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Crédit Mutuel to acquire OLB for German expansion

Mar 20, 20255 months ago

Acquiring Company

Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale

Acquired Company

Oldenburgische Landesbank (OLB)

HainautLower SaxonyBankingLendingFinanceFinancial Services

Description

Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale has agreed to acquire 100% of Oldenburgische Landesbank (OLB) via its subsidiary TARGOBANK. This acquisition aims to strengthen TARGOBANK's position as a universal bancassurer in Germany and marks a significant step in Crédit Mutuel's expansion strategy. With this transaction, the combined entity will become the tenth largest bank in Germany.

Company Information

Company

Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale

Location

Hainaut, Belgium

About

Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale is a group with a newly confirmed asset management division within its subsidiary La Française.

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