Athens, Μay 7 2026

Euronext Athens welcomed today the Management, executives, and partners of the company Y/KNOT INVEST, on the occasion of the listing of its new shares resulting from the successful completion of the share capital increase amounting to €22.8 million. The Chairman of Y/KNOT INVEST, Mr Rigas Tzortzis, rang the opening bell for today’s session.

“The issue was oversubscribed by 1.5 times, recording strong investor interest, while the funds raised will be directed towards targeted and strategic uses that enhance the company’s growth footprint and capital adequacy in its sectors of activity: ocean-going shipping, tourist ports, and leisure craft,” stated the Deputy Chief Issuers Relations Officer, Ms Lillian Georgopoulou, who made special reference to ocean-going shipping and its strategic connection with Euronext Athens: “Ocean-going shipping, as a global leader and a longstanding pillar of extroversion for the Greek economy, has the potential to act as a catalyst for the further enhancement of Euronext Athens, and we are already moving in this direction. The meaningful connection of this sector with the domestic capital market is not only about expanding the funding sources of shipping companies, but also about strengthening the international attractiveness of the market by attracting high-quality investment capital. We believe that the strongest shipping industry in Europe will soon begin to be represented on Euronext Athens; Greek ocean-going shipping companies will gradually begin to return to their ‘home’ through a deeper, more modern, and internationally visible stock exchange environment, capable of attracting institutional investors and highlighting the true value of the sector,” Ms Georgopoulou emphasised.

For his part, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Y/KNOT INVEST, Mr Rigas Tzortzis, stated: “With great satisfaction, we mark the successful completion of the share capital increase, a significant milestone that confirms the strong support of the investment community. The oversubscription of the issue reflects the market’s confidence in our long-term strategy and signals the transition to a new phase of growth. In a period of continuous changes in the international economic and investment environment, Y/KNOT INVEST seeks to be the connecting link between shipping and the Greek capital market, offering investment participation in a sector in which Greece maintains a leading position internationally. We move forward with discipline and a clear focus on implementing our strategy, aiming for sustainable growth and the creation of long-term value for our shareholders.”

Finally, the Vice Chairman of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, Mr Michalis Fekkas, noted, among other things: “The commencement of trading of the new shares of Y/KNOT INVEST on the Athens Stock Exchange highlights the essential role of the organised capital market as a financing mechanism for the real economy and as a field of transparency, trust, and responsible investment participation. Shipping and maritime activities are a longstanding strategic pillar of the Greek economy, with a strong international dimension and significant growth prospects. In an environment of heightened geopolitical, energy, and economic challenges, businesses’ access to the capital market, with rules, transparency, and equal access to information, becomes even more important. The successful coverage of the share capital increase of Y/KNOT INVEST is an indication of confidence in the company and its growth planning. For the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, this confidence must always be based on market integrity, the timely and clear provision of information to investors, and compliance with the current institutional framework. Our role is not to evaluate business decisions, but to ensure that the market operates smoothly, with transparency and investor protection. With these principles, the capital market can contribute substantially to financing business extroversion, supporting dynamic sectors such as shipping, and creating long-term value for the Greek economy.”

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