CVC lines up Aldermore bid as challenger bank attracts rival suitors
CVC Capital Partners is preparing a potential offer for UK challenger bank Aldermore, adding to a growing list of bidders circling the lender as parent company FirstRand looks to exit the business, according to a report by Sky News.
CVC Capital Partners is reportedly in the early stages of preparing a potential bid for UK challenger bank Aldermore, as the lender seeks a buyer amid a growing list of interested parties. The private equity firm has been working on a possible transaction for several months and is expected to submit a proposal before a September deadline.
Aldermore, owned by South Africa’s FirstRand, is being sold following a significant rise in provisions related to the UK’s motor finance mis-selling scandal, which prompted FirstRand to set aside £750m to cover anticipated costs. While Lloyds Banking Group, Shawbrook, and Metro Bank were previously reported as potential bidders, Metro Bank is no longer considered a likely suitor.
The sale process may also allow bidders to target specific parts of the business, with advisers expected to offer options for separate bids on Aldermore’s banking operations and MotoNovo, its motor-finance division. A successful bid from CVC would further establish the firm's presence in the financial services sector and reflect the ongoing consolidation among UK specialist lenders.
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