MPS Share offer Gains Traction, Surpasses 38.5% Acceptance Rate with Key Stakeholder Support
Milan, Italy – September 3, 2025 – Mediobanca‘s offer for Banca MPS has moved closer to success, exceeding a crucial acceptance threshold of 38.5% as of today, September 3, 2025. The bolstered support includes commitments from notable shareholders like Caltagirone and Benetton, signaling renewed confidence in the proposed acquisition.This development follows the waiver of the initial 66.7% acceptance condition once the 35% mark was reached, opening a new five-day window for further participation, running from September 16 to September 22, 2025.
The increased acceptance rate is pivotal for MPS, potentially enabling the Tuscan bank to secure additional commitments during the extended offer period. The deal’s progression is being closely watched by Italian financial markets, as a prosperous takeover by mediobanca is viewed as a key step in stabilizing MPS and consolidating Italy’s banking sector. The outcome will impact investors, employees, and the broader Italian economy, with the acquisition aiming to strengthen MPS’s capital base and improve its long-term viability.
The decision to waive the higher acceptance threshold after reaching 35% allows MPS to reopen the offer for another five working days, beginning September 16 and concluding September 22, 2025. This extension provides a further opportunity for shareholders to tender thier shares, potentially increasing the overall acceptance rate and solidifying Mediobanca’s control.
The article was last updated on September 3, 2025, at 19:34 local time.
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