Commerzbank launches €1.2bn buyback; Orlopp urges tighter government coordination
Commerzbank AG launched a €1.2bn buyback running 4 Sep 2026 to 10 Feb 2027. Shares rose 2.3% and CEO Orlopp warned rapid integration could aid rivals and harm customers and talent without close German government coordination.
3%. CEO Orlopp said rapid integration risks could benefit rivals and hurt customers and talent, while urging close coordination with the German government. BlackRock crossed a 3% stake on Aug 2.