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Tesco PLC - Strategic partnership & sale of banking business
1st November 2024, 07:30
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Tesco PLC
01 November 2024
 

Tesco PLC

1 November 2024

Tesco completes sale of banking operations to Barclays and commences long-term strategic partnership

Following the announcement on 9 February 2024, Tesco is pleased to confirm that it has completed the sale of its banking operations and started its associated strategic partnership with Barclays. The exclusive 10-year partnership provides customers access to Tesco-branded banking products and services, combining Tesco's market-leading brand, physical & digital reach and relentless customer focus with Barclays' deep financial services capabilities and expertise in commercial partnerships. The partnership also creates the opportunity to develop new and innovative products with Barclays under the Tesco-bank brand.

On 17 October 2024, Tesco received approval from the High Court of Justice of England and Wales for its banking business transfer scheme application under Part VII of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The effective date of the scheme is today, 1 November 2024, and in accordance with the court approval, the banking operations of Tesco Personal Finance PLC have been transferred to Barclays Bank UK PLC.

Tesco will retain all the existing insurance and money services activities, including ATMs, travel money and gift cards. These are capital-light, profitable businesses with a strong connection to the core retail offer.

Having now completed the sale of its banking operations, Tesco is pleased to confirm that it intends to return £700m to shareholders via an incremental share buyback, being the full cash proceeds and the additional net cash after the settlement of certain regulatory capital amounts and after transaction costs. This is expected to commence following completion of the final tranche of the £1bn buyback programme which is currently underway.

Ken Murphy, Group Chief Executive Officer of Tesco, commented:

"We are delighted to be working alongside Barclays to unlock even greater value for Tesco Bank customers. Through our strategic partnership, customers will have access to new and innovative propositions, while continuing to enjoy the unique benefits of Tesco Clubcard. This is a significant moment for all our colleagues at Tesco Bank and I want to say a heartfelt thank you for all their hard work, helping millions of loyal customers to manage their money for more than 25 years. Their dedication is relentless and I know that this new partnership with Barclays will only build on their success."

C.S. Venkatakrishnan, Group Chief Executive of Barclays, commented:

"This acquisition is an important step in increasing our investment in the UK. We look forward to collaborating with Tesco Group on delivering Tesco-branded financial services. We are delighted to welcome all transferring Tesco Bank employees and customers to Barclays."

Vim Maru, Chief Executive of Barclays UK, commented:

"Today marks a significant step as we continue to grow Barclays UK. We will bring the strength of both businesses together, benefitting customers and colleagues. I am excited that the combination of our brands, alongside the benefits of Clubcard and its loyalty scheme, will support millions of households across the UK with their financial needs."

Enquiries

Tesco Investor Relations:                       Chris Griffith                                  +44 (0) 1707 940 900

                                                               Andrew Gwynn                             +44 (0) 1707 942 409

Tesco Media:                                          Christine Heffernan                       +44 (0) 330 678 0639

                                                               Teneo                                           +44 (0) 207 420 3143

Tesco PLC's LEI number is: 2138002P5RNKC5W2JZ46

 

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