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American Focus > Blog > Economy > UniCredit offers to buy rival Italian lender Banco BPM for $10.5 billion
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UniCredit offers to buy rival Italian lender Banco BPM for $10.5 billion

Last updated: November 25, 2024 12:20 am
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UniCredit, an Italian lender, has made a bold move by offering to acquire Banco BPM, another domestic rival, for approximately 10 billion euros ($10.5 billion). This potential deal, if finalized, would merge two of Italy’s largest banks and solidify UniCredit’s position as a leading pan-European banking group. The offer of 6.657 euros per share represents a slight premium on Banco BPM’s closing price of 6.644 euros.

This acquisition proposal comes amidst a wave of consolidation in the European banking sector. UniCredit has been actively pursuing mergers and acquisitions, with the recent increase in its stake in German bank Commerzbank to around 21%. The Italian bank has also expressed interest in expanding its holding in Commerzbank to up to 29.9%. However, the German government, a major shareholder in Commerzbank, has not yet approved the potential union, citing concerns about hostile takeovers in the banking industry.

In addition to its pursuit of Commerzbank, UniCredit has been making strategic moves in the market. The bank recently posted an 8% year-on-year increase in quarterly net profit, reaching 2.5 billion euros. It also raised its full-year net profit guidance to above 9 billion euros. UniCredit’s shares have seen a significant increase of 55% so far this year, reflecting investor confidence in the bank’s growth strategy.

Meanwhile, Banco BPM has been active in its own expansion efforts, making a bid for asset manager Anima and acquiring a 5% stake in state-owned Monte dei Paschi di Siena. These moves signal a trend towards consolidation and strategic partnerships in the banking industry, as players seek to strengthen their positions in the market.

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Overall, UniCredit’s offer to acquire Banco BPM underscores the bank’s commitment to growth and expansion in the European banking sector. With ongoing developments in the market and potential mergers on the horizon, the financial landscape in Europe is poised for further transformation.

This article was written with contributions from CNBC’s April Roach and Ruxandra Iordache.

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