ABN AMRO Completes Acquisition of NIBC for 875 Million Euros
ABN AMRO finalized the acquisition of NIBC from Blackstone on August 3, 2026, following validation of all closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The Dutch bank thereby strengthens its position in the Dutch mortgage market and expands its presence in savings markets in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.
Closing of the Acquisition for 875 Million Euros
ABN AMRO acquired NIBC from Blackstone for an amount estimated at 875 million euros, corresponding to 0.85 times the book value of NIBC's equity at the closing date, subject to a closing adjustment.
NIBC is consolidated within ABN AMRO as of August 1, 2026 and will be reflected in the results of the third quarter of 2026.
Integration into the Mortgage and Savings Portfolio
The acquisition strengthens ABN AMRO's position in the Dutch mortgage market and expands its presence in the savings markets of the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. It also consolidates the bank's geographic position in key customer segments, including investment banking at the European scale.
Founded in 1945, NIBC serves approximately 325,000 savings customers, 200,000 mortgage customers, and 175 corporate clients. Specialized in mortgage lending, savings products, commercial real estate, and digital infrastructure financing, the bank fits within ABN AMRO's refocused brand strategy.
The NIBC brand strengthens the group's mortgage portfolio, while its savings activity will be combined with BUX, ABN AMRO's challenger brand.
Expected Impact on Solvency Ratio
The acquisition is expected to improve ABN AMRO's profitability. The impact on the CET1 solvency ratio is expected to be around 70 to 75 basis points in the third quarter of 2026.
The next phase will include the preparation of a legal merger and subsequent integration, subject to approval by the competent regulators and the opinion of the Works Council.
