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Mediobanca to assess sweetened MPS bid on Thursday, source says

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Posted on September 2, 2025

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MILAN (Reuters) -The board of Italian merchant bank Mediobanca will meet on Thursday to assess an improved offer by state-backed Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), a source close to the situation

Mediobanca to assess sweetened MPS bid on Thursday, source

MILAN (Reuters) -The board of Italian merchant bank Mediobanca will meet on Thursday to assess an improved offer by state-backed Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), a source close to the situation said on Tuesday.

MPS surprised investors in January by launching an all-share bid for the Milan-based larger rival, amid a consolidation wave sweeping Italian banking.

On Tuesday it raised its bid price by adding a 750 million euro cash component to its proposal, in a move aimed at gaining full control of the merchant bank.

Mediobanca has repeatedly opposed the MPS takeover offer, saying the price was "totally inadequate" and some 32% lower than what the bank's board deemed fair.

(Reporting by Gianluca Semeraro, editing by Keith Weir)

Key Takeaways

  • Mediobanca's board will meet to assess an improved MPS offer.
  • MPS added a 750 million euro cash component to its bid.
  • Mediobanca previously deemed the bid price inadequate.
  • The bid is part of a consolidation trend in Italian banking.
  • MPS aims for full control of Mediobanca.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Mediobanca's board meeting on Thursday?
The board of Mediobanca will meet to assess an improved offer made by Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS).
What changes were made to MPS's bid?
MPS raised its bid price by adding a 750 million euro cash component to its proposal to gain full control of Mediobanca.
How has Mediobanca responded to MPS's takeover offer?
Mediobanca has opposed the MPS takeover offer, stating that the price is 'totally inadequate' and significantly lower than what its board considers fair.
What was the initial bid made by MPS?
MPS surprised investors in January by launching an all-share bid for Mediobanca amid a consolidation wave in Italian banking.

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