Athens, July 2, 2026
The Board of Directors of the Hellenic Growth Fund proceeded with the pre-qualification of seven (7) investment schemes that meet the criteria for participation in Phase B (submission of Binding Offers) of the international tender for the acquisition of a majority stake (at least 51%) in the share capital of the company HELLENIC SALTWORKS SA.
The pre-qualified investment schemes are the following (in alphabetical order):
1. K.E. KALAMARAKIS INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOCIETE ANONYME – KALAS S.A.
2. MANTIS TRADING S.A.
3. MECCANICA GROUP – CONSTRUCTIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND PROVISION OF SERVICES SOCIETE ANONYME.
4. Consortium of a) PITSIAS SOCIETE ANONYME and b) KONSTANTOPOULOS A.E.
5. Consortium of a) M. P. THEODOROU (SALT INDUSTRY) & Co LTD and b) SALINITY GROUP AB.
6. SOSALT SpA.
7. Consortium of a) UNISEL and b) CHION INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOCIETE ANONYME.
Following the execution of the relevant confidentiality agreement, the pre-qualified investment schemes will receive the documents of Phase B’ and will gain access to the virtual data room (VDR), where data and information related to the asset will be uploaded.
HELLENIC SALTWORKS S.A. holds a leading position in the natural salt production sector and is the main supplier of the domestic market and one of the most important producers in the wider Mediterranean region.
Hellenic Saltworks S.A. is the leading supplier to the domestic market and one of the most significant producers of natural sea salt in the wider Mediterranean region. The entry of a strategic investor into the company’s share capital is intended to strengthen its growth prospects for the benefit of the national economy. It is also expected to serve as a catalyst for regional development by boosting local economic activity and contributing to the creation of new jobs.