Lloyds Banking Group is expected to bid for Aldermore, valued around £1.4 billion by RBC Capital Markets, following FirstRand's announcement to sell its UK division. Aldermore specializes in buy-to-let and motor finance, areas where Lloyds aims to expand, especially in the buy-to-let market dominated by professional landlords. RBC estimates the acquisition could increase Lloyds' earnings per share by up to 5.3%, driven by cost and funding synergies, including access to Lloyds' cheaper deposits. The deal also impacts other specialist lenders by reducing potential buyers and intensifying competition if Aldermore leverages Lloyds' funding advantages.
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