A bank for all
A message from the leadership of NCB and Samba.
This merger of NCB and SAMBA would create a clear national champion that will transform the local banking sector and catalyze the delivery of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Saeed Mohammed Al-Ghamdi, Chairman of NCB
Our goal is to approach this merger with the objective to maximize opportunities for our customers, employees, local communities and shareholders. Together, SAMBA and NCB could truly become a bank for all
Ammar Alkhudairy, Chairman of SAMBA
A new Saudi banking champion
Largest wholesale bank supporting economic transformation in Saudi Arabia
Revolutionizing the Saudi banking industry
The new, bigger bank will achieve significant value, driving positive impact for shareholders, customers and communities
The merged bank in numbers
Resilient powerhouse with strong liquidity and robust capital position
Based on aggregated financials as at 30 June 2020
82%
loan to deposit ratio
120
billion
combined equity base
(USD 32 billion)
SAR
The largest bank in Saudi Arabia and the number one bank in the MENA region by net income – SAR 7.2 billion (USD 1.9 billion)
Based on aggregated financials as at 30 June 2020
(USD 223 billion)
837 billion
SAR
in assets
Merger timeline
Get your updates on the merger journey
Jun 25
2020
Merger announcement
Initial disclosure to pursue merger discussions and start due diligence
Jul 01
2020
Due diligence
Merger studies period for both banks
Oct 11
2020
Merger agreement signed
Signing of the agreement to proceed with the merger
Est. Q2
2021
Start of integration
Deal completion
Mar 01
2021
Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) vote
Shareholders vote on the proposed merger after regulatory approvals
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Shareholders & investors
Learn more about the transaction and its benefits by downloading our investor presentation. For additional information or questions relating to your investment, please get in touch with your bank's investor relations representative.
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NCB
Institutional investors
Shareholders
Samba
Institutional investors
Shareholders
Frequently asked shareholder & investor questions
If you have a question that has not been answered below, view the full investor FAQ document
What am I getting as a shareholder?
The proposed merger will unlock considerable synergies and growth potential to maximize value for all stakeholders. Shareholders will benefit from the strategic and financial upsides of the merger as the larger franchise will deliver more opportunity and drive long-term shareholder value. For more information, please download the investor FAQs
Why and when should shareholders vote for the merger?
As a shareholder, you will be invited to vote on the proposed merger at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), following which, if the merger will be agreed by the shareholders of both banks, the two entities’ shares will be combined and the starting date of trading the new entities’ shares will be dependent on obtaining all necessary approvals from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). For more information, please download the investor FAQs
What will be the dividend policy going forward?
Discussions are ongoing but no final decisions have yet been made. Both banks are working together to create a dividend policy that is in the best interest of all stakeholders
However, the combined entity will have a strong capital position and any dividend policy decisions will be a reflection of its capital strength. For more information, please download the investor FAQs
What happens after the firm intention announcement?
The next step is to seek both banks’ shareholders’ approval on the proposed merger in the upcoming EGM. The timing of the EGM will be subject to the completion and publication of an Offer Document and Shareholder Circulars that are required by the regulators. You will be notified on the process in due course. For more information, please download the investor FAQs
Why are the banks merging?
The proposed merger will unlock considerable synergies and growth potential to maximize value for all stakeholders:It will create a new Saudi banking champion which will be a regional powerhouse in the consolidating Saudi and MENA banking landscape. It will be the number one bank in Saudi Arabia serving approximately 25% of the retail and wholesale banking market with aggregated SAR 837 billion ($223 billion) assets. For more information, please download the investor FAQs
Customers
The proposed merger of NCB and Samba will deliver a world of benefits for customers, from upgraded services to new products. In the meantime, it will be business as usual for all corporate and personal banking clients at both banks, and you will be kept informed by your bank well in advance of any planned changes to services or products.
If you wish to know more about the merger, please download the documents below. For questions related to customer service, please reach out to your usual customer service contacts, which we have listed for you here.
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Frequently asked customer questions
If you have a question that has not been answered below, view the full customer FAQ document
I’m a personal banking customer – what does this merger mean for me?
The combination of NCB and Samba will elevate retail banking standards in Saudi Arabia, serving over 25 percent of consumer households and delivering best-in-class innovative digital propositions. It will create a franchise that offers unparalleled convenience for customers across the Kingdom.
You will have access to over 500 bank branches; 4,136 ATM machines and 126,831 point of sale devices. For more information, please download the customer FAQs
How is this good news for corporate customers?
Both banks have complementary product suites which will benefit corporate customers across corporate banking, transaction banking, treasury, capital markets, investment banking, asset management, brokerage and digital channels.
The combined bank will be focused on delivering the needs of clients within the Kingdom and facilitating trade and capital flows in and out of the Kingdom. For more information, please download the customer FAQs.
What does this mean for the products and services I use – will they change?
Until the merger is completed, nothing will change. It will be business as usual for all corporate and personal banking clients. Minimizing disruption for customers is a top priority. You will be kept informed by your bank well in advance of any planned changes to services or products. For more information, please download the customer FAQs.
How will I be notified of any changes affecting me?
You will be informed of any changes directly by your relationship manager, as well as through emails, SMS and information at your closest bank branch. More information about any changes to product or service offerings will also be available on your bank’s website. For more information, please download the customer FAQs.
What are the ambitions and strategy of the combined bank?
The merged entity will be uniquely positioned to accelerate the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s banking landscape and deliver progress towards Vision 2030. The new, bigger, bank will facilitate the Kingdom’s landmark deals and mega projects with its strong capital base and lending capabilities; connect Saudi corporates to global markets, and foster development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovative digital propositions.
The combined business will offer industry-leading returns and productivity, unlocked by scale and efficiency gains and an increased ability to invest in innovative solutions. For more information, please download the customer FAQs.
Media
Members of the media are encouraged to reach out and to make use of the media pack available for download.
Media contact
Why are the banks merging?
The proposed merger will unlock considerable synergies and growth potential to maximize value for all stakeholders:
It will create a new Saudi banking champion which will be a regional powerhouse in the consolidating Saudi and MENA banking landscape. It will be the number one bank in Saudi Arabia serving approximately 25% of the retail and wholesale banking market with aggregated SAR 837 billion ($223 billion) assets. For more information, please download the media FAQs.
What is your outlook and strategy for the combined bank?
Accelerate growth in retail by increasing the product penetration across the combined client base through delivering best-in-class innovative propositions, foster SMEs development and lending, growing residential financing and promoting financial literacy. Strengthen leadership in wholesale by supporting the Kingdom’s landmark deals and mega projects, increase presence in treasury and capital markets, as well as facilitating trade and capital flows in and out of Saudi Arabia into global markets. For more information, please download the media FAQs.
How does this merger align with the objectives of Vision 2030?
What are the expected synergies from the merger?
The merger is expected to result in SAR 800 million ($213 million) cost synergies through economies of scale and enhanced productivity and sharing of best practices. Cost synergies would represent ~9% of the combined banks. Additionally, there exists a high potential for revenue synergies through leveraging best practices across both organizations to boost product cross-sell in Retail and Wholesale, improve operating model and sales and optimize investment portfolio. For more information, please download the media FAQs.
With all the economic uncertainty and slow growth, was this a wise decision?
Frequently asked media questions
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