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Wealth Intelligence: The Kenyan Exit — What the Kenyatta, Ndegwa and Merali Families Received as Nedbank Completed Its NCBA Takeover

Nedbank has completed its takeover of 66% of NCBA. The Kenyatta, Ndegwa and Merali families receive about $319 million, mostly in Nedbank shares, and keep NCBA stakes worth another $131 million. What each family gets, what the stock-heavy terms mean, and what to watch next.

,   and  Mfonobong Nsehe
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Wealth Intelligence: The Kenyan Exit — What the Kenyatta, Ndegwa and Merali Families Received as Nedbank Completed Its NCBA Takeover

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