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BBVA Launches €14.8B Hostile Bid for Sabadell Amid Share Price Discrepancy
BBVA Launches €14.8B Hostile Bid for Sabadell Amid Share Price Discrepancy
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BBVA has escalated its pursuit of Banco Sabadell with a formal €14.8 billion hostile takeover bid, marking a pivotal moment in Spain's banking consolidation. The offer, delayed by regulatory scrutiny since its initial proposal 16 months ago, now faces a critical test as Sabadell shareholders must respond by October 7.
The bid's viability is undercut by Sabadell's surging stock price, which has erased BBVA's initial 30% premium and now trades at a 9% premium to the offer. Retail investors—holding nearly half of Sabadell's shares—may reject the terms unless BBVA revises its position, though the bank maintains it won't raise the bid. Market observers note the outcome hinges on whether BBVA prioritizes deal certainty over price discipline.
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