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Austrian Bank BAWAG Acquires Permanent TSB for €1.6 Billion
Austrian bank BAWAG Group has reached a deal to acquire Permanent TSB for approximately €1.6 billion, marking the Irish state's exit from the financial institution. The acquisition will see BAWAG take over the Irish bank.
14 Apr, 10:17 — 14 Apr, 13:02
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irish-independent3h ago
Government backs sale of PTSB for €1.6bn, shares drop sharply
The board of PTSB has agreed a deal with Austria’s Bawag to support a sale of the bank for €1.619bn in cash. Minister for Finance Simon Harris, who controls a 57.5pc stake on behalf of taxpayers, has backed the deal, the banks said.
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PTSB sold to Austria's BAWAG Group for €1.6 billion
PTSB is to be sold to Austria's BAWAG Group for €1.6 billion.
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BAWAG to acquire Permanent TSB in ~$1.9B deal
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State to exit Permanent TSB after Austrian bank strikes deal to buy it for €1.6bn
The proceeds from the transaction will be held within the Exchequer while Simon Harris examines how they will be used.
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