Bper, green light for takeover bid on Popolare di Sondrio. Government will not exercise golden power

Bper Banca has announced that the Presidency of the Council, at the proposal of the Ministry of the Economy, has decided not to activate the special powers provided by the Golden Power in relation to the voluntary public exchange offer launched on the entire capital of Banca Popolare di Sondrio. The government's decision clears the way for the operation, confirming the absence of obstacles of national strategic interest.

Yesterday, 18 April, the green light was given by Bper's shareholders' meeting to the capital increase at the service of the public exchange offer on Banca Popolare di Sondrio. In fact, 99.9% of the capital present, equal to 62.166846% of the share capital, voted in favour. Red light with similar percentages to all other items on the agenda, including the 2024 budget and the €0.6 dividend per share.