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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Monte dei Paschi makes 13-billion-euro bid for Mediobanca
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Monte dei Paschi makes 13-billion-euro bid for Mediobanca

Last updated: January 25, 2025 1:11 am
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Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the bailed-out Italian bank, has made a bold move by launching a 13.3 billion euro all-share takeover offer for its larger domestic peer, Mediobanca. This strategic move has sparked a flurry of activity in the Italian banking sector, with shares of Monte dei Paschi closing lower and Mediobanca seeing a rise in its stock value.

The offer, which values Mediobanca’s stock at approximately €15.992 per share, represents a 5% premium to the closing price on January 23. The proposal will be presented at a shareholder meeting on April 17 for approval. With Monte dei Paschi’s equity worth 8.7 billion euros and Mediobanca’s market capitalization standing at 12.3 billion euros, this acquisition could reshape the Italian financial landscape.

According to Monte dei Paschi, the takeover could result in pre-tax benefits of 700 million euros annually. This would enable the bank to leverage tax credits from previous losses and add 500 million euros per year for the next six years. CEO Luigi Lovaglio expressed confidence in the deal, stating that it would create a resilient and diversified business mix.

Despite the optimism from Monte dei Paschi, analysts at KBW have raised concerns about the limited synergy potential and the likelihood of success for this acquisition. However, the Italian banking union Fabi has shown support for the transaction, noting that it could contribute to the consolidation of the Italian financial system.

This offer comes at a time of increased merger and acquisition activity in the Italian banking sector. UniCredit, the country’s second-largest bank, recently made a bid for Banco BPM, while Banco BPM seeks to acquire fund manager Anima Holding. Monte dei Paschi was previously a takeover target for UniCredit until talks collapsed in 2021.

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With the Italian government holding a stake in Monte dei Paschi and prominent shareholders like Delfin and Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone increasing their positions, the banking landscape in Italy is undergoing significant changes. This offer from Monte dei Paschi could mark a new chapter in the bank’s history, as it aims to solidify its position in the financial market.

Overall, the proposed takeover of Mediobanca by Monte dei Paschi signals a new era of consolidation and growth in the Italian banking sector. As the two banks navigate the complexities of this deal, the outcome could have far-reaching implications for the financial industry in Italy and beyond.

This rewritten content seamlessly integrates key points from the original article while offering a fresh perspective on the potential impact of the acquisition.

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