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Italy's Nexi rejects TPG offer for digital banking assets

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Posted on December 18, 2025

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Dec 18 (Reuters) - Italian fintech company Nexi said on Thursday it will not proceed with U.S. private equity fund TPG's offer to buy its digital banking unit. "Following the analysis carried out and

Nexi Declines TPG's Proposal for Digital Banking Assets

Dec ‌18 (Reuters) - Italian fintech company Nexi ‍said ‌on Thursday it will not proceed ⁠with U.S. ‌private equity fund TPG's offer to buy its digital banking unit.

"Following ⁠the analysis carried out and after careful ​consideration, the board resolved not ‌to proceed ⁠with the proposed transaction," Nexi said in a statement, without ​giving any more details.

Nexi's second largest shareholder, Italy's Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, had opposed the ​sale ‍of a majority ​stake in the unit to TPG, sources had told Reuters in November.

The digital banking unit provides technology solutions for open banking, ⁠corporate banking services and interbank clearing systems. ​It generated core earnings of 155 million euros for Nexi in 2025.

(Reporting by Rajveer ‌Singh Pardesi and Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)

Key Takeaways

  • Nexi rejects TPG's offer for its digital banking unit.
  • Cassa Depositi e Prestiti opposed the sale.
  • The unit provides open banking and corporate services.
  • Nexi's digital unit earned 155 million euros in 2025.
  • Board decision followed detailed analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is digital banking?
Digital banking refers to the use of digital technology to provide banking services, allowing customers to conduct transactions and manage their accounts online or through mobile applications.
What is a fintech company?
A fintech company is a business that uses technology to provide financial services, such as payment processing, lending, and investment management, often aiming to improve and automate the delivery of financial services.
What are core earnings?
Core earnings refer to the profits generated from a company's primary business operations, excluding any income from non-core activities, such as investments or asset sales.
What is a private equity fund?
A private equity fund is an investment vehicle that pools capital from investors to acquire equity ownership in private companies, often with the goal of improving their operations and eventually selling them for a profit.

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