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Commerzbank CEO Orlopp warns Unicredit against ill-considered cost-cutting measures

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Key FactsKlingbeil outlines terms for possible Commerzbank takeover

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Klingbeil demands Commerzbank remain a listed joint-stock company, keep its registered office in Frankfurt, and continue its SME business.

According to Klingbeil, the federal government backs more than 40,000 employees; the bank should continue financing the economy and SMEs.

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In a takeover, Orcel sees potential for billions in savings, thousands of job cuts, and a smaller international network.

We expect that Commerzbank will remain a publicly listed company with its headquarters in Frankfurt and continue its strong SME business - both in Germany and internationally,
— Lars Klingbeil, SPD leader and Vice-Chancellor, after a meeting with Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel in Berlin

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