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BNP Paribas remains a market leader and is well-capitalized, though it experienced a 4.47% decline recently. In the weekly performance, Commerzbank led with a 2.52% increase, while Sberbank faced a significant drop of 67.53%. Year-to-date, Societe Generale saw the highest gain at 78.49%.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reassured that there is no immediate risk of Italy's UniCredit pursuing a takeover of Commerzbank. He noted that UniCredit's stake in Commerzbank is currently below the threshold required for a formal bid, leaving the situation stable for now.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that there is no risk of Italy’s UniCredit taking over Commerzbank. He noted that UniCredit's stake in Commerzbank has fallen below the threshold that would require a takeover offer, and it remains uncertain if this threshold will be surpassed.
Germany has rejected UniCredit's potential full bid for Commerzbank, as stated by Chancellor Friedrich Merz after a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. UniCredit, which currently holds a 28% stake, plans to postpone any takeover decision until 2026-2027, with Merz emphasizing that the current shareholding does not necessitate a buyout offer. The German finance ministry also denied rumors of a meeting to discuss UniCredit's merger ambitions.
German Chancellor has stated that UniCredit's acquisition of Commerzbank poses no risk. Commerzbank AG, a major German banking group, derives 52.4% of its net banking product from retail and private banking, 33.2% from market and investment banking, and 14.4% from other services. By the end of 2023, the group managed EUR 419.8 billion in current credits and EUR 298.7 billion in current deposits.
German second-line stocks lead with a 20.62% increase, followed by commodity stocks at 10.11% and automotive sectors at 6.96%. In banking, Goldman Sachs and UBS show strong performance, with year-to-date gains of 79.8% for Societe Generale, while Sberbank faces a significant decline of 67.53%. The average performance of BSN-Group Banks stands at 23.19%.
Goldman Sachs leads the weekly performance among banks with a 9.16% increase, followed by UBS at 6.9%. Year-to-date, Societe Generale shows the highest growth at 79.8%, while Sberbank has plummeted by 67.53%. The average performance of BSN-Group Banks stands at 23.19%.
Commerzbank's annual general meeting in Wiesbaden will focus on UniCredit's takeover plans, despite CEO Andrea Orcel's absence. The meeting marks a return to in-person gatherings since 2019, with protests from the works council and Verdi union against UniCredit's perceived "hostile" approach. Following the German government's partial exit, UniCredit has become the second-largest shareholder, controlling over 28% of Commerzbank's shares.
Unicredit's CEO Andrea Orcel is set to be a focal point at Commerzbank's annual general meeting, despite not attending in person. The meeting, the first in-person gathering since 2019, will see protests from Commerzbank's works council and the Verdi union against what they deem "hostile" takeover efforts by Unicredit, which has become the second-largest shareholder with over 28 percent of shares.
Deutsche Bank's analyst, Benjamin Goy, has raised the price target for Commerzbank (CRZBY) shares from EUR 26 to EUR 29, maintaining a Buy rating. This adjustment reflects a positive outlook on the company's fundamentals and future prospects.
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