receives Competition Bureau clearance for acquisition /NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/
- Aligned with National Bank's strategic plan to accelerate growth across all its business lines in Canada
- Provides customers an expanded product and service offering nationally, extensive banking centre network and common customer experience culture
- Maintains branch footprint and Edmonton-based executive and operational presence
- Combination creates stronger competitor, and provides more choice for Canadians
MONTREAL and EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - National Bank of Canada ("National Bank") (TSX: NA) and Canadian Western Bank ("CWB") (TSX: CWB) today announced that National Bank received the Competition Bureau's clearance for National Bank's previously announced proposed acquisition of CWB. The proposed transaction also requires approval by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and the Minister of Finance.
National Bank receives Competition Bureau clearance for acquisition of Canadian Western Bank (newswire.ca)