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Commerzbank, UniCredit to meet virtually early on Friday, source says

A meeting between Commerzbank and UniCredit bankers on Friday will be held virtually in the morning, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The meeting is a first round of talks between the two banks as the Italian lender presses for a possible tie-up and Commerzbank hones its defence.

CNBC on MSN · 1h

Commerzbank and UniCredit set to meet as takeover prospect looms

Commerzbank and UniCredit are set to begin talks Friday, with the German bank on the defensive over a potential takeover.

The Financial Times · 17h

Commerzbank to hold first meeting with UniCredit on Friday

Commerzbank will “exchange views” with UniCredit in a first meeting on Friday, incoming chief executive Bettina Orlopp told investors, as the German lender attempted to woo them with promises to lift profits and payouts to shareholders more than previously expected.

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Reuters on MSN · 17h

Germany's Commerzbank has a bumpy history with big M&A

Commerzbank will hold a first round of talks with UniCredit on Friday as the Italian lender presses for a possible tie-up. Commerzbank has, like some other banks, had a rocky history with big mergers and acquisitions over the years.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Germany Wants ‘Greatest Possible Independence’ for Commerzbank

The German government reiterated its opposition to a takeover of Commerzbank AG by Italy’s UniCredit SpA, saying it wants the “greatest possible independence” for the country’s second-biggest lender.

DPA International on MSN · 22h

Germany's Commerzbank aims for better returns after UniCredit bid

Commerzbank is setting itself higher profitability targets in its battle with the Italian bank UniCredit, which is making a bid to take over the German lender. Commerzbank on Thursday announced plans to increase the return on equity for investors by more than 12% by 2027,

Commerzbank digs in on independence

Reuters on MSN · 23h

Commerzbank digs in on independence as UniCredit seeks possible tie-up

Commerzbank's supervisory and management boards unanimously agreed to support the bank's current strategy of independence, the lender said on Thursday, as Italy's UniCredit presses for a possible tie-up.

Wall Street Journal · 1d

UniCredit Sees All Options Open for Commerzbank Stake But Won’t Seek Board Seat

Italy’s UniCredit won’t seek a seat on Commerzbank’s supervisory board despite a recent move to become the German bank’s biggest shareholder, UniCredit’s chief executive said Wednesday.

The Financial Times · 1d

UniCredit says it will not seek Commerzbank board seat

Chief executive Andrea Orcel tells conference ‘all scenarios are open’ after Italian bank built large stake in German rival

Commerzbank fight is stress test for EU bank union

Commerzbank has long been an also-ran in European banking. Its balance sheet is roughly one-fifth as large as French rival ...

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Citi Analysts See UniCredit-Commerzbank Deal as Likely Outcome

A merger between UniCredit SpA and Commerzbank AG is likely, despite opposition from the German government, according to ...

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Under-fire Commerzbank sets ambitious profit goal

Shares of Commerzbank, the German bank being pursued by Italy’s UniCredit, soared on Thursday after it forecasted improving ...

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Commerzbank Board Hires UBS for Potential UniCredit Deal Advice

Commerzbank AG’s supervisory board has mandated UBS Group AG to help it navigate a potential takeover bid from UniCredit SpA, ...

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UniCredit’s Blueprint at HVB Spells Deep Cuts for Commerzbank

Andrea Orcel suggested Commerzbank AG could be a lot more successful if it was remade to look more like UniCredit SpA’s ...

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Italy deputy PM would not like UniCredit to shift legal base to Germany in Commerzbank deal

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini on Thursday said he would not want to see UniCredit shift its legal base to ...

Six ECB Governors Say They Support UniCredit-Commerzbank Deal in Principle

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Six European Central Bank policymakers told Reuters they were broadly in favour of a tie-up between ...

Commerzbank's New CEO Bettina Orlopp Has a Tough Sell

Newly named Commerzbank Chief Executive Bettina Orlopp has a difficult first mission: Fend off an Italian raider, UniCredit, ...

Commerzbank-UniCredit to meet virtually on Friday, says source

A meeting between Commerzbank and UniCredit on Friday will be held virtually in the morning, a source told Reuters.

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