Oman- Alizz Islamic Bank terminates merger talks with United Finance

2017-07-11 01:01:09

(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Alizz Islamic Bank has decided not to pursue the merger with United Finance Company and stop discussions on a possible merger between the two institutions.

'Based on recent decision of United Finance to decline Alizz Islamic Bank's offer for exploring a possible merger of two institutions through a combination of a share swap and cash, the board of directors of the bank have decided not to pursue the merger and stop discussions relating the same', Alizz Islamic Bank said in a filing to the Muscat Securities Market on Monday.

Earlier in June, Alizz Islamic Bank had expressed interest in the possibility of a strategic merger with United Finance. However, the board of directors of United Finance later decided to decline the proposed offer for a potential merger with Alizz Islamic Bank and insisted on receiving an offer for a full cash acquisition.

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