mwekez@ji wrote:Point of correction @MoneyMonger @Mainat. Its not UBA that is looking for a buyout but Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Nigeria’s largest lender by market value. To add, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc is looking to acquire a mid size bank with a presence in KE, Tz, Ug. Only 3 mid size banks have a presence in the all the said countries
1. NIC
2. DTB (also in Burundi)
3. BOA
The only other mid size Banks with a regional presence that they could consider are:
1. CBA (in KE & Tz)
2. Fina (in KE, Ug & Rw)
3. I&M Bank (in KE, Tz, Rw, Mauritius)
4. Imperial Bank (in KE & Ug)
5. ABC (in KE & Ug)
BOA is probably out since it is much larger ex-EAC so GTB would be buying much more including a substantial presence in West Africa.
NIC - Hmmm. The UG operation is greenfield & small.
DTB - Aga Khan to sell a well-managed, strong & fast growing flagship firm which supports other AKFED investments including NMG, TPSEA, Jubilee, etc? Not likely. Never say never!
CBA - Makes sense as it can become 'regional' but it's a price game. And one of the shareholders is now Rais.
Fina - Hmmm. Big in Rwanda.
I&M - Unlikely with the recent expansion into Rwanda. And the listing to come soon via City Trust.
Imperial - ?
ABC - ?
What about Chase?
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett