Commerzbank shares surge 199.8% in over two years; EU review still pending
Original headline코메르츠방크 주가 2년여 새 199.8% 상승…EU 심사 남아
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Commerzbank shares have risen 199.8% over roughly two years since the day before UniCredit announced its initial stake acquisition, closing at €37.78 on October 30, 2026, versus €12.60 on September 10, 2024, per Deutsche Börse Xetra data. UniCredit disclosed on September 11, 2024 that it had bought about 9% of Commerzbank's capital, including the 4.49% stake sold by the German government, with the remainder purchased in the market. The bank attributed the rally partly to a 129.6% share price gain in 2025, alongside raised growth targets, expanded shareholder returns, and improved earnings. The move marks one of the most significant cross-border banking plays in Europe since UniCredit's unsolicited approach, reshaping consolidation dynamics in the German banking sector. Attention now turns to the remaining EU regulatory review, which still needs to conclude before UniCredit can decide on any further move toward a full takeover.
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