UniCredit’s Banco BPM Bid Gets Conditional EU Nod
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 19 2025
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Source: WSJ
EU Approval for UniCredit's Bid: The European Union has approved UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM, allowing the deal to proceed after addressing national security concerns raised by Italian officials.
Branch Sales to Address Competition: UniCredit will sell 209 branches in overlapping areas to alleviate competition issues identified by the European Commission, which confirmed that these commitments satisfactorily resolve the concerns.
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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.
