Italy's Anima to back Monte dei Paschi's bid for Mediobanca

Anima Holding SpA

15/04/2025 17:09

ROME, April 15 (Reuters) - Anima Holding ANIM.MI will back a share issue proposed by Italian lender Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) BMPS.MI to fund its hostile bid for rival Mediobanca MDBI.MI, two sources said on Tuesday.

Anima has a 4% stake in Monte dei Paschi.

 (Reporting by Andrea Mandalà, writing by Claudia Cristoferi, editing Giulia Segreti)

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