Spain's antitrust watchdog says BBVA-Sabadell deal won't make market uncompetitive
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 13 2025
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Source: Reuters
Regulatory Approval and Competition Concerns: Spain's antitrust regulator approved BBVA's acquisition of Sabadell, asserting that the banking sector remains competitive due to other lenders like Caixabank, despite government opposition and concerns over potential job losses.
Market Dynamics and Remedies: BBVA aims to become Spain's second-largest bank by loans, and has committed to maintaining working capital lines for small businesses associated with Sabadell for up to five years as part of its acquisition strategy.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
