Bank Pekao Supports Grupa Kęty in the Acquisition of an Italian Aluminium Profiles Manufacturer
Bank Pekao S.A. has provided term financing of up to PLN 2 billion to Grupa Kęty S.A., supporting one of the largest foreign acquisitions ever undertaken by a Polish industrial company. The funds will finance the acquisition of Italy’s METRA Group, a manufacturer of advanced aluminium solutions for the construction and industrial sectors.
The acquisition is intended to strengthen Grupa Kęty’s position in the European aluminium processing market and provide access to the promising North American market. The METRA Group operates across Europe and North America, and its products are used in a wide range of industries, including construction, rail transport, transportation, and solar energy.
The transaction is aligned with Grupa Kęty’s long-term development strategy, which focuses on expanding its international presence and further strengthening its portfolio of high value-added products. The combined capabilities of the two organizations are expected to create one of Europe’s leading players in the aluminium solutions industry.
"We support clients pursuing projects that enable them to build a strong position in international markets. Grupa Kęty has consistently expanded its operations for many years and is one of Poland’s most important industrial companies. We are pleased that Bank Pekao can take part in such a significant development project, which opens up new growth opportunities and further international expansion prospects for the company," said Beata Frankiewicz-Boniecka, Director of the Strategic Clients Department at Bank Pekao S.A.
Bank Pekao has been cooperating with Grupa Kęty for many years, providing financing and comprehensive banking services to companies within the group. This transaction marks another stage in that partnership and confirms the bank’s commitment to supporting the growth of Polish companies operating in international markets.
Bank Pekao S.A., founded in 1929, is one of the largest financial institutions in the CEE region and the second largest universal bank in Poland, with assets of PLN 368 billion. The bank has the second largest branch network in the country. It is a leader in corporate banking, serving every second among largest corporates in Poland. Pekao holds a prominent position in the market for asset management, brokerage services, and private banking. The diversified business profile of Bank Pekao is supported by a market-leading balance sheet and risk profile, reflected in the lowest risk costs, strong capital ratios, and resilience to macroeconomic conditions (Pekao is the most resilient bank in Europe, taking first place in the stress tests conducted by the EBA in 2025 among 64 banks). Since 1998, Bank Pekao has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and has been a member of several local indices (including WIG 20 and WIG) as well as international indices (including MSCI EM, Stoxx Europe 600, and FTSE Developed). Pekao is top dividend-paying company listed in Warsaw, with the highest dividend payout of over PLN 40 billion, since the Warsaw Stock Exchange was reestablished in 1991. Over the past 10 years, the bank has paid out to shareholders a total of over PLN 23 billion.
