Credicorp Acquires Helm Bank USA for $180 Million to Enhance Cross-Border Services
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Acquisition Deal: Credicorp, through its subsidiary BCP, has agreed to acquire 100% of Helm Bank USA for $180 million, which not only enhances its cross-border service capabilities but also reinforces its leadership position in the Latin American market.
- Asset Scale: As of September 2025, Helm Bank had total assets of $1.141 billion and shareholders' equity of $106.8 million, and this acquisition will further expand Credicorp's asset base, enhancing its competitive edge in the financial services sector.
- Enhanced Client Services: This acquisition enables Credicorp to better serve Latin American clients operating across both the U.S. and their home countries, addressing their growing financial needs and potentially increasing customer loyalty and market share.
- Strategic Integration: Credicorp's CEO noted that the acquisition aligns with Helm Bank's community-focused legacy, providing both entities with a stronger market presence and driving business growth in the U.S. and Latin America.
BAP
$291.05+Infinity%1D
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 279.00 USD with a low forecast of 255.00 USD and a high forecast of 318.00 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.
3 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 291.500
Low
255.00
Averages
279.00
High
318.00
Current: 291.500
Low
255.00
Averages
279.00
High
318.00
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.
