Public Joint-Stock Company Sovcombank (MISX:SVCB) agreed to acquire Home Credit & Finance Bank Limited Liability Company on April 1, 2024. Russian Central Bank and the Federal Antimonopoly Service approved the deal. At the first stage, Sovcombank plans to buy out 51% of the shares of HCF Bank via an additional share issue totaling 5% of its charter capital.

At the second stage, through the end of 2024, Sovcombank will acquire the remaining 49% shares of HCF Bank, to be paid out in cash in installments throughout 2024-2025.The transaction is expected to complete by end of 2024.