Through the 2007 acquisition of a 50.01% share in Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank International for a sum of €1.625 billion, BayernLB expanded its geographic presence to Austria and the Balkans.
The acquisition by BayernLB of a significant share in Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank International allowed them to enter the Austrian and Balkan markets, significantly expanding their geographical reach.