Italy1d ago
UniCredit secures ~40% of Commerzbank
UniCredit has secured around 40% of Commerzbank shares, advancing its takeover bid.
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Germany
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Friday, 19 June 2026 at 16:17 UTC
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Italy's UniCredit has secured approximately 40% of Commerzbank shares, moving closer to a full takeover of the German lender. Many shareholders are willing to sell despite the financial terms being unattractive. The development raises questions about the future of the German banking sector and potential regulatory hurdles.
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