Leone does not tear apart Credit Agricole in Banco Bpm
Davide Leone’s London fund identifies Unicredit and Crédit Agricole as the industrial partners for Banco Bpm’s future. In the background are Intesa’s takeover bid for Mps, the growth of the green bank, and the possible new scenarios for Orcel.
Why Crédit Agricole Is Increasing Its Stake in Bpm Again (and What Changes in the Banking Merger Game)
The Credit Agricole group reportedly came close to the 30% threshold of the Piazza Meda institution by combining direct participation and derivatives. Between Mps, Intesa, Unicredit, and the government, here’s why the French move impacts the balance of Italian credit.
How the French Credit Agricole is scrutinizing banking risk in Italy
The directors representing the French bank voted in favor of the Piazza Meda offer for Siena. Meanwhile, the group can increase its stake up to 29.9% of Bpm and, in the event of a merger, would become the largest shareholder of the new entity. In the background are Generali, Mediobanca, Delfin, and Unicredit.
All the moves of Intesa Sanpaolo on Mps and Generali explained by Messina
What the CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo, Carlo Messina, said while presenting the takeover bid on Mps. With an eye on Generali…
Is Leonardo Del Vecchio Jr. already broke?
Leonardino is putting two properties up for sale in Milan, negotiating with banks for the large loan for Delfin, and considering expanding the pool of institutions, while the appeal of his half-brother Rocco Basilico remains pending. Facts, names, numbers, and insights.
Delfin, all the reasons behind the conflicts among the Del Vecchio family
Rocco Basilico challenges Delfin’s green light for the operation that will bring Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio to 37.5% of the family holding. In the background are the control of EssilorLuxottica, Generali, Mps, and Mediobanca, and the 10 billion lent by banks for Leonardino’s takeover bid. Facts, figures, and insights.
Delfin, why do the French BNP Paribas and Crédit Agricole pamper Del Vecchio Jr.?
10 billion agreement with the brothers, 37.5% stake and unchanged governance. Debt drives dividends and strengthens the role of Unicredit, BNP Paribas, and Crédit Agricole, while the holding company remains at the center of the banking reshuffle between MPS, Generali, and Piazza Gae Aulenti.
Not just Banca del Mezzogiorno, here’s how the French Credit Agricole pampers the Treasury.
The French group Credit Agricole is focusing on the Banca del Mezzogiorno (formerly Pop Bari) owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, is increasing its stake in Banco BPM, and is subtly participating in the Italian credit market reshuffle. Facts and insights.
Mps, Anima, and Crédit Agricole: here are the moves and uncertainties of Banco Bpm.
At Banco BPM, Castagna and Tononi have been confirmed. But behind the scenes, the balance of power is shifting between the government, the third-pole project, and Crédit Agricole’s strategies. Facts, names, and insights.
Banco Bpm, all the scenarios ahead of the shareholders’ meeting
Crédit Agricole and Assogestioni vie for space on the board of directors while ISS and Glass Lewis focus on continuity. In the background, the effect of the Capital Law on shareholder meeting dynamics.
Who is fueling the French Mistral to drive AI in Europe?
Mistral has raised $830 million for new data centers in Europe and launched a partnership with Nvidia to develop artificial intelligence models with the goal of strengthening a European alternative to the American tech giants. But who is behind it? Facts, names, and figures.
Here are the French troops from Crédit Agricole who want to take over Banco BPM.
Minority list, support for management, and no break with the leadership (for now). But behind the strategy of the French – holding 20% and with the ECB’s approval to grow – there is a gradual strengthening of their influence on the board, in light of the new rules of the Capital Law.
Banco Bpm, all the pampering between Castagna and Brasseur (Crédit Agricole)
Paris sides with Castagna and Tononi in the renewal of Banco Bpm’s board of directors. The move by the French group Credit Agricole comes amid new governance rules, tensions over golden power, and open scenarios in the Italian banking takeover battle.
