RBC Near $4 Billion Deal to Buy Ally Canada Unit, CNBC Says
Royal Bank of Canada, the nation’s largest lender by assets, is nearing a deal to buy Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY)’s Canadian operations for more than $4 billion, CNBC reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.
An agreement may be announced as soon as today, said the broadcaster, which reported Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) is in the bidding as well. Katherine Gay, a spokeswoman for Toronto-based RBC, declined to comment, as did Gina Proia at Detroit-based Ally and Toronto-Dominion Bank spokesman Stephen Knight.
Royal Bank and Toronto-Dominion are among lenders that have shown interest in Ally’s Canadian operations, a person with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg News last month. It’s unclear whether Toronto-Dominion will make a higher offer, CNBC said.
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RBC Said to Be Lead Bidder in Talks to Buy Ally’s Canada Unit
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Royal Bank Chief Executive Officer Gordon Nixon , 55, has said the lender would explore “strategic acquisitions” amid a slowdown in Canadian consumer lending.
Royal Bank Chief Executive Officer Gordon Nixon , 55, has said the lender would explore “strategic acquisitions” amid a slowdown in Canadian consumer lending. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg
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