Rymarz Zdort Maruta Guides Sale of Noble Funds TFI to VeloBank

Deal News | Oct 31, 2024 | CEE Legal Matters

Rymarz Zdort Maruta Guides Sale of Noble Funds TFI to VeloBank

Rymarz Zdort Maruta has played a pivotal advisory role in the recent sale of a majority stake in Noble Funds TFI, a fund management company, to VeloBank. This transaction involves the disposal of approximately 86.83% of the shares previously held by the bankrupt Getin Noble Bank and Idea Bank, with the proceeds being directed to their creditors. Consequently, this transaction requires the consent of the judges-commissioners of both bankrupt banks and the Polish Financial Supervision Authority. Noble Funds TFI, known for its expertise in creating and managing investment funds, was acquired by VeloBank, a Warsaw-based bank established following the resolution of Getin Noble Bank, through the intervention of the Bank Guarantee Fund. This deal follows Rymarz Zdort Maruta's previous involvement in the sale of VeloBank to Cerberus earlier this year. The legal team involved in executing this deal comprised several partners and senior associates from Rymarz Zdort Maruta, showcasing their comprehensive legal support in such transactions.

Sectors

  • Financial Services
  • Legal Services

Geography

  • Poland – Both Noble Funds TFI and VeloBank are based in Poland, and the transaction is regulated by Polish financial authorities.

Industry

  • Financial Services – The transaction involves the sale of a fund management company, Noble Funds TFI, to a universal bank, VeloBank, operating in the financial sector.
  • Legal Services – Rymarz Zdort Maruta provided legal advisory services in the transaction, signifying the importance of legal expertise in M&A activities.

Financials

  • 86.83% – The percentage of shares in Noble Funds TFI being sold to VeloBank.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Rymarz Zdort MarutaLegal AdvisorCompanyA law firm advising on the sale of Noble Funds TFI to VeloBank.
Noble Funds TFITarget CompanyCompanyA fund management company being sold.
VeloBankBidding CompanyCompanyA universal bank acquiring the shares of Noble Funds TFI.
Getin Noble BankSelling CompanyCompanyA bankrupt bank whose holdings in Noble Funds TFI are being sold.
Idea BankSelling CompanyCompanyAnother bankrupt bank involved in selling its holdings in Noble Funds TFI.
Polish Financial Supervision AuthorityGovernmentGovernmentRegulatory body whose approval is required for the transaction.