Atlas Mara’s strategy is to become sub-Saharan Africa's premier financial institution. It will achieve this through a combination of the experience and expertise of its team and by providing access to capital, liquidity and funding. It will support economic growth and strengthen financial systems in Africa. The company recently acquired BancABC, the commercial arm of the Development Bank of Rwanda, African Development Corporation and it has a 29.9% stake in Union Bank of Nigeria. Atlas Mara was formed by Bob Diamond, Founder of Atlas Merchant Capital LLC and Ashish J. Thakkar, Founder of Mara Group Holdings Limited, both of whom are directors. The company’s CEO is John Vitalo, Arina McDonald is CFO and the Board is chaired by Arnold Ekpe. It is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.atlasmara.com.