UniCredit is pursuing control of Commerzbank, a bid that requires the necessary approval from the European Central Bank.
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Updated Aug 11
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UniCredit is pursuing control of Commerzbank, a bid that requires the necessary approval from the European Central Bank.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- UniCredit increased its stake in Commerzbank to nearly majority control.Sub-event
- UniCredit proposed a share swap for a stake in Commerzbank, a key bank in Frankfurt's financial sector.Sub-event
- UniCredit launched a hostile takeover bid against German interests.Sub-event
UniCredit seeks to take over Commerzbank, pending the ECB's necessary approval.1 source
UniCredit's bid for Commerzbank continues amid regulatory scrutiny in Frankfurt.1 source
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The entities involved
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UniCredit
Italian global banking and financial services company
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Commerzbank AG
major commercial bank
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European Central Bank
central bank of the European Union and the eurozone
Related events
- UniCredit announces major financial moves, including rejecting an offer to buy Commerzbank shares and planning to issue convertible bonds, amid geopolitical risk assessment in Europe.
- UniCredit views Commerzbank as an unattractive deal target, Orcel rules out a merger, and Banco Santander surpassed UBS as Europe's most valuable lender.
- UniCredit's CEO is engaged in takeover talks, including meetings with the German Finance Minister.