Atlas Mara Mulls Options on Nigerian Bank After Approaches
- Firm working with Rothschild to consider options for UBN stake
- UBN is Atlas Mara’s biggest investment, among its last assets
Atlas Mara was co-founded by former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond.
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Atlas Mara Ltd. is considering options for its stake in a Nigerian bank after receiving takeover interest for one of its last remaining assets, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The initial approaches for its 49.97% holding in Lagos-based Union Bank of Nigeria Plc came from local lenders looking to expand in Africa’s biggest economy, the people said, asking not to be identified as deliberations are private. The firm is working with Rothschild & Co. and no final decision has been made on a potential sale or any other alternatives, they said.