"This transaction occurred after having obtained the required regulatory approvals in line with the schedule announced in April 2022," the company said.

Crédit Agricole, in a first step, sold a 63.7% stake of the local bank to Holmarcom and it will sell a second tranche with a remaining 15% stake in 18 months, added the French bank.

(Reporting by Tassilo Hummel, Editing by Louise Heavens)