European takeover battle hots up with UniCredit’s ‘unfriendly attack’ on Commerzbank
Milan-based bank plans to up its near-30% stake in German lender to trigger formal talks despite strong opposition from BerlinBusiness live – latest updatesTwo European banking powerhouses have become embroiled in a €35bn (£30bn) takeover battle after Italy’s UniCredit stepped up its long-running pursuit of German lender Commerzbank, despite strong opposition from the German government.UniCredit first took a stake o…
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