Commerzbank remains unhindered: for the time being, no adjustments are made
In the world of banking, a potential shakeup is on the horizon as Commerzbank's share price continues to rise, trading at 28.00 euros. This has caught the attention of investors, some of whom are considering alternatives such as Deutsche Bank or Societe Generale as potential investment options.
However, the high valuation of Commerzbank's share has made a new entry less appealing, despite the stock's continuous upward trajectory over the past few months. This valuation has led to speculation about a potential takeover of Commerzbank by Italian UniCredit.
The speculation has been fuelled by UniCredit's direct stake in Commerzbank, which stands at around 21%. If derivatives are included, UniCredit has access to nearly 30% of Commerzbank shares. CEO Andrea Orcel, known for his unpredictable moves, has been quiet lately, dampening hopes for a quick takeover.
Despite the high valuation and Orcel's silence, Commerzbank has reached new multi-year highs, almost making up for a loss at the beginning of the week. However, historically, August has been a challenging month for the Commerzbank share, with an average loss of 5.1% over the past ten years, making it the worst month of the year.
It's important to note that the board and majority shareholder of the publisher Boersenmedien AG, Mr. Bernd Foertsch, has positions in Commerzbank financial instruments or related derivatives. However, the article does not provide any new information about Orcel's aim to convert the position to 30% by the end of the year or the current silence of Commerzbank's CEO.
The search results do not reveal the identity of the stock investor who has been trending Commerzbank shares for months and speculating about a potential takeover of UniCredit by Commerzbank. Regardless, the potential takeover remains a topic of interest in the banking sector, with many keeping a close eye on developments.
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