Romania: Lion Capital Now Owns Over 10% In Fondul Proprietatea

March 13, 2026

Lion Capital Now Owns Over 10% In Fondul Proprietatea
Mar 13, 2026

Lion Capital Now Owns Over 10% In Fondul Proprietatea.

Alternative investment fund Lion Capital (LION.RO) on Friday notified the Bucharest Stock Exchange of having exceeded the 10% Fondul Proprietatea (…)

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