During the Forbes Money forum, Serhiy Tihipko, Chairman of TAS Group, stated that the key investment criteria for the group 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 for the group as early as this year.
TAS Group does not invest in startups. With a high number of operational businesses available for acquisition, Tihipko believes that “it is much better to take over a functioning business, reinvest in it, generate cash flow, and scale quickly.”
The banking sector and agriculture are the most attractive sectors for investment in Ukraine, according to Tihipko. He anticipates increased demand for banking assets after the war.
TAS is one of Ukraine’s largest financial-industrial groups with assets in banking, engineering, agriculture, logistics, and real estate. Despite wartime challenges, the group continues to grow.
In October 2024, TAS Group reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Idea Bank from the Polish holding company Getin Holding SA.