EFG Hermes in Bank Audi sale talks

Published: January 14, 2010

Egyptian institution considers offloading stake in Lebanese bank.

EFG Hermes, an Egyptian investment bank, is in talks to sell its stake in Bank Audi.

In a statement on the London and Egypt stock exchanges, on which EFG Hermes is listed, the company confirmed that it is in discussions regarding a US$913.4mn (€629mn) sale of its stake in the bank, held in shares and global depositary receipts.

The firm added that it will make a further announcement “if and when the deal is concluded”.