Banca IFIS, an Italian lender established by the billionaire Furstenberg family, has made an offer worth €298 million to acquire rival Illimity Bank. This bid marks a notable development in the ongoing consolidation of Italy's banking sector. Concurrently, Banco BPM has filed a complaint with antitrust authorities regarding UniCredit’s takeover bid, indicating a defensive strategy against what it describes as a 'killer acquisition.' The situation reflects the intensifying mergers and acquisitions activity within the Italian banking landscape.
Banca Ifis bids for illimity as Italy's banking M&A heats up https://t.co/sIcsbmTPRR https://t.co/8QjDnA6c2E
Italy's Banco BPM files antitrust complaint over UniCredit bid https://t.co/TlO31em4Pp https://t.co/ZU8h8lx8P5
Italy’s Banca Ifis Bids $308 Million for Illimity Amid Sector Consolidation https://t.co/unCSCOnxX0