Commerzbank mocks UniCredit over ad campaign questioning its business model

9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28

A Commerzbank spokesman responded by email, claiming UniCredit's recent presentation misrepresented its strategy by referencing countries where Commerzbank lacks a physical presence.
The sarcastic exchange marks an escalation in rhetoric between the two banks amid a takeover campaign that has persisted for over 19 months.
UniCredit's advertising move intensifies the ongoing rivalry, with both European lenders vying for influence and market position in a protracted acquisition saga.

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