Bank ABC is tapping into

Egypt’s potential

 

Accelerating growth with

BLOM Bank Egypt acquisition

A strategic fit

Bank ABC acquires BLOM Bank Egypt

Egypt is central to the future of banking in the MENA region. Bank ABC believes in the vision of Egypt as an integral hub of commerce and finance, and its acquisition of BLOM Bank Egypt will help it to more than triple its market share in an expanding economy.

The acquisition brings together both Bank ABC and BLOM Bank Egypt’s well-respected reputations and innovative banking services to turbocharge the Bank ABC Egypt brand and set the pace for future growth in Egypt and beyond.


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A strategic fit

Bank ABC acquires BLOM Bank Egypt

Egypt is central to the future of banking in the Middle East. Bank ABC believes in the vision of Egypt as an integral hub of commerce and finance, and its acquisition of BLOM Bank Egypt will help it to more than triple its market share in an expanding economy.

The acquisition brings together both Bank ABC and BLOM Bank Egypt’s well-respected reputations and innovative banking services to turbocharge the Bank ABC Egypt brand and set the pace for growth in Egypt and beyond.


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how the transaction works

Step 1

Bank ABC acquires 99.5% of BLOM Bank Egypt. Bank ABC Egypt and BLOM Bank Egypt continue to operate as separate entities

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Step 2

BLOM Bank Egypt and Bank ABC Egypt legally merge subject to regulatory approvals to form one combined entity

Phase 3

BLOM Bank legally becomes part of Bank ABC, transition to Bank ABC Egypt brand begins

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Step 3

The combined entity is fully integrated within the Bank ABC Egypt brand

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Meet our leadership

Dr. Yousef Abdullah Al Awadi KBE

Chairman,
Bank ABC Egypt

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DR. KhALED KAWAN

Group Chief Executive Officer,
Bank ABC Group

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Sael al waary

Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer,
Bank ABC Group
Chairman, BLOM Bank Egypt

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Brendon hopkins

Group Chief Financial Officer,
Bank ABC Group

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Amr Tharwat

MD and CEO,
Bank ABC Egypt

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The BLOM Bank Egypt acquisition will:

The BLOM Bank Egypt acquisition will:

Transaction journey

January 2021
Share Purchase Agreement signed with BLOM Bank Lebanon
August 2021
Completion of the BLOM Bank Egypt acquisition following receipt of regulatory approvals and other closing actions
Q2 2022
BLOM Bank Egypt and Bank ABC Egypt legally merge subject to regulatory approvals
End of 2023
Full post-merger integration of BLOM Bank Egypt and Bank ABC Egypt

Impact of Transaction

Customers

Customers will enjoy access to more branches, an increased range of services including within digital banking and a strong international network.

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Media

Bank ABC is rapidly accelerating its footprint in Egypt with the acquisition of BLOM Bank Egypt. More than tripling its market share, the transaction will allow Bank ABC to bring expanded offerings to consumers, including in digital banking.

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