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Isracard Cancels Digital Bank Esh Acquisition Deal Led by Nir Zuk
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First reported by Globes · 18 hours ago
What happened
Isracard has canceled its planned acquisition of the digital bank Esh, co-founded by Nir Zuk, after failing to reach a binding agreement. The deal, valued at up to 500 million shekels, would have marked Isracard's entry into banking. Esh now faces an independent future, while Isracard loses a key strategic opportunity amid ongoing market challenges.
- 01Isracard cancels its planned acquisition of digital bank Esh after MOU expiration.
- 02Nir Zuk, Palo Alto Networks co-founder, holds about 20% of Esh shares.
- 03Deal valued up to 500 million shekels, mostly via Isracard shares to Esh owners.
- 04Isracard planned a $40 million investment in Esh's tech company eOS.
- 05Esh promotes a new banking model with no fees and shared interest income.
- 06Isracard loses a strategic entry into banking ahead of Israeli reforms.
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