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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Dutch government to reduce its stake in ABN Amro by a quarter
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Dutch government to reduce its stake in ABN Amro by a quarter

Last updated: October 15, 2024 2:51 am
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The Dutch government has announced its plans to reduce its stake in ABN Amro, a prominent lender in the country, by a quarter to 30% through a trading plan. This decision comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to gradually divest its interest in the bank. Shares of ABN Amro saw a slight decline following the news, with the Dutch bank trading lower in the market.

Currently holding a 40.5% stake in ABN Amro, the Dutch government revealed that it will be selling shares through a pre-arranged trading plan facilitated by Barclays Bank Ireland. This move follows a previous sale of shares worth approximately 1.17 billion euros in September, which helped reduce the government’s shareholding to below 50%. Part of the proceeds from the previous sale was used to repay some of the state’s debts.

ABN Amro, which was bailed out by the state during the 2008 financial crisis and later privatized in 2015, has been the focus of the government’s efforts to gradually decrease its ownership in the bank. Finance Minister Eelco Heinen reiterated that the government’s initial intervention was aimed at ensuring the stability of the financial system rather than as an investment for profit.

In order to fully recoup the government’s total expenditure, Heinen stated that the remaining stake would need to be sold at a price of 31.49 euros per share. However, with ABN Amro’s current share price at 15.83 euros as of the latest market close, achieving this target in the near future may not be realistic.

The banking sector has been under scrutiny recently, particularly following UniCredit’s decision to acquire a stake in German lender Commerzbank, raising questions about cross-border mergers in Europe and the need for a comprehensive banking union. Governments across Europe have been taking advantage of the rebound in shares to divest their holdings in banks acquired during the financial crisis. The UK and German administrations have also made strides this year to reduce their stakes in NatWest and Commerzbank, respectively.

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Last year, ABN Amro was the subject of acquisition speculation when reports surfaced suggesting that French bank BNP Paribas was interested in acquiring the Dutch lender. Despite these rumors, BNP Paribas denied any intentions of pursuing such a deal.

The government’s decision to further reduce its stake in ABN Amro reflects its commitment to gradually exiting its ownership in the bank while also considering the prevailing market conditions and shareholder interests. As the bank continues to navigate through the evolving financial landscape, stakeholders will closely monitor the impact of these developments on ABN Amro’s future trajectory.

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