Slovenia is seeking expressions of interest for the acquisition of 100% of state-owned lender Abanka d.d., according to state-owned investment firm Slovenian Sovereign Holding.

It set Oct. 26 as the deadline for receiving expressions of interest. BNP Paribas is acting as the seller's sole financial adviser.

The Slovenian government is also looking to sell a majority stake in Nova Ljubljanska banka d.d.