Conditions for the Takeover: Klingbeil Draws Red Lines at Meeting with Unicredit:
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Klingbeil outlines terms for possible Commerzbank takeoverAt the first meeting in Berlin, Klingbeil sought assurances for jobs and the Frankfurt location.
- 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.
- Unicredit has secured access to almost 50 percent of the shares; the federal government holds just over 12 percent and is second-largest shareholder.
- 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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