Signage is seen outside of a Metro Bank in London, Britain, May 22, 2019.
REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - British specialist lender Shawbrook made an offer for rival Co-op Bank and is weighing a fresh bid for embattled Metro Bank (MTRO.L), people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday.
Separately, Shawbrook is considering a potential new bid for London-listed Metro Bank after several failed approaches earlier in the year, the sources said.
Shawbrook, Pollen Street and Co-op Bank declined to comment.
Britain's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) is sounding out buyers over the weekend in hopes of finding a solution for ailing Metro Bank before markets open on Monday morning.
Persons:
Hannah McKay, Shawbrook, Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro, Amy, Jo Crowley, Iain Whithers, Ros Russell
Organizations:
Metro Bank, REUTERS, Bank, Reuters, BC Partners, Pollen, London, Partners, Prudential, Authority, Thomson
Locations:
London, Britain, British