SinoPac Financial Holdings Decides to Acquire Full Ownership of AMRET PLC in Cambodia
SinoPac Financial Holdings, through its subsidiary Bank SinoPac, announced it will change the acquisition method for Cambodia's AMRET PLC, opting to acquire the remaining shares in a single transaction to achieve full ownership.
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Announcement Date: 115/05/22
Company Code: 2890
Company Name: SinoPac Financial Holdings
Subject: SinoPac Financial Holdings announces, through subsidiary Bank SinoPac, a change in the acquisition plan for the remaining equity of AMRET PLC in Cambodia, moving from a phased approach to a one-time acquisition.
Description:
1. Type of Acquisition: Acquisition
2. Date of Event: 115/05/22
3. Participating Company: AMRET PLC.
4. Counterparties: FMO, IFC
5. Are counterparties related parties? Yes
6. Relationship with Company: Major shareholder of the bank subsidiary AMRET PLC; completion of this acquisition will result in SinoPac Financial Holdings holding 100% of AMRET PLC's equity; no impact on shareholder rights.
7. Purpose and Conditions: The bank's board previously approved on 113/05/04 the acquisition of 100% of AMRET in three phases. Approximately 80% was acquired in the first phase on 114/01/14. Now, it is planned to change to a one-time acquisition of the remaining equity. The bank will acquire 19.5% and SinoPac Leasing will acquire 0.5%.
8. Expected Benefits: Expansion of overseas presence, scaling of business, and enhancement of the bank's ESG capacity.
9. Impact on EPS and Book Value: Expected to have a positive impact on the bank's overall future profitability.
10. Payment Method and Source of Funds: Cash, funded by the bank's own capital.
11. Swap Ratio: Not applicable
17. Scheduled Completion: Will be submitted to relevant regulatory authorities for approval, and upon receipt, the transaction will be closed according to the share purchase agreement.
19. Company Profiles: SinoPac is a commercial bank; AMRET PLC is a micro-deposit financial institution in Cambodia.
25. Dissenting Directors: None
31. Other Matters: Subject to approval by the competent authorities.
Company Code: 2890
Company Name: SinoPac Financial Holdings
Subject: SinoPac Financial Holdings announces, through subsidiary Bank SinoPac, a change in the acquisition plan for the remaining equity of AMRET PLC in Cambodia, moving from a phased approach to a one-time acquisition.
Description:
1. Type of Acquisition: Acquisition
2. Date of Event: 115/05/22
3. Participating Company: AMRET PLC.
4. Counterparties: FMO, IFC
5. Are counterparties related parties? Yes
6. Relationship with Company: Major shareholder of the bank subsidiary AMRET PLC; completion of this acquisition will result in SinoPac Financial Holdings holding 100% of AMRET PLC's equity; no impact on shareholder rights.
7. Purpose and Conditions: The bank's board previously approved on 113/05/04 the acquisition of 100% of AMRET in three phases. Approximately 80% was acquired in the first phase on 114/01/14. Now, it is planned to change to a one-time acquisition of the remaining equity. The bank will acquire 19.5% and SinoPac Leasing will acquire 0.5%.
8. Expected Benefits: Expansion of overseas presence, scaling of business, and enhancement of the bank's ESG capacity.
9. Impact on EPS and Book Value: Expected to have a positive impact on the bank's overall future profitability.
10. Payment Method and Source of Funds: Cash, funded by the bank's own capital.
11. Swap Ratio: Not applicable
17. Scheduled Completion: Will be submitted to relevant regulatory authorities for approval, and upon receipt, the transaction will be closed according to the share purchase agreement.
19. Company Profiles: SinoPac is a commercial bank; AMRET PLC is a micro-deposit financial institution in Cambodia.
25. Dissenting Directors: None
31. Other Matters: Subject to approval by the competent authorities.
FAQ
Why was the acquisition method for AMRET changed?
To accelerate strategy and efficiency, switching from a phased approach to a one-time acquisition.
What is the impact on ESG?
Integrating a microfinance institution strengthens the company's ESG contributions through financial inclusion.
What is the next step?
Following regulatory approval, the company will proceed to close the transaction.