What Ellaktor Group does

Ellaktor Group is a Greek publicly listed infrastructure conglomerate (Athens Exchange ticker: ELLAKTOR) with origins dating to 1954, operating through wholly-owned subsidiaries across construction, real estate development, environmental services, and hospitality. Its core construction arm, AKTOR, executes large-scale public infrastructure projects such as the Doha Metro Gold Line in Qatar, while R.E.D.S. handles property development and management, HELECTOR focuses on waste management and environmental engineering, and HESTIA operates luxury accommodations and marina developments. The group is headquartered in Nea Kifissia, Athens, and historically operated renewable energy (EL.TECH. ANEMOS, merged 2019 and spun off 2022) and infrastructure concessions (AKTOR Concessions, sold in 2025).

The company generates revenue primarily through project-based contracts with governments and large institutional clients, supplemented by transaction-based real estate sales and recurring hospitality income. Capital structure is anchored by a €670 million High Yield Green Bond (issued 2019–2020 through Cyprus-incorporated subsidiary ELLAKTOR VALUE PLC, rated B+/B-), which refinanced legacy indebtedness and was the largest High Yield Green Bond in Europe for 2019. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting sovereign and institutional counterparties; the group is ranked 100th globally among construction groups per Deloitte's Global Powers of Construction 2020.

The corporate profile reflects a multi-year restructuring cycle: a 2019 merger with renewable energy subsidiary EL.TECH. ANEMOS, a 2021 share capital increase through preemptive rights, a 2022 spin-off of the RES sector, and the 2025 divestiture of AKTOR Concessions. Major shareholders include AtlasInvest, Reggeborgh Investment, and Motor Oil, with ongoing capital-return activities (dividends, buybacks) signaling a shift toward a leaner, core-construction-focused portfolio rather than diversified expansion.

Name

Ellaktor Group

Legal name

ELLAKTOR S.A. (ΕΛΛΑΚΤΩΡ Ανώνυμη Εταιρεία)

Website

https://ellaktor.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Ellaktor Group is a Greek publicly listed infrastructure conglomerate with 70 years of history, operating through subsidiaries in construction (AKTOR), real estate development (R.E.D.S.), environmental services (HELECTOR), and hospitality, serving governments and large institutional clients primarily in Southeast Europe and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrastructure Construction

NAICS

Utility System Construction (2371), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Rail Infrastructure Owners & Asset Management (Track/Power/Signaling) (THAIABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural & Mechanical BOP Construction (Racking/Trackers, Turbine Erection Support, Mounting Structures) (EUAMAFAC), Foundations & Geotechnical Works (Piles, Anchors, Ground Improvement) (EUAMAFAB)

Keywords

• Infrastructure construction
• Real estate development
• Environmental services
• Hospitality operations
• Concession management

Headquarters

HQ city

Kifissia

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Construction: Major construction projects including metro systems, highways, and large-scale infrastructure developments
2. Real Estate Development & Services: Property development, management, and sales through R.E.D.S. subsidiary
3. Hospitality Services: Hotel and accommodation services including HESTIA luxury apartments and marina operations
4. Concessions: Concession-based infrastructure operations (AKTOR Concessions was sold in 2025)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ellaktor Group is a Greek infrastructure conglomerate that designs, builds, and manages large-scale construction projects (metro systems, highways, bridges, public works) through its AKTOR subsidiary, develops and manages real estate through R.E.D.S., and operates environmental and waste-to-energy services through HELECTOR. The group also operates luxury hospitality accommodations (HESTIA Luxury Apartments) and marina development (New Marina Alimos), with historical activity in infrastructure concessions (sold in 2025) and renewable energy (merged 2019, spun-off 2022).

Product overview

Ellaktor Group is a diversified infrastructure conglomerate operating primarily in Greece and Southeast Europe with a portfolio spanning construction (AKTOR), real estate development and services (R.E.D.S.), environmental services (HELECTOR), and hospitality. The group historically operated renewable energy (EL.TECH. ANEMOS, merged 2019 and spun off 2022) and concessions (AKTOR Concessions, sold 2025). The company also issued a €670 million High Yield Green Bond in 2019—the largest in Europe that year. With over 70 years of history, the group operates across 4 countries with approximately 2,300-7,296 employees depending on the reporting period. The corporate structure consists of holding company ELLAKTOR S.A. with operating subsidiaries managing distinct business segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AKTOR Construction Services Large-scale infrastructure and building construction services including metro systems, highways, bridges, and public works, serving government and institutional clients in Greece, Southeast Europe, and the Middle East.
• R.E.D.S. (Real Estate Development & Services) Real estate development, property management, and sales services for commercial and residential properties in Greece and Southeast Europe.
• HELECTOR Environmental Services Environmental engineering, waste management, energy from waste, and renewable energy solutions serving municipal and industrial clients.
• HESTIA Luxury Apartments Premium hospitality accommodation services offering luxury apartments for guests seeking high-end stays within the Ellaktor Group property portfolio.
• New Marina Alimos Development Marina development and operations in Alimos, Athens, providing waterfront services to boat owners and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 100th among largest construction groups worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, accreditation body and former core.

• EL.TECH. ANEMOS S.A.coreOthers · 1 January 2019Renewable energy subsidiary merged into Ellaktor in 2019. The merger combined Ellaktor with its renewable energy subsidiary to create a unified group.
• Climate Bonds Initiativeaccreditation bodyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Certified the Ellaktor €670m bond as a Green Bond under Climate Bonds Initiative standards - the largest High Yield Green Bond in Europe for 2019.
• R.E.D.S. (Real Estate Development & Services)coreOthersPrimary subsidiary focused on real estate development and services. R.E.D.S. handles property development, management, and sales operations within the Ellaktor Group portfolio.
• HELECTORcoreOthersGroup subsidiary operating in environmental and energy sectors. HELECTOR specializes in waste management, renewable energy, and environmental projects.
• AKTOR KataskeuicoreOthersConstruction subsidiary of Ellaktor Group, undertaking major infrastructure and construction projects.
• AKTOR Concessionsformer coreOthersConcessions subsidiary. Per news from 2025, AKTOR Concessions was sold (financial closing completed September 2025).
• ELLAKTOR VALUE PLCcoreOthersWholly-owned subsidiary incorporated in Cyprus used for issuing the €670m Eurobond. Acts as the bond issuer within the Ellaktor Group structure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mytilineos Holdings (Metlen Energy & Metals): Greek industrial and energy conglomerate with significant construction/EPC activity alongside metals and renewables. Comparable in scale, listed status, and diversified infrastructure profile to Ellaktor.
• AVAX S.A. Greek construction group active in infrastructure, energy, and real estate development. Direct peer competing for the same pool of domestic PPP, motorway, and building projects in Greece.
• Intrakat: Greek construction and infrastructure company with exposure to telecom, energy, and civil works. Competes with Ellaktor's AKTOR subsidiary for mid-sized Greek infrastructure tenders.
• GEK Terna: One of Greece's largest construction and infrastructure groups, with overlapping concessions, energy, and real estate activities. Direct domestic competitor for large public tenders in motorways, rail, and energy infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Skanska: Swedish-headquartered construction and project-development group with European public-infrastructure franchise. Comparable as a top-tier European listed constructor pursuing cross-border tenders.
• Bouygues Construction: French-headquartered global construction group with comparable international rail, civil works, and concessions capabilities. Reference comparable for Ellaktor's Doha Metro-class project delivery.
• HOCHTIEF: German major international construction group with significant CEE/Southeast European exposure. Comparable scale and project portfolio to Ellaktor's AKTOR subsidiary in public infrastructure.
• VINCI Construction: One of the world's largest construction groups with significant Greek and Southeast European infrastructure exposure. Larger, more diversified incumbent that Ellaktor benchmarks against for international project delivery.

Others

• Aktor SA (historical / regional peer): Construction entity that is now Ellaktor's own subsidiary (AKTOR Kataskeui) but operates as the group's branded construction arm, providing a brand-level comparison for the construction vertical of the group.

Regional players

• HELECTOR direct peer (e.g., China Tianying / CNP): Environmental services and waste-to-energy peer in the Eastern Mediterranean and Balkans. Comparable as a regional player in environmental engineering and waste management adjacent to HELECTOR's operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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