Dominican Republic

Banco de Sabadell on Friday announced that it has sold its 15.8% stake in Dominican Republic's Centro Financiero BHD for $156 million. Sabadell also recently exited its holdings in Grupo BHD, Centro Partner Group, Twins Investment Partners and Grupo Financiero Leon.

Cable and telecommunications investor Altice's acquisition of Orange Dominicana SA was made in order to expand its already growing empire in the media business in the Dominican Republic.