Mediobanca shareholders should back Banca Generali bid, ISS says
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 08 2025
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Source: Reuters
Mediobanca's Acquisition Plans: Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommends shareholders vote in favor of Mediobanca's plan to acquire Banca Generali, with a vote scheduled for August 21 after a previous vote was canceled.
Hostile Takeover Context: The acquisition is part of Mediobanca's strategy to fend off a hostile takeover by Monte dei Paschi di Siena, despite conflicts with some investors who have stakes in both banks.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
