Leumi partner reveals huge position in Hapoalim

Eyal Bashi, owner of Barak Capital, and his wife Ronit purchased shares of Bank Hapoalim for approximately NIS 35 million at an average price of NIS 76 per share. The purchase reveals a holding of 2.46% of the bank's shares worth about NIS 2.5 billion. The couple's main partner is Bank Leumi.

Eyal Bashi, owner of Barak Capital, and his wife Ronit purchased shares of Bank Hapoalim totaling approximately NIS 35 million. The purchase, reported to the stock exchange on Thursday, was carried out last Friday (October 23) at an average price of NIS 76 per share. The purchase reveals a position of 2.46% of Bank Hapoalim's share capital held through Barak Capital, with a market value of about NIS 2.5 billion. Bank Hapoalim is a bank without a controlling core. The main partner of the Bashi couple is Bank Leumi, which holds 20% of Barak Capital Underwriting, a subsidiary of Barak Capital, through its investment arm Leumi Partners. Eyal Bashi is considered a prominent proprietary trader. His response has not yet been received.