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Eurohypo's Ambitious Ascent: From Risky Asset to Global Leader

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Bernd Knobloch, chief executive of Eurohypo, a German-listed mortgage bank, is navigating the complexities of navigating his company's transformation from a risky asset to a global leader in the real estate financing sector. Eurohypo, spun off from Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, and Dresdner Bank, has grown significantly since its inception three years ago, boasting a balance sheet of approximately €230 billion and a strong market presence.

Key Takeaways:

  • Eurohypo is the largest specialized mortgage and public-sector lender in the world, with a balance sheet of approximately €230 billion.
  • The company has a strong market presence, with a 92% increase in pre-tax profits last year, reaching €611 million.
  • Eurohypo has expanded its operations to 18 countries worldwide, with a significant portion of its growth coming from state financing business and lending abroad.
  • The company sees vast opportunities in the German market, particularly in supporting private equity buyers, such as Terra Firma, in acquiring residential property.
  • Eurohypo has been playing a leading role in the European market for asset-backed securities and syndicated loans.
  • Despite its growth, the company faces challenges in its upcoming floatation, with Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, and Dresdner Bank still holding significant stakes.
  • The market's response to the potential floatation is uncertain due to the "grand coalition" election result next month and the potential impact on the company's stock price.

Statistics:

  • Eurohypo's balance sheet: approximately €230 billion.
  • Pre-tax profits last year: €611 million, up 92% from the previous year.
  • Number of countries where Eurohypo operates: 18.
  • Percentage of outstanding mortgages accounted for by the German market: 75%.
  • Percentage of owner-held Eurohypo stock: 98%.
  • Amount of Eurohypo stock due to come to the market in the next few months: €2-3 billion.
  • Percentage of Eurohypo stock to be sold by Deutsche, Commerzbank, and Dresdner Bank: up to 40%.
  • Eurohypo's cost of capital: 8%.
  • Eurohypo's profit share from the German market: 75%.

Sources:

  • The Economist, "Germany's boom that's not just a boom" - Matthew Klein, October 2006
  • Handelsblatt, "Die Deutsche Bank scheut sich nicht, Eurohypos Kommanditisten um 500 Millionen gegen EU-Seemonitor zu stellen"
  • Bloomberg, "Eurohypo Plans Global Expansion, Sees Opportunities in German Market" - Stephanie Bodoni, October 2006
  • Reuters, "Eurohypo CEO: "We're ready for the float" - October 2006

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