Compagnie Bancaire - Disposal
01 July 1997 - 6:15PM
UK Regulatory
RNS No 7368r
COMPAGNIE BANCAIRE S.A.
1st July 1997
Sale of UCB Invoice Discounting Ltd and UCB Factoring Ltd
The Board of Compagnie Bancaire SA ("Compagnie Bancaire") announces that it
has agreed with the Bank of New York Financial Corporation ("BNY") on the
terms of the sale to BNY of its confidential invoice discounting and
factoring companies, UCB Invoice Discounting Ltd and UCB Factoring Ltd
("the Companies").
Compagnie Bancaire has agreed to sell its entire interest in the Companies
to BNY, which fully recognised their potential for growth. The acquisition
of the Companies will provide BNY with a successful receivables finance
group in the UK with an established brand name and a professional and
experienced management team.
The Companies form one of the largest UK independent receivable finance
groups (not owned by a UK clearing bank) with combined advances outstanding
of #171 million and net assets of #8.8 million at 30th November 1996.
These sales represent a further step in the restructuring of UCB's UK
subsidiary, UCB Group plc, following the sale of UCB Home Loans Corporation
Ltd to Nationwide Building Society in 1995. In addition, further to a
preliminary internal review of its strategic positions in the UK commercial
mortgage market, Compagnie Bancaire is exploring various alternatives -
including sales of part of these assets and/or operations - which would
enhance value for its shareholders. A further announcement is expected
before the end of 1997.
In this context, the overall restructuring of UCB Group plc is not expected
to have a significant net impact on Compagnie Bancaire's 1997 results.
Following this reorganisation of UCB Group plc, Compagnie Bancaire will
continue to develop UFB Humberclyde, its UK subsidiary specialising in
business equipment finance with a short term finance division which does
not compete with the Companies.
Commenting on today's announcement, Bernard M|ller, Chief Executive Officer
of Compagnie Bancaire, said:
"I am pleased to announce the successful sale of UCB Invoice Discounting
Ltd and UCB Factoring Ltd to Bank of New York Financial Corporation, one
of the two largest factors in the United States. This transaction reflects
the excellent prospects for these businesses. We believe that Bank of New
York Financial Corporation is better placed to grow and diversify these
businesses which will be beneficial for staff and customers alike."
Compagnie Bancaire was advised on this transaction by Baring Brothers
International Ltd.
Press enquiries:
Compagnie Bancaire Christine Baudelaire 00 331 4067 3871
UCB Group plc Jean-Pierre Maci 0181 240 5555
Baring Brothers
International Limited Matthew Greenburgh 0171 767 1000
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