Trading of shares in Akfen İnşaat Turizm ve Ticaret A.Ş. (AKFIS) was suspended from the open of trading on February 20, 2026, until the close of trading on March 19, 2026, due to volatility-based measures implemented by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey, according to a statement released by Borsa İstanbul A.Ş. On February 19, 2026.
The restrictions prevent both short selling and leveraged transactions involving AKFIS shares during the specified period. The Volatility Based Trading System (VBTS) was triggered, leading to the restrictions, Borsa İstanbul stated in its public disclosure.
The restrictions on AKFIS shares are separate from other trading rules or decisions, and will remain in effect until the complete of the specified period, even if other regulations are implemented or expire, according to the statement.
In separate corporate announcements on February 20, 2026, several other Turkish companies disclosed significant developments. Akçansa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (AKCNS) announced it had applied to the Capital Markets Board to increase its registered capital ceiling from 500 million TL to 1.5 billion TL.
Adra Holding A.Ş. Confirmed the sale of 150,000,000 shares owned by Cem Okullu and Cengiz Okullu to Adra Holding at a price of 66.65 – 66.70 TL per share, executed through TAS (Tertip piyasası). Adgyo announced that 150,000,000 shares were sold to Adra Holding.
Adnan Kamber submitted an application to the Central Registry Agency (MKK) for the registration of 546,195 shares of AYES Enerji to enable trading on the stock exchange. Arsan Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. Reported that no shareholders exercised their withdrawal rights following an extraordinary general meeting where certain articles of association were amended.
Akbank T.A.Ş. (AKBNK) issued a 109.7 million USD bond with a maturity date of February 2, 2007. Borlsan Yalıtım Sanayi A.Ş. (BORLS) faced a trading halt on its TRSBORL82619 bond after failing to make a coupon payment on February 18, with trading resuming on February 20. The company also scheduled a meeting on February 24 regarding coupon payments for its TRSBORL22714 bond.
Birlik Ortak Girişimleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (BRLSM) announced it had received an award from the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce. Banka Kırıkkale Şubesi (BAHKM) confirmed the opening of a new branch in Kırıkkale. Çardak Refah Dış Ticaret A.Ş. (CRDFA) issued a 60 million TL bond with a 182-day maturity.
Cem Özgörkey Invest Holding A.Ş. (CCOLA) submitted an application to the MKK for the registration of 1,916,000 shares to enable trading on the stock exchange. DAPGM Pazarlama ve Ticaret A.Ş. Participated in the second session of a tender for land sales organized by EKGYO, but the tender did not result in a successful outcome for the company.
Destek Holding A.Ş. (DSTKF) finalized the sale of 3,952,377 shares to TERA Yatırım at a price of 700 TL per share. Empa Endüstriyel Plastik Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (EMPAE) began accepting bids for its initial public offering on February 20, 2026.
Enerya Enerji A.Ş. (ENERY) and Ahlatcı Altın İşletmeleri, a fully owned subsidiary, won a bid for a mining license in the İzmir IV. Group Mining area with a bid of 160 million TL. EUPWR Enerji Üretim Pazarlama ve Ticaret A.Ş. Secured a contract for the purchase of power transformers from ADM EDAŞ for 1.3 million USD.
Enda Endüstri A.Ş. (ENDAE) received applications from Ahmet İlker Erbesler and İmer Kayın for the registration of 742,996 and 440,231 shares, respectively, to enable trading on the stock exchange. Formet Metal Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (FORMT) initiated discussions to acquire a company that sells small household appliances online.
Garanti BBVA (GARAN) sold a portfolio of non-performing loans totaling 3.5 billion TL for 440 million TL to asset management companies. Garfa Gayrimenkul A.Ş. (GARFA) received authorization to issue bonds up to 20 billion TL. Güçlü Yönetim ve Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş. (GLCVY) won a tender for overdue receivables totaling 39.2 million TL from Fibabank.
Global Bilgi Yönetimi ve Danışmanlık Hizmetleri A.Ş. (GLBMD) applied to the Capital Markets Board to increase its registered capital ceiling from 250 million TL to 2.9 billion TL. İş Yatırım Menkul Kıymetler ve Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. (ISCTR) issued bonds with maturities of 181 days (2 billion TL) and 182 days (5.0 billion TL).
İhaas İleri Havacılık A.Ş. (IHAAS) faced continued restrictions, including a gross settlement restriction and an extension of the ban on leveraged transactions, until March 19, 2026. Kiler Holding A.Ş. (KLNMA) received approval from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) to increase its registered capital ceiling from 10 billion TL to 100 billion TL.
Kaplamin Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (KAPLM) received a capital advance of 282 million TL from Feridun Geçgel and Enver Geçgel. Kardemir Döküm Sanayi A.Ş. (KRDMD) reported the sale of 400,000 shares by Çağ Çelik at a price of 29.80 TL, resulting in a zero percent ownership stake. Link Bilgisayar Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (LINK) was added to Havelsan’s approved supplier list.
Lidfa Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. (LIDFA) decided to increase its registered capital ceiling from 1.2 billion TL to 5 billion TL. MHR Gayrimenkul Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş. (MHRGY) applied to the Capital Markets Board to increase its registered capital ceiling from 3 billion TL to 10 billion TL. Meka Giyim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (MEKAG) secured orders worth 758,600 euros and 707,000 euros through its fully owned subsidiary, Meka İthalat.
Medtronic Sabancı Ortaklığı (MEDTR) participated in a tender organized by Ankara Bilkent City Hospital. Megsa Menemens Genel Sanayi A.Ş. (MEGMT) received an order for 550,000 tons, expected to contribute 8 million USD to revenue. Odine Solutions Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş. (ODINE) secured a project worth 576,665 USD in the Middle East.
QNB Finansbank A.Ş. (QNBTR) issued a bond with a maturity date of February 3, 2027, worth 10 million USD in the foreign market. Logo Yazılım Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (LOGO) renewed its Management Liability Insurance. PNSU Teknoloji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (PNSUT) issued a 61.5 million TL bond with a 180-day maturity.
Rubenis İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş. (RUBNS) received full payment of 1.1 billion TL for the Boyahane facility, ahead of schedule. Sarkuysan Elektrikli Malzemeler Sanayi A.Ş. (SARKY) received an award from the Istanbul Iron and Non-Ferrous Exporters Association. Şişecam Cam Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (SISE) decided to sell its entire 117,018 m2 land in Beykoz for 171.5 million USD to Çelikler Taahhüt İnşaat.
TAV Havalimanları Holding A.Ş. (TAVHL) received confirmation of its credit rating from Fitch. Tera Yatırım Holding A.Ş. (TERA) will propose a distribution of 28 billion TL in distributable profits through a capital increase to the General Assembly. Umpaş Holding A.Ş. (UMPAS) received an application from Osman Yamuk for the registration of 100,534 shares to enable trading on the stock exchange.
YKB Yatırım Bankası A.Ş. (YKBNK) received a court decision rejecting a lawsuit filed against the bank by an investor.