M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
UAE's International Holding Company to invest $1 billion in India's Sammaan Capital
IHC affiliate Avenir Investment RSC agreed to subscribe for Rs 8,850 crore of shares and warrants in the Indian mortgage lender for a controlling stake, triggering an open offer for a further 26%.
Seacoast Banking Corporation Acquires Villages Bancorporation to Expand in Central Florida
Seacoast Banking Corporation has acquired Villages Bancorporation, extending its Florida franchise into The Villages community.
Miners and Merchants Bancorp Completes Acquisition of Tennessee's First Community Corporation
Miners and Merchants Bancorp closed its acquisition of First Community Corporation on 1 October 2025, deepening its presence in East Tennessee.
First National Bank of Omaha Closes Acquisition of CCB Financial Corporation
First National Bank of Omaha completed its acquisition of CCB Financial Corporation on 1 October 2025, five months after announcing the deal, deepening its presence in the Kansas City market.
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena Acquires 86.3% of Mediobanca in €16.5 Billion Deal
MPS has secured 86.3% of Mediobanca in a €16.5bn deal.
Commerzbank Launches Up-to-€1 Billion Buyback to Counter UniCredit's Advance
Commerzbank announced a buyback of up to €1 billion to return capital to shareholders as it seeks to fend off a takeover approach from Italy's UniCredit.
BBVA Raises Hostile Bid for Spain's Sabadell by 10% to €17 Billion
BBVA sweetened its hostile takeover offer for Banco Sabadell by 10%, valuing the Spanish lender at €17 billion, but Sabadell's chief executive rejected the improved terms.
SMBC Completes 20% Stake in Yes Bank and Agrees to Buy Additional 4.2% from Carlyle Affiliate in India
SMBC completed its 20% acquisition of Yes Bank on 17 September 2025 and agreed to buy a further 4.2% from Carlyle affiliate CA Basque Investments for roughly Rs 28.5 billion.
HSBC Signs Put Option to Sell 70% Stake in HSBC Malta to Greece's CrediaBank for EUR 200 Million
HSBC Continental Europe signed a put option agreement on 16 September 2025 to sell its 70.03% stake in HSBC Malta to Greek lender CrediaBank for EUR 200 million, with completion targeted by end-2026.
SMBC Sells Entire 1.65% Stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank Ahead of Yes Bank Investment
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation disposed of its entire 1.65% equity stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank on 10 September 2025, ahead of completing its Yes Bank stake purchase.
Monte dei Paschi Secures 62% of Mediobanca After Adding Cash to EUR 16 Billion Offer
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena obtained 62.3% of Mediobanca's equity after shareholders tendered shares in response to the bank's revised EUR 16 billion acquisition offer.
PNC Financial Services Agrees to Acquire Colorado's FirstBank for USD 4.1 Billion
PNC Financial Services has agreed to buy FirstBank Holding Company for USD 4.1 billion.