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DIB makes offer for Tamweel shares

Dubai, February 24, 2013

 

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has published its formal offer for the shares in Tamweel it does not currently own, following approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). 
 
Under the plan, 10 new DIB shares will be given for 18  Tamweel shares held. The fair value of each share for DIB and Tamweel underlying the intended swap is set at Dh2.25 and Dh1.25 respectively.
 
DIB is the majority shareholder in Tamweel with 58.2 per cent of the issued equity. 
 
Tamweel shareholders will receive a copy of the offer, the offer statement and the acceptance form by mail, the statement said. In order to participate in the offer, qualifying shareholders have to submit acceptance forms directly to an appointed broker or custodian. Acceptance forms for shareholders without any broker or custodian relationship will be accepted at the DIB head office, if delivered by hand and accompanied by valid proof of identification. The offer will remain open until 5pm on March 16, it said.
 
Dr. Adnan Chilwan, deputy chief executive officer of Dubai Islamic Bank, said: “With the necessary regulatory approvals now in place, Dubai Islamic Bank is ready to move forward with the next stage of its bid for Tamweel. This move reflects DIB’s commitment to supporting the UAE economy in general and the resurgent home finance sector in particular. We believe this offer is in the best interests of the shareholders, customers and stakeholders of both DIB and Tamweel.”
 
DIB’s offer is subject to final approval from its shareholders and will be presented to them at an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on March 3, the statement said. – TradeArabia News Service
 



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