Burgan Bank sells its stake in Jordan Kuwait Bank

Burgan Bank Group (BBG) revealed today the sale of Jordan Kuwait Bank to subsidiary of the Kuwait Projects Company (KIPCO) Group.Since 2010, Burgan Bank has actually taken on a number of actions to boost its capital, similar to activities taken by leading financial institutions in the world as a result of the introduction of Basel III. These procedures included offering treasury shares, providing brand-new capital using a rights concern, in addition to a collection of subordinated bond concerns.

The sale produces a decrease of over KD 500 million in Burgan's risk-weighted properties. The resultant funding competence proportion is forecast to be in excess of 15 % at the end of 2015.

Mr. Majed Essa Al-Ajeel, Chairman of Burgan Bank, commented: "This action has actually placed the banking institution with funding degrees pleasantly in excess of that called for under the Basel III regime. It also offers us capability to expand for the next couple of years without the demand for more capital.".

"The deal reflects the one-of-a-kind opportunity we appreciate as part of a solid firm like KIPCO. It demonstrates our versatility, strategic optionality, as well as the solid support of our major shareholder," concluded Mr. Al-Ajeel.

On his component, Mr. Eduardo Eguren, Burgan Bank's Group Chief Executive Officer, commented: "This resources pleasant remedy enables us to reinforce our focus on execution and also more enhance our revenues," Mr. Eguren included.

"Jordan Kuwait Bank is a fantastic property that will remain part of the KIPCO Group, enabling us to keep our link to such a well-run bank. Being participants of the exact same varied Group, we will certainly proceed our strong support as well as close participation with Jordan Kuwait Bank," concluded Mr. Eguren.