RE: Metro Bank agrees financing package with investors UK challenger bank announces a £325mn capital raise and £600mn of debt refinancing9 Oct 2023 00:36
The Times earlier reported:
Metro Bank is holding talks with bondholders and shareholders to secure fresh financing this weekend. Shawbrook is thought to be waiting for the outcome of these before deciding on whether to make a fresh approach about a takeover, the Times reported.
The newspaper also said that Metro Bank's advisers are thought to be exploring the potential for interest in a takeover from other parties.
This deal could be be the first piece of a bigger puzzle?