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flag UniCredit's €35B bid to acquire Commerzbank faces German opposition despite rising shares.

flag 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. flag The move aims to surpass the 30% threshold under German law, triggering a mandatory takeover offer. flag Commerzbank rejected the proposal as uncoordinated and undervalued, emphasizing its commitment to independence and sustainable growth. flag The German government, which holds a 12.1% stake from a 2008 bailout, and Commerzbank’s leadership oppose the bid, calling it unacceptable. flag While UniCredit claims the offer is not intended to gain control, it seeks to stabilize its position and restart dialogue. flag Commerzbank’s shares rose following the announcement, reflecting investor interest despite strong political and public resistance.

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