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    Mediobanca pledges 4.9 billion euro shareholder reward to counter MPS bid

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    Posted on June 27, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Mediobanca announces €4.9 billion in shareholder rewards to counter MPS's bid, highlighting strategic risks and plans to acquire Banca Generali.

    Mediobanca Offers €4.9 Billion Shareholder Rewards to Thwart MPS Bid

    MILAN (Reuters) -Italy's Mediobanca said on Friday it would offer shareholders rewards worth 4.9 billion euros ($5.73 billion), mostly in cash, over three years to 2028 as it seeks to fend off a hostile bid from smaller rival Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS).

    The merchant bank reiterated in a statement that MPS' offer "lacks an industrial and financial rationale for Mediobanca shareholders and carries clear and significant execution risks."

    After gaining regulatory approval from the European Central Bank on Wednesday, MPS is ready to launch its all-share bid for Mediobanca next month.

    In an attempt to become too big for MPS to swallow, Mediobanca proposed in April to buy private bank Banca Generali. However, it was forced to delay a shareholder vote on the deal to September 25 to avoid a possible defeat, as investors opposed to the deal have recently increased their holdings.

    (Reporting by Gianluca Semeraro; editing by Alvise Armellini)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Mediobanca offers €4.9 billion in rewards to shareholders.
    • •The move aims to counter MPS's hostile takeover bid.
    • •MPS received ECB approval for an all-share bid.
    • •Mediobanca plans to acquire Banca Generali.
    • •Shareholder vote on Banca Generali deal delayed to September.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Mediobanca pledges 4.9 billion euro shareholder reward to counter MPS bid

    1What is the amount of shareholder rewards Mediobanca is offering?

    Mediobanca is offering shareholder rewards worth 4.9 billion euros, primarily in cash, over three years until 2028.

    2What is Mediobanca's stance on MPS' bid?

    Mediobanca stated that MPS' offer lacks industrial and financial rationale for its shareholders and carries significant execution risks.

    3What recent approval did MPS receive?

    MPS gained regulatory approval from the European Central Bank, allowing it to launch its all-share bid for Mediobanca next month.

    4What acquisition did Mediobanca propose to strengthen its position?

    Mediobanca proposed to buy private bank Banca Generali in an attempt to become too large for MPS to acquire.

    5When is the shareholder vote on the Banca Generali deal scheduled?

    The shareholder vote on the acquisition of Banca Generali has been delayed to September 25.

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