“UniCredit bid was a surprise to us”

In an interview with Bloomberg on 17 March 2026, CEO Bettina Orlopp clearly outlines Commerzbank's position on UniCredit's announced unsolicited takeover offer.

03/17/2026

Bettina Orlopp being interviewed by Bloomberg journalist Anna Edwards

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