UniCredit to strengthen stake in Commerzbank to 30% laying groundwork for potential takeover
By Hugh Leask
Published on March 16, 2026.
UniCredit has announced plans to strengthen its stake in Commerzbank to over 30%, a key regulatory threshold for a potential takeover. The company already holds a 28% stake in the bank, and is expected to complete this deal with a 0.485 shares of UniCredit per share, or a 4% premium. The German government holds about 12.9% of the shares of Commerz.
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