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UniCredit Seeks EU Antitrust Approval for Commerzbank Takeover

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 3:01 PM UTC · How we work

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UniCredit filed for EU antitrust approval of its Commerzbank takeover on October 9, 2026.
The European Commission set a November 16, 2026 deadline for its antitrust decision.
The German government holds a 13.30% stake in Commerzbank, adding political weight to the review.
UniCredit reported first-half 2026 net profit of €3.1 billion, up 22% YoY, and revenue of €6.7 billion, up 13%.
UniCredit shares traded around €76.70, about 11% below the 52-week high of €86.42.

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UniCredit filed for EU antitrust approval of its Commerzbank takeover on October 9, 2026.
The European Commission set a November 16, 2026 deadline for its antitrust decision.
The German government holds a 13.30% stake in Commerzbank, adding political weight to the review.
UniCredit reported first-half 2026 net profit of €3.1 billion, up 22% YoY, and revenue of €6.7 billion, up 13%.
UniCredit shares traded around €76.70, about 11% below the 52-week high of €86.42.