What percentage of Mediobanca did Monte dei Paschi acquire?

Monte dei Paschi di Siena has secured 86.3% of Mediobanca.

How does this acquisition affect Mediobanca's capital?

The high take-up sharply reduces the size of Mediobanca's floating capital.

What might Monte dei Paschi do following this acquisition?

It makes it more likely that the state-backed Tuscan bank will opt to take full control of the newly acquired rival.

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Monte dei Paschi secures 86.3% of Mediobanca in Italy's "most exotic" takeover bid

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Posted on September 22, 2025

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Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Monte dei Paschi secures 86.3% of Mediobanca in Italy's "most exotic" takeover bid

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Monte dei Paschi Acquires 86.3% Stake in Mediobanca in Unique Bid

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