NBU allows the sale of one of the banks: who will become the owner.

The National Bank of Ukraine has approved the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Idea Bank by the TAS Group led by Serhiy Tihipko. This was reported by the Polish Getin Holding SA.

Getin Holding confirms that the conditions for the transfer of ownership rights to the shares of Idea Bank Ukraine, as stipulated in the contract, have been met.

The agreement for the acquisition of shares has taken a long time, as the National Bank of Ukraine extended the deadline for decision-making on the transaction by 30 working days.

The contract for the sale of shares of Idea Bank Ukraine was signed in October 2024, and the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine granted permission for the transaction in December 2024.

In January 2025, documents regarding the purchase of shares of 'Idea Bank' were sent to the National Bank of Ukraine, which began processing them.

In February of this year, a Polish court appointed a manager for the shares of businessman Lukasz Czarniecki in the financial holding Getin Holding, which owns Idea Bank.

Analysis

The decision of the National Bank of Ukraine to allow Serhiy Tihipko, the owner of the TAS Group, to acquire 100% of the shares of Idea Bank is an important event for both companies. The deal has taken a long time due to the need for a thorough review of the documents. This move indicates a gradual development of the financial system in Ukraine and attracts foreign investors. Improving the stability and reliability of the bank may have a positive impact on the Ukrainian economy.