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    Italy's Banco BPM looking at potential merger and acquisition deals, CEO says

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    Posted on July 30, 2025

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    Last updated: January 22, 2026

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    Tags:Mergers and Acquisitionsfinancial servicesinvestmentcorporate strategy

    Quick Summary

    Banco BPM is considering M&A deals with potential partners like MPS and Bper Banca, as CEO Giuseppe Castagna outlines future strategies.

    Table of Contents

    • Banco BPM's M&A Strategy
    • Potential Partners
    • Market Timing
    • UniCredit's Withdrawal

    Banco BPM Explores Merger and Acquisition Opportunities, CEO States

    Banco BPM's M&A Strategy

    MILAN (Reuters) -Banco BPM, Italy's third-largest, is looking at potential merger and acquisition deals and has several options on the table, its CEO Giuseppe Castagna told Italian daily La Stampa.

    Potential Partners

    "It will be an agreed choice," Castagna said in an interview published on Wednesday.

    Market Timing

    Referring to potential options, Castagna said that Banca Monte dei Paschi (MPS), Bper Banca and Credit Agricole Italia are similar to Banco BPM.

    UniCredit's Withdrawal

    UniCredit withdrew its offer for Banco BPM on July 22, reviving speculation about a potential tie-up between BPM and MPS.

    "For any extraordinary operations we will wait until the end of the summer, when market perimeters will be defined once Monte dei Paschi's bid for Mediobanca is completed," the CEO added.

    MPS's offer for the Italian merchant bank will end on September 8.

    (Reporting by Sara Rossi; Editing by Cristina Carlevaro and Jamie Freed)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Banco BPM is exploring merger and acquisition opportunities.
    • •CEO Giuseppe Castagna mentions potential partners like MPS and Bper Banca.
    • •UniCredit withdrew its offer for Banco BPM in July.
    • •MPS's bid for Mediobanca will conclude on September 8.
    • •Decisions on extraordinary operations expected post-summer.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Italy's Banco BPM looking at potential merger and acquisition deals, CEO says

    1What is a merger?

    A merger is a business combination where two companies join to form a single entity, often to enhance competitiveness and efficiency.

    2What is an acquisition?

    An acquisition occurs when one company purchases another company, gaining control over its assets and operations.

    3What is corporate strategy?

    Corporate strategy refers to the overall plan and direction of a company, focusing on long-term goals and resource allocation.

    4What is market timing?

    Market timing is the strategy of making buy or sell decisions of financial assets by predicting future market price movements.

    5What is financial services?

    Financial services encompass a broad range of services provided by the finance industry, including banking, investment, insurance, and asset management.

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