Six months after listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), Electro-Alfa International (EAI) shares have been included in the BET index, the main benchmark of the BVB, which tracks the 20 most liquid companies listed on BVB. In the first half of 2026, the BET index delivered its best performance in 22 years, recording a 33% increase. In July of this year, the index crossed the 35,000-point threshold for the first time. Over the last year, the BET index advanced by more than 58%.

With a 35-year track record in Romania, Electro-Alfa International is recognized as a leading domestic manufacturer of electrical equipment, providing EPC services and energy infrastructure solutions. The company's shares were admitted to trading on the BVB Regulated Market on March 3, 2026. The listing followed an initial public offering (IPO) through which the company raised RON 579 million from investors. Electro-Alfa International's IPO was the first on the local capital market to close early, following a record 60-fold oversubscription among retail investors.

Since its stock market debut on March 3, Electro-Alfa International's share price has increased by over 87%, reaching RON 16.6/share, with its market capitalization standing at RON 3.1 billion at the close of the trading session on Friday, September 18.

“A company with over three decades of tradition in the energy sector continues its success story on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Just six months after listing, Electro-Alfa International is now among the 20 most liquid companies listed on BVB, proving that performance is recognized and rewarded in the capital market. At the same time, this achievement once again demonstrates that the capital market successfully fulfills its role as a catalyst for the growth of the Romanian entrepreneurial environment. I congratulate the entire EAI team for their sustained growth pace and wish them continued success as a listed company,” said Remus Vulpescu, CEO of the Bucharest Stock Exchange.

"The inclusion in the BET index marks an important milestone in our journey as a listed company. It demonstrates investor confidence in the fundamentals of Electro-Alfa International’s business and our ability to deliver on the objectives presented during the IPO. Following our listing, investor interest has been reflected in the liquidity and stock price performance of our shares. In the six months since our listing, we have completed a couple of strategic acquisitions we committed to. Moving forward, we are focusing on integrating these into the Electro-Alfa International ecosystem and strengthening our position, both locally and internationally, as a provider of comprehensive solutions for energy infrastructure," said Ștefan Petrea, CEO of Electro-Alfa International.

EAI shares will hold a weighting of 0,69% in the BET index. Along with its inclusion in the BET index, Electro-Alfa International is also being added to its gross and net total return variants, namely the BET-TR and BET-TRN indices. The company's shares will also join the BET-XT, BET-XT-TR, BET-XT-TRN, BET-BK, and BET Plus indices.

These updates follow the quarterly review of BVB indices. The quarterly meeting of the BVB Index Committee took place on September 7. The decisions made during the meeting regarding changes to the composition of BVB indices can be found here.

About the BET Index

BET (Bucharest Exchange Trading index) is the first index developed by BVB, comprising the most liquid, large-cap companies listed on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange. The BET index is also available in gross total return (BET-TR) and net total return (BET-TRN) variants, which reflect both price performance and returns generated by reinvesting dividends distributed by the core index companies. Launched on September 19, 1997, the BET index maintained a maximum of 10 constituent companies for nearly two decades. In March 2022, following a gradual expansion process, the index reached its current limit of 20 constituents for the first time. The most recent additions to the BET index took place in March this year with the inclusion of Cris-Tim Family Holding shares, and in September with Electro-Alfa International shares.

As of September 21, 2026, the 20 companies included in the BET, BET-TR, and BET-TRN indices are: Banca Transilvania (TLV), OMV Petrom (SNP), Romgaz (SNG), Hidroelectrica (H2O), BRD – Groupe Societe Generale (BRD), Electrica (EL), Transgaz (TGN), DIGI Communications (DIGI), MedLife (M), Nuclearelectrica (SNN), Transelectrica (TEL), Premier Energy (PE), Fondul Proprietatea (FP), One United Properties (ONE), Cris-Tim Family Holding (CFH), Aquila Part Prod Com (AQ), Electro-Alfa International (EAI), Transport Trade Services (TTS), Antiobiotice (ATB), and TeraPlast (TRP). The full composition of the BET index, along with all other indices managed by BVB, is available on the BVB website in the dedicated Indices section at this link.

About Electro-Alfa International 

Electro-Alfa International is a Romanian majority-owned company and one of the country's leading providers of medium- and low-voltage electrical equipment, EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) projects, and energy efficiency solutions. With 35 years of experience and a strong commitment to research and development, digitalization and innovation, Electro-Alfa International plays an active role in modernizing critical infrastructure across sectors including electricity distribution, railway transportation, the nuclear industry and renewable energy. The company operates five modern manufacturing facilities with a combined production area of over 35,000 sqm, has its own research and development center, and serves more than 500 customers in Romania and internationally. By integrating manufacturing, engineering and project execution capabilities, Electro-Alfa International has become a trusted partner for projects that make a significant contribution to Europe's energy infrastructure. The company has been listed on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange since 3 March 2026, Premium category.

About Bucharest Stock Exchange

BVB is the only securities market operator in Romania. On the two markets it manages – the Regulated Market and the Multilateral Trading System – a wide range of financial instruments are listed, such as stocks, bonds, fund units, ETFs, certificates, structured products, and preferential rights. In July 2026, the BET index, the main benchmark of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, surpassed the 35,000-point threshold, with the BET index currently showing a 34% growth since the beginning of the year.

In 2020, the Romanian capital market was recognized through its promotion to Emerging Market status by the global index provider FTSE Russell. Currently, 13 Romanian companies are included in FTSE Russell indices dedicated to emerging markets. In 2025, MSCI recognized the local capital market as an Advanced Frontier Market, marking a milestone on the path toward Romania obtaining Emerging Market status from MSCI. A total of 35 Romanian companies are included in MSCI indices. More information is available at www.bvb.ro.