Successful debut issue of a senior preferred bond in sub-benchmark format
Yesterday, as a Franco-German bank, we successfully placed our first senior preferred bond in sub-benchmark format with a volume of €300 million on the market. Following a global investor call and further calls on Monday afternoon, the books opened yesterday at 9 a.m. sharp, with an encouraging response – our bond was oversubscribed 2.6 times […]
Award ceremony for the Franco-German Youth Literature Prize
Once again this year, we were proud to be a partner at the award ceremony for the 13th Franco-German Youth Literature Prize, held in the Modern Gallery of the Saarland Museum. In addition to children and young people, many authors and representatives from politics, business and culture were also in attendance. The State Secretary for […]
An important step for green steel in Saarland – we are on board!
The transformation of the Saarland steel industry continues to gather pace. A consortium of 16 banks, including us as one of the core banks of SHS – Stahl-Holding-Saar, is providing around €1.7 billion in loans as part of the Power4Steel project. The project is the largest decarbonisation project in the European steel industry and marks […]
Stable new business, slightly higher income and significantly higher capital ratios
The first half of the year was characterised by stable new business, a slight increase in income and a significant rise in capital ratios. Despite difficult and challenging conditions, SaarLB can look back on a stable first half-year overall. Thanks to its unique Franco-German business model, SaarLB has always been and continues to be a […]
Forward-looking project for the energy transition in France
Kallista Energy is building a 120 MW / 240 MWh battery storage system in Saleux (Hauts-de-France) – one of the largest of its kind in France. The facility will help stabilise the electricity grid and promote the integration of renewable energies from the end of 2026. SaarLB was entrusted with structuring and co-arranging the financing. […]
SaarLB and LBS donate a total of €17,500 to social and charitable organisations
Last year, SaarLB, Landesbausparkasse Saar (LBS), their employees and the staff council organised numerous campaigns to collect donations for a good cause. A total of €17,500 was raised for various charitable organisations in Germany and France. The donations are used for specific projects that support disadvantaged people and sustainable development. Organisations and projects supported Katrin […]
Solid loan growth, rising capital ratios and record earnings before taxes
SaarLB can look back on another successful financial year in 2024. Despite a difficult and challenging market environment, the Franco-German bank once again demonstrated its important position in the greater Saarbrücken area and its core markets. The customer loan portfolio grew, capital ratios improved further and earnings before taxes reached an all-time high. KEY FIGURES […]
Dr. Jochen Sutor is to become the new Chairman of the Board of Management.
SaarLB has realigned its management structure and found a successor for Dr. Thomas Bretzger, who will step down as Chairman of the Board of Management in 2025. Dr. Jochen Sutor will take over from Dr. Bretzger, who is scheduled to leave the Franco-German state bank after more than seven years. SaarLB’s Annual General Meeting today […]
Sustainable financing of a special kind in Coburg
In the Bavarian town of Coburg, an exciting sustainable project is underway involving the construction of a modern elevated drinking water tank and the installation of the corresponding infrastructure. We are pleased that we were able to put together a customised and ultimately suitable financing package for our customer SÜC Energie und H2O GmbH […]
Peter Altmaier gives guest lecture at the ‘Autumn Highlight’ at SaarLB
On 10 October, the ‘Autumn Highlight’ took place in our premises in cooperation with the Club Des Affaires Saar-Lorraine and the Economic Council of the CDU e.V. Rhineland-Palatinate & Saarland. The event was opened by our CEO Dr Thomas Bretzger, Fabienne PIERRARD, President of the Club des Affaires Saar-Lorraine and David Zimmer, State Chairman of […]
