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Catalan Parliament Rejects BBVA's Sabadell Takeover Bid
The Catalan Parliament overwhelmingly voted against BBVA's hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell on Thursday, urging the Spanish government to block the merger due to concerns about its negative impact on the Catalan economy and social stability.
Catalan Parliament Rejects BBVA's Sabadell Takeover Bid
The Catalan Parliament overwhelmingly voted against BBVA's hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell on Thursday, urging the Spanish government to block the merger due to concerns about its negative impact on the Catalan economy and social stability.
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48% Bias Score
Public Opposition to BBVA's Takeover Bid of Banco Sabadell
A survey commissioned by Banco Sabadell reveals that 75% of Spanish citizens oppose BBVA's hostile takeover bid due to concerns about negative impacts on banking services, businesses, and employment; the Spanish government must decide by June 27th.
Public Opposition to BBVA's Takeover Bid of Banco Sabadell
A survey commissioned by Banco Sabadell reveals that 75% of Spanish citizens oppose BBVA's hostile takeover bid due to concerns about negative impacts on banking services, businesses, and employment; the Spanish government must decide by June 27th.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Government to Decide on BBVA-Sabadell Merger by June 27th
The Spanish government will decide by June 27th whether to approve BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, considering factors beyond competition, including potential job losses and regional economic impact; the CNMC approved the deal with conditions on April 31st.
Spanish Government to Decide on BBVA-Sabadell Merger by June 27th
The Spanish government will decide by June 27th whether to approve BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, considering factors beyond competition, including potential job losses and regional economic impact; the CNMC approved the deal with conditions on April 31st.
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36% Bias Score
Catalan Organizations Urge Government Intervention in BBVA-Sabadell Merger
Nine major Catalan economic organizations sent a letter to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urging government intervention in BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell, citing concerns about economic power concentration in Madrid and negative consequences for regional businesses and territorial balance.
Catalan Organizations Urge Government Intervention in BBVA-Sabadell Merger
Nine major Catalan economic organizations sent a letter to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urging government intervention in BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell, citing concerns about economic power concentration in Madrid and negative consequences for regional businesses and territorial balance.
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52% Bias Score
Puigdemont Defends Pro-BBVA Vote, Questions Spanish Government's Opposition
Four days after the CNMC conditionally approved BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont justified his party's vote in favor, emphasizing protections for Catalan and Balearic SMEs as a key condition and expressing doubt over the Spanish government's declar...
Puigdemont Defends Pro-BBVA Vote, Questions Spanish Government's Opposition
Four days after the CNMC conditionally approved BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont justified his party's vote in favor, emphasizing protections for Catalan and Balearic SMEs as a key condition and expressing doubt over the Spanish government's declar...
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44% Bias Score
Union Opposes BBVA's Banco Sabadell Takeover, Citing Job Losses and Reduced Competition
Spain's second-largest union at Banco Sabadell is urging the Ministry of Labor to block BBVA's takeover bid, citing the risk of mass job losses and reduced competition within the financial sector, potentially impacting thousands of workers and vulnerable citizens.
Union Opposes BBVA's Banco Sabadell Takeover, Citing Job Losses and Reduced Competition
Spain's second-largest union at Banco Sabadell is urging the Ministry of Labor to block BBVA's takeover bid, citing the risk of mass job losses and reduced competition within the financial sector, potentially impacting thousands of workers and vulnerable citizens.
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60% Bias Score
EU Warns Spain Against Blocking BBVA-Sabadell Merger
BBVA sought EU intervention after the Spanish government opposed its takeover bid for Banco Sabadell; the EU warned Spain against blocking the deal, citing its advanced stage and numerous approvals, while internal disagreements emerged within the Commission regarding the intervention.
EU Warns Spain Against Blocking BBVA-Sabadell Merger
BBVA sought EU intervention after the Spanish government opposed its takeover bid for Banco Sabadell; the EU warned Spain against blocking the deal, citing its advanced stage and numerous approvals, while internal disagreements emerged within the Commission regarding the intervention.
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48% Bias Score
EU challenges Spain over BBVA-Sabadell merger intervention
The European Commission reprimanded Spain for potentially hindering BBVA's takeover bid of Banco Sabadell, citing concerns about alignment with EU competition rules; Spain argues its actions are justified under national and EU law in the interest of general welfare.
EU challenges Spain over BBVA-Sabadell merger intervention
The European Commission reprimanded Spain for potentially hindering BBVA's takeover bid of Banco Sabadell, citing concerns about alignment with EU competition rules; Spain argues its actions are justified under national and EU law in the interest of general welfare.
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48% Bias Score
Sabadell CEO Rejects Merger Talks, Calls BBVA Takeover Undervalued
Banco Sabadell CEO César González-Bueno rejected rumors of merger talks with other Spanish banks to counter BBVA's takeover bid, citing the undervaluation of Sabadell shares in the offer and the disruption an additional corporate action would cause. He emphasized Sabadell's superior dividend policy ...
Sabadell CEO Rejects Merger Talks, Calls BBVA Takeover Undervalued
Banco Sabadell CEO César González-Bueno rejected rumors of merger talks with other Spanish banks to counter BBVA's takeover bid, citing the undervaluation of Sabadell shares in the offer and the disruption an additional corporate action would cause. He emphasized Sabadell's superior dividend policy ...
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Government's Public Consultation on BBVA-Sabadell Merger
The Spanish government launched a public consultation on BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, surprising markets and regulators; the Bank of Spain and CNMV declined to comment, while the consultation seeks public input on 'general interest' factors before a May 16th deadline, influencing the fina...
Spanish Government's Public Consultation on BBVA-Sabadell Merger
The Spanish government launched a public consultation on BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, surprising markets and regulators; the Bank of Spain and CNMV declined to comment, while the consultation seeks public input on 'general interest' factors before a May 16th deadline, influencing the fina...
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Government to Decide on BBVA-Sabadell Merger by Late June
The Spanish government will decide by late June whether to approve BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell after the CNMC's approval, facing a 45-day review period and concerns about territorial cohesion, credit access, and employment in Valencia and Catalonia, delaying the deal until the fall of 2025.
Spanish Government to Decide on BBVA-Sabadell Merger by Late June
The Spanish government will decide by late June whether to approve BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell after the CNMC's approval, facing a 45-day review period and concerns about territorial cohesion, credit access, and employment in Valencia and Catalonia, delaying the deal until the fall of 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Sabadell Restarts Share Buyback Program Amidst BBVA Takeover Bid
Banco Sabadell restarts a 247 million euro share buyback program, alongside a new 755 million euro program, totaling 1.1 billion euros, to counter BBVA's revised takeover bid offering a negative premium, while the CNMC reviews the operation.
Sabadell Restarts Share Buyback Program Amidst BBVA Takeover Bid
Banco Sabadell restarts a 247 million euro share buyback program, alongside a new 755 million euro program, totaling 1.1 billion euros, to counter BBVA's revised takeover bid offering a negative premium, while the CNMC reviews the operation.
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48% Bias Score
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