Commerzbank, UniCredit

Germany Says It Can’t Thwart Potential Hostile Commerzbank Deal
The German government said it wouldn’t be able to thwart an acquisition of Commerzbank AG by UniCredit SpA, highlighting the limited influence it has despite its fierce opposition to the potential deal.
Germany’s Commerzbank weighs domestic rival purchase to thwart UniCredit bid
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Commerzbank considers buying domestic rival in UniCredit defence plan, sources say
Victoria Farr and Tom Sims FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Commerzbank is weighing the acquisition of a mid-sized German bank as part of its strategy to fend off a possible takeover by Italy's UniCredit, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
German Finance Minister Criticises UniCredit's Commerzbank Bid
Germany's new finance minister on Tuesday scolded UniCredit for the way the Italian bank had bought a major stake in Germany's second-largest lender Commerzbank.
New German Finance Chief Slams UniCredit’s Commerzbank Approach
(Bloomberg) -- Germany’s new finance minister used his first public speech since taking office to voice sharp criticism of the tactics UniCredit SpA used in building a major stake in Commerzbank AG. “Aggressively investing in a systemically important ...
Exclusive: Commerzbank considers buying German rival to ward off UniCredit, sources say
Commerzbank is considering buying a mid-sized German bank as part of its strategy to fend off a possible takeover by Italy's UniCredit , three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Why Germany’s Resistance to an Italian Bank Takeover Is Raising Eyebrows
Despite an openness to cross-border mergers, Germany has pushed back against talk of the Italian lender UniCredit’s acquiring ...
UniCredit touts Commerzbank merger merits as both banks lift targets
raises profit outlook Italian bank's move for Commerzbank faces opposition in Germany UniCredit says performance shows ...
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Unicredit-Commerzbank: Will the German government crisis affect the deal? New meeting between the two banks
Will Unicredit have a better chance of making it against Commerzbank or will it be sucked into the German election campaign? New summit between the two banks next week ...
Commerzbank seeks to fend off UniCredit as both banks hike targets
Commerzbank raises targets to resist UniCredit takeover bid, showing growth. UniCredit posts strong profits, eyeing further ...
Facing economic challenges, Germany heads for February snap election
Germany is set to hold fresh elections on February 23, eleven weeks after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's governing ...
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UniCredit Says Needs A Year To Decide Commerzbank Deal
The approach has sparked anger in Germany, with unions fearful it could lead to job losses and politicians -- lead by Chancellor Olaf Scholz -- speaking out against a merger. Commerzbank raised ...