Diamond Bank Plc has said it has not received any offer yet on fresh cash injection into the bank, and that any report to the contrary is false.
“The Board of Diamond Bank Plc (Diamond Bank or the Company) notes the media speculation relating to comments attributed to its former Chairman, Mr. Oluseyi Bickersteth, the bank said on Friday in a statement from Ezechinyere Anyanwu,
Media Relations Officer, Corporate Communictaions.
There have conflicting media reports (both in hard copies and online) that the recent resignation form Diamond bank of Bickersteth and three non executive directors was connected to liquidity challenges and investor confidence.
But Diamond bank said it is not true an interest in a new investor is brewing challenges.
Anyanwu wrote: “Contrary to such media articles, the Board wish to clarify that the Company has not received an offer from an investor to inject cash. Further to the Company’s announcement of 26 October 2018, Diamond Bank and its Board of Directors continue to review all strategic options on a regular basis.
“Diamond Bank would also like to clarify it enjoys the support of its major shareholders, including The Carlyle Group and Kunoch Holdings who are, as ever, working in cooperation with the Board and management as appropriate to ensure the successful operation of its business in Africa’s most dynamic banking market.
“Further to the announcement of 24 October 2018, Diamond Bank is in active discussions with regards to the appointment of new non-executive directors to the Board and, subject to CBN approval, these will be announced in due course.
“Diamond Bank’s recent Third Quarter results published on October 26, 2018 show the business continues to execute its clearly articulated tech-led retail strategy despite headwinds in the Nigerian economy.”
