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Intesa Sanpaolo Sweetens Bid For Monte dei Paschi di Siena

Intesa Sanpaolo has sweetened its €34 billion ($38 billion) share-and-cash bid for Monte dei Paschi di Siena, winning the backing of its target's main investor. The bid by Italy's largest lender for the country's biggest mid-sized bank has stirred competition concerns.

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Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo has sweetened its €34 billion ($38 billion) share-and-cash bid for Monte dei Paschi di Siena MIL:BMPS and won backing from the target’s main investor. The bid by Italy’s biggest lender for the country’s largest mid-sized bank has stirred competition concerns.