Bawag Group AG is currently in advanced negotiations to acquire Barclays Plc’s German consumer finance business, sources familiar with the matter have revealed.
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The deal, if completed, could potentially earn Barclays around €500 million ($539 million). The unit, headquartered in Hamburg, is home to 700 employees.
The discussions are still ongoing, and it remains uncertain whether Barclays will ultimately proceed with the sale.