Sofia, January 16, 2026, Sirma Group Holding AD (Sirma), share [BSE: SGH], recently named "Stock of the Year" by Investor.bg, received the prestigious award for SOFIX index issuer with the largest price increase in 2025 – an impressive 103%. The recognition came at the Bulgarian Stock Exchange's (BSE) 25th annual awards ceremony, honouring top performers among intermediaries, banks, and public companies.
Manyu Moravenov Ph.D MRICS, Executive Director of the BSE, highlighted that SOFIX has been the top growth index this year. He stressed the importance of a developed capital market for economic success and urged Bulgaria to take advantage of this opportunity to promote more successful public companies.
Vasil Golemanski, Chair of the Financial Supervision Commission, emphasized that membership in the euro area and coordinated institutional efforts are significant contributors to the rapid growth of the capital market. He predicts that the SOFIX index on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange may exceed 2,000 points by 2026, with stock exchange turnover surpassing EUR 1 billion.
In early 2026, Sirma achieved a strategic milestone: on January 8, it signed a contract with Deutsche Börse AG for trading its shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) starting February 24. This dual listing on the EuroBridge platform at the BSE and FSE, approved by the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) in October 2025, enhances liquidity, transparency, and access for global investors. To be admitted to trading there, Sirma met strict requirements for financial reporting, corporate governance, and transparency, an achievement that few Bulgarian technology companies have accomplished.
The BSE event spotlighted record Bulgarian stock market achievements: EUR 611 million turnover, EUR 710 million funds raised, and SOFIX up 30% to a 17-year high. Deputy Finance Minister Metodi Metodiev highlighted the boost to the economy from eurozone membership, while FSC Chair Vasil Golemanski forecast that SOFIX would exceed 2,000 points and turnover would exceed EUR 1 billion in 2026.
The award was presented to Stanislav Tanushev, Sirma's Investor Relations and Sustainability Director.
"Stanislav Tanushev shared, “I am honored to receive this award on behalf of Sirma. We achieved the highest price growth on the SOFIX index in 2025, with our share price rising by nearly 103%. This reflects the trust placed in us. Thank you to our investors for your continued support, which inspires our commitment to excellence. We look forward to an exciting future together.”
Our message to the investor community is straightforward: Sirma aims to expand its presence beyond the Bulgarian and European markets. The upcoming dual listing is not just a financial transaction; it signifies the company's ambitions to establish Sirma as a leading player in the corporate artificial intelligence sector.
From a strategic perspective, Sirma is bridging the gap between Eastern and Western Europe in AI. This approach combines the technical expertise and cost advantages of Eastern Europe with the quality and management standards of Western Europe. Through this development, Sirma is not only strengthening its market presence but also reaffirming its commitment to innovation and excellence in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
