London, 15 February
2024
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE
INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 7 OF REGULATION
2014/596/EU, WHICH IS PART OF UK DOMESTIC LAW PURSUANT TO THE
MARKET ABUSE (AMENDMENT) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS (SI 2019/310)
("UK MAR")
Bank of Georgia Group PLC
announcement regarding possible transaction with Ameriabank
CJSC
Bank of Georgia Group PLC (the
"Company" or the
"Group") notes the recent
media speculation regarding a potential transaction involving
Ameriabank CJSC ("Ameriabank"), a leading bank in
Armenia, and confirms that it is in advanced discussions with
Ameriabank and its current shareholders regarding its potential
acquisition.
This transaction is intended to be
financed with the Group's surplus capital, without changing the
Company's dividend and capital distribution policy.
The transaction, if it proceeds,
will constitute a class 1 transaction under the UK FCA's Listing
Rules. The Company will update shareholders as to progress made in
relation to the acquisition as and when appropriate. There can be
no certainty that a transaction will be signed nor, if signed,
concluded.
Name of authorised official of
issuer responsible for making notification: Nini Arshakuni, Head of
Investor Relations
About Bank of Georgia Group PLC
Bank of Georgia Group PLC (the
"Company" - LSE: BGEO LN) is a FTSE-250 company. Its core entity is
JSC Bank of Georgia ("Bank of Georgia", "BOG", or the "Bank"), a
digital banking leader in Georgia that provides a suite of banking
and financial services to retail clients and businesses. By
building on its competitive strengths, the Group is committed to
delivering strong profitability sustainably and maximising
shareholder value.
Legal Entity Identifier:
213800XKDG12NQG8VC53
For
further information, please visit www.bankofgeorgiagroup.com
or
contact:
Michael Oliver
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Nini Arshakuni
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Adviser to the CEO
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Head of Investor
Relations
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+44 203 178 4034
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+995 322 444 444 (7515)
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moliver@bgeo.com
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ir@bog.ge
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This news report is presented for general informational
purposes only and should not be construed as an offer to sell or
the solicitation of an offer to buy any
securities