בנק ABB משלים את רכישת השליטה בבנק Davr
קבוצת ABB Financial השלימה
בהצלחה את רכישת השליטה ב-Davr Bank, בנק
מסחרי הפועל באוזבקיסטן
צילום Bank ABB - International Bank of Azerbaijan
באקו, 14 בספטמבר 2026, GLOBE NEWSWIRE:
קבוצת ABB Financial השלימה
בהצלחה את רכישת השליטה ב-Davr Bank, בנק
מסחרי הפועל באוזבקיסטן. העסקה נרשמה ב-10 בספטמבר 2026 בבורסה של טשקנט.
ABB Bank Completes Acquisition of a Controlling Stake in Davr Bank
ABB Financial Group has successfully completed the acquisition of a
controlling stake in Davr Bank, a commercial bank operating in Uzbekistan.
Baku, September 14, 2026, GLOBE NEWSWIRE:
ABB Financial Group has successfully completed the
acquisition of a controlling stake in Davr Bank, a commercial bank operating in
Uzbekistan. The transaction was registered on 10 September 2026 at the Tashkent
Stock Exchange.
Under the terms of the agreement, ABB Bank acquired
51 million ordinary shares of Davr Bank, representing a 51% ownership stake in
the bank. The total value of the transaction amounted to 1.646 trillion soums
(approximately USD 140 million).
Following the completion of the transaction, Davr
Bank will commence operations in the Uzbekistan market under the “ABB Davr”
brand as a universal bank, providing a wide range of banking services to
individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as corporate clients.
Currently, Davr Bank serves more than 2 million
customers, employs over 1,800 people, and operates 43 branches and service
centers across the capital and regions. The bank’s total assets exceed USD 2
billion equivalent. Davr Bank maintains a strong position, particularly in
financing small and medium-sized enterprises.
The official opening ceremony of the “ABB Davr
Bank” project was held on 23 August 2026 during the state visit of the
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to Uzbekistan, with the
participation of the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
ABB Financial Group’s strategic vision for the
Uzbekistan market is outlined in an interview with
ABB Bank’s Chairman of the Management Board Abbas Ibrahimov.
Following ABB Bank’s acquisition of a controlling
stake in Davr Bank, the bank’s international ratings have also started to
improve.
The international rating agency S&P Global
Ratings upgraded Davr Bank’s long-term credit rating from B to B+. The bank’s
rating outlook was assessed as “Stable”. In its report, the agency noted that,
if required, Davr Bank could receive strong support from ABB Financial Group,
which has a higher credit rating profile.
According to S&P experts, over the next year
Davr Bank will continue focusing primarily on retail banking and financing
small and medium-sized enterprises. These segments will remain the bank’s key
business areas and will support further growth.
At the same time, becoming part of ABB Financial Group will create additional opportunities for Davr Bank, including cooperation with Azerbaijani- and Turkish-capital companies operating in Uzbekistan, as well as integration with ABB Bank’s international money transfer services.
These factors support the maintenance of a “Stable”
rating outlook. Davr Bank’s strong capital position and asset quality also
contribute to this assessment. According to S&P’s expectations, Davr Bank’s
liquidity position will remain adequate, while the bank will continue to have
access to financing from international financial institutions.
S&P Global Ratings noted that Davr Bank
represents approximately 10%–12% of ABB Financial Group’s total assets
following the acquisition. The agency also highlighted that ABB Bank’s
acquisition of a controlling stake in Davr Bank aligns with ABB Financial Group’s
strategic objective of expanding its geographic presence during the next phase
of development.
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