Italienische Großbank: Unicredit legt Rekordgewinn vor – und will im Januar bei der Commerzbank durchstarten
Die Großbank will Anfang 2027 die Kontrolle bei der Commerzbank übernehmen. Die geplante Fusion mit ihrer deutschen Tochter soll schneller kommen als bisher avisiert.
Unicredit, a major Italian bank, has reported a record profit for the third quarter, with net earnings increasing by 24% to 3.26 billion euros. The bank is also planning to take control of Commerzbank in January, with the merger potentially occurring earlier than expected. This move could create significant value, as stated in a presentation by Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel.
If the HVB is incorporated into Commerzbank, Unicredit's stake is expected to rise to around 75%. The Commerzbank shareholders may face reduced dividends due to the new strategy involving substantial investments and exceptional provisions. Unicredit aims to increase its dividend to 4.5 billion euros and expects profits to surpass 11.5 billion euros for the year, excluding extraordinary expenses.
The bank's "Unlocked" strategy, which involves downsizing and reducing the Commerzbank's foreign network, is likely to face criticism from German companies concerned about dependency and rising credit costs.
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