The legal merger of PICIC &
PCBL into NIB took place on December 31, 2007, once all regulatory
approvals were in place. NIB Bank continues to be led by Khawaja Iqbal
Hassan, supported by four business heads and ten business enabling
function heads. The merger resulted in a vastly expanded branch network
and total assets of Rs 176.6 bn on merger date. NIB has the highest paid
up capital of Rs. 40.4 bn amongst all banks in Pakistan.
Merger synergies include lower cost deposits, enhanced customer service
delivery channels and overall improved efficiencies. These help provide a
competitive edge in the face of increasing competition in the banking
sector. Temasek Holdings continues to be the largest single investor in
NIB Bank with approximately 74% shareholding. The powerful franchise of
the three merged entities has been brought together to form a much larger
and stronger bank to complete in the market place.