UniCredit CEO Indicates Potential Full Acquisition of Commerzbank by Fourth Quarter
UniCredit, led by CEO Andrea Orcel, has increased its stake in Commerzbank to 48%, nearing full control. The Italian bank reported record second-quarter and first-half earnings while raising its full-year guidance. Orcel suggested a potential acquisition of the German lender could occur as early as Q4.
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