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 Chronology

1997

  • İŞ Investment established as the investment banking arm of İşbank, with 42 employees and TL 500 billion paid-in capital.
  • İŞ Investment A Type Mutual Fund established.

1998

  • Consulting services provided during establishment of two international mutual funds, traded in Luxemburg Stock Exchange.IPO of 72% of Işbank shares realized by İŞ Investment.
  • Ankara and İzmir branches opened despite the negative effects of Russian Crisis.

1999

  • İŞ Investment became first brokerage house in Turkey to be a member of ISMA - The International Securities Market Association.
  • Internet share registration used for first time in Turkey during IPO of Iş Real Estate Investment Trust. İŞ Investment B Type Mutual Fund established.

2000

  • Kalamış Branch opened.
  • Became a 20% shareholder of İş Asset Management Company, the Asset Manager of İşbank funds.
  • During public offering of Sanko Pazarlama, registration through
  • ATM machines was carried out for the first time in Tukey.
  • Following positive economic developments, 14 IPO's were realized with $295 million in sales revenue generated by İŞ Investment.

2001

  • Consulting services provided to six privatization projects, with Privatization Administration raising 108 million TL in revenues.
  • Paid-in capital increased to TL 17 trillion.
  • İŞ Investment B Type Mutual Fund ranked as having highest rate of return at 132%.

2002

  • Became a 45% shareholder of İş Venture Capital Company.
  • Consulting service provided during the merger of two important banks.
  • With the IPO of the Besiktas Football Club, İŞ Investment introduced a new sector to the stock market.
  • İŞ Investment worked with Deutsche Bank as Joint Global coordinators in SPO of Petrol Ofisi, the largest public offering to take place since the economic crisis.
  • Paid-in capital increased to TL 38 trillion.

2003

  • İŞ Investment was deemed Turkey's Most Admired Investment House by Capital Magazine.
  • İŞ Investment ranked first in the Stock Market in terms of transaction volume.
  • İŞ Investment was the co-manager for the 2014 Turkish Eurobond worth 1250 billion Euro.
  • Consultation service about financial partnership provided to two companies, one in technology sector and other in entertainment sector.
  • Almaty Representative Office opened.
  • Public offerings of Tekel’s associate Alcoholic Beverages Industry and IGSAŞ actualized.

2004

  • İŞ Investment was deemed Turkey's Most Admired Investment House by Capital Magazine.
  • İŞ Investment ranked first in the Stock Market in terms of transaction volume.
  • The public offering of Turkish Airlines conducted under the leadership of İŞ Investment. It was the most popular state-enterprise public offering ever realized.
  • İŞ Investment acted as a “co-leader” in the 7-year, US$250 million Eurobond issue of Kazakhstan-based Intergas Central Asia (ICA).
  • Technical and financial consultation service for international fortification provided to Kangal Energy Station.

2005

  • İŞ Investment was deemed Turkey's Most Admired Investment House by Capital Magazine.
  • As an associate of İŞ Investment, Maxis Securities Ltd.’s foundation process started in order to enable stock market transactions in London.
  • The VakıfBank public offering, which was the largest IPO ever conducted (US$ 1.3 billion) and one in which ‹fl Investment served as the leader, was approximately six times oversubscribed. This IPO attracted more demand than any other public offering in Turkish markets to date.
  • İŞ Investment worked with Merill Lynch and CSFB to successfully complete another public offering, serving as the leader in the BIM IPO which was approximately 3.6 times oversubscribed.
  • Consultation service provided for the privatization of Netsel Tourism Investments Inc. 55% of share sold to Koç group for 13.4 million Euro.
  • Brokering of the issuance of Alliance Bank’s US$ 200 million Eurobond; Alliance is the fifth largest bank in Kazakhstan’s Banking System in terms of capital and sixth in terms of assets.

2006

  • Establishment of B type bills and bonds fund.
  • Participated as the co-manager in the Eurobond issue with the size of 250 million USD of Alliance Bank, which is ranked in the ten biggest banks of Kazakistan.
  • Participated as the co-manager in the Turkish Eurobond issue of 1,5 billion USD with maturity 2036.
  • Yeniköy branch was opened.
  • Completed the third public offering of Turkish Airlines as global coordinator, joint international and domestic bookrunner.

2007

  • Received the "Best Equity House in Turkey/Euromoney Awards for Excellence - 2007"
  • Launched TradeMaster electronic trading platform for ISE, Turkdex and international capital markets
  • Completed the 20.000.000.-TRY nominal value bond issue of C Faktoring.
  • Fitch Ratings assigned İŞ Investment’s National Long-term rating of 'AAA(tur)' with Stable Outlook
  • Realized the public offering of Tekfen Holding as the domestic and international lead bookrunner

2008

  • İŞ Investment was deemed Turkey's Most Admired Investment House by Capital Magazine.
  • Received the "Best Equity House in Turkey/Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2008".
  • Launched the first hedge fund in Turkey; İŞ Investment Arbitrage Hedge Fund.
  • Public Offering of İŞ Investment’s iBoxx Turkey Benchmark Bond Exchange Traded Fund was realized on 23-24th July 2008.
  • Launched its Direct Market Access (DMA) platform for Turkish Derivatives Exchange.
  • Launched its Direct Market Access (DMA) platform for Istanbul Stock Exchange.

2009

  • Launched TradeMaster Mobile electronic trading platform for ISE and Turkish Derivatives Exchange
  • Closed 8 M&A deals worth $ 381 Million
  • Opened its seventh branch in Maslak, İstanbul
  • Opened Suadiye Representative Office in İstanbul.
  • Received the "Euromoney Awards for Excellence - Best M&A House in Turkey - 2009"

2010

  • Opened its eight branch in Levent-İstanbul and ninth branch in Bursa
  • Received the “Euromoney Awards for Excellence - Best Investment Bank in Turkey 2010”
  • Received the EMEA Finance “Best Investment Bank in Turkey 2010” Award.
  • Arranged Koza Gold public offering, as Joint Domestic Co-ordinator and Domestic Bookrunner
  • Launched TradeMaster International Web electronic trading platform
  • Closed 8 M&A deals worth $ 1.2 Billion.
  • Arranged Bond Issues for; Akfen Holding, Creditwest Factoring (in two separate bond issues), Merinos Halı, Bank Pozitif and Bimeks
  • Arranged Akfen Holding public offering, as Global Co-ordinator and Bookrunner

2011

  • Received the “Euromoney Awards for Excellence - Best Investment Bank in Turkey 2011”
  • Received the EMEA Finance “Best Investment Bank in Turkey 2011” Award
  • Arranged İş Bank corporate bill and bond offering TRY 4.1 billion throughout the year
  • Arranged Creditwest Faktoring bond offering worth TRY 50 million
  • Arranged Rönesans Gayrimenkul bond offering worth TRY 100 million

2012

  • Received the EMEA Finance “Best Investment Bank in Turkey 2012” Award.
  • Arranged İş Bank corporate bill and bond offering TRY 7.74 billion throughout the year
  • Arranged DD Mortgage corporate bill offering worth TRY 60 million
  • Arranged ING Bank corporate bill offering in 2 series worth TRY 450 million

2013

  • Received the “Euromoney Awards for Excellence - Best Investment Bank in Turkey 2013”
  • Received the EMEA Finance “Best Investment Bank in Turkey 2013” Award.
  • Arranged Pegasus public offering, worth TRY 694,4 million
  • Arranged 48 debt instrument issuance worth TRY 11 billion, reaching 23% market share

2014

  • Received the “Euromoney Awards for Excellence - Best M&A House in Turkey 2014”
  • Received the EMEA Finance “Best Investment Bank in Turkey 2014” Award.
  • Closed 6 M&A deals worth $ 400 Million.
  • Arranged Koza Gold public offering.
  • Became Borsa İstanbul’s first authorized liquidity provider
  • Issued first outperformance warrants in Turkey.

2015

  • Received the EMEA Finance “Best Investment Bank in Turkey 2015” Award.
  • Introduced Dollar/TL, Euro/Dollar, Gold, Duel and Petroleum Warrants to the Turkish Capital Markets.
  • Arranged a total of 19.5 billion TRY worth of corporate debt securities issuance.
  • Evaluating the corporate governance practices under the regulations of the Capital Markets Board of Turkey, JCR Eurasia Rating upgraded İŞ Investment’s corporate governance rating from 8.91 to 9.05 points out of 10 (AAA (Trk) / Distinctive) for the overall level of compliance.

2016

  • Ranked as the second-largest institution in Borsa İstanbul Equity Market with a trading volume of TL 159.7 billion and a market share of 7.88%.
  • Ranked as the second-largest institution in Borsa İstanbul Futures and Options Market with a trading volume of TL 132.3 billion and a market share of 11.4%.
  • A total of 1635 new İş Investment Warrants covering commodities, FX, equities, domestic and international indices began trading on Borsa İstanbul.
  • İş Varant (İş Investment Warrants) premium volume reached TL 4.5 billion in 2016.
  • Varant Akademi (Warrant Academy) continued to inform warrant investors through regular online trainings, offering on average two one-hour online sessions each month with experienced warrant specialists.
  • Fitch Ratings affirmed İş Investment’s National Long-Term Rating at AA+(tur) with a stable outlook.
  • SAHA Rating assigned İş Investment a score of 9.36 for compliance with Capital Markets Board Corporate Governance Principles.
  • Chosen as the “Best Investment Bank in Turkey” in the World’s Best Investment Banks 2016 evaluation conducted by Global Finance, one of the world’s most respected business and finance magazines.
  • The 5th TradeMaster Investment League, İş Investment’s inter-university stock market competition, began in April with the participation of 121 teams from 15 universities.
  • The 6th TradeMaster Investment League began in November with the participation of 366 teams from 18 universities.

2017

  • Ranked as the second-largest intermediary institution in Borsa İstanbul Equity Market with a trading volume of TL 231.9 billion and a market share of 7.9%.
  • Ranked as the largest institution in Borsa İstanbul Futures and Options Market with a trading volume of TL 245.3 billion and a market share of 14.8%.
  • A total of 2413 warrants were issued on 26 different underlying assets and as of year-end, 521 İş Investment warrants were trading in the market. İş Varant (İş Investment Warrants) premium volume reached TL 9 billion in 2017.
  • Acted as intermediary for the IPO of Mavi, amounting to TL 1.17 billion.
  • Debt instrument issuances intermediated reached TL 20.7 billion, corresponding to a 16% market share.
  • İş Investment Kayseri Liaison Office started operations in May; Başkent Branch and Gaziantep Liaison Office started operations in August.
  • Fitch Ratings affirmed İş Investment’s National Long-Term Rating at AA+(tur) with a Stable Outlook.
  • SAHA Rating assigned İş Investment a Corporate Governance compliance score of 9.38.
  • İş Investment’s renewed website was launched with its Advanced Stock Search module.
  • Awarded for the second time as “Turkey’s Financial M&A Advisor of the Year” by Mergermarket, and for the 11th time as “Turkey’s Most Admired Brokerage Firm” by Capital magazine.
  • Received two major awards from EMEA Finance’s Achievement Awards 2017: “Best IPO in CEE” for the Mavi IPO and “Best M&A Deal in CEE” for advising on the sale of Aksa Enerji’s wind power plant portfolio to Fernas Group.
  • Received four awards at the prestigious “TSPB 3rd Capital Markets Awards” based on its 2017 performance:
    Brokerage Transactions Category:
    Borsa Istanbul VIOP Transaction Volume Leader
    Borsa Istanbul VIOP Market Share Growth Leader
    Corporate Finance Transactions Category:
    Equity Issuance and Sales Leader
    Private Sector Debt Instrument Issuance and Sales Leader
  • The TradeMaster Investment League was organized two times. The latest, the 8th TradeMaster Investment League, hosted 319 teams from 23 universities.

2018

  • Ranked third in trading volume in Borsa Istanbul Equity Market with TL 309.2 billion and a market share of 7.8%.
  • Ranked as the second-largest intermediary institution in Borsa İstanbul Futures and Options Market with a trading volume of TL 307.8 billion and a market share of 12.2%.
  • In 2018, a record-breaking year for the warrant market, İş Investment led the market under the İş Varant (İş Investment Warrants) brand, achieving a 55% market share. A total of 3,270 warrants were issued on 28 different underlying assets and as of year-end, 560 İş Investment warrants were trading.
  • Acted as global coordinator for the secondary public offering of Aselsan, the largest equity offering of 2018 with an offering size of TL 3 billion.
  • Intermediated 108 debt instrument issuances totaling approximately TL 19.7 billion, achieving an 11% market share.
  • Ege, Eskişehir, Gaziantep and Kayseri branches started operations.
  • SAHA Rating announced İş Investment’s National Long-Term Rating as AA+ and Short-Term National Rating as A1+, with a stable outlook for both.
  • Received the “Best Investment Bank in Turkey” award from Euromoney Awards for Excellence.
  • Received the “Best Investment Bank in Turkey” award from Global Finance.
  • The 8th TradeMaster Investment League was held in April with 279 teams from 19 universities; the 9th TradeMaster Investment League was held in November with 579 teams from 30 universities.

2019

  • As of year-end, reached TL 6.7 billion in total assets and TL 1,106.9 million in shareholders’ equity. Achieved consolidated net profit of TL 382.8 million, a 72.7% annual increase, with a return on equity of 40%.
  • Solo net profit rose by 67.6% to TL 379.4 million, while consolidated net profit reached TL 382.8 million, marking a 72.7% annual increase.
  • Equity Market trading volume grew by 6.9% annually, while İş Investment’s total trading volume increased by 12.2%. Continued to act as market maker in VIOP index options and equity futures contracts, achieving a 10.8% market share.
  • Sustained its strong performance in Private Sector Debt Instruments (PSDI), intermediating TL 21.3 billion in 2019 and maintaining a market share of over 10% in primary market intermediation.
  • Margin trading volume increased by 132.1% annually. Advised on four M&A transactions.
  • Güneşli, Diyarbakır, Taksim and Dokuz Eylül branches began operations.
  • SAHA Rating announced İş Investment’s National Long-Term Rating as AA+ and Short-Term National Rating as A1+, both with Stable Outlook.
  • With five transactions completed in 2019, İş Investment reached a total of 154 mergers and acquisitions worth over USD 12.8 billion since 2000, maintaining leadership in the sector.
  • ISMEN share price increased by 143%, outperforming the BIST 100 Index by 109 percentage points.
  • Offered warrant products based on the Liquid Banks Index and Liquid Non-Bank 10 Index for the first time.
  • The 10th TradeMaster Investment League was held in November with 579 teams from 30 universities; the 11th TradeMaster Investment League was held in April with 603 teams from 27 universities.

2020

  • As of year-end, reached TL 8.8 billion in total assets and TL 1.9 billion in shareholders’ equity. Achieved consolidated net profit of TL 942 million with 146% annual growth and 67.5% return on equity.
  • Solo net profit rose by 140% annually to TL 911 million, with a solo return on equity of 69.2%.
  • Equity Market trading volume increased by 262% annually, reaching a 9.5% market share. Continued to act as market maker in VIOP (Futures and Options Market) index options and equity futures contracts, while VIOP trading volume increased by 72%, reaching a 9.3% market share.
  • Intermediated TL 18.5 billion in nominal private sector debt instrument issuances, maintaining a 9.3% market share and continuing its strong performance in private sector debt instruments issuance since 2010.
  • Margin trading volume increased by 197% annually.
  • SAHA Rating upgraded İş Investment’s National Long-Term Rating from AA+ to AAA, while the Short-Term National Rating remained A1+, both with stable outlook.
  • ISMEN share price increased by 338%, outperforming the BIST 100 Index by 235 percentage points.
  • Offered cotton warrants to investors for the first time.
  • The 12th TradeMaster Investment League was held with the participation of 620 teams from 33 universities.

2021

  • As of year-end, reached TL 14.2 billion in total assets and TL 2.8 billion in shareholders’ equity. Achieved consolidated net profit of TL 1,171 million, a 24% annual increase, with 52% average return on equity.
  • Equity Market trading volume increased by 262% annually, reaching a 9.5% market share. Continued to act as market maker in VIOP index options and equity futures contracts, while VIOP trading volume increased by 72%, reaching a 9.3% market share.
  • Maintained leadership in equity public offerings with 35 IPOs totaling TL 15.3 billion since its establishment. In PSDI issuances, intermediated 65 issuances totaling TL 18.5 billion in 2021, bringing total PSDI intermediation since 2010 to over TL 172 billion.
  • Sustained its sector-leading position in mergers and acquisitions with 159 transactions worth over USD 13 billion since 2000.
  • SAHA Rating assigned İş Investment a National Long-Term Rating of AAA and Short-Term National Rating of A1+, both with stable outlook..
  • Maltepe Branch started operations.
  • The İş Varant (İş Investment Warrants) Mobile Application was launched, offering real-time prices, smart warrant filters, target price calculations, training content and demo account features.
  • Warrants based on the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices began trading on Borsa İstanbul, enabling warrant investors easier access to international markets.
  • The research website, arastirma.isyatirim.com.tr was launched, offering registered users access to all İş Investment research reports through a single portal.
  • İş Investment YouTube channel reached 100,000 subscribers and received the Silver Award in the YouTube Content Creators Awards category.

2022

  • As of year-end, reached TL 35,810 million in total assets and TL 6,797 million in shareholders’ equity. Achieved consolidated net profit of TL 4,332 million, a 270% annual increase, with 104% average return on equity.
  • Maintained sector leadership with 35 IPOs totaling TL 15.3 billion since its establishment. In PSDI issuances, intermediated 119 issuances totaling TL 53 billion in 2022, bringing total intermediation since 2010 to over TL 230 billion.
  • Maintained its leading role in the M&A market with 159 transactions worth over USD 13 billion since 2000.
  • SAHA Rating assigned İş Investment a National Long-Term Rating of AAA and Short-Term National Rating of A1+, both with stable outlook.
  • The remote account opening era has started. Prospective clients were enabled to open accounts entirely electronically via the TradeMaster Mobile app using new-generation Turkish ID cards and NFC-enabled smart devices.
  • Samsun, Bodrum and Trabzon branches began operations.
  • Reissued Cotton Warrants began trading on Borsa Istanbul.
  • Included in the BIST Sustainability Index comprising companies with top-tier corporate sustainability performance.
  • The 13th and 14th TradeMaster Investment Leagues were completed in April and December 2022. The 13th League hosted 405 teams from 35 universities, while the 14th League hosted 358 teams from 30 universities. Top three teams were awarded.
  • İş Investment employees participated in the 44th Istanbul Marathon on 6 November 2022 in support of AÇEV (Mother Child Education Foundation), as a donation campaign for children lacking access to educational materials.

2023

  • As of year-end, reached TL 41,994 million in total assets and TL 15,973 million in shareholders’ equity. Achieved consolidated net profit of TL 5,540 million, representing a real annual increase of 21%.
  • Equity Market trading volume increased by 128% annually, reaching a 10.3% market share. Continued to act as market maker in VIOP index options and equity futures contracts, while VIOP trading volume increased by 52%, reaching a 9.8% market share.
  • Maintained sector leadership with 35 IPOs totaling TL 15.3 billion since its establishment. In PSDI issuances, intermediated 90 issuances totaling TL 52.5 billion in 2023, bringing total intermediation since 2010 to over TL 282 billion.
  • Sustained its leading role in the M&A market with 171 transactions worth over USD 7.7 billion since 2000.
  • SAHA Rating assigned İş Investment a National Long-Term Rating of AAA and Short-Term National Rating of A1+, both with stable outlook.
  • Bahçeşehir, Bağdat Caddesi, Beylikdüzü, Denizli and Mersin branches began operations.
  • ISMEN shares gained 118%, in value, making it 3.3 times higher than the BIST 100 Index.
  • Continued warrant issuances and market-making activities, maintaining leadership in the warrant market with a 71% share.
  • Acted as consortium leader in the IPOs of Atakey Patates and Tab Gıda and participated as a consortium member in 36 public offerings.
  • Became a signatory to the UN Global Compact and a member of the Global Compact Network Türkiye.
  • Contributed to 12 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through its operations.
  • Awarded by the ETİKA 2023 Turkey Ethics Award.
  • Chosen for the 14th time as Turkey’s Most Admired Brokerage House by Capital magazine.
  • Received the “Private Sector Debt Instrument Issuance Intermediation Leader 2022” award in the Corporate Finance Transactions category at the Turkish Capital Markets Association Golden Bull Awards.
  • The 15th and 16th TradeMaster Investment Leagues were organized under the TradeMaster Campus project; the 15th hosted 280 teams from 32 universities and the 16th hosted 375 teams from 32 universities. Top three teams were awarded.
  • Levent Varlık Kiralama A.Ş., wholly owned by İş Investment, was established.

2024

  • As of year-end, reached TL 70,659 million in total assets and TL 26,609 million in shareholders’ equity. Achieved consolidated net profit of TL 5,506 million, representing a real annual increase of 25%.
  • İş Investment ranked third in Borsa İstanbul Equity Market with a trading volume of TL 7.050 billion and a market share of 10.3% in 2024. Continued to act as market maker in VIOP index options and equity futures contracts, achieving a 67% annual increase in trading volume and an 11.5% market share.
  • In addition to effectively conducting brokerage activities, achieved significant volume in margin lending and acted as consortium leader in 3 IPOs and consortium member in 22 IPOs. Intermediated 69 private sector debt instrument issuances.
  • Maintained its leading role in the M&A market with over 240 mergers and acquisitions totaling USD 8.2 billion since 2000.
  • SAHA Rating assigned İş Investment a National Long-Term Rating of AAA and Short-Term National Rating of A1+, both with stable outlook.
  • Tuzla, Çorlu, Boğaziçi and Etiler branches began operations.
  • ISMEN shares provided 57% returns, outperforming the BIST 100 Index by 25 percentage points.
  • Continued warrant issuances and related market-making activities, maintaining leadership in the warrant market with a 56% share.
  • Acted as consortium leader in the IPOs of Mogan Enerji, IC Enterra Renewable Energy and Koton; participated as a consortium member in 22 public offerings.
  • Submitted its UN Global Compact Communication on Progress (CoP) Report as a member and continued environmental restoration projects. Announced emission reduction targets aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria in line with the Paris Agreement.
  • Contributed to at least 12 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through its operations.
  • Chosen for the 15th time as Turkey’s Most Admired Brokerage House by Capital magazine.
  • Became a signatory of the “We Prioritize Increasing the Representation of Women on Company Boards and in Senior Management Positions” declaration under the 30% Club Turkey initiative, and received an award in the “Women-Friendly Companies” category at the Mastercard PSM Awards.
  • The 17th TradeMaster Investment League was organized with the participation of 315 teams from 28 universities; top three teams were awarded.
  • Herkese Borsa mobile and web alternative was introduced to investors. With İş Investment assurance, Herkese Borsa offers the ability to open an account without a minimum portfolio requirement, providing free live data and advantageous volume-based commission rates.

With its dynamic and growing organization İŞ Investment is also known with its pioneer role and innovative reputation in the sector with new products and market tools.

1974

  • First Securities Department

1987

  • First Mutual Fund

1988

  • First privatization via public offering; Teletaş

1990

  • First online security trading

1993

  • First A type mutual fund

1999

  • First online public offering

2000

  • First public offering via ATM

2008

  • First hedge fund in Turkey

2010

  • First local investment house to issue warrants
  • First global company public offering in ISE; DO&CO