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Intesa launches bid to acquire all shares of Italy's MPS

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Posted on June 8, 2026

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· Last updated: June 8, 2026

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Italy's Intesa launches Monte dei Paschi takeover bid

Intesa Sanpaolo's Acquisition Offer for Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena

Announcement of the Bid

MILAN, June 8 (Reuters) - Intesa Sanpaolo on Monday launched a bid to acquire all shares of Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena (MPS), the company said.

Details of the Offer

Share and Cash Premium

Intesa said its share-and-cash offer entailed a premium of 12.5% versus Monte dei Paschi's closing share price on Friday.

Partnership with Unipol and BPER Banca

Retail Banking Activities Sale

Intesa said in a statement it had entered a deal with insurer Unipol, the main investor in BPER Banca, to sell the retail banking activities of MPS if its bid were successful.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Valentina Za in Milan and Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu and Tom Hogue)

Key Takeaways

  • The bid intensifies consolidation in Italy’s banking sector and comes amid active interest from multiple players — Banco BPM, Intesa Sanpaolo, and BPER — in MPS’s future. (it.marketscreener.com)
  • Intesa Sanpaolo, already the country’s largest bank following its 2020 UBI acquisition, faces antitrust constraints that may limit full acquisition of MPS. (it.marketscreener.com)
  • MPS has recently completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Mediobanca and continues to be central to reshaping Italy’s banking landscape. (cincodias.elpais.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who launched the bid to acquire all shares of MPS?
Intesa Sanpaolo launched the bid to acquire all shares of Italy's Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena.
Which company is Intesa Sanpaolo aiming to acquire?
Intesa Sanpaolo aims to acquire Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena (MPS).
When was the acquisition bid announced?
The acquisition bid was announced on June 8.
Where is Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena based?
Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena is based in Italy.

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