Mr Heider, let me start with the most important question: Will the Unicredit takes over Commerzbank? What is your prognosis?
On paper, things are actually looking quite promising for Unicredit. On the one hand, the Italian bank has a robust capital base and the necessary financial resources. On the other hand, it has the necessary experience thanks to its takeover of Hypovereinsbank almost 20 years ago. But politics also plays a key role in a takeover of this size. In addition, Unicredit’s move could also arouse interest among other banks that see Commerzbank as a potential takeover target.
