Emirates NBD Egypt announced that it has signed final agreements to acquire HSBC Egypt's retail banking operations.
According to a statement from the bank, the agreement covers HSBC Egypt's retail banking portfolio, branch network, ATMs, customer base, and related personnel.
The completion of the acquisition is subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals and fulfilling the closing conditions.
Emirates NBD Egypt expects this acquisition to strengthen the bank's position in the retail and premium banking segments and to enhance the strategic integration of Emirates NBD Group between the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.
Emirates NBD Group Vice Chairman and Managing Director Hisham Abdullah Al-Qasim said, "This investment is a confirmation of our unwavering confidence in the dynamism and long-term growth potential of the Egyptian market."
Al-Qasim added, "We look forward to strengthening our presence in Egypt, contributing to sustainable economic growth, and supporting the country's development process."
Emirates NBD Egypt operates 64 branches across the country. The bank had previously announced that its total assets stood at approximately $5 billion as of June 30.