At the Forbes Money Forum, Serhiy Tihipko, head of TAS Group, said that the group’s key investment criteria are company cash flow, export potential, and return on invested capital.
According to Tihipko, the acquisition of Idea Bank is expected to generate a 35–40% return on invested capital already this year.
However, TAS does not invest in startups. Since there are many established businesses for sale, Tihipko believes it is “much better to take over an operating business, reinvest in it, secure a cash flow, and grow quickly.”
He considers the banking sector and agriculture the most attractive industries for investment in Ukraine. After the war, he expects increased demand for assets in the banking sector.
TAS is one of Ukraine’s largest financial and industrial groups, with assets in banking, engineering, agriculture, logistics, and real estate. The group continues to grow even during wartime.
In October 2024, TAS Group agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Idea Bank from the Polish holding company Getin Holding SA.
