits back to its owners, and can signal financial strength, change share value, or affect taxes.
ATHENS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Piraeus Bank S.A. (the "Company"), further to the announcement of its financial calendar on 16 January 2026, in accordance with the provisions of Decision 25 par. 2.4, 2.5 of the Athens Stock Exchange (“ATHEX”) and taking into account the provisions of § 5.1 par. 8 of the new ATHEX Regulation, informs the investment community about the ex-dividend, record and payment dates of the capital return of €492 million, or €0.398 per share, to the Company’s shareholders. The decision for the share capital return is subject to the approval of the European Central Bank and the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. The updated 2026 financial calendar is presented below:
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Announcement of Q1.2026 Financial Results & Analysts Briefing
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
New date added to the calendar
Ex-date of the Share Capital Return
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
New date added to the calendar
Record date of the Share Capital Return
Monday, 15 June 2026
New date added to the calendar
Share Capital Return payment date
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Announcement of H1.2026 Financial Results & Analysts Briefing
Friday, 30 October 2026
Announcement of 9M.2026 Financial Results & Analysts Briefing
Piraeus Bank S.A. reserves the right to change the aforementioned dates, following relevant and timely notification of the public.
