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Who are we, what do we stand for, what drives us: Learn more about OLB.
About the OLB
Who we are
OLB was founded in 1869 and is now a private bank with strong roots in northwestern Germany.
Originally, OLB had the privilege of issuing banknotes and placed shares in the Oldenburg region – hence the name “Landesbank” (state bank).
On March 20, 2025, our shareholders agreed to sell the entire share capital to TARGO Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
About the OLB
What we stand for
For over 150 years, honesty, pragmatism, and commitment have shaped our actions—so that you can achieve your goals with confidence.
We support our customers in reliably implementing their ideas.
Beyond banking, we are also socially engaged—among other things, through the OLB Foundation, which was established in 1994.
About the OLB
What drives us
We demonstrate that German banks are internationally competitive.
Moody's rates us as investment grade Baa1, with a positive outlook.
Our goal: to be among the most profitable and efficient banks in Germany and Europe – as a reliable financial partner, attractive employer, and supporter of charitable projects.
"In a market environment undergoing significant change, we have updated our business model with a clear view of the strengths we have demonstrated in our core business region of Northwest Germany and our expertise in the area of Specialized Lending. Our focus is on two well-balanced business segments which contribute to our earnings in equal measure. We have successfully completed our process of transformation and will not stint in our efforts to ensure that we remain ready to face the future. Our figures confirm that we are heading in the right direction: we are one of the most profitable banks in Europe."
Stefan Barth, CEO