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BPER CEO expects 'very positive' Q2 results, confirms guidance

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Posted on July 8, 2025

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ROME (Reuters) -BPER CEO Gianni Franco Papa expects "very positive" results for his bank in the second quarter of 2025, he said in an interview published on Tuesday, confirming guidance for the full

BPER's CEO Anticipates Strong Q2 Performance and Confirms Outlook

ROME (Reuters) -BPER CEO Gianni Franco Papa expects "very positive" results for his bank in the second quarter of 2025, he said in an interview published on Tuesday, confirming guidance for the full year.

Speaking to MF newspaper, Papa also said he was confident that BPER would go over a 50% take-up threshold in its ongoing takeover bid for smaller peer Banca Popolare di Sondrio.

(Reporting by Alvise Armellini, Editing by Giulia Segreti)

Key Takeaways

  • BPER CEO expects very positive Q2 2025 results.
  • Full-year guidance for BPER is confirmed.
  • BPER aims for over 50% in takeover bid of Banca Popolare di Sondrio.
  • CEO Gianni Franco Papa shared insights in an interview.
  • The bank's strategic moves are closely watched by investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does BPER's CEO expect for Q2 results?
BPER CEO Gianni Franco Papa expects 'very positive' results for the bank in the second quarter of 2025.
What is the current status of BPER's takeover bid?
Papa mentioned that he is confident BPER will exceed a 50% take-up threshold in its ongoing takeover bid for Banca Popolare di Sondrio.
Where was the interview with BPER's CEO published?
The interview with BPER's CEO was published in MF newspaper.

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