M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
Kenya regulator approved Monarch Capital's 60% De La Rue stake purchase
Kenya's competition regulator approved Monarch Capital's proposed acquisition of a 60% stake in De La Rue Kenya, leaving the government with its existing 40% holding.
Egypt’s CIB committed up to EGP2 billion to MNT-Halan’s proposed listing
CIB agreed to invest up to EGP2 billion as a cornerstone buyer in MNT-Halan’s proposed Egyptian offering, adding an anchor investor before final regulatory clearance.
UAE’s NEOPAY agreed to buy 65% stake in noon payments
NEOPAY signed a definitive agreement for a 65% controlling stake in noon payments, extending its merchant payments platform across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Russia Approved UniCredit Unit Reorganisation and Planned Sale to UAE Investor
Russia authorised UniCredit to reorganise its local bank and sell the remaining operation to a UAE investor, clearing one required step towards a transaction targeted for early 2027.
BPCE Acquired 7% Sabadell Stake and Planned Spanish Board Seat
France’s BPCE acquired roughly 7% of Banco Sabadell, a holding worth about €1.19 billion at current prices, and plans to seek board representation while exploring strategic cooperation.
KKR agreed $5.1 billion Gen II acquisition to expand private-markets services
KKR agreed to acquire New York fund administrator Gen II for $5.1 billion, including debt, in a transaction expected to close in 2027 following regulatory approvals.
Intesa gained Delfin backing after sweetening Monte dei Paschi takeover bid
Intesa Sanpaolo secured Delfin's commitment to tender its 17.6% Monte dei Paschi stake after adding €800 million to the cash component of its takeover offer.
Bank of Hope completed SMBC MANUBANK commercial unit acquisition in California
Bank of Hope completed its acquisition of SMBC MANUBANK’s commercial banking unit, adding seven California locations and activating a partnership to serve Japanese businesses operating in the United States.
Generali agreed €150 million stake purchase in Spain’s Banco de Crédito Cooperativo
Generali agreed to buy 9.9% of Spain’s Banco de Crédito Cooperativo for €150 million, deepening its long-running bancassurance partnership with Grupo Cooperativo Cajamar ahead of a planned 2027 closing.
Three northern Japan banks began merger talks targeting April 2028
Procrea Holdings, Akita Bank and Bank of Iwate began management integration talks, targeting April 2028 and combining groups with ¥13.34 trillion in assets at March 2026.
Peoples Bancorp agreed $728.1 million all-stock Capital Bancorp acquisition in US
Peoples Bancorp agreed to acquire Capital Bancorp for approximately $728.1 million in shares, creating a US banking group with about $14 billion of assets if approvals are secured.
Attijariwafa Bank agreed to acquire controlling stake in Société Générale Ghana
Attijariwafa Bank agreed to buy 55.22% of Société Générale Ghana, while SSNIT will acquire another 5%, subject to financial and regulatory approvals in both markets.