Court Approves FCMB, FinBank Merger
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Business News,Nigeria
FinBank
The approval, according to a statement Tuesday, paves way for the two banks to fully integrate and begin to operate as a single entity.FinBank has been a wholly owned subsidiary of FCMB since 10 February 2012.
FCMB assured that the integration of both financial institutions would be achieved by Saturday, October 27.
It explained: “Until full integration, customers of FinBank will continue to be serviced through the existing FinBank infrastructure. The bank indicated that, in preparation for full integration, customers have been informed of various changes that will be taking place between the 24th and 27th October 2012.
“The merger process begun immediately after the acquisition and was subject to approvals from shareholders of both banks, the Securities Exchange Commission and the Federal High Court, all of which have now been received.”
Commenting on the development, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, FCMB, Mr. Ladi Balogun said: “We are pleased that the Courts have approved our merger. With the culmination of the legal and regulatory processes, we are now able to integrate our operations fully and deliver the expected benefits to shareholders and customers.
“The enlarged single entity is well positioned to compete in the consolidating banking landscape. Our customers will experience continued improvements in the customer experience, improved convenience, greater and quicker access to financial support, with simple processes, products and communication. This is indeed a pivotal moment in the history of the bank and one that will lead to significant and sustained increase in shareholder value.”
Business News,Nigeria
FinBank
The
Federal High Court of Nigeria on Monday approved the merger of First City
Monument Bank Plc (FCMB) and a former rescued bank –FinBank- that the former
acquired last year.
The approval, according to a statement Tuesday, paves way for the two banks to fully integrate and begin to operate as a single entity.FinBank has been a wholly owned subsidiary of FCMB since 10 February 2012.
FCMB assured that the integration of both financial institutions would be achieved by Saturday, October 27.
It explained: “Until full integration, customers of FinBank will continue to be serviced through the existing FinBank infrastructure. The bank indicated that, in preparation for full integration, customers have been informed of various changes that will be taking place between the 24th and 27th October 2012.
“The merger process begun immediately after the acquisition and was subject to approvals from shareholders of both banks, the Securities Exchange Commission and the Federal High Court, all of which have now been received.”
Commenting on the development, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, FCMB, Mr. Ladi Balogun said: “We are pleased that the Courts have approved our merger. With the culmination of the legal and regulatory processes, we are now able to integrate our operations fully and deliver the expected benefits to shareholders and customers.
“The enlarged single entity is well positioned to compete in the consolidating banking landscape. Our customers will experience continued improvements in the customer experience, improved convenience, greater and quicker access to financial support, with simple processes, products and communication. This is indeed a pivotal moment in the history of the bank and one that will lead to significant and sustained increase in shareholder value.”
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