Erste Abwicklungsanstalt (EAA) is talks with two suitors to sell Westdeutsche ImmobilienBank AG (WIB). Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. is evaluating a possible bid since last autumn. Aareal Bank AG (XTRA:ARL) has pulled out of the bidding process.

According to CoStar News, in recent weeks, at least two further US institutions are thought to have expressed an interest in the deal.