National Bank of Greece : sells non-performing loan portfolio to CarVal Investors and Intrum

​National Bank of Greece ('NBG') announces that it has entered into an agreement with CarVal Investors ('CarVal') and Intrum AB ('Intrum') for the disposal of a portfolio of non-performing unsecured retail and small business loans in Greece (the 'Portfolio'), of an outstanding principal amount of c.€2.0 billion. CarVal and Intrum have substantial experience in servicing such portfolios and are known for their reputable practices and approaches.

The transaction is part of NBG's NPE management strategy and in accordance with the NPE reduction plan submitted to SSM. The consideration of the transaction, which amounts to c.6% of the total outstanding principal amount, will be capital accretive adding c.18 bps in CET1.

Paul Mylonas, acting CEO of NBG, said, 'NBG is fully committed to the delivery of its NPE reduction targets, with Sales being one of the Strategic pillars. The consideration is a testament to NBG's asset quality and a vote of confidence to the recovery and growth potential of the Greek economy.'

''We are delighted to complete this transaction with NBG and look forward to working closely with them on future opportunities in the Greek market where we see strong growth potential,' said James Sackett, a principal for CarVal Investors. 'This transaction demonstrates our ability to deliver complex operational solutions in Greece which have been developed from our deep global credit experience over the last 30 years.'

'Once again we are proud and glad to be the preferred partner for a leading European financial institution working with NBG as they address their NPL reduction targets,' said Mikael Ericson, CEO of Intrum.

The servicing of the Portfolio will be undertaken by QQuant Master Servicer, a servicing company which has been licensed and is regulated by the Bank of Greece in accordance with Law 4354/2015.

The transaction is expected to be concluded in July 2018