Investor Presentaiton
Transaction highlights
Transaction
Overview
Strategic
Rationale
KBC Bank NV has agreed to acquire 100% of Raiffeisenbank BG (RBBG) for a total consideration of 1015m EUR (the
"Transaction"). The transaction perimeter also includes a leasing company (10.5% market share, 234m EUR portfolio),
a small asset management firm (9.7% market share with 106m EUR AuM) and a small insurance brokerage for RBBG
leasing and corporate clients.
■ EPS accretive from year 1 onwards. The Purchase Price represents a 1.64x multiple of the 2022E Tangible Book value
and a 13 P/E (1) (based on 2022E earnings)
■ The acquisition price will be paid in cash
■Transaction is subject to the relevant regulatory approvals and expected to close in mid-2022
Materially strengthening our top 3 market position of the banking franchise (the 2nd biggest franchise by loans with a
17% market share), in one of KBC Group's core markets, reinforcing our position as the #1 financial group in Bulgaria.
■ Substantial value creation for shareholders through synergies which are expected to reach ~ 12m EUR in 2022 quickly
ramping up to ~ 29m EUR in 2024 and remaining above ~25m EUR from 2025-2031 (pre-tax numbers)
■ Raiffeisenbank BG is an attractive successful standalone franchise with a proven track record and a holistic product
offering including leasing, asset management and insurance ancillaries, boosting best-in-class NPS scores, aligning
perfectly to KBC's strategic priorities.
■ Raiffeisenbank BG has a track record of delivering attractive growth and profitability, on a standalone base. Combined
with the net synergy assumptions this leads to attractive return on investment for KBC Group.
■ The transaction allows KBC Group to deploy excess capital in a value accretive transaction, in a core market.
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Estimated capital impact on KBC Group's CET1 (9M21: 16.4% (2)) will amount to -1pp upon closing
Financial
Impact
■ The Transaction will be accretive from year 1 to KBC Group's EPS
Source: Company data
(1)
(2)
KBC Bank is financing the Transaction in cash using internal resources
KBC Group Dividend policy to remain unchanged (at least 50% pay-out ratio including interim dividend and AT1 coupon)
Including RR synergies (Run Rate synergies: recurring for longer terms & perpetual synergies)
Fully loaded (Danish Compromise). No IFRS interim profit recognition. Pro forma CET1 including 100% of 9M21 profit recognition 18.1%
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