UniCredit - our position

Commerzbank is the leading bank in the Corporate Clients Business in Germany and for the German Mittelstand. Its successful Momentum strategy is aimed at developing the bank as an independent company. See the linked posts on this website for more information.

UniCredit - our position

To this day, we still have no clarity on what UniCredit actually wants

03/25/2026 - CEO Bettina Orlopp discusses UniCredit’s announced takeover bid, its unclear intentions and the potential implications for employees.

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UniCredit - our position

Verdi representative on the Supervisory Board warns of job cuts

03/17/2026 - Frederik Werning opposes UniCredit’s hostile takeover. He warns of a loss of trust and the elimination of more than 15,000 jobs in Germany.

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Corporate Strategy

Michael Kotzbauer: 2026 will be a decisive year

03/04/2026 - No bank finances as many SMEs as Commerzbank. Michael Kotzbauer discusses investments, growth in Switzerland, and resisting the Unicredit takeover.

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Corporate Strategy

FINANCE: Commerzbank and Unicredit: Relationship status uncertain

02/26/2026 - The acquisition drama between Unicredit and Commerzbank has simmered for a year, creating concern among corporate clients and prompting reactions.

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Corporate Strategy

"A little pressure from outside is not bad at all"

02/23/2026 - In an interview with the "F.A.S.", CEO Bettina Orlopp discusses strategic targets, the use of AI, and achieving sustainable growth independently.

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Financial Reports

Commerzbank achieves record operating result

02/11/2026 - On 11 February, the Bank will present its 2025 financial year results at the Annual Press Conference.

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Corporate Strategy

„Keep calm and carry on“

12/16/2025 - CEO Bettina Orlopp discusses strategic goals, the path to independence, and her belief that leadership is teamwork in an interview with Welt am Sonntag.

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Corporate Strategy

"Unfriendly takeovers are rarely successful"

10/24/2025 - In an interview with the German newspaper Tagesspiegel, Bettina Orlopp talks about the Bank's current situation as well as investment behaviour and the topic of diversity. .

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