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German regulator sets April deadline for any initial UniCredit-Commerzbank nod

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Posted on March 19, 2025

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· Last updated: March 19, 2025

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German Regulator's April Deadline for UniCredit-Commerzbank Deal

DUESSELDORF (Reuters) - A deadline for German antitrust authorities to give possible initial approval for Italy's UniCredit in taking a substantial stake in Germany's Commerzbank expires on April 14, a spokesperson for the regulator said on Wednesday.

Last month, UniCredit lodged an application with the German authorities for the approval, and earlier on Wednesday the Italian bank's CEO said the authorization process was taking longer than expected.

(Reporting Matthias Inverardi; writing by Tom Sims; editing by Matthias Williams)

Key Takeaways

German antitrust authorities have an April 14 deadline.
UniCredit seeks approval for a stake in Commerzbank.
The approval process is taking longer than expected.
UniCredit lodged the application last month.
The decision impacts the banking sector in Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?

The article discusses the German regulator's deadline for approving UniCredit's acquisition of a stake in Commerzbank.

Why is the approval process delayed?

The Italian bank's CEO mentioned that the authorization process is taking longer than expected.

When is the deadline for the decision?

The deadline for the German regulator's decision is April 14.

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