86 400 to Combine with Ubank to Accelerate Growth
86 400 to combine with UBank to accelerate growth 86 400 will join the NAB family, accelerating innovation in the industry and creating a smart digital bank committed to helping all Australians take control of their money Sydney, Friday 29th January 2021 — Australia’s first smartbank, 86 400, has today announced its intention to combine with UBank, creating a smart digital bank committed to helping all Australians take control of their money. The transaction, which is subject to approval by shareholders and regulators, would see the 120-person 86 400 team become part of the NAB family. NAB recently participated in 86 400’s Series B capital raise and currently holds an approximate 18.3% shareholding in 86 400. It now proposes to acquire the remaining shares by way of a scheme of arrangement, with total [1] consideration expected to be up to approximately $220 million . The price offered by NAB is a premium to 86 400’s recent Series B capital raise, which added to a wide range of local and international investors, reflecting the value 86 400 has created through its leading technology, experience and team. Since launching in September 2019, 86 400 has focused on building a sustainable business with lending and deposits, completed its rollout of “everyday” banking products and features and now has over 85,000 customers and 320,000 accounts on its multiple award-winning platform. 86 400 launched the first digital mortgage for brokers in November 2019, and now has more than 2,500 accredited brokers. Last month was 86 400’s largest ever month for home loan applications, with more than $270m in home loans now settled or unconditionally approved as at 15 January 2021.
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