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UniCredit's €35B bid to acquire Commerzbank faces German opposition despite rising shares.
Italian bank UniCredit has launched a €35 billion takeover bid for Germany’s Commerzbank, offering 0.485 of its shares for each Commerzbank share in a voluntary exchange starting in May.
The move aims to surpass the 30% threshold under German law, triggering a mandatory takeover offer.
Commerzbank rejected the proposal as uncoordinated and undervalued, emphasizing its commitment to independence and sustainable growth.
The German government, which holds a 12.1% stake from a 2008 bailout, and Commerzbank’s leadership oppose the bid, calling it unacceptable.
While UniCredit claims the offer is not intended to gain control, it seeks to stabilize its position and restart dialogue.
Commerzbank’s shares rose following the announcement, reflecting investor interest despite strong political and public resistance.
La oferta de UniCredit por 35.000 millones de euros para hacerse cargo de Commerzbank se enfrenta al rechazo en medio de la oposición alemana y la resistencia política.