Factorial Bank is a 53-branch operation based in eastern Ukraine around the city of Kharkiv. Following completion of the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, the bank will be merged with and rebranded as SEB’s existing subsidiary, SEB Bank Ukraine (ex-Bank Agio).
In August, Commerzbank agreed to take a majority stake in Bank Forum, and UniCredit had already stepped in to acquire Ukrsotsbank when Intesa withdrew. These latter deals still await finalisation.