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Targobank Acquires Oldenburgische Landesbank

The acquisition elevates Targobank into Germany's top 10 private banks and expands its offerings into real estate financing and insurance.

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Overview

  • Targobank has officially acquired Oldenburgische Landesbank (OLB), integrating its 80 branches and 1,700 employees with Targobank's 340 locations and 7,400 employees.
  • The combined entity will serve approximately 4.8 million customers, significantly increasing Targobank's market presence.
  • The acquisition supports Targobank's transformation into a universal bank, with plans to expand into real estate financing and insurance services.
  • OLB, previously majority-owned by an Anglo-American investor group, opted for a sale over an IPO to maximize long-term benefits.
  • The purchase price for the acquisition remains undisclosed, and customer relationships and operational structures will remain unchanged during the integration process.