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    UniCredit says focused on BPM, Commerzbank as sources confirm small Generali stake

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on February 1, 2025

    1 min read

    Last updated: January 26, 2026

    This image illustrates UniCredit's strategic emphasis on Banco BPM and Commerzbank, in light of recent developments regarding its stake in Generali. The article discusses the implications of these financial maneuvers in the banking sector.
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    Quick Summary

    UniCredit focuses on Banco BPM and Commerzbank, confirming a smaller stake in Generali than reported, amid leadership changes at Generali.

    UniCredit Prioritizes Banco BPM and Commerzbank Amid Generali Stake News

    MILAN (Reuters) - UniCredit remains focused on its takeover bid for Banco BPM and its stake in Commerzbank, a spokesperson for the Italian bank said, after two sources confirmed a report about an investment in Generali.

    Italy's top insurer Generali is under the spotlight as CEO Philippe Donnet faces a battle for reappointment in May.

    Italian daily Il Sole 24 Ore reported on Saturday UniCredit had been working to build a 4-5% stake in Generali.

    The two people confirmed UniCredit held Generali shares, but added the stake had been built earlier on, before a buyout offer launched on Jan. 24 by state-backed bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) on Mediobanca.

    Mediobanca is Generali's No.1 investor and the MPS bid has been seen as a way to pressure Generali as it prepares to renew its leadership and negotiates a landmark asset management deal with France's BPCE.

    UniCredit's Generali stake is smaller than the size indicated by Il Sole, one of the sources said.

    (Reporting by Valentina Za and Gianluca Semeraro; Editing by Angelo Amante)

    Key Takeaways

    • •UniCredit is focused on Banco BPM and Commerzbank.
    • •UniCredit holds a smaller stake in Generali than reported.
    • •Generali's leadership is under scrutiny before May reappointment.
    • •Mediobanca is Generali's largest investor.
    • •MPS's bid on Mediobanca pressures Generali.

    Frequently Asked Questions about UniCredit says focused on BPM, Commerzbank as sources confirm small Generali stake

    1What is UniCredit's current focus in the banking sector?

    UniCredit is focused on its takeover bid for Banco BPM and maintaining its stake in Commerzbank.

    2What stake does UniCredit hold in Generali?

    UniCredit has been building a stake in Generali, estimated to be around 4-5%, although it is smaller than previously indicated.

    3Who is the main investor in Generali?

    Mediobanca is identified as Generali's No.1 investor, playing a significant role in the company's financial landscape.

    4What recent event has put pressure on Generali's leadership?

    Generali's CEO Philippe Donnet is facing a battle for reappointment, which is compounded by a buyout offer from Monte dei Paschi di Siena.

    5How has the market reacted to UniCredit's stake in Generali?

    The market has noted that UniCredit's stake in Generali was built earlier and is now under scrutiny as the company prepares for leadership changes.

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