Bank Frick has acknowledged that it is reviewing strategic partnership options after finews reported on Wednesday about M&A briefings pointing to a possible transaction.
In a statement published on its website, the Liechtenstein-based B2B specialist said it is “evaluating the potential admission of long-term partners or investors” in line with a strategic development framework established at the beginning of 2025.
Majority Stake Possible
The bank confirmed that “a range of options are under consideration”. These include minority shareholdings – but “a majority stake is also possible where there is a strong strategic fit”.
PwC is supporting the process. According to the statement, the project “is being conducted without time constraints and with a clear focus on enhancing the strategy that is already in place”.
Any partnership would be subject to clear conditions. It must strengthen the bank’s position in digital B2B banking, safeguard the Liechtenstein location and retain employees, the statement said.
Focus on Digital B2B Banking
“Day-to-day business operations remain unaffected. The Bank will continue to pursue its strategy unchanged”, Bank Frick emphasized.
Underlining its positioning, the institution stated: “Bank Frick is far more than a traditional bank. Our B2B platform connects digital assets with traditional banking services.”
It described itself as “a leading provider in digital B2B banking” and a “pioneer in blockchain banking solutions” with “extensive experience and a well-established offering”.
The strategic review therefore appears framed not as a defensive measure, but as a growth step. The objective, according to the statement, is “to advance the next growth stage and, in particular, to further strengthen its digital B2B banking activities”.
