Credicorp Acquires Helm Bank USA for $180 Million
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 29 2025
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- Acquisition Announcement: Credicorp has announced the acquisition of Helm Bank USA for $180 million, which is expected to enhance its cross-border service capabilities and meet the growing needs of Latin American clients, thereby improving its competitive position in the market.
- Asset Scale: As of September 2025, Helm Bank had $1.141 billion in assets and $106.8 million in shareholders' equity, and this acquisition will significantly expand Credicorp's asset base and strengthen its influence in the U.S. market.
- Strategic Alignment: Credicorp's CEO Gianfranco Ferrari stated that this acquisition will deepen their ability to serve Latin American clients in the U.S., driving the company's expansion in international markets and aligning with its long-term growth strategy.
- Community Bank Legacy: Helm Bank will continue to operate as a community bank, and Credicorp's acquisition will help preserve its tradition of serving the community while leveraging Credicorp's resources to enhance service quality.
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Analyst Views on BAP
Wall Street analysts forecast BAP stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BAP is 287.00 USD with a low forecast of 264.00 USD and a high forecast of 310.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 358.180
Low
264.00
Averages
287.00
High
310.00
Current: 358.180
Low
264.00
Averages
287.00
High
310.00
About BAP
Credicorp Ltd is a Peru-based financial services holding company. The Company is organized into four lines of business: Universal Banking, Insurance and Pensions that mainly serve the overall Peruvian market, Microfinance and Investment Banking and Wealth Management that have a strong presence in Latin America. The Company has leveraged its franchises and has consolidated into a Group with more than 36,000 employees and operations mainly in six countries: Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Panama and the United States.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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