# UniCredit, which owns almost 30% of Commerzbank, last month unveiled a near 35 billion euro ($41 billion) all-share bid for the.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-09 · Reuters*

## Key points

- UniCredit has made a €35 billion all-share bid for Commerzbank.
- The bid is structured to keep UniCredit's stake just above the 30% takeover threshold.
- UniCredit disclosed that Commerzbank refused to collaborate on shareholder value initiatives.
- UniCredit warned that full integration could harm relationships with Commerzbank's clients and partners.

**Companies:** UniCredit, Commerzbank
**Countries:** Italy, Germany

[Read the full story on Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/unicredit-flags-risk-losing-key-staff-clients-commerzbank-tie-up-2026-04-09/)

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