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Intesa Sanpaolo launches bid for Mps bank, merger set for December 2026

Within 24 hours of Banco BPM’s merger bid, Intesa Sanpaolo launches a full public offer for Monte dei Paschi di Siena. If approved, the deal would create Europe’s second-largest banking group.

European Commission challenges Italy over 'golden power' on mergers

European Commission challenges Italy over 'golden power' on mergers

The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Italy for its use of the so-called 'golden power' rule, a new chapter in the story of the failed takeover of Banco BPM by UniCredit.

Italian government faces a high-stakes bank merger clash with Brussels

Italian government faces a high-stakes bank merger clash with Brussels

On Wednesday, Italy will face tough questions from the Eurogroup on its decision to block UniCredit's acquisition of Banco BPM in an attempt to stop infringement procedures.

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UniCredit challenges Italy’s golden power decree in court amid EU concerns

The Milanese bank lodged an appeal with Italy's top legal authority after a Lazio court validated the government's partial veto on the acquisition of Banco BPM.

UniCredit Boosts Outlook After Walking Away From Banco BPM

Italy's UniCredit posted a sharp rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday despite lower revenues, a day after it withdrew its offer for smaller rival Banco BPM due to government interference.

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UniCredit withdraws bid for Banco BPM due to 'golden power' uncertainty

The group's board of directors announced that it had decided to abandon the takeover due to the Italian government's use of golden power, which had prolonged the negotiations too much, preventing UniCredit from talking to BPM's shareholders

UniCredit Banco BPM merger battle deepens as Brussels warns Italy against unlawful interference

Rome’s use of the ‘Gold Power’ rule to impose conditions on the merger is controversial because the two companies are both Italian and there is no apparent threat to national security.

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Mediobanca launches bid for Banca Generali as M&A flurry intensifies

Mediobanca launches bid for Banca Generali as M&A flurry intensifies

The offer comes as Mediobanca itself is fighting off a hostile takeover bid from smaller rival MPS.

France’s Crédit Agricole gains ECB nod to raise stake in Banco BPM

France’s Crédit Agricole gains ECB nod to raise stake in Banco BPM

The green light comes as Italian bank UniCredit prepares to launch a buyout offer for Banco BPM, which could be complicated by CA’s stake.

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi launches 13 billion euro takeover bid for peer Mediobanca

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi launches 13 billion euro takeover bid for peer Mediobanca

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena has announced it is launching a 13.3 billion euro takeover bid for larger peer Mediobanca in a surprise move that could reshape the country’s banking sector

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Italy's Monte Dei Paschi Bids 13.3 Bn Euros For Mediobanca

Italy's Monte Dei Paschi Bids 13.3 Bn Euros For Mediobanca

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena said Friday that it was launching a bid for its larger rival Mediobanca in a potential 13.3 billion euro ($13.9 billion) deal that could help reshape the country's banking sector.

International Business Times

Awaiting Commerzbank, Italy's UniCredit Bids For Italian Rival

Awaiting Commerzbank, Italy's UniCredit Bids For Italian Rival

With its plans for Germany's Commerzbank seemingly stalled, UniCredit, Italy's second-largest lender, launched Monday a bid to buy its rival BPM for 10.1 billion euros ($10.6 billion).

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