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First Abu Dhabi Bank denies interest in acquiring stake in Yes Bank: Report

Report claimed that Yes Bank stake sale has drawn interest from Japan, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

Updated on: Jul 11, 2024, 11:31:47 IST
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First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC denied reports that it is evaluating any possible offer for a stake in Yes Bank, news agency Reuters reported. The clarification came after Bloomberg reported that First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC is interesting in buying a roughly $5 billion stake in Yes Bank.

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The logo of Yes Bank is pictured on the facade of its headquarters in Mumbai. (Reuters)
The logo of Yes Bank is pictured on the facade of its headquarters in Mumbai. (Reuters)

The report claimed that the Middle Eastern lender is weighing a bid for as much as a 51 percent stake in Yes Bank.

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It also claimed that Yes Bank stake sale has drawn interest from Japan, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. The report also said that it remains unclear how strong their appetite for a deal is and whether they will proceed.

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