Access Bank Completes Acquisition of Zambia’s Cavmont Bank

Access Bank Plc has strengthened its operations in Zambia with the completion of acquisition of Cavmont Bank Limited.

The Board of Access Bank yesterday affirmed that Access Bank’s Zambian subsidiary, Access Bank (Zambia) Limited has completed the acquisition of Cavmont Bank Limited, following fulfilment of the key conditions precedent, including regulatory approvals.

In a regulatory filing signed by Company Secretary, Access Bank Plc, Sunday Ekwochi, the bank stated that the merger of the bank into Access Bank Zambia is expected to take place before the end of this month.

The bank noted that with the merger, Access Bank Zambia will emerge as a stronger and well-capitalised banking franchise with improved scale and capacity to deliver sustainable and best-in-class financial services in the Zambian market.

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“Growing our presence in Zambia remains a strategic priority for Access Bank and with the conclusion of the proposed merger with Cavmont, the bank looks forward to realising the synergies from the transaction and achieving further growth of the combined platform to the benefit of all stakeholders,” Access Bank stated.