Peruvian Regulator Approves Credicorp's Acquisition of Helm Bank USA

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Credicorp's subsidiary, Banco de Crédito del Perú, received Peruvian regulatory approval to acquire 100% of Helm Bank USA, advancing a previously announced strategic acquisition.

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• Peruvian Regulatory Approval Granted

  The Peruvian Superintendence of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators (SBS) authorized Credicorp's subsidiary, Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP), to acquire 100% of Helm Bank USA.

• Acquisition Progresses

  This approval is a follow-up to the initial disclosure on December 29, 2025, and represents a key milestone in the acquisition process.

• US Regulatory Approvals Pending

  The completion of the transaction remains subject to obtaining required regulatory approvals from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) and the Federal Reserve System (FED) in the United States.

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This filing provides a significant update on Credicorp's previously announced acquisition of Helm Bank USA. The authorization from the Peruvian Superintendence of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators (SBS) marks a crucial step forward, reducing regulatory uncertainty for the transaction. Investors should monitor the progress of the remaining regulatory approvals from US authorities (OFR and FED) for the finalization of the deal.