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UniCredit CEO Open to Commerzbank-HVB Merger if Shareholders Support It

UniCredit’s CEO said the bank is open to a Commerzbank-HVB merger, conditional on shareholder support.

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SquawkNews Desk 2 updates Updated Nov 09, 2026, 09:55 AM UTC

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09:55:16 AM UTC
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UniCredit CEO: Could be Better to Accelerate HVB-Commerzbank Merger to Reduce Uncertainty
09:55:26 AM UTC
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UniCredit CEO: Ready to do HVB-Commerzbank Merger Faster Than Expected

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