Commerzbank boss refused to meet UniCredit Andrea Orcel for high-level deal talks
Commerzbank chief Bettina Orlopp shot down an invitation from Andrea Orcel to hold informal talks about a potential tie-up with UniCredit, and has instead insisted on receiving a written proposal ...
Germany's finance minister slams UniCredit's ‘very aggressive' bid for Commerzbank
The behavior of the potential acquirer was very aggressive, very opaque, untransparent,” Germany’s Jörg Kukies told CNBC of ...
Commerzbank chairman sees little chance of amicable UniCredit merger, report says
Commerzbank's supervisory board chairman Jens Weidmann said there is little chance for an amicable merger with UniCredit ...
UniCredit Chief Willing To Walk Away From Commerzbank Bid
Italy's UniCredit bank said on Tuesday it would not rush a possible takeover of German rival Commerzbank and was willing to walk away but would wait first for the German election's outcome.
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MPS launches €13bn takeover bid for Mediobanca; Commerzbank CEO reportedly declines merger talks with UniCredit boss
Italian lender Monte dei Paschi di Siena has launched a €13.3bn takeover offer for its larger domestic rival Mediobanca. The offer, announced on Friday, values Mediobanca’s shares at €15.99 each, a 5 ...
Commerzbank explores thousands of job cuts as it seeks to fend off UniCredit, FT reports
German lender under pressure to cut costs and boost returns after unwanted approach from UniCredit. Read more at straitstimes ...
German finance minister criticises UniCredit approach for Commerzbank as opaque
German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies on Monday said that Berlin is concerned by "intransparent, opaque behaviour" by ...
Unicredit chief hopes for clarity on Commerzbank plans by end 2025
UniCredit chief Andrea Orcel wants to discuss a planned takeover of Commerzbank with the new German government and hopes for ...