BNP Paribas is seeking to acquire Germany’s IKB Deutsche Industriebank from Lone Star Funds, Bloomberg reports. The deal will allow the French lender to add corporate clients in Germany. Swedish lender, SEB Bank is also a potential bidder in the sale. Texas-based private equity firm, Lone Star Funds, has appointed Perella Weinberg Partners to manage the sale process.
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