0942 GMT - UniCredit could be paradoxically motivated by a rejected application of the "Danish Compromise" rules on the acquisition of asset manager Anima by Banco BPM, which the Italian lender has launched a takeover offer for, Deutsche Bank says in a research note. BPM heard from the European Central Bank that it holds a negative view on the application of the regulation which allows for less capital consumption in such a deal. UniCredit could benefit from the share drop of BPM, reducing the amount of a potential cash bump for a possible bid, analyst Giovanni Razzoli and associate Rishika Garg write. "Furthermore, the uncertain regulatory environment with the DC may deter UniCredit from pursuing other acquisitions reliant on similar capital arbitrage strategies," they say. Both stocks fall, tracking the market. (elena.vardon@wsj.com)
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March 27, 2025 05:42 ET (09:42 GMT)
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