Ivorian Government Sells Stake in Versus Bank to Daouda Soukpafolo Koné
The Ivorian government has decided to sell its entire 52.89% stake in Versus Bank to Harvest Capital Holding, a company owned by businessman Daouda Soukpafolo Koné. The sale, valued at CFA 8.5 billion, also includes a commitment to invest an additional CFA 10 billion. The transaction was approved by a decree in the Cabinet meeting on December 19, 2024. Versus Bank is a key player in SME financing in Côte d'Ivoire