Commerzbank

UniCredit’s Orcel seeks ouster of Commerzbank CEO, rejects Berlin’s board demands

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Tuesday that Berlin intends to secure representation on UniCredit's governing bodies, setting the stage for a protracted negotiation over the Italian bank's takeover of Commerzbank.

Commerzbank CEO signals exit if no deal with UniCredit’s Orcel

Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp said on Wednesday that she is unlikely to remain at the helm of Germany's second-largest private bank if she cannot reach strategic alignment with UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel, who is on the verge of taking control…

ECB leans toward approving UniCredit’s Commerzbank bid

The European Central Bank is leaning toward approving UniCredit SpA's takeover of Germany's Commerzbank, according to an internal document reported exclusively by Reuters on Wednesday, in what would clear the main regulatory hurdle for the largest EU banking deal since…

UniCredit, Commerzbank CEOs met but did not begin merger talks

The chief executives of UniCredit and Commerzbank briefly met on the sidelines of a private event, but the encounter did not mark the beginning of any formal merger negotiations, a source close to the Italian lender said on Thursday.

Commerzbank signals UniCredit tie-up could create value

Commerzbank reported a 94% surge in second-quarter net profit on Thursday, beating analyst expectations on the same day the German lender signaled for the first time that a combination with UniCredit could benefit shareholders.

Commerzbank agrees to resume merger talks with UniCredit

Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp has told employees the bank will resume negotiations with UniCredit over a potential tie-up, marking a dramatic reversal after months of management opposition to the Italian lender's takeover ambitions.

Commerzbank agrees to takeover talks with UniCredit, ending months of resistance

Commerzbank said on Thursday it would enter talks with UniCredit over the Italian bank's bid to acquire the German lender, ending months of resistance to the unwanted takeover offer.

UniCredit raises profit outlook after securing 48% of Commerzbank

UniCredit on Wednesday reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings and raised its profit outlook for 2026 and beyond, as CEO Andrea Orcel expressed confidence in completing the takeover of Commerzbank after securing 48% of the German lender.

Merz says Germany won’t block UniCredit’s Commerzbank bid

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday signaled a shift in tone over UniCredit's pursuit of Commerzbank, saying Berlin is not standing in the way of the Italian lender's bid to take control of Germany's second-largest listed bank.

UniCredit secures 47.6% of Commerzbank after tender offer

UniCredit announced on Wednesday that it now holds 47.6% of Commerzbank after its voluntary public tender offer concluded, marking a milestone in the Italian bank's 21-month pursuit of its German rival.

UniCredit CEO says ECB likely to rule it controls Commerzbank

Teresa Ribera, the European Union's competition chief, has urged member states to stop resisting cross-border bank consolidation, arguing that deals benefiting the single market should be welcomed rather than thwarted by national governments.