UniCredit, Commerzbank

Commerzbank says no talks with UniCredit until specific proposal made
Commerzbank reiterated on Friday that it will not meet with UniCredit for formal discussions until it receives a specific proposal from the Italian bank, which has ruffled feathers in Berlin with its interest in a merger.
Commerzbank boss refused to meet UniCredit chief for informal 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 before engaging, according to people familiar with the situation.
Germany's Commerzbank wants formal proposal before UniCredit takeover
Germany's Commerzbank has demanded a formal written proposal amid a potential takeover by Italian bank UniCredit. "We have always signalled our willingness to talk and would examine a proposal from UniCredit in the interests of all stakeholders,
Commerzbank CEO rejected to meet with UniCredit CEO for deal talks, FT says
CEO Bettina Orlopp rejected an invitation from Andrea Orcel to hold talks about a potential tie-up with UniCredit (UNCRY)
Commerzbank says no talks with UniCredit until specific offer made
Commerzbank reiterated on Friday that it will not meet with UniCredit for formal discussions until it receives a specific proposal from the Italian bank, which has ruffled feathers in Berlin with its interest in a merger.
Commerzbank Calls UniCredit Move ‘Hostile’ in Escalation
Commerzbank AG stepped up its rhetoric against the approach from UniCredit SpA, further complicating the situation for the Italian lender.Most Read from BloombergTexas HOA Charged With Discrimination
Commerzbank calls UniCredit approach ‘hostile,’ Reuters says
Commerzbank (CRZBY) called UniCredit’s (UNCRY) approach for a possible tie-up as “hostile,” adding that there had been no talks about it with
Commerzbank says UniCredit's approach is hostile and unilateral
Commerzbank on Wednesday defined UniCredit's approach for a potential tie-up as "hostile", and said there had been no discussion of it with the Italian bank in the past two years, despite UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel saying there had.
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.
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 ...
Orcel Says He Can Drop Commerzbank Deal If There’s No Value
UniCredit SpA Chief Executive Officer Andrea Orcel made clear he won’t seek to acquire Commerzbank AG at all costs.Most Read ...
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Unicredit, Orcel: "Ready to withdraw on Commerz if there is no value, on Banco Bpm we will convince the Government"
In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel said that the Commerzbank operation "is excellent for everyone, ...
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UniCredit's behavior is not transparent says Berlin
UniCredit's behaviour in raising its stake in Germany's second biggest bank Commerzbank to 28% after its purchase of another ...
Davos 2025: UniCredit's Orcel on Regulation, Commerzbank
UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel discusses the regulatory environment, the bank's potential deal with Commerzbank and the status of ...