Exclusive: Nationwide and Investec set to bid for alternative lender Aldermore
Investec and Nationwide are among the firms set to bid for alternative lender Aldermore as its South African owner First Rand fields first round offers for the company, City AM can reveal. The two lenders are likely to submit bids for the UK bank ahead of an initial deadline on Tuesday, sources said. First Rand [...]
Investec and Nationwide are among the firms expected to place bids for alternative lender Aldermore, as its South African owner First Rand begins the process of receiving first round offers. The UK bank is anticipated to submit its bid before an initial deadline on Tuesday, according to sources. First Rand initiated the sale process earlier this year after Aldermore's motor lending division, Motonovo, became entangled in the motor finance misselling scandal.
Analysts at RBC estimated the value of Aldermore at £1.45 billion, including its motor finance business. Nationwide and Metro Bank are among the potential suitors, while private equity firms Warburg Pincus, JC Flowers, and CVC are also likely to submit bids. Lloyds and Natwest are also among the potential bidders, though all declined to comment on the matter.
The interest from Aldermore's competitors comes amid a wave of consolidation in Britain's mid-market banking sector. Nationwide previously acquired Virgin Money for £2.9 billion in 2024 and Santander acquired TSB in 2025.
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